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Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia

Guesthouse convenient to University of Pennsylvania

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Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Also, Rittenhouse Square and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 40th St. Station is steps away and 36th St Portal Tram Stop is 10 minutes.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Room options

A modern bedroom with a white bed, striped rug, and artwork on the wall.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

Good
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a gray armchair, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

Exceptional
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A bedroom with a white bed, a framed artwork of a white bird, a black lamp, and a shelf with books.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Kitchenette (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

Wonderful
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
4003 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Drexel University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Franklin Field - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fairmount Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Philadelphia Zoo - 6 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 23 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 38 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 44 min drive
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 45 min drive
  • Trenton, NJ (TTN-Mercer) - 55 min drive
  • 30th St Station - 18 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 21 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 23 min walk
  • 40th St. Station - 2 min walk
  • 36th St Portal Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Lancaster Ave & 40th St Tram Stop - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia

  • Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Also, Rittenhouse Square and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 40th St. Station is steps away and 36th St Portal Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia Reviews

8.2

Very good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Very good

Good location, clean room
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a fantastic location near U Penn. There is a ton nearby that’s walkable and mass transit options galore. The units are very well appointed. Definitely check in before you get there with the app. It simplifies things greatly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good place for a comfortable stay. Kitchenette lacks ventilation.
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10/10 Exceptional

Polar cold AC, ideal for summer time. Good appliances and clean bathroom, clean unit. Super well located with main bus routes at the front door and metro station a block away.
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8/10 Very good

Relatively quiet. Appears newly renovated. Exterior door keypad a little finicky.
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10/10 Exceptional

The unit was great, with bright natural lighting and a clear room . The room and bathroom were well maintained. The airconditioning was on and the room temperature was relaxing for a hot day outside.
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10/10 Exceptional

It looks exactly how it looks on the picture place is amazing and great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Big “Clean” rooms. Conveniently located to everything. This is a great find, when I comeback to visit my Son at Penn next month, this is where I will stay.
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8/10 Very good

I didn’t have a room with a kitchen. I did have a mini fridge and a coffee machine. The room and bathroom were clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing stay. Clean and cozy. It’s located in an ideal spot in the city. Would highly recommend. We’ll be booking again
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10/10 Exceptional

Great boutique hotel in West Philly

No frills and easy access to the room. Room was clean and had modern amenties. Location at 40th and Chestnut was perfect. Note there is no hotel staff on site but everything is done via text. I only wish they bad luggage storage after check out but otherwise an amazing stay!
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6/10 Good

Room was uncomfortably warm and AC would not switch to cool. I opened the window and that helped cool the room. The shower drain was clogged and the water did not drain. Bed and bedding was very comfortable. Complimentary snacks and drinks were very appreciated.
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4/10 Fair

No AC.

Room was clean upon arrival. However the heat was BLASTING and we had no control despite there being a temperature “control” panel in the room. We tried to do everything to cool the room but it stayed at 85 each night and it was absolutely miserable.
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8/10 Very good

Great location and pleasant. Problems: air conditioner condensation dripped all over the kitchen counter and onto the floor, making it unsanitary and unsafe. They need to put a drain in. Also, steep stairs are difficult for me and they were not shown in the site info before booking. Other than this, room was nice. Bathroom was great!
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8/10 Very good

Overall, the hotel was a good value--an attractive room and a comfortable bed in a good location. Access to the room was effortless. Communication was not so good. I tried to ask a question and received no answer. Most of the time, I felt I was communicating with a bot. Also, there was a thin layer of dust on all the surfaces when I arrived. I'm guessing that some repairs were made after the room had been cleaned.
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4/10 Fair

This place was unfortunately very disappointing. I chose it for its location and very close proximity to my daughter's dorm building. It is falsely listed on google as a 4-star hotel, when it is really probably a 2-star. I know it was my fault that I missed the fact that this place had no elevator with stairs required for our 3rd floor room. But, these staircases were long and narrow and very difficult with a larger 45-pound suitcase. Our room was a basic one-queen without kitchen. It looked nothing like photos on the webpage. The walls were bare, it felt like an average college dorm room with white bedding. There was paint chipping off, a dent in the bathroom door, the toilet paper holder was half falling off the wall and the rubber seal at the bottom of the shower door was breaking off. I don't know if it was just me, no matter what my teen daughter and I did, we could not get the room temp right with the air conditioning. It was always either too cold, or warm/humid. The good things about this place were that it was clean, there were complimentary water and apple juice bottles in the lobby, and the first floor laundry machines were free. The street the building is on is safe, but it is a rather run-down block just off of UPenn campus. In summary, I probably would never stay here again, but if you are only 1-2 people, traveling light with only small luggage, and aren't too picky about your room temp or the aesthetics of your room, then this place may be ok for you.
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10/10 Exceptional

A good stay for a 1 night business stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property and stay was great, super clean and enjoyable.
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8/10 Very good

Virtual concept. Worked fine for a hospital visit
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was surprisingly amazing from the free apple juice and water down in the waiting area all the way to the actual room that was perfectly air conditioned beautifully laid out and located in a modest area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Solid stay would do again. No elevator , not ada friendly
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2/10 Poor

Idea of an AI hotel sounds great
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room
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8/10 Very good

good
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and convenient. Perfect location, great setup. Would absolutely recommend or stay again