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AKA University City

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Flat-screen TV
Indoor pool

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen

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2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
  • University of Pennsylvania
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Drexel University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Rittenhouse Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 1022 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 962 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

  • 1022 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 1022 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 963 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1022 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 715 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse (Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 715 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 835 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

  • 835 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 715 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio, Accessible

  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 this property

AKA University City

4-star hotel in University City
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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.

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.

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.

AKA University City has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2017
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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.

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
Property Registration Number 864141

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

AKA University City Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 674 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 674 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 674 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 674 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 674 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

myla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and well appointed. I appreciate the safety of secure elevators requiring a room key. Parking is expensive and the hotel.should consider validation. We enjoyed our short stay. We would consider this hotel again based on proximity to the university.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey, miami

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always a pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deandrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything, comes with full kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was spectacular. Views were great. Pool was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this propert as well as the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beini

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Hotel was clean with nice views of the city
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming place with a lot of the same folks staying in short and long term apartment like rooms. Great view of Philadelphia, and comfortable bed and couch. Loved the espresso machine in the room and the fully equipped kitchen. Almost made me wish I could have stayed another night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice views

The kids enjoyed themselves...the property is nice but we asked for towels several times and never got them overall beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim B

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what it used to be

We have stayed at AKA UC a few times prior and thought it was great. Now it is looking beat up and tired. The pool is nice and the location is good. Service and Maintenance is a problem. Our room had no tissues, coffee, detergents or extra pillows or blankets. If you are over 4 ft tall, you cant sleep on the pathetic sofa in the den. They gave us an air mattress that required the door to be blocked open or shut. It deflated and my son slept on the floor. The dishwasher was unscrewed from the cabinet, every door has a mark, every countertop a stain. The lights and outlets didn't work in the den-fire hazard! Too many other issues to list. Not a good solution for more than two people who want a kitchen and laundry.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

anthony

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Took an extra hour to locate hotel, no daily breakfast only cafe serves breakfast next door to hotel. Hotel room has large view of city but very dusty girlfriend and I have asthma and had to clean room properly. Self parking no parking included not even at least validating parking nor discount for staying at hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH, ELLICOTT CITY

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

10/10 Excellent

Esther, Sykesville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always an amazing stay at the AKA
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

derrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raeneera

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruoying

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suraya

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Huge, modern space close to Penn.

Wow - what a spacious room, basically a two bed, two bath apartment! I wish I stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025