AKA UNIVERSITY CITY, Philadelphia

AKA University City - A 4-star high-rise hotel with panoramic views, indoor pool, and luxury amenities

Located in Cira Centre South, this Philadelphia hotel features panoramic views from the highest residential floors in the city. The 28th floor houses Level28, a dedicated amenity space with a glass-enclosed swimming pool, Technogym fitness center, private cinema, golf simulator, and business center. Guest accommodations span 520 to 1128 square feet, featuring 10-foot ceilings, Italian white-oak flooring, and fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances. Each suite includes custom furnishings, marble bathrooms, and in-suite Bosch washers and dryers. The property offers two dining venues: Walnut Street Café, serving American cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, and Nativo Kitchen & Bar. Situated 0.5 miles from 30th Street Station and adjacent to University of Pennsylvania, AKA University City provides access to Cira Green, a one-acre elevated urban park hosting cultural events.

Pros

Located in Philadelphia's first vertical neighborhood with direct access to restaurants and retail

Private Level28 lounge offers cocktail service and outdoor terrace with fire pits

Seasonal communal herb garden supplies ingredients for custom cocktails

Dedicated therapeutic massage room with in-suite treatment options available

Cons

9.5 miles distance from Philadelphia International Airport

Limited street-level outdoor space