Originally Posted by
dsauch
We have a trip scheduled end of December, starting the track in central jersey (1.5-2h) to parking, then PHL (AA).
I was planning to book a hotel the night before, but every "reasonably" priced one nighter in airport vicinity is a terrible dumpster dump according to reviews.. So I am back to thinking of starting the track at 5am directly to parking lot.
Is this unwise?
everyone is GE/precheck in the party, no bags checked most likely
I'm not sure what your definition of "reasonably" priced is, but have you checked hotels in Center City? I've generally found the price/quality ratio there to be excellent over the years. A few years back I stayed at the Residence Inn right across the street from City Hall for no more than $120/night the weekend before Christmas.