The Study at University City

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Property entrance
Presidential Studio Suite, Kitchenette
Bar (on property)
Reception
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar

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20 S 33rd Street, University City, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
  • University of Pennsylvania
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rittenhouse Square
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Study at University City

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to University of Pennsylvania
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour health club, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking.
The Study at University City offers 212 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Study at University City's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Pennsylvania. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Within a 10-minute walk of University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 7 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour health club, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Study at University City. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

The Study at University City has a restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 58.80 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Co op

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property has a limited number of in-room coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Guests are advised to contact the property in advance to check for availability.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Valet parking fee: USD 58.80 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per stay

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 0970085

Property is also known as

Study Hotel University City
Study Hotel
Study University City
The Study at University City Hotel
The Study Hotel at University City
The Study at University City Philadelphia
The Study at University City Hotel Philadelphia

The Study at University City Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 736 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding

A really nice hotel. Nicely furnished, very comfortable room, good food in the restaurant - sort of perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi, Danvers

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
new, convenient location, clean, great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like The Study very much, the rooms are clean, quiet and spacious. I plan to stay many nights there! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniela

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

It has potential but it is not fully realized

The hotel is in a very central location, especially convenient if you go to U Penn. The lobby is very beautiful and the Co Op restaurant that is inside the hotel has a cool vibe. The food is fine, not exactly spectacular, it is just convenient that you can have any meal from breakfast to dinner and even drinks right at the hotel. The waitresses at Co Op are also very friendly and nice. I can’t say the same for the other hotel staff I interacted with. I wouldn’t say they were rude, but certainly I wouldn’t define them as welcoming either. I think that when you work in hospitality a smile, extra patience, a friendly and helpful attitude need to be an integral part of your job and I didn’t feel that was the case with the people at reception I interacted with. Finally, the room was not very clean and certainly in need of TLC: the walls of both the room and bathroom were stained and the paint chipped, the furniture in the room was also chipped and stained with spilled coffee that seemed to have been absorbed into the wood. I really like the clean and minimalistic decor, but the condition of the room needs attention.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Lynnfield

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany, Bethlehem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Picked this hotel on a whim because it was close to a venue and truly I don’t think I’ll stay anywhere else in the area now. Stunning hotel and the receptionist was so unbelievably kind. My room was available early and the staff gave excellent recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela, Wellesley

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd time staying here. We enjoy the safety of the area. Staff was friendly and helpful and rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was a nice hotel with great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LOREN

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Wonderful spot with a terrific restaurant

Wonderful spot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is expensive but convenient, and I will continue to stay at the Study because of the emphasis on studying.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visiting our Drexel University student and the hotel was conveniently located to campus. We were impressed during our stay and will plan to stay here in future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025