Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
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About this property
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City is a 3-star all-suites hotel located in Philadelphia, PA, steps from the University of Pennsylvania campus and a short 2-minute drive from Drexel University. The property sits centrally in the city's academic and medical corridor, within 2.1 miles of Rittenstone Square and convenient to major institutions including Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia International Airport is 9 miles away, with shuttle service available.
All 136 suites feature full kitchens with full-sized refrigerators, freezers, and stovetops, along with complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Rooms include cable television, microwaves, complimentary newspapers, and phones with free local calls. Guest comfort ratings average 4.1 out of 5.
The hotel offers a daily complimentary buffet breakfast, with a snack bar and deli available throughout the day. Recreation amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness center. Additional features include a business center, concierge services, gift shop, free WiFi, dry cleaning and laundry services, and luggage storage. The property houses meeting space across two rooms totaling 775 square feet and welcomes small events and conferences.
Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The property is pet-friendly, allowing up to two dogs or cats per room with a maximum weight of 25 pounds each. Pets incur a nightly fee of $75 for stays of 1–4 nights and $125 for stays of 5 or more nights. Service animals stay free and are not subject to pet restrictions.
Location & nearby attractions
University of Pennsylvania - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Drexel University - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Franklin Field - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Penn Museum - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Walnut Street - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Fairmount Park - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
The Mütter Museum - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Philadelphia Zoo - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Schuylkill River Trail - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Rittenhouse Square - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Rocky Steps - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 km / 1.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 31.5 km / 19.6 mi
Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 27.5 km / 17.1 mi
Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 51.5 km / 32 mi
Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) - 58.4 km / 36.3 mi
The preferred airport for Homewood Suites by Hilton University City is Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 11
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 25
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Pet friendly 1-4 nights: $75 5+ nights: $125
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: USD 58.19 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Know before you go
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).