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Apartment Hotel AKA University City

2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA, Pennsylvania (Pa), PA 19104 , USA (show map)

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Apartment Hotel Overview

Housed in a modern high-rise building, the apartments at AKA University City is partly residential with a front desk and onsite amenities that include a lounge, a restaurant, a fitness centre and an indoor pool.
AKA apartments are completely furnished and feature in-unit laundry facilities and full kitchens for guests’ comfort. Large windows showcasing views of the city or the river add to AKA’s offerings.
Enclosed in floor-to-ceiling windows, the fitness centre and the 75-foot Olympic-size indoor pool are located on the 28th floor with panoramic views.
Walnut Street Café is an all-day restaurant offering breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can also lounge in the landscaped terrace or the onsite bar.
Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania are within 1 km of the property. Guests can also avail the shuttle service to Center City, Philadelphia.

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Studio - enter dates to see room photos

This studio has 10-feet high ceilings and offers views of the city. It comes with Italian white oak flooring and king bed. The kitchen has custom Italian cabinetry and are equipped with stainless steel appliances. The marble bathroom includes a walk-in glass enclosed shower, custom vanity and complimentary toiletries.

One-bedroom Premium - enter dates to see room photos

This apartment comes with a walk-in closet, room darkening window shades, floor-to-ceiling sheer daylight curtains, 10-feet high ceilings and offers views of the city. It comes with Italian white oak flooring and king bed. The kitchen has custom Italian cabinetry and are equipped with stainless steel appliances. The marble bathroom includes a walk-in glass enclosed shower, custom vanity and complimentary toiletries.

One-Bedroom Penthouse with Den - enter dates to see room photos

The triple room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious triple room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

One-Bedroom Penthouse with Library - enter dates to see room photos

The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The triple room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The triple room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and has city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Premium One-Bedroom Penthouse - enter dates to see room photos

The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. This triple room has a seating area, heating, a TV and city views. The unit has 1 bed.

One-Bedroom Suite with Den - enter dates to see room photos

This spacious suite includes a kitchen, a seating area, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. The suite's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The suite offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, heating, a TV, as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

One-Bedroom Suite with Library - enter dates to see room photos

The suite has 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and a seating area. The suite's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The unit has 1 bed.

Premium Two-Bedroom Penthouse - enter dates to see room photos

The spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The quadruple room's kitchen, which features an oven, is available for cooking and storing food. This quadruple room has a seating area, heating, a TV and city views. The unit has 2 beds.

Premium Two-Bedroom Suite - enter dates to see room photos

This quadruple room features a private bathroom, and a seating area. The quadruple room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The unit has 2 beds.

Quadruple Room - enter dates to see room photos

The spacious quadruple room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The quadruple room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. This quadruple room features a seating area, heating, a TV and city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

The double room's kitchen, which features a dishwasher, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

Quadruple Room - enter dates to see room photos

The spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The quadruple room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. This quadruple room features a seating area, heating, a TV and lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Studio - Disability Access - enter dates to see room photos

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The double room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. This double room has a seating area, heating, a TV and city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Single Room - enter dates to see room photos

The double room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

The double room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

Quadruple Room - enter dates to see room photos

The quadruple room's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious quadruple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

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Facilities of AKA University City

General
On-site parking, Parking, Pets allowed, WiFi everywhere

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Grocery deliveries, Restaurant, Room service

Pools and wellness
Fitness centre, Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year)

Transportation
Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk

Common areas
Games room, Garden, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Cleaning services
Dry cleaning

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Additional bathroom, Air Conditioning, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, City view, Coffee machine, Desk, Dishwasher, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Heating, Kitchen, Lake view, Linen, Oven, Riverview, Seating Area, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone, Toilet, Towels, TV, View, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock

Last updated: 21 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
15:00:00- hours

Check-Out
-11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note a penalty fee will be charged for guests found to be smoking at the property.
Guests may not exceed the stated occupancy of the unit.
Parties are not permitted anywhere in the property building.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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Tony

“Fantastic place to stay”

10.0

24 Nov 2024

Everything. Incredible view, comfortable, spacious, friendly staff.

Natalie

“Have stayed many times and I will be back.”

9.0

05 Nov 2024

Great apartment with incredible views located close to UPenn and easy access to downtown Philadelphia. Washer/dryer in the room is a big plus.

Paul

“Fabulous. What an amazing place. Everything was superb and I'm quite miserable when writing reviews.”

10.0

28 Oct 2024

Views, space in rooms, well - equipped kitchen, communal bar.

Lucy

“Served our needs well, clean and well equipped but beds for 2 rather than 3 people as booked was far from ideal!”

7.0

24 Oct 2024

Location and very well equipped kitchen. Views awesome!

Valerie

“The facilities are very good”

7.0

22 Oct 2024

Very clean, new, comfortable. Great space with modern appliances

Anitta

“Great location and nice suite”

10.0

04 Oct 2024

The location was great, just outside university city and next to Philly downtown. The suite was spacious with 2 bedrooms, all very nice. It also had a nice indoor pool, new fitness center, cinema, lounge &bar and a business center. The view is amazing, you have a great city view.

Andrea

“I love staying here and keep coming back.”

9.0

23 Sep 2024

The spacious room and living room, the skyline view, location, the modern, clean design. Helpful staff at reception.

Dee

“College Student Move out and weekend in Philly”

10.0

19 Jun 2024

spacious apartment, great view- beautiful amenities!

Natalie

“Very good”

8.0

14 Apr 2024

Location, view, 28th floor amenities, self catering.

Tiffany

“Very good”

8.0

14 Apr 2024

Outstanding view, great location, v. pleasant and helpful staff

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Apartment Hotel AKA University City

2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA, Pennsylvania (Pa), PA 19104 , USA (show map)

Apartment Hotel Overview

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Studio - enter dates to see room photos

One-bedroom Premium - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Penthouse with Den - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Penthouse with Library - enter dates to see room photos

Premium One-Bedroom Penthouse - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Suite with Den - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Suite with Library - enter dates to see room photos

Premium Two-Bedroom Penthouse - enter dates to see room photos

Premium Two-Bedroom Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Quadruple Room - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Quadruple Room - enter dates to see room photos

Studio - Disability Access - enter dates to see room photos

Single Room - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Quadruple Room - enter dates to see room photos

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“Fantastic place to stay”

“Have stayed many times and I will be back.”

“Fabulous. What an amazing place. Everything was superb and I'm quite miserable when writing reviews.”

“Served our needs well, clean and well equipped but beds for 2 rather than 3 people as booked was far from ideal!”

“The facilities are very good”

“Great location and nice suite”

“I love staying here and keep coming back.”

“College Student Move out and weekend in Philly”

“Very good”

“Very good”

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