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AKA University City

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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

View all photos for Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

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

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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 fire extinguisher, 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. 461 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 584 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

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaigene

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mydirah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arcelia, Carrollton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was a perfecting ending to a perfect day in Philadelphia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

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

10/10 Excellent

Roslynn

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay near Center City and close to UPenn campus.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caitlin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible service, nothing open and SOMEONE ELSE IN MY ROOM WHEN I GOT THERE!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Milan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Beautiful space! Very clean. Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

edwin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The elevator card system they have is horrible. Malfunctions all the time so you get stuck in the elevators with the doors closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Jang Hwan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly. Loved our view and amentities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very nice big rooms very professional friendly staff great gym and nice coffee machine. Only downsides are that beds are very very uncomfortable and there is no maid service and no easy way to ask for towels or more coffee. Despite those things the rest of the place is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Afshin, jax

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Compare to five star hotels, aka deserves seven. Location, staff, environment, lounge, room, everything is at a premium level. Thank You!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zayd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved All the amenities room was spacious and very clean… loved the outside space and the pool as well .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, likely best in city. Amenities clustered on 1 floor with nearly 360 degree view of city. Rooms are large and kitchens well equipped. However, service is mediocre and not worthy of the price paid. Spa is a misnomer. There is no one there regularly so you need to arrange service in advance. The immediate area around the hotel has very limited food access and the convenience store closes at 9p, which is inconvenient for large city. There is no hotel store. Overall nice if it suits your location needs (which it did for me as it is right next to Penn athletics) but has significant limitations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caitlin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible service and all amenities closed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024