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AKA University City

4.0 star property
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Exterior
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Flat-screen TV
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
  • Place, University of Pennsylvania
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Drexel University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 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

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse (Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Studio, Accessible

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Sunset)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

AKA University City

An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at AKA University City. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Drexel University. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, yoga classes, and fitness classes
  • Steps from University of Pennsylvania and 13 minutes by foot from Rittenhouse Square
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
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.

AKA University City has a restaurant on site.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 washing machine/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

More

  • 1 building
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2017
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 864141
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

AKA University City Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 742 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Otis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

S.M.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had issues when checked in our room, the staff fixed it quickly with an upgrade. Everything was clean and the amenities were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jayden

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asseel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was great, friendly and courteous and very helpful. The room had an incredible view and I enjoyed watching the city lights at night and the sunset and also the sunrise is very beautiful and calming. There are some minor things with the room that I found very disappointing one of the lamps in the second bedroom did not have an on-off switch. I had to keep unplugging it from the wall and plugging it back in the dimmer on off, which seems to have been removed from it. Also, the dispenser for the soap did not work. The pump was broken. I had to unscrew the top. The other thing that I found most disturbing in the room was the sound of the HVAC unit clicking on and clicking off throughout the night I heard this noise through the vents and it woke me up every time the bed was somewhat uncomfortable, and the pillow is not firming enough for my liking one of the TVs had its cord unplugged from the back of the TV and did not function until I had to plug it in there are a small things like this that presents the hotel in a bad light during a stay. Lack of attention to details the towels and bathrobes were extremely nice the shower, water, pressure and sink water pressure was strong and I enjoyed that a lot.
Coffee station and kitchen
Microwave oven and kitchen
View from Main living area
Sunset view from second
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great amenities and location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whislyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely stay here again whenever I’m in Philadelphia. Very convenient walk from the Amtrak train station. Clean rooms. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Zhige

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed at many hotels in Philly and this hotel ranks near the top. It’s an oasis of tranquility near everything. The amenities are 28 floors above the hustle and bustle of the city below. Even during peak times, it feels like a private escape with a one-of-its-kind swimming pool, a cinema, and a spacious fitness center with breathtaking views of the city. Love this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD, ROCHESTER

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarikka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karim

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anike

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suyapa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janee

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siddhartha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place, close to a wedding venue. The view of the city was spectacular. We had a great stay. The only thing that would have been helpful is for them to provide information upfront that there’s not really a valet parking option available and there are no bell captains that can help with our luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

elisabeth, hallandale

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great views of Philly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carletta, Philadelphia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms had noticeable small areas of damage to the property already, so I did take my own pictures to note the damages were already there. I also had a slight issue with the AC not seeming to blow out cold, but was fixed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025