Philadelphia University, City Hotels
- University City offers a variety of hotels to meet your travel needs.city sunset image by kds from Fotolia.com
According to UniversityCity.org, Philadelphia's University City treats visitors to a "vibrant and diverse neighborhood" filled with boutique shops, art galleries and fancy bars. This community draws its name from the six nearby universities and colleges. You can find numerous hotels within just a few miles of University City, as it is located just west of downtown Philadelphia. - The Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel puts guests in the heart of University City. The University City Science Center and the International House of Philadelphia are within walking distance as well as two trolley stops and a metro stop. Guest rooms utilize Earth tones to complement modern amenities like flat-screen televisions and complimentary computers with free Internet access. The hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The Sang Kee Noodle House operates its third Philadelphia restaurant out of the hotel.
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel - Pennsylvania
3549 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
888-627-7071
215-387-8000
philadelphiasheraton.com - Guests of the downtown Crowne Plaza, Philadelphia, will find themselves within half a mile of University City, just on the opposite shore of the Schuylkill River. Philadelphia's City Hall and numerous bars and restaurants are just steps from the hotel. This hotel has 445 guest rooms, all of which are modern and luxurious. Special sleep amenities like sleeping masks, night lights and ear plugs come with every room. The hotel's restaurant has the feel of a British pub and serves traditional British and American bar fare. The outdoor swimming pool provides panoramic views of the city.
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Downtown
1800 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-561-7500
cpphiladelphia.com - Located less than a mile from University City, the Embassy Suites Philadelphia - Center City offers spacious two-room suites. All accommodations look out over the city or Logan Square and have their own private balcony. Additional in-room amenities include MP3 clock radios, high speed Internet access and weekday newspapers. Guests can start their day with a complimentary breakfast and enjoy free beverages throughout the day. This is a Hilton HHonors Reward Category 6 hotel and it is worth 40,000 points per night. J.F.K. Plaza and City Hall are within walking distance.
Embassy Suites Philadelphia - Center City
1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-561-1776
embassysuites.hilton.com
