AKA University City

AKA University City Apartment hotel in Philadelphia

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(189 Ratings)

Apartment hotel in Philadelphia, PA

1 king bed

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this apartment hotel

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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Philadelphia, PA

Nearby attractions

Valley Forge National Historical Park

17.3 mi

The Franklin Institute

0.7 mi

Independence National Historical Park

1.8 mi

Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps

0.9 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 516 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 710 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 839 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 957 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 710 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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AKA University City

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4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(189 Ratings)

Apartment hotel in Philadelphia, PA

1 king bed

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this apartment hotel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Philadelphia, PA

Nearby attractions

Valley Forge National Historical Park

17.3 mi

The Franklin Institute

0.7 mi

Independence National Historical Park

1.8 mi

Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps

0.9 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 516 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 710 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 839 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 957 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 710 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(189 Ratings)

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4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Would stay again for that view

Room. View. Comfort. Easy walkway to PennMed and downtown Rittenhouse.

Location is fine. Fridge needs to be cleaned better, or add a deodorizer, smelled rough. Everything else was very clean and great space.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Enjoyable

View was great, as was the outdoor patio. The pool looked great, (very swimmable), but we did not get a chance to use it.

For the price charged, a free breakfast or brunch could have been included.

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Superb

The view was fantastic as well as the modern look of the suite. The staff was very nice and the 28th floor was great.

The bed was in our opinion, too hard however it was an amazing stay. That's just us being picky

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

A beautiful, modern hotel/ apartment accommodation in a great location.

The location, the views, the spacious studio apartment, the convenience of the restaurant downstairs, the indoor swimming pool and gym.

The card keys were very temperamental and would often not work in the elevator.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

My stay, was perfect for the occasion.👗👗

perfect location to observe the Philadelphia, Sky Line. BEAUTIFUL 😎❤️.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

clean, safe and relaxing

the property was gorgeous! exceeded our expectations. The pool was so relaxing and much needed for us. the only weird thing was the elevator access keys. they basically work when they want. but the people also staying in the building would help me get to my floor when the faulty key would not work. it did not ruin our stay just something they should upgrade or something. we enjoyed the on site restaurant and all staff we interacted with were helpful and nice. we will definitely return.

elevator keys to floor were faulty

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Beautiful property, clean, wonderful view of the city

Staff were very rude and impolite.

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Superb

the property is great and the staff brings you whatever you need. Also they have great amenities.

I didn’t like that the simulator room was not working.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Good aprtment hotel, if you need to stay at the area

We stayed here for about a week The apartment we took was good, with all facilities needed for our stay, there is a swimming pool you can use and a small lounge It is located near the river across the bridge from the center, it takes about 30 minutes to walk downtown and has a nice view of the city

The air conditioner was "'whistling" and it took a few nights to get used to it It would be nice if there were some basic cooking ingredients (salt pepper, cooking oil, etc...), as there often have in other apartment hotels, it feels like a waste to buy everything just that it will be thrown up after a few days We need to ask a couple of times for a dishwasher capsule and other room amenities

4.5 / 5.0

Dec 2022

A treat

The check in team were great. The suite was well appointed. The swimming pool was wonderful.

4.5 / 5.0

Dec 2022

A Holiday Haven Away from Home

This is where we celebrate our family Christmas. We have stayed at the AKA for 6 years now because of the facilities and the warm welcome. Kitchen, pool, theatre, the ⛳ and the view are why we return. Most of the staff are exceptional and helpful: Ryan the new front desk manager, Charles, Abu, Kamilla are all standouts. Newbie Ivan in guest services also was helpful. Ryan arranged a tree for us and it makes a huge difference! Welcoming chocolates, comfy big bed, crisp sheets, the awesome empty pool, fitness room and a great view are always the draw.

Diminished amenities and upkeep. This is a luxury hotel/residence, and upkeep is everything. Over the 6 years we have been coming, things have changed. Our suite was not as clean as prior. Skuff marks on the floor and dusty surfaces and always having to ask for laundry soap and dish soap gets old. We requested dining chairs that never came. Calling the front desk during daytime it goes to vm. I got a text reply. This hampers communication. We only requested maid service for the 25th it seemed to be a stretch, and the maid did the minimum. No airport shuttle. No holiday decorations in the level 28 lounge. It was sad. The golf room was shut down really early. Last year we went after dinner to put, it was fun. We missed that. It was only 830 when we went to play. No more hotel-arranged holiday movie screening in the theatre. Now its a bring your own movie deal and it was fully booked for private screenings. Gone are the little breakfast snacks, elegantly served freshly brewed coffee. Etc. Level 28 fruit and breakfast bars in the morning were an amenity we enjoyed for years. Now its just a machine. The coffee is ok but it's not luxury, its what you'd find at a Holiday Inn. There used to be open screening of Christmas movies in the little theatre. A shared cinema. Now its a booked out private scenario. Not OK for we who want to see something joyful on a big screen. In the room there is no Netflix, Hulu or HBO included as before. In the rental rooms this should be included. I have personal subscriptions but l don't want to look for my PW and then have to remember to eliminate it on check out. The little touches, the luxurious Boucheron soap and shower gel are sadly missing. The light on the bathroom mirror wasn't working. There is no toilet brush. I know its not aesthetically lovely but the alternative is far worse. It was a cold weekend and it used to be great getting help at the door.

4.5 / 5.0

Dec 2022

great!

views cleanliness amenities

parking was a bit hard

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

stellar service and a phenomenal staff that never seems to disappoint! The AKA always feels like home and I greatly appr

Staff and location.

None

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Perfect location and the room and amenities supplied everything I needed.

The room layout with a kitchen and having everything needed to make food was very nice. the amenities were very nice as well.

Key card was glitchy in the elevator and had a few eyebrow raising instances of it going to a floor that we didn’t choose. Used the stairs a few times for that reason but it was something that is being worked on.

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

friendly attentive staff and a definitely superior service all round

reception staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, when I called ahead, when I arrived, and during my stay. Faultless.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Very comfortable unit with spectacular views over Philadelphia.

Location and facilities are excellent.

Room for improvement with cleanliness of the unit and staff engagement with guests.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Magnificent

Everthing

I love everything

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Amazing Stay ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Our stay was amazing, I was surprised with a room upgrade without asking, The staff was friendly. Big shout out to EJ from Level 28 who was beyond obliging, he acknowledged us as soon as we arrived on level 28 EJ gave us a tour and helped us make reservations for all the amenities such as the movie theater, and golf… The pool was great, I could go on and on about how great our stay was. I will definitely book again and the price is well worth it. Thank you to everyone at the AKA for a great stay.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Convenient for the most part, as I had meetings next door

Amenities, room size, room coffee

I checked out at 5pm on day 2 but the hotel did not offer partial room rate, therefore charged a full night stay for late check out.. I wish there was an option, like at Marriott properties, to pay for later check out or 1/2 day

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Superb

Room amenities were well maintained and more than adequate. So easy to relax in. Great location, near to train and bus station.

Nil

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

amazing property - went above and beyond our expectations. definitely will use AKA again.

the property was spacious and amenities of pool and spa.

nothing to say. great location

FAQs

How much does this apartment hotel cost compared to others in Philadelphia?

The average price for a rental in Philadelphia is $157 per night. This rental is $2 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at AKA University City. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at AKA University City. Enjoy the water!

Is AKA University City pet friendly?

Yes! This apartment hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at AKA University City?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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AKA University City

Apartment hotel in Philadelphia, PA

Reasons to book

About this apartment hotel

Amenities

Map of Philadelphia, PA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

AKA University City

Apartment hotel in Philadelphia, PA

Reasons to book

About this apartment hotel

Amenities

Map of Philadelphia, PA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment hotel cost compared to others in Philadelphia?

Is parking included with this apartment hotel?

Is there a pool at this apartment hotel?

Is AKA University City pet friendly?

What amenities are available at AKA University City?

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