Best Hotels near St. Joseph's University

If you are looking for a taste of the Ivy League, The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel, is at your service. On the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, the hotel has 245 rooms. Accommodations feature both luxurious and modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs, minifridges and even Apple iPads with hotel service request software. The hotel is home to two eateries and a lounge: The Italian Penne Restaurant & Wine Bar, the University Club (which offers breakfast) and the Living Room. Recent patrons describe the entrees and service at Penne as both top-notch. Planning on doing some sightseeing while in town? You'll find the 34th Street subway station nearby, and it can shuttle you into downtown Philly. Keep in mind, Hilton Honors members can earn or redeem points here.

According to recent guests, The Study at University City is the place to stay when visiting the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania and theor Drexel University campuses. Named for its location in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood, The Study houses 212 guest rooms and suites with double or king-sized beds, glass-enclosed showers, desks and flat-screen TVs. Plus, all room rates cover in-room Wi-Fi access and daily newspapers, house-made snacks and coffee in the lobby's sitting area, where visitors can admire artifacts from three local museums: the Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, the National Museum of American Jewish History and the Academy of Natural Sciences. For more substantial fare, there's hungry guests can head to the on-site CO-OP Restaurant & Lounge, a casual eatery that highlights local, seasonal ingredients in its dishes. Additional amenities include a fitness center and 7,000-plus square feet of event space. Past visitors appreciated the property's unique aesthetic, hospitable staff, comfortable accommodations and inviting lobby, although some said the room rates and valet parking fees are a bit high for the area.