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About the Hotel
2929 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania,
United States,
19104,
Pennsylvania
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Guests of the 42-storey residential Aka University City Philadelphia hotel can enjoy easy access to Thomas Hockley House, which is situated only 500 metres away. Boasting a location just 5 minutes on foot from the private research University of Pennsylvania, the smoke-free hotel features 87 rooms as well as a restaurant.
Location
The 4-star hotel is located right in the centre of Philadelphia, 2.6 km from Independence National Historical Park and near a tube station. Also, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is around 25 minutes on foot from the Aka University.
The accommodation is situated within reach of Independence Hall, while Bolt bus station lies merely 0.8 km away.
For those travelling from afar, Philadelphia International airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
Eat & Drink
This Philadelphia hotel offers breakfast in the restaurant. Guests can enjoy time in the lounge bar. This private bar has a lounge. At Sandy's Lunch, situated approximately 500 metres from the Aka University Philadelphia, you can taste Greek cuisine.
Leisure & Business
Apart from an indoor swimming pool, the property also has a health club. At the hotel, guests are welcome to join fitness classes offered at a state-of-the-art Technogym centre on site.
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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
One-Bedroom Suite Library
2 persons
89 m²
1 King-size bed
One-Bedroom Penthouse Library
2 persons
89 m²
1 King-size bed
Two Bedroom Penthouse Skyline
2 persons
95 m²
1 King-size bed
One-Bedroom Suite Den
2 persons
78 m²
1 King-size bed
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Facilities
Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Lift
- Fireplace
- Electric vehicle charging station
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Yoga class
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Dry cleaning
- Grocery shopping service
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
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Hotel location
2929 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania,
United States,
19104,
Pennsylvania
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2929 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania,
United States,
19104,
Pennsylvania
City landmarks
Museum
The Franklin Institute
1.5
km
Museum
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2.1
km
Art object
Art Museum Steps
1.9
km
Museum
The Barnes Foundation
2.0
km
Square
Rittenhouse Square
1.1
km
Museum
Independence National Historical Park
2.9
km
Museum
Eastern State Penitentiary
2.0
km
Museum
Mutter Museum
790 m
Museum
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
960 m
Museum
Rodin Museum
1.9
km
Museum
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1.9
km
Landmark
Walnut Street
1.1
km
Library
Rosenbach Museum and Library
1.1
km
Monument
Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
1.5
km
Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
2.7
km
Landmark
Independence Hall
2.9
km
Landmark
Liberty Bell
2.8
km
Market
Reading Terminal Market
2.1
km
Park
Love Park
1.9
km
Landmark
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
2.3
km
Gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art
1.0
km
Mall
Pennsylvania Convention Center
2.1
km
Museum
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
790 m
Landmark
One Liberty Observation Deck
1.5
km
Gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance
1.1
km
Gallery
Arthur Ross Gallery
780 m
Public Building
Philadelphia City Hall
2.0
km
Church
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
1.8
km
Nearby
University
University of Pennsylvania
240 m
University
Drexel University
530 m
Restaurants
Walnut Street Cafe
100 m
2929 Walnut St
World Cafe Live
170 m
3025 Walnut St
Tipsy Bistro
250 m
3131 Walnut St The Left Bank
24 Philadelphia
410 m
2401 Walnut St
Sotto Ristorante Italiano
350 m
151 S 24th St
Waterfront Gourmet Cafe & Deli
350 m
3131 Walnut St Store 2
Wahoo's
480 m
3180 Chestnut St
Bridgewater's Pub
530 m
30th Street Station
Res Ipsa Cafe
440 m
2218 Walnut St
Zavino University City
740 m
3200 Chestnut St
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