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Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Drexel University

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Lobby
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3549 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104
  • Place, Drexel University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Pennsylvania
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Philadelphia Museum of Art
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lounge

Club Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lounge

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lounge

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

Heart of Philadelphia.Within a 15-minute walk of this University City hotel, you'll find Drexel University and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Drexel University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • 36th St Portal Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 12 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Haraz Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪New Deck Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Louie Louie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪White Dog Cafe University City - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Drexel University
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 332 guestrooms or units
  • 20 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1974
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel offers 332 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from August 5 2024 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Property Registration Number 808699

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Philadelphia University City
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Philadelphia University City Sheraton
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Philadelphia Sheraton
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Resort
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Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel Philadelphia
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel to the airport?

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel 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 Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel?

As of Oct 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel on Nov 16, 2025 start from $203.81, 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 Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel.

Does Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel offer free breakfast?

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rivers Casino (7-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (7-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 40.00 per night.

Does Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel have a pool?

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel to downtown Philadelphia?

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel is 1.6 mi away from Philadelphia.