Hampton Inn Philadelphia/King Of Prussia

Located just off the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the pet-friendly Hampton Inn Philadelphia/King of Prussia offers both easy proximity to downtown Philadelphia and a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Each of the property’s 149 guestrooms is equipped with free fast Wi-Fi and a spacious work desk. Guests can enjoy a free hot breakfast each morning or grab a healthy “On the Run” meal to go. The approximately 600-square-foot meeting and event space accommodates up to 40 people, and on-site resources including free photocopy and printing services and audio/visual equipment rentals. The hotel’s fully equipped fitness center is open 24/7 for kick-starting the morning or de-stressing at the end of a busy day.

Retail therapy, anyone? Hit the King of Prussia Mall, the country’s second-largest shopping center, which draws more than 20 million visitors annually. The retail hub — with its 450 stores — is just a few blocks from the hotel, so shoppers need not worry about lugging their purchases far on foot. After exercising their credit cards, Revolutionary War buffs and nature lovers alike should head to Valley Forge National Park to see the site of the Continental Army’s 1777-78 winter encampment and General George Washington’s headquarters. Hikers can take on more than 30 miles of trails with impressive views of Valley Forge’s historical monuments. College football fans, meanwhile, can catch a Villanova Wildcats game at the university’s stadium.