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.. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite..
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 hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Drexel University and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.. 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 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 Franklin Institute - 1.6 km / 1 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). . Near Rittenhouse Square.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge..
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Entertainment
- Games room
- Parking
- Parking
- Parking (extra charge)
- Valet parking
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Barbecue
- Café
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Microwave
- Public bathroom
- Safe
- Serviced office
- Terrace
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Spa
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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Based on 399 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Philadelphia
Showing 4 featured reviews out of 399 TripAdvisor reviews
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Theresa C
21/04/2026
“Clean, elegant, stunning views, amazing staff”
We stayed at AKA to be close to CHOP as my daughter is needing medical care with world renouned physicians. I called around to mutliple hotels in the area. When i talked to Gianni, she was so compassionate and understanding our reason for travel. She worked within our budget and gave us a great med… more
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Iris B
Westchester County, New York
13/04/2026
“Wonderful Stay”
Wonderful and caring Sanaa was a wonderful introduction to the AKA hotel experience. My son was having surgery at Penn. We needed somewhere that felt like home. Sanaa made sure we felt at ease. Thank you for hiring someone so awesome! Highly recommend your hotel.
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A H
27/03/2026
“Wow! AKA Univeristy City had upped its game”
Great experience at the AKA University City. The ladies at the desk—Nekayah and Sanaa—were super helpful and speedy. Anthony very kindly helped me up to the room with my massive amount of luggage with a smile. Rooms are quiet and the views are awesome. Beds are comfortable, hotel amenities (pool, e… more
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FarAway498131
14/04/2026
“Great location and lovely team that helps!”
Had a great time! The room was spotless and you cannot beat the views. The location is perfect and versatile for visits out of the city as well as inside the city. Special shout out to Anthony who delivered every time I asked for something special (more tea bags, more sheets, more blankets...) He w… more
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