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AKA University City

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near University of Pennsylvania

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

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

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 - 0.2 km
  • Drexel University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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: 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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AKA University City Philadelphia
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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

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH, ELLICOTT CITY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thanh Duyen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, modern apartment - hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Larry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

JACQUELINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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