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Surrounded by Philadelphia?s famed education and medical centers, the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel is a great choice when visiting Philadelphia for business or leisure. Conveniently located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, we are just steps away from Drexel University, Amtrak?s 30th Street Station, and the three hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Plus, the convention and historical districts of Center City Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Zoo are just minutes away. Each of our 332 guest rooms are designed to ensure your comfort. Stay connected to home with the full-service desktop computer in your room, which provides complimentary Internet access. Or connect using your own laptop with the complimentary wireless Internet access in all guest rooms and in our main lobby. Host an event in our 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Our full-service business center is a great place to take care of any last minute details. Enjoy thoughtful touches like an onsite gift shop, florist, and Enterprise Car Rental. Our outdoor heated pool is a great place to relax and reenergize. Work out with state of the art equipment at our newly remodeled Fitness Center, featuring an outdoor seasonal pool and skyline views of the University of Pennsylvania and University City. Enjoy Life Fitness Signature Series gear, equipped with iPod music/video lists and touch screen technology. Complimentary 24-hour access is given to all overnight guests. Our hotel is a smoke-free environment. All guest rooms, meeting rooms, public areas, and Pallet Restaurant are non-smoking areas. We look forward to welcoming you to your home-away-from home at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel.
Starwood
Sheraton Philadelphia University City hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania features luxurious rooms, meeting space, and a restaurant near city center.
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Surrounded by Philadelphia famed education and medical centers, the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel is a great choice when visiting Philadelphia for business or leisure. Conveniently located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, we are just steps away from Drexel University, Amtrak 30th Street Station, and the three hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Plus, the convention and historical districts of Center City Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Zoo are just minutes away. Each of our 316 guest rooms are designed to ensure your comfort. Stay connected to home with the full-service desktop computer in your room, which provides complimentary Internet access. Or connect using your own laptop with the complimentary wireless Internet access in all guest rooms and in our main lobby. Host an event in our 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Our full-service business center is a great place to take care of any last minute details. Enjoy thoughtful touches like an onsite gift shop, florist, and Enterprise Car Rental. Our outdoor heated pool is a great place to relax and reenergize. Our hotel is a smoke-free environment. All guest rooms, meeting rooms, public areas, and Pallet Restaurant are non-smoking areas. We look forward to welcoming you to your home-away-from home at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel.
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Location. The Sheraton Philadelphia University City hotel is located in Philadelphia, Pa. just one block from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. The Philadelphia Zoo, home to more than 1,500 rare and exotic animals including red pandas, king cobras, golden lion tamarins and northern bald eagles, is two miles from the hotel. Hotel Features. The hotel houses two lobbies. Murals in the hotel have Philadelphia themes. The hotel lobby includes a spiral staircase. Dining is available at the hotel's Pallet Restaurant. The hotel's business facilities include more than 11,500 square feet of meeting space with meeting rooms featuring leather executive chairs. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and sundeck with views of the city's skyline. This Philadelphia hotel houses a fitness center with cardiovascular equipment. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available in the hotel's main lobby. The hotel is decorated with Philadelphia-made china in lighted cabinets. The hotel includes an on-site gift shop and florist. Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City hotel are furnished with Sweet Sleeper beds which have Sealy Posturpedic Plush Top mattresses and down pillows. Guestrooms include complimentary high-speed Internet access and oversized desks. Guestrooms provide extra sitting space with upholstered chairs and ottomans. Gold framed mirrors are mounted above the guestroom beds. Expert Tip. Guests at the hotel are invited to daily gatherings in the main lobby. These events include wine tastings and special breakfasts. Zoo Promotion Book a stay in a qualifying rate category now - December 30, 2009 and receive the following: Accommodations as selected, Two zoo tickets with a map, zoo pencil, and exclusive ?Insider Tips?, 10% gift shop savings coupon for use in all zoo gift shops, US$3 donation to the zoo?s conservation funds, Scavenger hunt to complete at the zoo and return to the hotel for a gift, Must book ?Zoo Promotion? rate category to qualify. Promotion includes two admission tickets to the zoo per room booked. Offer is not redeemable for cash and any unused portion is forfeited. Rates are per room, per night, based on single/double occupancy and availability and do not include additional per room per night charges that may be imposed or state/local taxes. A limited number of rooms may be available at these rates and additional restrictions and blackout dates may apply. The zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2009), December 24, 25, and 31, 2009, and on January 1, 2010. Advance reservations required. Offer not applicable to groups. Not to be combined with other offers or promotions. .
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My family and I booked a standard guest room. For about $120 a night I expected something much nicer. The rooms were okay in size, but not very handicap accessable. My dad could only get his wheel chair into the room, but no further. For three...
Great view.Parking area is dirty
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Posted Jan 30, 2009
Good
Great view.Parking area is dirty.“Really nice, staff was very accommodating. I really liked the computer and CD player in the room, nice touch! Would definitely recommend to friends...
Convenient location, lovely room!I was
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Posted Dec 02, 2008
Excellent
Convenient location, lovely room!I was happy with the choice.“The Sheraton in University City Philadelphia is a conveniently located hotel, next two two universities. It is also close to the Amtrak station. Accommodations are excellent and the staff ...
Great location for University of Penn
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Posted Nov 16, 2008
Excellent
Great location for University of Penn.Room wassomewhat small.“Great location for University of Penn. Room was small but comfortable and was very quiet...
We were surprised (a good surprise) by the new look of the rooms. We stayed here 2 years ago while looking at Penn with our daughter. The rooms were very dark. The staff mentioned that the rooms just completed renovations last week. A nice...
Proximity to University of Pennsylvania.
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Posted Sep 09, 2008
Excellent
Proximity to University of Pennsylvania.Parking was chargeable.“Great location. Hotel seemed a little worn in the public spaces, but the room was great and service was good and friendly...
Internet access in room; flat screen TV.
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Posted Sep 03, 2008
Excellent
Internet access in room; flat screen TV.Nothing it was fine.“Great hotel in the U of Penn area. Comfortable beds. Internet access and computer in the room. A little pricey especially during peak periods like graduation week. Nice outdoor pool for an ...
Location.NA.“Under remodeling on some
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Posted Aug 23, 2008
Good
Location.NA.“Under remodeling on some floors, (noisy during the day) no laundry facilities. Overpriced (next to University of Penn.). Staff was efficient but I would not describe them as warm...