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About the Hotel

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

The 42-storey residential Aka University City Philadelphia hotel, located about 25 minutes on foot from Liberty Bell, offers an indoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas.

Location

The smoke-free hotel is right in the centre of the city, within a 3-km distance of Independence National Historical Park, and in proximity to 30th Street tube station. Nearby sights also include The Barnes Foundation Art Institute, which is nearly a 20-minute walk away.

This Philadelphia hotel is also within reach of the Schuylkill River.

The 4-star accommodation is located 15 km from Philadelphia International airport and merely 500 metres from Walnut st & 23rd St bus stop.

Rooms

The 87 rooms at Aka University City hotel comprise a sitting area and a kitchen. If you like cooking, there are a refrigerator, a stovetop, and kitchenware provided on site.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served in the restaurant. Guests can enjoy time in the lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. The hotel is not far from Sandy's Lunch restaurant with its Greek dishes.

Leisure & Business

The Aka University City Philadelphia will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a state-of-the-art Technogym centre available 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
Kamar kembar superior
Max:
2 persons
29 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
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Kamar queen executive
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2 persons
56 m² 
Bed options:
1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King
Shower
Bathtub
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Kamar queen deluxe
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2 persons
35 m² 
Bed options:
1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King
Shower
Bathtub
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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

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • 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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