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AKA University City

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Flat-screen TV
Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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

View all photos for Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

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

View all photos for Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

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

View all photos for Studio, Accessible

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 this property

AKA University City

4-star hotel in 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.

AKA University City features an indoor pool and a health club. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

A business center is on site at this 4-star property. This Philadelphia hotel also offers a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

AKA University City is a smoke-free property.

AKA University City has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/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 center

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.
  • 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

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
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 864141

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 619 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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible
They thought I checked out early, took all if my stuff from the room without asking me and didn’t call or email about what happened
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kam Ho

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boyoung

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLE

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raoul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
This will be my olace to stay every visit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had an indoor pool and also a movie theater
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

8/10 Good

Ibriana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and well kept. Staff was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room and accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

chad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Watch out for bogus fees
Amazing hotel. However, our bill was loaded up with bogus fees that were charged after we left. Destination fee of $25? Unacceptable. I will take my business to other hotels in Philly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. Nice friendly staff, beautiful views. Room was very clean. I have no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

nydia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vey nice property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damani

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zayd

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will always love the AKA University City however the quality of the property has diminished in many areas. The rooms boast a scenic view and a lot of amenities however they need to be kept and maintained better. I've stayed at this property since 2020 (some extended stays and some quick visits) and the drastic change from 2020 to now is very noticeable. I believe that this property has a ton of potential to regain its 5 star stay but the management and staff need to work lockstep in order to bring this property back up to par. There's no reason the elevator should smell like dog urine or trash. Or the carpets in the units to be lifting and showing signs of extreme wear.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gawi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, built in kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath. It gave a nice place to stay for the marathon weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shenika

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay downtown Philly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skykila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Aminah

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My initial room was not ready until 3:30. When I got to the room is was not clean properly. I did not get another room until 4:30 and that room had broken lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and amenities
Stay was great. Love the property and amenities and the room. Rating would have been better had our room been ready by 5pm. Told to go up and it should be ready and housekeeping was still there, couldn't speak english to tell us when it would be ready, waited outside door 15 minutes then left to bar. Blackout blinds would be nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was nice. My room was not ready on time so they gave me a voucher for the bar to be used on that particular date. When I went to use my voucher the bar was “closed for an event”. I was awakened to what sounded like a fire alarm at 01:22 am that told us not yo use the fire escape or the elevators. The alarm and the message rang continuously for over 45 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024