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AKA University City

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near University of Pennsylvania

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Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Flat-screen TV
Lobby
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen

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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)

  • 1022 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 962 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

  • 1022 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 1022 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 963 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 1022 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

  • 715 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse (Studio)

  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 715 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 835 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

  • 835 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio

  • 520 sq ft
  • 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

  • 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

  • 715 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio, Accessible

  • 520 sq ft
  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Drexel University - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rittenhouse Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • 30th St. Station - 6 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 7 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. 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

4-star hotel near 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 center. 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

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.

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 each 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

How close is AKA University City to the airport?

AKA University City is 9.5 mi (14-min drive) away from the Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AKA University City on May 25, 2025 start from $275.0, excluding 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.

Does AKA University City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at AKA University City.

Does AKA University City offer free breakfast?

AKA University City does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at AKA University City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rivers Casino (6-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at AKA University City?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at AKA University City?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 35.00 per day.

Does AKA University City have a pool?

AKA University City features an indoor pool.

Does AKA University City have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does AKA University City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is AKA University City to downtown Philadelphia?

AKA University City is 0.9 mi away from Philadelphia.

AKA University City Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 635 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 635 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 635 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 635 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 635 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

KENNETH, ELLICOTT CITY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always a pleasure at the AKA
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and serine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like an apartment coming home after work on a business trip. Was able to make dinner and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlyn

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Philly Marathon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie, olney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther, Sykesville

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was extremely large and spacious, very comfortable. The first floor has a cafe with great breakfast and environment. The hotel was clean and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Upon entering room decor was fair at best. Cheap somewhat worn furniture extremely low to the ground. Felt like was sleeping on floor as bed was on platform as were couches and chairs. Would be very difficult for elderly person or a person w bad knees to get in and out of chairs, couch, bed. Also felt like there was a bit of a skeletal crew which made the property a little unnerving as there was no onsite parking and there appeared to be a level of unknown as to who was entering the property. As a woman alone I did not feel entirely comfortable but if you were with a group or not alone the impression may be different. All and all in my opinion this was a fair at best experience mostly do to very uncomfortable furniture and empty feel to property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
LIke that it is basically an efficiency apartment. Very convenient for business travel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was convenient with a roof top bar and a pool for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great, the view was everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful space and wonderful views of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Danish

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mar'kasia

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