Aka University City

2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 US near Exit 340b on I-76 (~3.8mi)
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4.0 Star Property Near Rittenhouse Square
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  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free area shuttle
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05/18/2024 - 05/19/2024
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Property Description

With a stay at AKA University City in Philadelphia (University City), you'll be steps from University of Pennsylvania and 11 minutes by foot from Rittenhouse Square. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Drexel University and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Make yourself at home in one of the 133 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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
Schuylkill River Trail - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Rittenhouse Row - 0.7 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).

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Arcade/game room
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Year Built - 2017
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 133
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Free area shuttle
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Concierge services

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Self parking fee: USD 26.00 per day
  • 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'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures