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AKA University City

Rated 8.7 in 153 reviews. 89 rooms.

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Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s innovation and business district, AKA University City offers ultra-luxury hotel residences on the upper floors of Cira Centre South’s vertical neighborhood – and the highest views of any residential building in the city.

Brand new suites feature spacious studio, one and two bedroom and penthouse residences with custom designed furniture and natural light streaming throughout spacious living and dining areas ideal for entertaining.

Lifestyle-enhancing amenities include Level 28, and entire amenity floor which includes a private lounge, state-of-the-art wellness center with Technogym fitness equipment and oversized lap pool, golf simulator, an intimate cinema, business center services, and Cira Green, a stunning one-acre urban park offering an array of cultural arts, events and experiences. A dedicated Resident Services Team is on hand 24/7 to assist with special requests, transportation, or neighborhood recommendations.

Whether it is a business trip, an extended stay or a vacation, comfort combined with luxury awaits you at 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 centre 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 centre 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 1 km of the property. Guests can also avail the shuttle service to Center City, Philadelphia.

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A guide to great places near AKA University City

  1. Cucina Zapata

    This Thai-Mexican-fusion food truck on Drexel University's campus turns out student-friendly mashup fare like Cap'n Crunch-crusted tilapia burritos and chicken satay tacos.

    130 m from hotel
    31st St

  2. Cira Green

    City views

    133 m from hotel

  3. Penn Park

    Great use of urban space.

    169 m from hotel
    at S 31st St

  4. World Cafe Live

    Finally, a music venue actually designed to be a music venue, with superior sightlines and a sound system producing faithful sound, plus colorful industrial-chic décor. The namesake café’s upstairs

    171 m from hotel
    3025 Walnut St

  5. Schuylkill River Trail

    95% of us are running or walking and 5% are apparently competing in the Tour de France.

    221 m from hotel
    25th & Locust

  6. Schuylkill River Dog Park

    fun dog park - great spot to socialize with your neighbors and their pooches.

    288 m from hotel
    25th St and Spruce St

  7. Schuylkill River Park

    Don't drink the water.

    300 m from hotel
    2568 Walnut St.

  8. Res Ipsa

    Incredible food!

    437 m from hotel
    2218 Walnut St

  9. Vic Sushi Bar

    three roll special is only $10.95 and the fish is always fresh. i eat here once a week at a minimum.

    0.7 km from hotel
    2035 Sansom St

  10. Vernick Food & Drink

    Ingredients are the star at Greg Vernick's bi-level American spot near Rittenhouse Square. Try the "toasts" as an appetizer. You'll love everything coming out of the wood-fired oven.

    0.7 km from hotel
    2031 Walnut St

  11. El Rey

    Try the mint habanero sauce. It's not hot, it's light and cooling.

    0.8 km from hotel
    2013 Chestnut St

  12. Rittenhouse Square

    best place in the city to see the wealthiest and the poorest divided only by wooden bench dividers.

    1 km from hotel
    210 W Rittenhouse Sq