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Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Studio
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Penthouse (Studio)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Accessible
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel, walk to University of Pennsylvania

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at AKA University City in Philadelphia (University City), you'll be steps from University of Pennsylvania and 11 minutes by foot from Rittenhouse Square. This upscale 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. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

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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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).

AKA University City is a smoke-free property.

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Firepit
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Year Built - 2017
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Games
  • Health club
  • Free wired internet
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Terrace
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 133
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laundry detergent
  • Freezer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

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
  • 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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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

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. 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. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Car not required

Long-term renters welcome

Security system

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Carbon monoxide detector

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 100 per pet (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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