Homewood Suites University City Philadelphia
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Homewood Suites University City Philadelphia Review
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, the 3-star Homewood Suites University City Philadelphia offers fast access to the 42 acre Victorian garden "Philadelphia Zoo", which helps break from routine and stands a 5-minute drive away. While boasting a location within a 5-minute walk of 40th Street underground station, this Philadelphia hotel includes a swimming pool and a fitness centre.
Guests can start their weekends off right with a hot breakfast served from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. You can relish Japanese cuisine at Ramen Bar located a 5-minute stroll away.
Set nearly 25 minutes on foot from South Street, the family property is a 5-minute ride from Philadelphia Museum of Art. The private research University of Pennsylvania is a popular education place to visit within 1.7 km of the Homewood Suites University City Philadelphia.
This accommodation is a 10-minute drive from Fairmount Park.
Furnished with a writing desk, some of the 136 rooms feature an iron and ironing board, and climate control along with wireless Internet and cable channels. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. The private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries and towels.
Homewood Suites University City Philadelphia is located 15 km from Philadelphia International airport and a short walk to 40th Street & Market Street bus stop.
The Homewood Suites University City boasts a fitness centre, spa therapy, and recreational facilities. Business travellers will make use of a xerox and a work desk offered at a business centre on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Modern hip new hotel with a zoo and eateries.
- Absolutely perfect central location, about 300 metres from the 40th Street tube station.
- Rooms are huge with a bedroom, a large bathroom and a shower.
- Freshly cooked local menu in the good restaurant.
- Excellent service provided.
- Great prices for the area.
- Rare complaints about rock hard beds.
- A few staff members might seem incompetent at times.
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- family rooms
- fitness centre
- facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- terrace
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Relax
- Sun loungers
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Activities for Kids
- Children's buffet
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- The Franklin Institute 2.80 km (1.74 mi.)
- The Fresh Grocer of Walnut 250 m (820 ft)
- Association of Islamic Charitable Projects 470 m (1542 ft)
- Mutter Museum 2.48 km (1.54 mi.)
- Philadelphia Zoo 2.31 km (1.44 mi.)
- The Barnes Foundation 2.87 km (1.78 mi.)
- Institute of Contemporary Art 920 m (3018 ft)
- Art Museum Steps 2.46 km (1.53 mi.)
- Philadelphia Museum of Art 2.43 km (1.51 mi.)