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Exterior & Views 1, AKA University City, Philadelphia
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Hotel

AKA University City

4.5/5

(101 reviews)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Start from

USD 334

/room/night

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature lovers
Perfect for nature loversOnly 1 km to Buckley Recreational Field and 2.2 km to Fairmount Waterworks Drive
Tourist attractions nearby
Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 3.1 km to Philadelphia Zoo
Comfy place to relax and recharge
Comfy place to relax and rechargePamper yourself with sport, spa, and recreation.
Near shopping centers
Near shopping centersOnly 2.6 km to Reading Terminal Market and 3.5 km to Italian Market
Nice location! Near public transport
Nice location! Near public transportOnly 541 m to 30th St. Station and 596 m to Philadelphia 30th St Station
Near healthcare facilities
Near healthcare facilitiesOnly 2.7 km to Jefferson University Hospital and 3.3 km to Pennsylvania Hospital
Suitable for your business trip
Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

Reviews

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4.5/5

GoodFrom 101 reviews
5.0/58 Nov 2024
Garry • Couple Trip
Excellent
5.0/54 Nov 2024
Stephen • Couple Trip
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.
5.0/53 Nov 2024
Jia
Very clean, new, convenient. Great view. Easy to find.
5.0/525 Oct 2024
Michele
loved the amenities
5.0/518 Oct 2024
Kaigene
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.
5.0/515 Oct 2024
Arcelia • Family Trip
This stay was a perfecting ending to a perfect day in Philadelphia.
5.0/51 Oct 2024
Roslynn • Family Trip
Excellent place to stay near Center City and close to UPenn campus.
5.0/522 Sep 2024
Tasha • Family Trip
Great stay! Beautiful space! Very clean. Quiet and peaceful
5.0/51 Sep 2024
Caitlin A • Couple Trip
Clean and friendly. Loved our view and amentities!
5.0/516 Aug 2024
Afshin • Couple Trip
Compare to five star hotels, aka deserves seven. Location, staff, environment, lounge, room, everything is at a premium level. Thank You!
5.0/513 Aug 2024
Gabriele • Couple Trip
Great indoor pool, gym and terrace in the 28th floor with a wonderful view. Close to the university and city center as well. Very good cafe for breakfast close by. Spacious rooms, bath and a kitchen; makes it very convenient for a longer stay. All the staff was very friendly.
5.0/58 Aug 2024
Zayd
My Family and I always choose the Aka for our stays when in Philadelphia. Safe, clean and the suites have a kitchen which is perfect when traveling with children
5.0/57 Aug 2024
Adira • Couple Trip
Loved All the amenities room was spacious and very clean… loved the outside space and the pool as well .
5.0/528 Jul 2024
Brittany • Couple Trip
I have stayed at many places in Philly before but AKA was truly a relaxing and clean hotel , I will be coming back again for sure for another visit! Front desk service was truly excellent!
5.0/513 Jul 2024
yong
Friendly Staff, very clean room, nice gym with great view. Would stay again!
5.0/513 Jul 2024
Laura
Stayed overnight for a concert at the World Cafe, half a block away. This hotel is lovely - keep in mind that this hotel is also a residence, and has long term stays in mind. I doubt many people stay just overnight. The rooms are a good size, with minimal decor - the real decor is the view from the room. We were located on the 32nd floor and could see for miles and miles. You can see the art museum, boathouse row, the Schuylkill, and some barren industrial areas as well. But its just so cool to look out the window. The couch is super comfy, unlike most hotel furniture. The place is spotless. Immaculately clean. Every amenity you would need for a stay - lots of cabinet and closet space, Nespresso coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle, wine opener, stove AND oven, washer/dryer. The works. It's awesome. For entertainment, head down to the 28th floor. There's an Olympic length pool (with floor to ceiling view of the city), a bar and lounge, a cinema with one to two movies playing each day (Atonement, one of my fave movies, played last night). There's a golf simulator room - see the floor attendant to get set up. There's also a lovely gym and a dedicated work space. It's just a nice place, especially for an extended stay or as a tenant. The staff leaves you alone- this is not the place where you are going to get white glove service so if that's your thing, head to the Ritz. You feel like a resident and get a taste living in an extensive high rise - much more my speed
5.0/51 Jul 2024
Ann • Couple Trip
We had an amazing time at this high end hotel. They have an awesome outdoor areas to wind down and relax with a drink from their bar. And the pool, gym, and movie theater are all beautiful. We had a King Studio and it was very luxurious and clean. We only booked it for 2 nights and wished we would’ve been able to stay longer.
5.0/529 Jun 2024
C • Couple Trip
I love staying here, this was my wife and I 5th year anniversary. They put chocolate covered pretzels in the room with a bottle of Pino, nice touch. The views are great the poll is greateverything was great, until next time
5.0/521 Jun 2024
Matt • Family Trip
I would have ranked amenities higher but the gym was under construction and unusable. We came to Philly for the New Blance Outdoor Track Championship and this was THE best location as it was a 300m walk down a trail to the warmup field. Super stress free and convenient for anything going on at Franklin Field
5.0/510 Jun 2024
Michael • Family Trip
The staff at this location was pleasant, welcoming and helpful. Great location, view and facilities.

Location

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2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Train stations

30th St. Station

Train stations

541m

Other landmarks

H. Hunter Lott Jr. Tennis Courts

Other landmarks

623m

Shopping areas

Reading Terminal Market

Shopping areas

2.6km

Hospitals

Jefferson University Hospital

Hospitals

2.7km

Water parks & amusement parks

Philadelphia Zoo

Water parks & amusement parks

3.1km

Shopping areas

Reading Terminal Market

Shopping areas

2.6km

Shopping areas

Italian Market

Shopping areas

3.5km

Train stations

30th St. Station

Train stations

541m

Train stations

Philadelphia 30th St Station

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596m

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Philadelphia University City Station

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1km

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34th St. Station

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1.1km

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City Hall Station

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2km

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Walnut Locust Station

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2.1km

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40th St. Station

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2.2km

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Lombard South Station

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2.3km

Train stations

13th St. Station

Train stations

2.4km

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Race Vine Station

Train stations

2.5km

Water parks & amusement parks

Philadelphia Zoo

Water parks & amusement parks

3.1km

Water parks & amusement parks

Adventure Aquarium

Water parks & amusement parks

6km

Water parks & amusement parks

Camden Children's Garden

Water parks & amusement parks

6km

Other landmarks

H. Hunter Lott Jr. Tennis Courts

Other landmarks

623m

Places of worship

Mutter Museum

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726m

Other landmarks

Franklin Field

Other landmarks

889m

Places of worship

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Places of worship

908m

Nature & parks

Buckley Recreational Field

Nature & parks

1km

Places of worship

Rosenbach Museum and Library

Places of worship

1.1km

Places of worship

Institute of Contemporary Art

Places of worship

1.3km

Places of worship

Franklin Institute Science Museum

Places of worship

1.3km

Places of worship

Academy of Natural Sciences

Places of worship

1.6km

Other landmarks

Marian Anderson Historical Residence & Museum

Other landmarks

1.6km

Places of worship

Rodin Museum

Places of worship

1.8km

Other landmarks

Rocky Steps

Other landmarks

1.9km

Places of worship

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Places of worship

1.9km

Other landmarks

Academy of Music

Other landmarks

2km

Other landmarks

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Other landmarks

2.1km

Nature & parks

Fairmount Waterworks Drive

Nature & parks

2.2km

Other landmarks

City Hall

Other landmarks

2.2km

Places of worship

Museum of American Art

Places of worship

2.3km

Places of worship

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Places of worship

2.3km

Other landmarks

Free Library of Philadelphia

Other landmarks

2.3km

Hospitals

Jefferson University Hospital

Hospitals

2.7km

Hospitals

Pennsylvania Hospital

Hospitals

3.3km

All distances are measured in straight lines. The actual travel distance may be different.

Accommodation Policy

Check-in Procedure
Check-in3:00 PM
Check-out11:00 AM

  • 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

About AKA University City

AKA University City Location
With a stay at AKA University City in Philadelphia (West Philadelphia), you'll be steps from University of Pennsylvania and 11 minutes by foot from Rittenhouse Square. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Drexel University and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

AKA University City Facility and Service
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a health club and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and bike parking.

AKA University City Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 133 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and microwaves.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

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Room Type and Price

Sat, 08 Feb 2025- Sun, 09 Feb 2025 (1 night)
1 Room, 1 Guest

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78.0m², 1 guest, 1 king bed, kitchen

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