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The Study at University City

4.0 star property

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Presidential Studio Suite, Kitchenette
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Property entrance
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service

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20 S 33rd Street, University City, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
  • University of Pennsylvania
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rittenhouse Square
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private kitchen

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Philadelphia

With a stay at The Study at University City, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, within a 10-minute walk of University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Philadelphia Museum of Art and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Rittenhouse Square.

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • 33rd St Station - 2 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 9 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Landmark Americana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Board And Brew - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Handschumacher Dining Center - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Study at University City

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to University of Pennsylvania
The Study at University City offers 212 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 212 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 7 meeting rooms available for events.
The Study at University City has a restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 58.80 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Co op

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 58.80 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per stay

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is 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

The Study at University City Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 755 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1009 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hongjun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azuka

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Indrani

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This my second stay at The Study. They never disappoint. Always a pleasure to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlena

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Louisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel that is conveniently located to Drexel and University of Pennsylvania as well as restuarants. The rooms are small with little bathroom counter space but they are clean and comfortable, even cozy. The offer nice amenities that play into the theme of the hotel. I recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the lobby. We got a handicap accessible room which made it spacious but there wasn't any good shelf space in the bathroom for much of anything. There were no hooks for hanging anything either.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRICIA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service, cleanliness, restaurant and proximity to UPenn was great. Safe area, very walkable. Valet was very good. My second time staying at The Study—- I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Wilkes-Barre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean. Staff were very efficient and friendly. Property is in walking distance of major hospitals in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The STAFF is just incredible. Seriously amazing. This was my 2nd time staying for 5 days and I was almost sad leaving them. They were so friendly, so accommodating, and I really felt like they were happy to see me. Special shout out to Milo's Mom! The Study allows staff dogs to be at the property now and again and I was able to get a much needed puppy-fix with Milo. The Co-Op was great. The manager was wonderful. We enjoyed several very good meals there and honestly, I couldn't have felt more looked after when I did show up alone. Everything is a 10 except the rooms..... The rooms were not as good as I remember. We had 3 total and there were certainly some issues with lighting, bathroom storage space and overall room feel. I'm not sure what happened from the last time, but they are not as nice as I recall. The mini fridge was gone. I called for a fridge and did get one, but it was this big beat up box. There was a major lack of proper lighting, no wall decor, and it appeared that shelving or something was missing from the bathroom. I did take photos of all this and I hope to share that with someone directly at the hotel. Because it's a 10 min walk to HUP, I will be staying there again in the future without a doubt. I actually intend on stopping in for lunch during my next day trip. But I do hope they resolve the room issue before my next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Triffy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The bar staff were very friendly. Upon checking out, I had to wait for a staff member to finish her text before she could check me out. Very unprofessional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

manuelita

Liked: Amenities
Front desk lady is nice & we were able to check in early.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfectly well located with easy access to UPenn and Drexel. The hotel is very nicely appointed and the staff and service were delightful. I plan to stay there again next time I am in Philly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I worked in hospitality for over 15 years so I sometimes have unattainable expectations/ the Study was beautiful and clean property! The attached restaurant, The Co’op, had great service and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend The Study to anyone visiting University City!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Waban

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and convenient to Penn campus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a hotel with wonderful facilities that is maintained with care; however, I was very much taken aback upon arrival (I had phoned in the afternoon to confirm my reservation and to notify the hotel of late evening arrival) at the hotel to be told that the specific room type I had paid for (double room) was unavailable and that we were assigned a King bed room with a rollaway bed. There was no notice prior to arrival. I would have appreciated some kind of notice and gesture from the hotel in such a situation. The room was very difficult to navigate as the rollaway bed made access to the window, desk, sitting chair, anything that was on the other side of the king size bed impossible without standing on the bed. I would have liked to have stayed here without this issue, as everything else made such a positive impression.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tingyun

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025