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AKA University City

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near University of Pennsylvania

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AKA University City

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Exterior
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Meeting facility
Exterior
Lobby

Overview of AKA University City

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Pennsylvania1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDrexel University4 min walk
  • Popular Location30th St. Station6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRittenhouse Square11 min walk

Room options

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Penthouse (Studio)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Accessible

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Exterior
W Philadelphia
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (486)
The price is CA $550
per night
CA $639 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
W Philadelphia

About the area

Philadelphia

University City stay.At this University City hotel, you'll be well placed to visit University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Rittenhouse Square is within half a mile (1 km) and Philadelphia Museum of Art is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 1 min walk
  • Rittenhouse Square - 11 min walk
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 14 min walk
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 min drive
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • 30th St. Station - 6 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 7 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • World Cafe Live - 2 min walk
  • Rosy's Taco Bar - 6 min walk
  • Shake Shack - 8 min walk
  • The Post - 2 min walk
  • Pret A Manger - 7 min walk

About this property

AKA University City

4-star hotel near University of Pennsylvania
AKA University City offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A rooftop terrace, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at AKA University City. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
AKA University City offers 133 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Philadelphia hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 26.00 per day)
  • Free area shuttle

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 26.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Property Registration Number 864141

Property is also known as

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AKA University City Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 453 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Washington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for short Philly visit. HUGE studios with fantastic views. Friendly, helpful staff. Cafe is tasty. Pool is gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Tamela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I love this place every time I stayed this time it wasn’t clean I was hurt. That’s not what I’m. Use too at all . I’m still I shock . The covers where dirty , it was hairs in the bed

8/10 Good

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only thing I didnt like was there was no valet parking. Outside of that, everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Subbiah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel assisted ahead of time securing parking in the parking garage by the hotel. Check in was fast and easy. We were very late arriving at 9 pm and they were quick and efficient checking us in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Gursharan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No housekeeping
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

April

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was dirty and need to be wipe down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023