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AKA University City

★★★★
Very Good

2929 Walnut Street

About This Property

Modern High-Rise Apartments with Onsite Amenities

Fully Furnished Apartments with Spectacular Views
The AKA University City apartments offer guests the convenience of in-unit laundry facilities and full kitchens, all complemented by large windows that provide stunning views of the city or the river.

Luxurious Onsite Facilities
Enjoy a workout with a view at the 28th-floor fitness centre or take a refreshing dip in the 75-foot Olympic-size indoor pool, both enclosed in floor-to-ceiling windows for a truly immersive experience.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in delectable meals at Walnut Street Café, relax in the landscaped terrace, or unwind at the onsite bar. With shuttle service to Center City, Philadelphia, and proximity to Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania, AKA University City offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Book your stay at AKA University City now for a truly unforgettable experience.

Why guests recommend it

Friendly staffGreat location

Facilities & Services (52)

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace

Available Rooms

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Guest reviews

9.7
Excellent
429 reviews

Most recent

CARLOS
June 30, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Comfortable

Very good

👍 Liked
  • Very good
👎 Disliked
  • A lot
Po-Hsun
June 29, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Rochelle
June 12, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Beautiful views and location, friendly staff

Clean, comfortable, and great location

👍 Liked
  • Clean, comfortable, and great location
👎 Disliked
  • The dryer didn’t dry very well. I had to go look for a laundromat to finish drying my clothes after I checked out.
rocktavia9
June 10, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Beautiful views and welcoming experience.

Sanaa made me feel very welcomed when I arrived and was very helpful. She made me feel comfortable in a place that I had never been before. It is a very beautiful, clean, and comfortable experience. The staff members were very kind.

👍 Liked
  • Sanaa made me feel very welcomed when I arrived and was very helpful. She made me feel comfortable in a place that I had never been before. It is a very beautiful, clean, and comfortable experience. The staff members were very kind.
B4105DWtinah
June 5, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Sanaa was very helpful!

Sanaa was extremely kind and helpful my entire trip. I had an issue with my room and she helped me resolve it immediately.

👍 Liked
  • Sanaa was extremely kind and helpful my entire trip. I had an issue with my room and she helped me resolve it immediately.
lashelleh2026
May 31, 2026
10.0
Excellent

An Elite Luxury Experience

This was a last minute birthday stay for me. Only God made this hotel appear on my phone as I prayed about where to go and what to do , so I asked God lol! Boy was my mind blown. The pictures did it no justice though beautiful and initially intriguing. What I witnessed was the most elite hotel experience I have ever had. The views alone in every part of the hotel were to say the least breathtaking beautiful. I cried from the shear beauty of it all . The penthouse I had on the top floor felt like I was comfortable and arriving at home ( I wish !!!) lol It had every amenitie and the decor was very modern top of the line and well planned and thought out. Now detail was left out and no expense was spared. They did not cut corners in any part every detail was luxury I do not say that lightly. To the softest pillows , bed, and blankets no hard wool or stiff anything. The robe in the closet waiting. Waters in the fridge . Even the containers for the guest shampoo, body wash , conditioner were big nice bottles. Elite Luxury. The treatment from the staff , the manager , every worker gave Unlimited Again Elite service. I asked questions , I got help and recommendations they were always kind and accommodating to me and all the guests and residents . Everyone who entered or left was smiling with a complete happiness and was I . I went a little wired returned on fire with energy. I utilized the pool , gym ( awesome) lounge , but they also have golf a conference room , spa, a theater !!!! You need a week or more here to really explore. I never made it into the city though it’s been years since I lived in Pa . Everything is convenient that a traveling person would want to experience . The hotel affords so many pleasures I doubt you go outside like me everything was right there. I spent some time with Ms Rhianna ( Manager) Ms Quinn( Reception) And Mr Lennel (Doorman) The Regional vice president Mr Evan O’ Donnell also spared what I know was valuable time discussing the hotel and helping with my booking. Seeing the leadership of this company and the people who run it are honorable, genuine people who work with care and integrity shows why this building is running at this top levels. Mr O’ Donnell seemed very detail oriented checking very meticulously over the smallest things. It was interesting my shower had no shelf ! I informed him he was engaging and forthcoming with this being a rare anomaly lol ( only me) but seemed very intent on inspecting and ratifying it. Again I assume he’s very busy so taking the time he did to talk to me, and listen, assist his staff seamlessly while managing so many many others tasks speaks to his character . He also demonstrated a good example for the staff as a leader. I Thank God for leading me too and providing this experience and I’m thankful for the time spend here it was exactly what I personally pray for a refuge this was the best birthday surprise I didn’t know I needed. I suggest booking least a week you will not want to leave.

👍 Liked
  • This was a last minute birthday stay for me. Only God made this hotel appear on my phone as I prayed about where to go and what to do , so I asked God lol! Boy was my mind blown. The pictures did it no justice though beautiful and initially intriguing. What I witnessed was the most elite hotel experience I have ever had. The views alone in every part of the hotel were to say the least breathtaking beautiful. I cried from the shear beauty of it all . The penthouse I had on the top floor felt like I was comfortable and arriving at home ( I wish !!!) lol It had every amenitie and the decor was very modern top of the line and well planned and thought out. Now detail was left out and no expense was spared. They did not cut corners in any part every detail was luxury I do not say that lightly. To the softest pillows , bed, and blankets no hard wool or stiff anything. The robe in the closet waiting. Waters in the fridge . Even the containers for the guest shampoo, body wash , conditioner were big nice bottles. Elite Luxury. The treatment from the staff , the manager , every worker gave Unlimited Again Elite service. I asked questions , I got help and recommendations they were always kind and accommodating to me and all the guests and residents . Everyone who entered or left was smiling with a complete happiness and was I . I went a little wired returned on fire with energy. I utilized the pool , gym ( awesome) lounge , but they also have golf a conference room , spa, a theater !!!! You need a week or more here to really explore. I never made it into the city though it’s been years since I lived in Pa . Everything is convenient that a traveling person would want to experience . The hotel affords so many pleasures I doubt you go outside like me everything was right there. I spent some time with Ms Rhianna ( Manager) Ms Quinn( Reception) And Mr Lennel (Doorman) The Regional vice president Mr Evan O’ Donnell also spared what I know was valuable time discussing the hotel and helping with my booking. Seeing the leadership of this company and the people who run it are honorable, genuine people who work with care and integrity shows why this building is running at this top levels. Mr O’ Donnell seemed very detail oriented checking very meticulously over the smallest things. It was interesting my shower had no shelf ! I informed him he was engaging and forthcoming with this being a rare anomaly lol ( only me) but seemed very intent on inspecting and ratifying it. Again I assume he’s very busy so taking the time he did to talk to me, and listen, assist his staff seamlessly while managing so many many others tasks speaks to his character . He also demonstrated a good example for the staff as a leader. I Thank God for leading me too and providing this experience and I’m thankful for the time spend here it was exactly what I personally pray for a refuge this was the best birthday surprise I didn’t know I needed. I suggest booking least a week you will not want to leave.
Lashelle
May 31, 2026
10.0
Excellent

An unexpected birthday trip for one night turned into two nights I wish I could have stayed a week.

Everything was elite!! From the staff , The decor, aesthetically pleasing , relaxing , and had anything you could want or need available with people ready to help. It was also pristinely clean .

👍 Liked
  • Everything was elite!! From the staff , The decor, aesthetically pleasing , relaxing , and had anything you could want or need available with people ready to help. It was also pristinely clean .
👎 Disliked
  • I could find not one complaint .
Lashelle
May 31, 2026
10.0
Excellent

2nd night was better than first night because I got to explore the hotel there was so much to do.

The views

👍 Liked
  • The views
👎 Disliked
  • No complaints
Capriotti Jr
May 31, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Aleksandra
May 29, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Good location. Clean and spacious but pricey

Property was clean, big for family of 4. Amenities like gym and pool were stunning

👍 Liked
  • Property was clean, big for family of 4. Amenities like gym and pool were stunning
👎 Disliked
  • They forgot about sleeping arrangements for 2 people (out of 4) and had to bring air mattresses. The pet fee was excessive

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