AKA University City

Name: AKA University City
Address: 2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, US
Rating: 4

855-229-5934

2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, US

4.0Very Good

Hotel amenities

Gym

Laundry

Non-Smoking

Parking

Lounge

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About this property

AKA University City is a 4-star hotel in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood, positioned steps from the University of Pennsylvania campus. The property comprises 133 rooms and serves as a convenient base for visitors to the area's academic and cultural institutions.

Each room is air-conditioned and equipped with a kitchen featuring a refrigerator and oven, along with a microwave and safe. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming and complimentary wired and wireless internet access are standard. Guest comfort ratings for the rooms average 4.8 out of 5.

The hotel features on-site dining options including a restaurant, a coffee shop and café, and a bar and lounge where guests can enjoy meals and beverages throughout the day.

Recreational and wellness facilities include a health club and an indoor pool. The property offers complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, bike parking, and a rooftop garden. Additional amenities include a business center, 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning and laundry services, and self-parking with a surcharge. The hotel is wheelchair accessible and features an elevator, stair-free path to entrance, and accessible meeting spaces. An electric car charging station is available on-site. Pets, including dogs and cats, are permitted, and service animals are welcome.

The location places guests within walking distance of Rittenhouse Square (13 minutes on foot) and adjacent to Drexel University. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is 0.7 miles away. Guests have rated the property highly, with an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 634 reviews, and 88.3 percent would recommend the hotel.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel is smoke-free and uses eco-friendly cleaning products and toiletries throughout.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at AKA University City in Philadelphia (University City), you'll be steps from University of Pennsylvania and 13 minutes by foot from Rittenhouse Square. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Drexel University and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

University of Pennsylvania - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Drexel University - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Walnut Street - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Franklin Field - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Mütter Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Penn Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Schuylkill River Trail - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Rittenhouse Square - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Fairmount Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Liberty Place - 1.6 km / 1 mi
The Franklin Institute - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Academy of Music - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Benjamin Franklin Parkway - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 25.1 km / 15.6 mi
Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 33 km / 20.5 mi
Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 53.9 km / 33.5 mi
Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) - 56 km / 34.8 mi

The preferred airport for AKA University City is Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL).

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.

Dining

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.

Amenities & features

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.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM

Check-out 11:00 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 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

Pets allowed
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

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<

Know before you go

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.