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Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

3.5 star property

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An outdoor seating area with artificial grass, tables, chairs, and hanging lights against a cityscape backdrop.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a city view.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $196
$168 nightly
$196 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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3549 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104
  • Place, University of Pennsylvania
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Drexel University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Field
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(91 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

Club Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

Club Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

With a stay at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, steps from University of Pennsylvania and within a 5-minute walk of Drexel University. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Philadelphia Zoo.

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Drexel University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Franklin Field - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Philadelphia Zoo - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • 36th St Portal Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 13 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Molly Tea (UPenn) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Haraz Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪New Deck Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel offers 332 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 332 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area, a ballroom, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Sang Kee Noodle House serving guests of Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Sang Kee Noodle House - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sang Kee Noodle House

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 20 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 808699

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Philadelphia University City
Philadelphia University City Hotel
Philadelphia University City Sheraton
Sheraton Hotel Philadelphia University City
Sheraton Philadelphia University City
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
Philadelphia Sheraton
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Resort
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel Hotel
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel Philadelphia
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel Hotel Philadelphia

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Annenberg music facility.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to great food and the university we were visiting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. This was the cleanest hotel we stayed at in a long time. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated hotel looks great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Narendra Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room, excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Indira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated. Modern design, Very confortable rooms .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was recently remodeled. Very clean and comfortable. Wonderful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for university city area. New renovation were a plus over past visits. Can’t wait for liquor license. Miss the connected restaurant bar before renovations
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and view was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Kind helpful staff. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, great view, friend,y stay, epic location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yoelmis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this was a UPENN visit for my son to see the campus and consider Law School. A block away from teh Law school in a neat part of University City, Room was roomy 2 queens
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, although the renovations that are ongoing mean that there is no breakfast and no restaurant. The area is fantastic though and so convenient to the University of Pennsylvania.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

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Great room and wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is minimal disruption of hotel operations due to renovation of the front of the hotel. Hotel rooms are nicely designed and functional. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable ot eh area. Great location in the heart of University city, within walking distance to U of Penn and CHOP hospitals, 30th Street train station and downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for about 2 hours Enroute to NYC and the staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean and the staff were all very pleasant helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025