AKA University City | Hotel in Philadelphia

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University City Hotel | AKA University City

Hotel in University City, Philadelphia

Hotel with an indoor pool, steps from University of Pennsylvania
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking.
Weekly housekeeping is available.
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.


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.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Soap
  • Private bathroom
Bedroom
  • Heating
  • Bed sheets
  • Air conditioning
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Washer and dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers only
Breakfast
  • 1 bar
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
Parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 35.00 per day)
  • Electric car charging station on site
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Activities
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness classes
  • Bike parking
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
Entertainment
  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
General
  • Business center
  • Elevator
  • Water dispenser
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Games
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
Guest Services
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer/dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Indoor pool
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dry cleaning service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Firepit

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 available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are available for usd 25.0 per day.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
Pets 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

Cashless transactions are available 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 long-term renters welcome property registration number 864141 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 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Studio
Room Size: 520 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Studio

General

Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 15, Square meters - 48, Square feet - 520, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

General

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Wheelchair accessible, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds
Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Accessible
Room Size: 715 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

General

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 715, Wheelchair accessible, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Ping - 20, Bed count maximum 1, Square meters - 66, Free cribs/infant beds
Studio, Accessible
Room Size: 520 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Studio, Accessible

General

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Ping - 15, Square meters - 48, Square feet - 520, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Sunset)
Room Size: m2
2 King Beds
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Sunset)

General

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Free cribs/infant beds, Bed count maximum 2
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)
Room Size: 1022 square feet m2
2 King Beds
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 1022, Square meters - 95, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 29, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Free cribs/infant beds, Bed count maximum 2
Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)
Room Size: 962 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 962, Ping - 27, Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 89, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)
Room Size: 1022 square feet m2
2 King Beds
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 1022, Square meters - 95, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 29, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Free cribs/infant beds, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)
Room Size: 1022 square feet m2
2 King Beds
Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 1022, Square meters - 95, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 29, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Free cribs/infant beds, Bed count maximum 2
Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)
Room Size: 963 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 963, Ping - 27, Number of bedrooms - 1, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 89, Bed count minimum 2, Free cribs/infant beds, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)
Room Size: 1022 square feet m2
2 King Beds
Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 1022, Square meters - 95, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 29, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Free cribs/infant beds, Bed count maximum 2
Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom
Room Size: 715 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 715, Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Ping - 20, Bed count maximum 1, Square meters - 66, Free cribs/infant beds
Penthouse (Studio)
Room Size: 520 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Penthouse (Studio)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 15, Square meters - 48, Square feet - 520, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom
Room Size: 715 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 715, Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Ping - 20, Bed count maximum 1, Square meters - 66, Free cribs/infant beds
Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)
Room Size: 835 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 835, Number of bedrooms - 1, Ping - 23, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 78, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds
Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)
Room Size: 835 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 835, Number of bedrooms - 1, Ping - 23, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 78, Bed count maximum 1, Free cribs/infant beds
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