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AKA University City


Amenities

  • Parking

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming pool

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Room Service

  • Dry Cleaning

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Property description

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a health club and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and bike parking.
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Reviews of AKA University City often praise its apartment-style suites with full kitchens and sweeping city views, plus standout Level 28 amenities—indoor pool, gym, terrace, cinema—and a convenient location near UPenn, Drexel, and 30th Street Station.

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Facilities

Great

Cleanliness

Mixed

Location

Convenient

Dining

Limited

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10

Faree

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Elijah

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Apr 21, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Upon my arrival, I was informed that my family and I had been mistakenly assigned to a penthouse room instead of the penthouse plus den room we had booked. This discrepancy was attributed to an error made during the Aka booking process, which resulted in the reservation of an accessible room without a den. Despite my clarification and presentation of the booking details, the front desk staff refused to rectify the situation. They offered to accommodate us in a cheaper room, but wouldn’t accommodate us the price difference which was between $200-350 The following day, we attempted to access the pool, only to find it fully reserved. We were unable to enter the pool or lounge area that day, the following day after the event, we went to check out the pool the presence of hazardous conditions such as toilet paper and hair floating throughout the pool. Upon contacting the front desk again, we were informed that Manager Rick would reimburse us $50 for our stay. However, upon our return to the pool the following day, we discovered that it was still contaminated with toilet paper and hair, despite the manager’s promise of cleanup. This incident highlights the need for thorough verification of bookings and the importance of addressing customer complaints promptly. The staff’s lack of assistance in resolving this issue is unacceptable. I strongly advise potential guests to exercise caution and avoid booking this establishment.
Upon my arrival, I was informed that my family and I had been mistakenly assigned to a penthouse room instead of the penthouse plus den room we had booked. This discrepancy was attributed to an error made during the Aka booking process, which resulted in the reservation of an accessible room without a den. Despite my clarification and presentation of the booking details, the front desk staff refused to rectify the situation. They offered to accommodate us in a cheaper room, but wouldn’t accommodate us the price difference which was between $200-350 The following day, we attempted to access the pool, only to find it fully reserved. We were unable to enter the pool or lounge area that day, the following day after the event, we went to check out the pool the presence of hazardous conditions such as toilet paper and hair floating throughout the pool. Upon contacting the front desk again, we were informed that Manager Rick would reimburse us $50 for our stay. However, upon our return to the pool the following day, we discovered that it was still contaminated with toilet paper and hair, despite the manager’s promise of cleanup. This incident highlights the need for thorough verification of bookings and the importance of addressing customer complaints promptly. The staff’s lack of assistance in resolving this issue is unacceptable. I strongly advise potential guests to exercise caution and avoid booking this establishment.

8

Carter

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Apr 19, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff service was inconsistent
Staff service was inconsistent

10

Mar'kasia

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Apr 12, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place! Very clean and beautiful view
Nice place! Very clean and beautiful view

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Stacy

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Apr 5, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Better than expected. Huge room with walk in closet and separate living room. Great service from Nekaya at the front desk and Fren/Fran? in housekeeping. Attached restaurant has great coffee and food. Views are amazing (ask to face water and UPenn. Attached parking garage where rates are just ok. Amenities are the highlight with a gorgeous huge resort style pool, outdoor lounge area with fire pit, gym and cinema.
Better than expected. Huge room with walk in closet and separate living room. Great service from Nekaya at the front desk and Fren/Fran? in housekeeping. Attached restaurant has great coffee and food. Views are amazing (ask to face water and UPenn. Attached parking garage where rates are just ok. Amenities are the highlight with a gorgeous huge resort style pool, outdoor lounge area with fire pit, gym and cinema.

2929 Walnut Street, University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Location

With a stay at AKA University City in Philadelphia (University City), you'll be steps from University of Pennsylvania and 13 minutes by foot from Rittenhouse Square. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Drexel University and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

University of Pennsylvania(0.1 miles)

Drexel University(0.1 miles)

Walnut Street(0.4 miles)

Franklin Field(0.5 miles)

The Mütter Museum(0.5 miles)

Penn Museum(0.5 miles)

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Property Policies

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Check-in

Check-out

Check-in from 15:00

Before 11:00


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FAQs

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 35.00 per day. Parking is limited, and a reservation is not required.


Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of USD 200 per accommodation, which may vary based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.


Check-in is at 15:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and is subject to additional charges.

The hotel is located in University City, Philadelphia, just steps from the University of Pennsylvania and 13 minutes by foot from Rittenhouse Square. It is 0.1 mi from Drexel University and 0.7 mi from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.


Yes, the hotel features an indoor pool and an outdoor heated pool. The operational hours are not specified, and seasonal availability is not mentioned.


The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 25.00 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required for availability.


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