Name: AKA University City
Address: 2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, US
Telephone: +61 3 8827 0770
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Check in 3:00 PM

Check out 11:00 AM

Bring your furry friend to a home away from home at AKA University City, where every tail wag is welcomed with open arms, you'll be steps from University of Pennsylvania and 4 minutes by foot from Drexel University. This hotel is 15 minutes walk to Rittenhouse Square and 20 minutes walk to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Enjoy hassle-free stays with a flat-screen TV, complimentary high-speed WiFi, in-room coffee & tea facilities, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, mini-refrigerator, air conditioning, premium bedding and cable & satellite channels, thoughtful room features designed to suit every guest. Conveniences include an iron and ironing board, an in-room safe, wheelchair-accessibility, a full kitchen and a phone.

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Property Details

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.

Rooftop garden
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Games
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Outdoor furniture
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Free wired internet
Free WiFi
Bicycle parking available
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Health club
Well-lit path to entrance
Number of indoor pools - 1
Garden
Stair-free path to entrance
Bicycle rentals nearby
Fitness classes on site
Yoga classes/instruction on site
Elevator door width (inches) - 42
Energy-saving switches
Eco-friendly toiletries
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Water-efficient toilets only
LED light bulbs
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 107
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
No accessible shuttle
Water-efficient showers only
Firepit
Business center
Water dispenser
24-hour front desk
Electric car charging station
Number of restaurants - 1
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Housekeeping on request
Smoke-free property
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Self parking (surcharge)
Fitness facilities
Double-glazing on all windows
Terrace
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Concierge services
Year Built - 2017
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 133

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

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

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

Other details

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
University of Pennsylvania - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Walnut Street - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Drexel University - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Palestra - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Schuylkill River Trail - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Mütter Museum - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Franklin Field - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Rittenhouse Square - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Penn Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Fairmount Park - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Franklin Institute Science Museum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Liberty Place - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 15.2 km / 9.5 mi
Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 25.1 km / 15.6 mi
Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 32.2 km / 20 mi
Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) - 56.2 km / 34.9 mi
The preferred airport for AKA University City is Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL).

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.

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential workers only - NO

Pets

Only dogs and cats are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed

Resort 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.

Other charges

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.

Location

2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States

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