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AKA University City

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near University of Pennsylvania

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

View all photos for Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 89 sq m
  • 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)

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 95 sq m
  • 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)

  • 89 sq m
  • 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)

  • 95 sq m
  • 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

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse (Studio)

  • 48 sq m
  • 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

  • 66 sq m
  • 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)

  • 78 sq m
  • 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)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

  • 48 sq m
  • 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

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, Accessible

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Accessible

  • 48 sq m
  • 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 the area

Philadelphia

University City stay.At this University City hotel, you'll be well placed to visit University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Rittenhouse Square is within half a mile (1 km) and Philadelphia Museum of Art is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 1 min walk
  • Drexel University - 4 min walk
  • Rittenhouse Square - 11 min walk
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 14 min walk
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • 30th St. Station - 6 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 7 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosy's Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪World Cafe Live - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Post - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Top Hat Coffee Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

AKA University City

4-star hotel near University of Pennsylvania
AKA University City offers its guests an indoor pool and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. AKA University City also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer/dryer

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 35.00 per day)
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Bike parking
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Washer and dryer
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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: USD 200 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 864141

Property is also known as

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AKA Hotel
AKA University City Hotel
AKA University City Philadelphia
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AKA University City Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 591 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

Gabriele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. The staff is wonderful! The rooms are huge with everything you might need. I love the view to the south overlooking the city and the Penn campus. This is the best place to stay in Philly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, new, convenient. Great view. Easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mahta

Travelled with family
The suite was large and clean. The kitchen and the laundry units a plus. Gym and swimming pool were great. Walking distance from the city and UPenn. The only snag there was no classic hotel lobby or restaurant to relax at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin A

Travelled 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

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