The Study At University City, PhiladelphiaThe Study At University City in Philadelphia, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 22 of 98 hotels we score in Philadelphia. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.7 before correction. Rooms from about $324 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Study at University City is a design-led high-rise hotel in Philadelphia's University City district, close to the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, the convention centre and several hospitals. Rooms are contemporary, spacious and clean, with large windows giving city views, and guests can use a gym, business centre, meeting rooms, room service and valet parking. Pets and children are welcome, and there is an on-site restaurant that reviewers rate highly, alongside attentive staff. Free in-room Wi-Fi and air conditioning come as standard. Rates start around $324 a night, so it sits at the pricier end of the market, and it suits academics, medical visitors and business travellers more than budget holidaymakers.What stands out

Modern design throughout

Walking distance to universities

Spacious, comfortable, clean rooms

Helpful, friendly staff

Watch out for

Rates start around $324 per night

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