★★★★
Aparthotel
Philadelphia
8.5/10

AKA University City

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.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Parking available on-site

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Address

2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States, Philadelphia, United States

Facilities

Indoor swimming pool Parking on site Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Family rooms Fitness centre Restaurant Room service 24-hour front desk Bar Apartments On-site parking Shuttle service Pets allowed Private bathroom

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a bedroom with a bed and a couch and a television at AKA University City in Philadelphia

a black desk with a chair and a lamp at AKA University City in Philadelphia

a bar in a hotel with two people standing at a counter at AKA University City in Philadelphia

a tall glass building with blue lights on it at AKA University City in Philadelphia

a kitchen with white cabinets and a table with a bowl of fruit at AKA University City in Philadelphia

a living room with a couch and a table at AKA University City in Philadelphia

a bedroom with a bed and a picture on the wall at AKA University City in Philadelphia

a bathroom with a sink and a shower with a mirror at AKA University City in Philadelphia

a kitchen and living room with a view of the city at AKA University City in Philadelphia

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Reviews

Hilda 10/10

United States 🇺🇸

We plan to return to AKA sometime in 2025, during the warmer months of this year. We liked it.

Pros: Everything went well. The view at night was beyond belief. It is close to our home. SEPTA is Free for people aged 65 and above. The small kitchen allowed us to save a lot of money. We cooked our own food, allowing us to eat an expensive meal at a restaurant only twice during our stay at AKA.

Cons: The weather was lousy, which wasn't AKA's fault.

Tony 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Fantastic place to stay

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

Natalie 9/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Have stayed many times and I will be back.

Pros: 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 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

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

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

Cons: All good.

Anitta 10/10

Denmark 🇩🇰

Great location and nice suite

Pros: 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.

Cons: Nothing, only no room cleaning if you stay less than a week.

Andrea 9/10

Switzerland 🇨🇭

I love staying here and keep coming back.

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

Cons: Arriving with a lot of luggage, nobody to help open the door or get large amounts of luggage to the room. Don't like shower in the bathtub which some rooms have, but very happy in room with shower only.

Dee 10/10

United States 🇺🇸

College Student Move out and weekend in Philly

Pros: spacious apartment, great view- beautiful amenities!

Cons: Maybe black out curtains as option for bedroom? Bright ligght very early in a.m. :)

Natalie 8/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

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

Cons: Room not serviced daily.

Tiffany 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

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

Cons: When the wind blows it is literally like staying in a Haunted Mansion! Creaking, thumps, sounds like the apartment is being pulled apart!

Y 9/10

Netherlands 🇳🇱

Fantastic facilities in a spacious appartment near PennU

Pros: The appartment was spacious and well-equipped The sport facilities were excellent and above expectations: the swimming pool has an epic view but also a 25m length, the fitness is well-equipped with technogym

Cons: THe wifi in the lobby and common rooms were not easily available only the room-wifi THe distance from pensylvenia convention center and the centre of pHilladelphia is 25 min walk