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AKA University City

4.0 out of 5.0
2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 1-844-700-1007
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Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom
715 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)
963 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)
962 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)
835 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Studio
520 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)
1022 square feet
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom
715 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Penthouse (Studio)
520 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)
1022 square feet
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Accessible
715 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)
1022 square feet
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)
835 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price
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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)
1022 square feet
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price
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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Sunset)
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Studio, Accessible
520 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with a health club, steps from University of Pennsylvania

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at AKA University City in Philadelphia (West Philadelphia), you'll be steps from University of Pennsylvania and 11 minutes by foot from Rittenhouse Square. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Drexel University and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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.

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.

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.

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

Languages Spoken

  • English

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AKA University City

2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

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.

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Water dispenser
  • Rooftop garden
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 42
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 107
  • Firepit
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Business center
  • Year Built - 2017
  • Electric car charging station
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Games
  • Health club
  • Free wired internet
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 133
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Washer/dryer
  • Premium bedding
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Premium TV channels
  • Kitchen
  • Shower only
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laundry detergent
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Freezer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

AKA University City has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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.

Car not required

Service animals are allowed

Long-term renters welcome

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Contactless check-in is not available

Cashless transactions are available

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Contactless check-out is available

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.

Hotel Names

  • AKA University City Hotel
  • AKA Hotel
  • AKA University City Hotel
  • AKA University City Philadelphia
  • AKA University City Hotel Philadelphia

We should mention

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.

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