Accommodations
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Off-Campus Housing
We've arranged for discounted room rates at the following hotels. Please note that availability is limited.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Philadelphia Broomall/Newtown Square
100 Lawrence Rd.
Broomall, PA 19008
610-355-2335
King and double queen rooms available for $189/night
Book by Tuesday, April 24.
Make a reservation or, if you call to make a reservation, mention the group name "Swarthmore College Alumni Weekend" to receive the discounted rate.
Holiday Inn Drexel Hill
5400 Ferne Blvd.
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
484-461-9820
King and double queen rooms available for $179/night
Book by Thursday, May 9.
Make a reservation or, if you call to make a reservation, mention the group name "Swarthmore College Alumni Weekend" to receive the discounted rate.
Additional Local Accommodations
- The College website provides a listing of local lodging at swarthmore.edu/visit-swarthmore/local-lodging. You can find options in Philadelphia at visitphilly.com.
- You may also wish to consider renting an Airbnb from a local host during Alumni Weekend.
- If you are interested in camping or are bringing an RV, you may wish to consider the Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA Holiday Campground (117 Timberlane Rd, Clarksboro, NJ 08020). Tent and RV sites, cabins, and glamping tents are available. Make a reservation online or call 856-326-2565.
On-Campus Housing
For alumni interested in staying on campus, please understand that Swarthmore is committed to providing summer housing to students pursuing on-campus or local summer opportunities — or who simply have nowhere else to go. With this in mind, on-campus housing is limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Additionally, it's important to remember dorm rooms are equipped with only the bare essentials: two sheets, one pillow and pillowcase, one blanket, and two towels. Bathrooms are communal and all-gender; rooms with private baths are not available. Most residence halls do not have air conditioning. For those seeking more comfortable lodging, we encourage you to explore off-campus options, including local hotels, inns, and short-term rentals. If you're interested in staying on campus during Alumni Weekend, please plan to register early. Registration will open in late March.
