Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
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Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel Review
Located in a historical area, the 3-star Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel features a garage on site. The all University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is placed 11 minutes' walk away, and the historic neighborhood park "Rittenhouse Square" is approximately 2.2 km from this Philadelphia hotel.
A made-to-order breakfast is served in the mornings. You can visit Sang Kee Noodle House restaurant for brunch and eat Asian dishes. The bar serves refreshing drinks. There is also a pizzeria with different Italian dishes in the area.
The family-friendly accommodation has a convenient location a 25-minute walk from the bronze Art Museum Steps, while shopping venues like the historic Reading Terminal Market are about 3 km away. Sports fans can also visit the sports stadium "Franklin Field", approximately an 11-minute walk from the Sheraton Philadelphia University City, and take their families to the 42 acre Victorian garden "Philadelphia Zoo", which is approximately 2.1 km away.
The comfortable property is centrally situated extremely close to Institute of Contemporary Art.
Certain rooms have a carpeted floor along with a sofa set for guests' convenience. For more comfort, a hairdryer and guest toiletries together with a tub are provided.
Megabus bus station can be found 10 minutes' walk away and the closest underground station 34th Street is set around a 5-minute walk from Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel.
The comfortable Sheraton Philadelphia University City has a swimming pool and a gym facility. This Philadelphia property includes a conference space and meeting rooms equipped with a photocopier and a work desk.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Luxury family-friendly hotel with restaurants and cafés.
- Ideal central location just close to Institute of Contemporary Art.
- Surrounded by a park and a river.
- Light American fare at the in-house restaurant.
- Soft beverages are included in some rates.
- Excellent service provided.
- Good prices for the area.
- Wi-Fi connection was slow for such a hotel.
- Minor complaints about a few not very friendly employees.
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- restaurant
- facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- bar
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Children's menu
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Drexel University 660 m (2165 ft)
- Philadelphia Museum of Art 2.33 km (1.45 mi.)
- Love Park 2.45 km (1.52 mi.)
- The Barnes Foundation 2.56 km (1.59 mi.)
- Rittenhouse Square 2.20 km (1.37 mi.)
- Mutter Museum 1.60 km (0.99 mi.)
- Art Museum Steps 2.22 km (1.38 mi.)
- The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 2.40 km (1.49 mi.)
- Eastern State Penitentiary 2.36 km (1.47 mi.)
- University of Pennsylvania 490 m (1608 ft)