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The Study at University City

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near University of Pennsylvania

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Property entrance
Presidential Studio Suite, Kitchenette
Property entrance
Interior
Reception
Located near the University of Pennsylvania, The Study at University City offers a sophisticated retreat with a coffee shop, library, and on-site restaurant. Savor breakfast or dinner at Co op or unwind in the 24-hour health club. With helpful staff and convenient services like dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage, guests praise this hotel's dining options and location.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour health club
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
The current price is CA $300
CA $349 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private kitchen

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
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The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,002 reviews
The price is CA $329
CA $383 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
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About the area

Map
20 S 33rd Street, University City, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 14 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 21 min drive
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 27 min drive
  • Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) - 44 min drive
  • 30th St Station - 9 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 9 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 10 min walk
  • 33rd St Station - 2 min walk
  • 34th St. Station - 3 min walk
  • 36th St Portal Tram Stop - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Landmark Americana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kung Fu Tea - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Handschumacher Dining Center - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Study at University City

The Study at University City puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Drexel University and University of Pennsylvania. After getting a workout at the 24-hour health club, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Rittenhouse Square and Pennsylvania Convention Center are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant. Public transportation is just a short walk: 33rd St Station is steps away and 34th St. Station is 3 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 212 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property has a limited number of in-room coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Guests are advised to contact the property in advance to check for availability.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 58.80 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Business center
  • 7 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • 24-hour health club
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Portable fan
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 58.80 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 0970085

Also known as

Study Hotel University City
Study Hotel
Study University City
The Study at University City Hotel
The Study Hotel at University City
The Study at University City Philadelphia
The Study at University City Hotel Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

Does The Study at University City offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Study at University City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Study at University City?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Study at University City?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 58.80 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Study at University City?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Study at University City?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rivers Casino (6-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (8-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Study at University City and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour health club.

Are there restaurants at or near The Study at University City?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Co op.

What's the area around The Study at University City like?

The Study at University City is in University City, a short 2-minute walk from 33rd St Station and 8 minutes' walk from University of Pennsylvania. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Location
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Refrigerator
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Parking
Food
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What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offers excellent food and convenient dining options with friendly service. (18 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were good, convenient, and available until 11am. (7 reviews)
  • The gym was awesome, offering ample cardio machines, including a Peloton bike, and was better than most property gyms. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Mediocre and rude. Not worth the price.

The air conditioner didn’t really work in the room. The thermostat fell off the wall when trying to adjust the temperature. I was able to reassemble it, but it never seemed to work right. The facilities in general had a budget hotel feel wrapped in a higher end hotel price tag. When checking out, the woman running the front counter at 11am on Monday 4/28 was extremely rude. We called for our from valet “at least 30 minutes before” before we needed it as instructed on the valet slip. We later received a call from the rude woman at the counter asking if we were going to get our car. I told her we would be down in a few minutes. I told her again that I requested the car “in 30 minutes “, she argued with me that it had already been way more than thirty minutes (this is untrue as I called at 10:30 and she called at 10:58. Since that’s such a point of contention for her, I’ll gladly show my call log if you want to see it). She also said the valet lane was full which it was not even close to full. When we did go down to check out, my wife handed her the room key and she threw our keys onto the counter and said “There’s your keys”. Lastly, we were supposed to get some additional perks such as a $20 room credit for our status with Hotels.com but there was no mention of any of that at check in. Overall a pretty mediocre experience.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Austin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

William, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient for college visits.
Natalya, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a very nice stay at the Study. Service was excellent and room is clean.
Yiwen, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

JC, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding

A really nice hotel. Nicely furnished, very comfortable room, good food in the restaurant - sort of perfect.
David, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Michael, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

new, convenient location, clean, great restaurant
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

It has potential but it is not fully realized

The hotel is in a very central location, especially convenient if you go to U Penn. The lobby is very beautiful and the Co Op restaurant that is inside the hotel has a cool vibe. The food is fine, not exactly spectacular, it is just convenient that you can have any meal from breakfast to dinner and even drinks right at the hotel. The waitresses at Co Op are also very friendly and nice. I can’t say the same for the other hotel staff I interacted with. I wouldn’t say they were rude, but certainly I wouldn’t define them as welcoming either. I think that when you work in hospitality a smile, extra patience, a friendly and helpful attitude need to be an integral part of your job and I didn’t feel that was the case with the people at reception I interacted with. Finally, the room was not very clean and certainly in need of TLC: the walls of both the room and bathroom were stained and the paint chipped, the furniture in the room was also chipped and stained with spilled coffee that seemed to have been absorbed into the wood. I really like the clean and minimalistic decor, but the condition of the room needs attention.
Daniela, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful spot with a terrific restaurant

Wonderful spot!
Tina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chul, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Caroline, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and perfect location for visiting family / students who attends Drexel University
Nathalie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Eggs and bacon were very overcooked and asked to redo but were no better second time. Valet communication was very poor. We notified them more than 30 minutes in advance twice and they did not communicate to bring the car around. When we went downstairs they had no indication
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay to Bring Granddaughter Home for Chroistmas

We got a great deal during construction on the property. Everything high quality and friendly. All that 2 minutes from our granddaughter's dorm. Excellent restaurant.
Margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel. Great bathroom. No fridge in the room but didn’t mind. Staff is fantastic.
Winfield, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great option
Marguerite, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rex, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything is perfect!
Qian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A Gem

I’ve stayed at The Study 4 times now since my daughter started at Drexel in the fall of 2024. The proximity to campus cannot be beat and the hotel itself is wonderful.
Christine, 1-night trip
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