From € 255 night

Aka University City Philadelphia

2929 Walnut Street
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Type: Aparthotel
Check-in: 15:00-23:59
Check-out: 11:00

Overview

The user's choice
Pet friendly
For families
Parking
24-hour front desk
Accessible hotel

Located in the business University City district and approximately a 5-minute stroll from the private research University of Pennsylvania, the 42-story Aka University City Philadelphia hotel features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Boasting a swimming pool and a fitness studio, the Philadelphia hotel offers access to Liberty Bell, which is 1.8 miles away.

Location

This 4-star hotel is around 600 feet from the grassy 1.25-acre park "Cira Green", around 25 minutes' walk from Masonic Temple. Located 0.2 miles from 30th Street metro station, the residential Aka University City is within reach of the 19th century style cabinet Mutter Museum.

Transportation

Walnut St & 23rd St bus stop is situated only steps away from the Aka University City Philadelphia.

Nearby attractions

Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Shoemaker Green, located only an 8-minute walk away. Also, visiting the massive Adventure Aquarium, which is 2.8 miles from the property, can be great fun for the whole family.

Rooms

The 87 rooms at the hotel comprise a seating area. They are equipped with private bathrooms.

Dining

Breakfast is provided in the restaurant. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge bar. This private bar has a lounge. You may walk 5 minutes to Walnut Street Cafe or eat by World Cafe Live Philadelphia, located about 600 feet away.

Relax & Wellness

The Aka University City encourages guests to participate in enjoyable activities such as yoga classes.

Rooms & Availability

Studio Studio Studio

Studio

2 max
Double
48 m² 517 ft²
One Bedroom Premium Suite One Bedroom Premium Suite One Bedroom Premium Suite

One Bedroom Premium Suite

3 max
Double
66 m² 710 ft²
One-Bedroom Penthouse Den One-Bedroom Penthouse Den One-Bedroom Penthouse Den

One-Bedroom Penthouse with Den

4 max
Triple
78 m² 840 ft²
One-Bedroom Penthouse Library One-Bedroom Penthouse Library One-Bedroom Penthouse Library

One-Bedroom Penthouse with Library

4 max
Triple
89 m² 958 ft²
One-Bedroom Suite Den One-Bedroom Suite Den One-Bedroom Suite Den

One-Bedroom Suite with Den

4 max
Suite
78 m² 840 ft²
One-Bedroom Suite Library One-Bedroom Suite Library One-Bedroom Suite Library One-Bedroom Suite Library

One-Bedroom Suite with Library

4 max
Suite
89 m² 958 ft²

Impressions

Pros & Cons

  • Some rooms with a kitchen, a TV, and an even better shower.

Amenities

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
main photo for tourist attraction block

Tourist attractions in Philadelphia

Tourist attractions in Philadelphia

Local sights

  • 84 m 276 ft Phila Municipal Workers Health
  • 239 m 784 ft Horizon House
  • 343 m 1125 ft Philadelphia, PA Station
  • 376 m 1234 ft Lincoln University
  • 394 m 1293 ft Palestra

Getting around

  • 372 m 1221 ft 30th Street
  • 845 m 2772 ft 34th Street

Dining options

  • 100 m 328 ft Walnut Street Cafe
  • 170 m 558 ft World Cafe Live
  • 170 m 558 ft World Cafe Live Philadelphia
  • 200 m 656 ft OCF Coffee House
  • 250 m 820 ft Tipsy Bistro

Airport

  • 9.7 km 6 mi Philadelphia International

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