AKA University City
About 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 center 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 center 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 0.6 mi of the property. Guests can also avail the shuttle service to Center City, Philadelphia. License Number(s): 771308
Amenities
- On-site parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Business center
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Pool
- Spa / sauna
- Pet friendly
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transit access
- Smoke-free property
- Elevator
- EV charging
Reviews
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It was great!
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When I first checked in my room it was really messy also paint buckets everywhere!
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Within walking distance to the Amtrak train station and a good restaurant on site. Great views of the city from our room.
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Great location. Great for running and walking on the river trail. Also enjoyed the views.
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Location and very nice facility
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This really isn't a hotel - it's much more residential. Great if you want to have more of an apartment feel or are traveling with family or several people in your party. Conveniently located for access to University City and Center City. Parking right next door.
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Chiites
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Lovely hotel with a home like feel. Staff was wonderful
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I loved my stay at AKA! From the cleanliness, to the views, to the accommodations!! 10/10 stay! I definitely will be returning soon
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Lovely
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Again I want to highlight their staff. Always friendly and helpful. I’m a travel agent of 14 years and haven’t met a staff like this before. The in house amenities are amazing as well - in room laundry, kitchens, amazing pool, beautiful gym, and an all day coffee bar - always something for everyone!
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Very warm welcome from the staff. Easy and quick check in. Excellent room and good price.
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Amazing !! Great Customer service ! Well kept rooms and hotel !
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I’ve been staying here since it’s opened. It’s a great place. The elevator is always a pain to use and sometimes the TV remotes don’t work
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I love the views and cleanliness
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Spacious clean 1 bedroom with amazing views!
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It was our first time here and honestly one of the better hotels I have stayed. It was absolutely beautiful! Very convenient location, clean, everyone was welcoming it was amazing! The only thing I would complain about is parking! There’s no onsite parking and I would book here again if they had an agreement with the garage across the way for parking space. Other than that 10/10 definitely would recommend!
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Loved everything about this luxury hotel! The view was amazing. Only thing I would say they need to change is the pool it’s not heated. The hotel is beautiful. Everything was clean and the staff was friendly but an indoor heated pool would have topped it off. I’m definitely coming back either way!
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Everything
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I loved the whole experience from start to finish with the staff, amenities and amazing views from the room. I was welcomed with a card in my room and everything was very clean and cozy! I will definitely be coming back
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What's nearby
- ENIAC 0.4 mi
- Drexel University 0.4 mi
- University of Pennsylvania 0.5 mi
- The Wharton School 0.8 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art 1.0 mi
- Philadelphia City Hall 1.0 mi
- Extreme Championship Wrestling 1.1 mi
