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AKA University City

Name: AKA University City
Address: 2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, US

★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent

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📍2929 Walnut Street · Philadelphia ↗

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Electric bicycle charging stationFitness facilities (surcharge)Air conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorAll 48 facilities +

Review

Official

Welcoming you to Cira Centre South's innovative vertical neighborhood, AKA University City encompasses 268 ultra-luxury furnished hotel and apartment residences in Philadelphia. Located on the upper 18 floors of Cira Centre South, AKA University City strives to enhance the experience of every resident, going above and beyond the typical extended stay hotel to offer a compelling lifestyle experience. The property's 28th floor, Level28, is dedicated to our residents' well-being and enjoyment with an expansive glass-enclosed Olympic-sized pool, state-of-the-art Technogym fitness center and yoga area, 3D golf simulator, outdoor terrace with fire pits, sophisticated a. lounge, business center facilities, and a private screening room. AKA residents can also enjoy Walnut Street Café, a highly anticipated addition to Philadelphia's burgeoning culinary scene, and Cira Green, a spectacular one-acre elevated urban park offering an array of cultural arts events and experiences. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects with interiors and amenities from Lissoni Associati, the location of AKA University City at Cira Centre South has a prominent place in the Philadelphia skyline - and the highest views of any residential building in the city.

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Location9.7

Wi-Fi9.2

Rooms9.0

Facilities9.0

Service8.9

Cleanliness8.9

Value8.8

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Room types · 16

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Two Bedroom Penthouse Skyline

1 × Queen bed95 ㎡up to 5

This quadruple room has a private bathroom and a seating area. The unit has 2 beds.

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Two Bedroom Penthouse Sunset

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)95 ㎡up to 5

This quadruple room features a private bathroom and a seating area. The unit offers 2 beds.

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RoomTwo Bedroom Penthouse Sunset - Accessible

Two Bedroom Penthouse Sunset - Accessible

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)95 ㎡up to 4

This quadruple room has a private bathroom and a seating area. The unit has 2 beds.

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Two Bedroom Skyline

2 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)95 ㎡up to 5

This quadruple room features a private bathroom, and a seating area. The unit has 2 beds.

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Two Bedroom Sunset

2 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)95 ㎡up to 5

This quadruple room features a private bathroom and a seating area. The unit offers 2 beds.

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RoomOne-Bedroom Penthouse with Library

One-Bedroom Penthouse with Library

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)89 ㎡up to 4

This triple room features a private bathroom, and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.

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One-Bedroom Suite with Library

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)89 ㎡up to 4

This suite has a private bathroom and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomOne-Bedroom Penthouse with Den

One-Bedroom Penthouse with Den

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)78 ㎡up to 4

A seating area, a desk and a private bathroom are provided in this spacious triple room. The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomOne-Bedroom Suite with Den

One-Bedroom Suite with Den

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)78 ㎡up to 4

A seating area, a desk and a private bathroom are offered in this spacious suite. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomOne Bedroom Premium Penthouse

One Bedroom Premium Penthouse

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)66 ㎡up to 4

This triple room features a private bathroom, and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomOne Bedroom Premium Penthouse - Accessible

One Bedroom Premium Penthouse - Accessible

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)66 ㎡up to 2

This double room has a private bathroom and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomOne Bedroom Premium Suite

One Bedroom Premium Suite

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)66 ㎡up to 3

This apartment comes with a walk-in closet, room darkening window shades, floor-to-ceiling sheer daylight curtains, 10-feet high ceilings and offers views of the city. It comes with Italian white oak flooring and king bed. The kitchen has custom Italian cabinetry and are equipped with stainless steel appliances. The marble bathroom includes a walk-in glass enclosed shower, custom vanity and complimentary toiletries.

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RoomOne Bedroom Premium Suite - Accessible

One Bedroom Premium Suite - Accessible

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)66 ㎡up to 2

This double room features a private bathroom, and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomStudio

Studio

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)48 ㎡up to 2

This studio has 10-feet high ceilings and offers views of the city. It comes with Italian white oak flooring and king bed. The kitchen has custom Italian cabinetry and are equipped with stainless steel appliances. The marble bathroom includes a walk-in glass enclosed shower, custom vanity and complimentary toiletries.

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Studio - Accessible

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)48 ㎡up to 2

This double room features a private bathroom, and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.

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Studio Penthouse

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)48 ㎡up to 2

This double room features a private bathroom and a seating area. The unit offers 1 bed.

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DiningSights

Friday Saturday Sunday

American Contemporary · ★ Michelin

$$$$

And Wednesday and Thursday. Chef Chad Williams and his wife Hanna, both Philadelphia natives, took over this veritable institution in 2016 and then pivoted to offering a set multicourse menu. It works well, as it allows the chef to provide a balanced, varied and consistent experience to all. Thanks to skilled technique, just the right amount of innovation and an innate understanding of the luxury ingredients he uses, his dishes fill the mouth with flavor and succulence. His delicious crispy sweetbreads will convert any skeptic; quail with pâte plays with texture, and the New York strip is a le

683m

Her Place Supper Club

Contemporary, European · ★ Michelin

$$$$

The name says it all, as Chef Amanda Shulman’s cozy little spot was born out of her love for cooking for friends and has that warm and welcoming supper club vibe. Diners may get their own table but there’s a real communal feel at play here; everyone is served at the same time after each dish is explained to the room. Her multicourse set menu changes every two weeks, and the accomplished and balanced cooking comes with French and Italian accents. It also boasts a welcome lightness of touch, so you leave feeling sated rather than overwhelmed, although you can choose some extra dishes as add-ons

1.1km

Sally

Pizza · Bib

Pizza is a bit of a religion in Philly and while everyone has their favorite slice, head to this cute spot for wood-fired, naturally leavened sourdough pizzas. Sally has a hip vibe, where a heart-shaped accent lamp hangs from the ceiling and exposed brick walls and wine bottles lining the windows lend charm to the space. It's the kind of place that works for families, couples and friends—all here for a pie as well as a lineup of small plates and natural wines. Start with a plate of meatballs to kick off the meal in classic style before pizza with a perfectly thin crust that stays crisp even un

534m

Dizengoff

Israeli · Bib

The colorful, casual sibling to Zahav and Laser Wolf does a roaring trade in downtown Philadelphia — and rightly so. There’s no need to wrangle for reservations or arrive before doors open to grab a seat. Instead, one could wander in off the street to find a vibrant café awash in bright colors and dangling greenery. The food too is much of the same; hummus with brown butter, crispy garlic and urfa is a classic start and comes with fresh-baked pita bread. Chicken schnitzel with sumac onions is a solid follow-up, as is the pita stuffed with fried eggplant and egg. Heartier appetites should look

1.3km

Provenance

Contemporary · ★ Michelin

$$$$

Chef Nicholas Bazik and his team know exactly what they’re doing in this historic row house. In full view of the counter, they deliver a high-wire, high-stakes performance defined by precision, harmony and, of course, taste. Korean and French influences come and go with this elaborate tasting menu where special soys, vibrant oils and glossy sauces give wonderful dimension to pristine seafood and dry-aged proteins. Think marinated vegetables with a celery vinegar and anchoïade or noodles with chili crunch, caviar and uni. The ideas are original, the flavors bold. Such creativity hews closely to

3.4km

Angelo's

American, Pizza · Bib

No matter the time of day, there’s always a line stretched around this corner off Palumbo Park. This cash-only hotspot has no seating anywhere, forcing diners to scatter about the neighborhood to eat on benches and sidewalks. The trouble is well worth it. Serious, hefty cheesesteaks bound with Cooper Sharp cheese or “long hot whiz” are built on long, warm, sesame-seed hoagies. Hot cherry peppers are a necessary topping. A single sandwich could feed two with ease. Those who also want pizza will need friends to take on this imposing feast.

2.5km

Fiorella

Italian · Bib

If you’re staying away from carbs, then you best steer clear of this restaurant too. But for everyone else, this tiny but mighty kitchen in South Philly is impossible to resist. Once a butcher shop that spanned three generations, the restaurant under Marc Vetri delivers a tight menu of handmade pastas. Think pitch-perfect cacio e pepe with tonnarelli or cloud-like orbs of ricotta gnocchi bathed in brown butter. Do you have room for mezzelune stuffed with sweetbreads and veal? Of course you do. End with a simple and satisfying scoop of ice cream.

2.7km

Vernick Food & Drink

American Contemporary

$$$$

The eponymous chef-owner is an alumnus of Jean-Georges Vongerichten, so you can expect a cooking style underpinned by a strong, classical base and a kitchen wholly familiar with seasonal, luxury ingredients. There are few things more appealing than spying a section of a menu called “On toast”; try the fritto misto or the blue crab. The choice of raw dishes includes more than just oysters and there’s a mix of small and large plates that you can share, should you be so inclined. Creamy scallops are paired with nutty morels, while spiced lamb chops are turbocharged with eggplant chutney. This lon

726m

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AKA University City

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Room types · 16

Two Bedroom Penthouse Skyline

Two Bedroom Penthouse Sunset

Two Bedroom Penthouse Sunset - Accessible

Two Bedroom Skyline

Two Bedroom Sunset

One-Bedroom Penthouse with Library

One-Bedroom Suite with Library

One-Bedroom Penthouse with Den

One-Bedroom Suite with Den

One Bedroom Premium Penthouse

One Bedroom Premium Penthouse - Accessible

One Bedroom Premium Suite

One Bedroom Premium Suite - Accessible

Studio

Studio - Accessible

Studio Penthouse

Facilities · 48

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