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AKA University City

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Located close to Rittenhouse Square and University of Pennsylvania, AKA University City provides a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the health club; AKA University City also has a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. In addition to a business centre and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is Rp4.204.777
Rp5.410.844 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city skyline at night.

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city skyline at night.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city skyline at night.

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city skyline at night.

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city skyline at night.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city skyline at night.

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Penthouse (Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with large windows, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with large windows, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with large windows, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city skyline at night.

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Studio, Mobility Accessible

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a city view, a sofa, a yellow armchair, a coffee table, and a TV.

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city skyline at night.

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a black armchair, and a round coffee table.

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible (Sunset)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in West Philadelphia, a neighbourhood in Philadelphia, AKA University City is near the airport and near a metro station. Philadelphia Museum of Art and Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia Zoo. Check out an event or a game at Citizens Bank Park, and consider making time for Adventure Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Philadelphia travel guide
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2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a flag, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
    University of Pennsylvania
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A Drexel University building, Market Street, and traffic lights.
    Drexel University
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A city street at dusk with illuminated buildings, flags, and a busy pedestrian area.
    Walnut Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A park with cherry blossoms, yellow daffodils, and benches.
    Rittenhouse Square
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A historic waterfront with classical architecture, including a neoclassical building and a bridge.
    Fairmount Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • 30th St Station
    5 min walk
  • 30th St. Station
    5 min walk
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • World Cafe Live
    2 min walk
  • Rosy's Taco Bar
    7 min walk
  • Walnut Street Cafe
    1 min walk
  • The Board And Brew
    8 min walk

About this property

AKA University City

  • Upscale hotel near University of Pennsylvania
  • Located close to Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Museum of Art, AKA University City provides a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the health club; AKA University City also has a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. In addition to a business centre and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An indoor pool
    • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a 24-hour front desk
    • Concierge services, outdoor furniture and a water dispenser
    • Smoke-free property, a lift and games
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 133 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Kitchens, fridges and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 washing machine/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 centre

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.
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 2017
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Washing machine/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

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 are 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.

Payment types at the property

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
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 transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does AKA University City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at AKA University City?

As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AKA University City on 24 Aug 2026 start from Rp4.204.777, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is AKA University City pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at AKA University City?

Self-parking is available for USD 35.00 per day.

What time is check-in at AKA University City?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at AKA University City?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is AKA University City located?

Located in West Philadelphia, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Rittenhouse Square and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are also within 15 minutes. 30th St. Station and 30th St Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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