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Aka University City
4 stars

Aka University City

2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
Philadelphia, PA
See location+1 215 372 9000
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₱15,138
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rate per night

8.9
Very good
based on 345 reviews
345 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
₱15,138
Double room
₱18,674
King room
₱20,412

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Just a 10-minute walk from 22nd Street SEPTA Trolley Station, AKA University City has a convenient location, making it an ideal place to stay while in Philadelphia. It is ideally located for guests wanting to visit the area's popular attractions.

Those staying at the hotel can take advantage of the relaxation amenities, which include an indoor pool. Welcoming and helpful staff are available 24 hours a day.

AKA University City has 86 rooms that are equipped with all the essentials to ensure an enjoyable stay.

The hotel is within walking distance of University of Pennsylvania, Rittenhouse Square and Benjamin Franklin. It is easily reached on foot from 33rd Street SEPTA Trolley Station.

Rating
8.9
Very good
Based on 345 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Aka University City

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioned
  • Heating

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Private bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Grocery deliveries

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Room service
  • 24hr front desk

Pool

  • Heated pool
  • Pool with a view
  • Indoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental
  • Game room

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area

Workspace

  • Desk

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Aka University City

8.9
Very good
345 verified ratings
Wonderful
244
Very good
35
Good
29
Okay
14
Fair
9
Mediocre
1
Poor
13

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Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2019
Pros (+) locations, suite with kitchen and washer and dryer
Cons (-) everything was great- just a steamer for clothes but that's pretty specific!

Location

2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania0.8 km
  • Rittenhouse Square0.9 km
  • Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel1 km
  • The Franklin Institute1.1 km
  • The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton1.5 km
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art1.6 km
  • Philadelphia City Hall1.7 km
  • Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts1.7 km
  • Church of St. Luke and The Epiphany1.8 km
  • Loews Philadelphia Hotel1.9 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center2.2 km
  • Philadelphia Zoo2.5 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.
License number: 771308

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FAQs when booking at Aka University City

  • Where is Aka University City located?

    Aka University City is located at 2929 Walnut Street in University City, 2.5 km from the center of Philadelphia. University of Pennsylvania is the closest landmark to Aka University City.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Aka University City?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Aka University City.

  • Does Aka University City offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Aka University City offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Aka University City from the airport?

    Aka University City is 8.9 km from Philadelphia. Aka University City is 46.7 km from Greater Wilmington.

  • Does Aka University City have a pool?

    Yes, Aka University City has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Aka University City hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Aka University City in Philadelphia and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Aka University City and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Aka University City.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.6

Distance to city center

2.5 km

Nearest Airport

Philadelphia

Distance to airport

9.5 km

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