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Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

3.5 out of 5

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Premium bedding, pillow top beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillow top beds, in-room safe, desk

4.1/5 Very good

Guests rated this property 4.2/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet Friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationDrexel University8 min walk
    Popular LocationChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia10 min walk
    Popular LocationMutter Museum19 min walk
    AirportPhiladelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)14 min drive
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About this area

Philadelphia

Located in Philadelphia's University City neighbourhood, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel is in the city centre and near a metro station. Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mutter Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Please Touch Museum and Adventure Aquarium. Enjoy an event or a match at Wells Fargo Center, and consider making time for Philadelphia Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Drexel University - 8 min walk
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 10 min walk
  • Mutter Museum - 19 min walk
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 min drive
  • Rocky Statue - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Philadelphia University City Station - 12 min walk
  • 34th St. Station - 5 min walk
  • AirportPhiladelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Where to eat
  • Sang Kee Noodle House – Restaurant with a bar. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

About this property

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

3.5-star Philadelphia hotel in University City, walk to University of Pennsylvania
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, a 24-hour business centre and self parking. All 332 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and comforts such as pillowtop beds and premium bedding. Room service (during limited hours), coffee/tea makers and free weekday newspapers are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel offers 332 forms of accommodation with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Philadelphia hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Follows standard sanitisation guidelines of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Guest accommodations are accessible via mobile device

Safety measures

Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking: USD 35 per night

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: USD 3-12 for adults and USD 3-12 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Roll-in shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in between 4:00 PM and midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Dogs only
1 per room (up to 80 lbs/36 kg)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 3 and USD 12 for adults, and USD 3 and USD 12 for children (approximately)
  • Self-parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 25.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
Sheraton Philadelphia University City
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Resort
Philadelphia Sheraton
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel Hotel
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel Philadelphia
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel Hotel Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel and receive a full refund?
Yes, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Does Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 per room) with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel?
Self-parking is available for USD 35 per night.
What time is check-in at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel located?
Located in University City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Zoo are also within 2 mi (3 km). 34th St. Station is 5 minutes by foot and 40th St. Station is 10 minutes.
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4.2/5

Cleanliness

4.3/5

Staff & service

4.0/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities

4/5 Good

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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Great location for visiting the hospital or the universities. Not too many restaurants around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

2/5 Poor

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I didn’t like that I wasn’t told up front the room wouldn’t get serviced unless I requested it. The room was warm overnight. Other than that, it was ok. Too much money for the room, there was nothing special about it and the parking had a fee
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
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Everybody I speak to was very nice & the room was clean & the Employers were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

5/5 Excellent

Business traveller
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Another great stay at the Sheraton University Hotel. Friendly, efficient service at check in. A clean bedroom with comfy bed and pillows. Again I had a wonderful meal at the restaurant at the hotel the Sang Kee Noodle House. Looking forward to my stay next week..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

4/5 Good

The people were very nice and the room was comfortable with a good bed and nice linens. Only one elevator was operating and they had to replace the coffee pot. Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

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