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AKA University City

4.0 star property
Hotel with a health club, steps from University of Pennsylvania

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Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Rooftop terrace
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$476
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

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2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
  • University of Pennsylvania
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Drexel University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Rittenhouse Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse (Studio)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, Accessible

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Sunset)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Sunset)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Philadelphia

AKA University City places you steps from University of Pennsylvania and within a short 5-minute stroll of Drexel University. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and in-room kitchens. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym along with access to aerobics classes and yoga classes. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class University City hotel include Rittenhouse Square and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosy's Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪World Cafe Live - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Post - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Top Hat Coffee Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

AKA University City

Hotel with a health club, steps from University of Pennsylvania
AKA University City offers its guests an indoor pool and a health club. 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 centre. AKA University City also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
AKA University City offers 133 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Philadelphia hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Games
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 200 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

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 35.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 864141

Property is also known as

AKA University City Hotel
AKA Hotel
AKA University City Hotel
AKA University City Philadelphia
AKA University City Hotel Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at AKA University City?

AKA University City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at AKA University City?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AKA University City on 17 Feb 2025 start from AU$430.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at AKA University City?

Yep, AKA University City has a self car park for USD 35.00 per day.

Does AKA University City have a pool?

AKA University City has an indoor pool.

What makes AKA University City a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at AKA University City.

Does AKA University City serve breakfast?

Sure does, brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at AKA University City?

No, AKA University City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at AKA University City?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at AKA University City?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

AKA University City Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 596 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shenika

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay downtown Philly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skykila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Aminah

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My initial room was not ready until 3:30. When I got to the room is was not clean properly. I did not get another room until 4:30 and that room had broken lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and amenities
Stay was great. Love the property and amenities and the room. Rating would have been better had our room been ready by 5pm. Told to go up and it should be ready and housekeeping was still there, couldn't speak english to tell us when it would be ready, waited outside door 15 minutes then left to bar. Blackout blinds would be nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was nice. My room was not ready on time so they gave me a voucher for the bar to be used on that particular date. When I went to use my voucher the bar was “closed for an event”. I was awakened to what sounded like a fire alarm at 01:22 am that told us not yo use the fire escape or the elevators. The alarm and the message rang continuously for over 45 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Property, Staff, and Location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. The staff is wonderful! The rooms are huge with everything you might need. I love the view to the south overlooking the city and the Penn campus. This is the best place to stay in Philly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, new, convenient. Great view. Easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mahta

Travelled with family
The suite was large and clean. The kitchen and the laundry units a plus. Gym and swimming pool were great. Walking distance from the city and UPenn. The only snag there was no classic hotel lobby or restaurant to relax at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaigene

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing space and facilities—did not want to leave! Would’ve liked to see more sense of urgency and quicker resolution of issues from the front desk, but I’m told that slow service is characteristic of Philly, not specific to AKA.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mydirah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arcelia, Carrollton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was a perfecting ending to a perfect day in Philadelphia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024