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AKA University City
2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19104
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built2016
Renovated-
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Awards
Industry awards
Best Architecture by the Serviced Apartment Awards 2021
Serviced Apartment Awards 2021 Best Operator
2023 Conde Naste Readers Choice Award Winner
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (garden)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
- Health club
- Indoor pool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Loading dock
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (garden)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting rooms
Largest room
1,600 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
2
Second largest room
1,200 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
12
Meeting rooms
Largest room
1,600 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
2
Second largest room
1,200 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
12
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conference Room | 700 sq. ft. - | 4 | - | - | 4 |
Boardroom | 700 sq. ft. - | 12 | - | - | 12 |
a.Lounge | 1,200 sq. ft. - | 80 | 80 | - | - |
a.Cinema | 500 sq. ft. - | 16 | - | 16 | - |
Terrace | 1,600 sq. ft. - | 60 | 60 | - | - |
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
9 mi
Distance from airport 9 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
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AKA University City Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated AKA University City's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does AKA University City have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is AKA University City and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to AKA University City's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at AKA University City developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does AKA University City clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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