Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel is centrally located in Philadelphia, a 3-minute walk from Drexel University and 11 minutes by foot from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Pennsylvania and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Philadelphia Zoo.
What's nearby
Drexel University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
University of Pennsylvania - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Philadelphia Museum of Art - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Pennsylvania Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
36th St Portal Tram Stop - 1 min walk
Philadelphia University City Station - 12 min walk
Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Pod - 3 min walk
Elixr Coffee - 4 min walk
Honeygrow - 5 min walk
Jimmy John's - 4 min walk
About this property
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Drexel University
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel offers 332 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 332 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area, a ballroom, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Sang Kee Noodle House serving guests of Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Sang Kee Noodle House - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Languages
English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Covered parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Sang Kee Noodle House
Things to do
24-hour gym
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Free cot
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business centre
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lever door handles
Lift
Low-height door lock
Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
Low-height view port in door
Transfer shower
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible gym
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
1 building
20 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Built in 1974
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Pay films
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Mobile key entry
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from July 27 2025 to July 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from August 5 2024 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Fitness facilities
Guestrooms
Hallway
Lobby
Meeting facilities
Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Covered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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 808699
We should mention
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1006 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1006 reviews
8 - Good
265
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1006 reviews
6 - Okay
87
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1006 reviews
4 - Poor
55
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1006 reviews
2 - Terrible
54
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Business traveller
12 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely staff, so-so facilities during major reno.
Wonderful staff. Bathtub did not drain. Was not informed of loud ongoing construction beforehand - or at least it was not very clear when making the reservation .
They are undergoing a major renovation that was unknown when I book. The jack hammer, and it honestly was a jack hammer started at 9 am. Also the valet parking garage is closed in the building, but you still pay $40+ dollars for valet, but then you have to wait 35 minutes to get your car, not because there was a line but they are using another garage in 1/2 mile away.
The staff was incredibly nice, the rooms could benefit from an update. Unfortunately he sink wouldn't drain and then they are require valet for parking but they don't tell you that it takes up to 30 minutes to retrieve your car because it's not parked on site.
We were checked in by Ty, who could not have been friendlier. He asked us what we wanted to see and gave us ideas for places to eat nearby. One of the best check in experiences ever. The rest of the staff was also be nice, especially those working the free breakfast.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
John
Business traveller
22 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Construction all of 2025
Construction underway until June 2026, only 2 of 4 elevators were working. Elevators were packed with guest and construction workers and sometimes they were very long waits especially if you had your bags you could not squeeze in!Very noisy with the construction and valet parking was slow.
John
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Dinesh, Cincinnati
Travelled with family and small children
21 Mar 2025
It has construction going on and is so noisy that you cannot stay in the room at all between 9-5
$40 valet was the only parking option available. Horribly noisy during the day due to construction inside the building. My room was clean and the staff were pleasant. No complimentary breakfast. It was ok but way too expensive for what you get.
The Sheraton did not provide housecleaning, there was noisy construction daily 9-5 (no notice was provided), there appeared to be one regularly working elevator, the hathroom is poorly designed (toilet too close to the tub and 3' to the toilet paper).
Would nit recommend.
Great, personable service. I am looking forward to staying again after the renovation. My only complaint is that Hotels.com did not mention that the hotel is under major renovation. They have done a great job adapting to meet guests’ needs during the upheaval. It just would have been nice to know when I booked.