Location. The Sheraton Philadelphia University City hotel is located in Philadelphia, Pa. just one block from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. The Philadelphia Zoo, home to more than 1,500 rare and exotic animals including red pandas, king cobras, golden lion tamarins and northern bald eagles, is two miles from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The hotel houses two lobbies. Murals in the hotel have Philadelphia themes. The hotel lobby includes a spiral staircase. Dining is available at the hotel's Pallet Restaurant. The hotel's business facilities include more than 11,500 square feet of meeting space with meeting rooms featuring leather executive chairs. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and sundeck with views of the city's skyline. This Philadelphia hotel houses a fitness center with cardiovascular equipment. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available in the hotel's main lobby. The hotel is decorated with Philadelphia-made china in lighted cabinets. The hotel includes an on-site gift shop and florist.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City hotel are furnished with Sweet Sleeper beds which have Sealy Posturpedic Plush Top mattresses and down pillows. Guestrooms include complimentary high-speed Internet access and oversized desks. Guestrooms provide extra sitting space with upholstered chairs and ottomans. Gold framed mirrors are mounted above the guestroom beds.

Expert Tip. Guests at the hotel are invited to daily gatherings in the main lobby. These events include wine tastings and special breakfasts.

Zoo Promotion
Book a stay in a qualifying rate category now - December 30, 2009 and receive the following:

Accommodations as selected

Two zoo tickets with a map, zoo pencil, and exclusive �Insider Tips�

10% gift shop savings coupon for use in all zoo gift shops

US$3 donation to the zoo�s conservation funds

Scavenger hunt to complete at the zoo and return to the hotel for a gift

Must book �Zoo Promotion� rate category to qualify. Promotion includes two admission tickets to the zoo per room booked. Offer is not redeemable for cash and any unused portion is forfeited. Rates are per room, per night, based on single/double occupancy and availability and do not include additional per room per night charges that may be imposed or state/local taxes. A limited number of rooms may be available at these rates and additional restrictions and blackout dates may apply. The zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2009), December 24, 25, and 31, 2009, and on January 1, 2010. Advance reservations required. Offer not applicable to groups. Not to be combined with other offers or promotions. .