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2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
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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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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

City Centre
Philadelphia 1.7 km
Airports
Philadelphia International (PHL) 13.8 km
New Castle (ILG) 55.6 km
Train
Philadelphia, PA Station400 m
Underground
30th Street400 m
34th Street900 m
Bus
Bus stop 11.0 km

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