AKA University City | Hotel in Philadelphia

| 9.2 (743 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
University City Hotel | AKA University City

Hotel in University City, Philadelphia

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

Victoria
Mar 31, 2026 04:39:01 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Beautiful rooms and views
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Room Arrangement

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

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
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

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 1022, Square meters - 95, 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

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 962, Ping - 27, 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

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 963, Ping - 27, 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

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 1022, Square meters - 95, 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

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 715, 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

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
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom
Room Size: 715 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

General

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 715, 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

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 835, 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

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

FAQ's

Is this AKA University City pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at AKA University City?

Check-in time for AKA University City starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the AKA University City have a swimming pool?

Yes, this AKA University City has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in AKA University City?

Best-rates for the AKA University City starts from $301 per night with includes Guest Services, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Wellness Facilities, Pool, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Laundry, Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Business Services, Restaurant, Internet, Fireplace/Heating, Air Conditioner, TV, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Bar, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is AKA University City a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the AKA University City wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the AKA University City is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the AKA University City?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the AKA University City indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for AKA University City?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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