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Josh
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A wonderful experience for an unexpected hotel stay

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 4 Nov 2024
We had an unexpected family stay here due to concerns about how road closures would impact our morning commute. We booked the room only a couple of hours before we arrived.

Ty checked us in and he was very nice in general, but especially to our kids (5 and 2). He made them feel so special and pulled out a treasure chest full of little toys for them (they each picked a light up ball). That made our unexpected hotel adventure even more special for them because they had a gift to bring home. Ty made sure to let us know about all of the hotel amenities and made sure that we had plans for breakfast in the morning. When I checked out the next afternoon, Ty was at the desk again and asked how the night was for the kids. He helped begin and end what was a very good experience for us.

We had inflatable beds for the kids and the room was a little bit small for them, but we got creative with the space and it worked for us. As is usual for Sheratons, the beds were very comfortable and my wife and I got a good night's sleep. The thermostat was a bit of a pain to get to work as the buttons didn't seem responsive, but we got it set to a comfortable temperature eventually. The vent in the bathroom made a loud squealing sound when we turned it on, so we made sure not to use it. The hotel is currently undergoing renovations and we were not in a renovated room, so I expect these will not be issues once the renovations are complete.

We had work and school in the morning so we didn't spend much time in the hotel, but my kids especially enjoyed breakfast in the club lounge. When I was taking our bags from the room in the afternoon, one of the housekeeping staff asked if I was driving home and handed me a couple of water bottles for the ride home. Everyone we interacted with at the hotel was very nice and eager to assist. We will definitely stay here in the future should the need arise.
Date of stay: November 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 5 Nov 2024
Dear Joshua,
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review! We're so glad that we could be part of your unexpected adventure and make it special for the whole family. Ty will be thrilled to know how much his care and attention meant to you and your children, and we're delighted they enjoyed their light-up toys! We’re glad the adjustments worked out, and we hope our refreshed rooms will make your next stay even more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel soon!

Sincerely,
Nicole Ramamurthy
Hotel Manager
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Reviewed 4 November 2024

I stayed on the Club Lounge floor, it was absolutely fantastic. I’ve stayed up here as few weeks ago and had breakfast service and the 3 women were absolutely fantastic! Teresa, Margaret, and Jackie were awesome! The service was amazing and the food was even better! They were immaculate, shoutout to those 3 ladies making it all feel at home!

Date of stay: November 2024
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General Manager, General Manager at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 4 November 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear Teresa, Margaret, and Jackie helped make your experience feel like home. They’ll be delighted to know their warm service and attention to detail made such an impact. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel soon for another exceptional stay!

Sincerely,
Nicole Ramamurthy
Hotel Manager

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Reviewed 2 November 2024

Very nice hotel. Clean and updated. Staff at front desk were very helpful with restaurant recommendations (Landmark American Grill) and help with train arrangements. Shout out to Jonathan at the front desk. Very kind and friendly. Housekeeping staff were very helpful with a broken suitcase.

Date of stay: October 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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General Manager, General Manager at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 2 November 2024

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you found our hotel well-maintained and that our front desk team provided helpful recommendations and assistance. It’s also great that our housekeeping staff stepped in to help with your suitcase. We look forward to welcoming you back and ensuring another pleasant stay at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel!

Sincerely,
Nicole Ramamurthy
Hotel Manager

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Reviewed 29 October 2024

We’ve stayed at the Sheraton University City Hotel so many times over the years, it’s starting to feel like a second home! It’s clean and comfortable, and we really appreciate the warmth of the staff. They've been amazing! We are met with smiles every time we stay here. Nicole has been absolutely terrific, often working behind the scenes to make sure our stays are comfortable. It was great to be able to connect with Chris ahead of our visit. He made sure to reserve a room on a higher floor with our preferred view, which we really appreciated! Anthony, Montrose, Tyrae, Chris, and Nezha at the front desk were wonderful, as usual, and asked how our family has been since our last visit. Everyone was very hospitable and just genuinely nice! The hotel is planning a major renovation, so Anthony offered to take us on a tour of the new model room, which is very bright, modern, and functional. When our card key wasn’t working, Jessie from Housekeeping confirmed with the supervisor Katrina that it was ok to open the room to allow us to put our luggage inside while we ran back to the front desk to have the cards re-keyed. The hotel offers a really nice buffet breakfast in their ballroom during family weekends for the local universities, and we were welcomed with smiles and hugs by the Club Lounge staff, including Jackie, Theresa, and Margaret. All of the Club Lounge staff are incredible and always make us feel at home! The entire team at the Sheraton has always been focused on making our stays comfortable, and that’s the reason we keep coming back!

Date of stay: October 2024
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General Manager, General Manager at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 29 October 2024

Thank you for your review! It’s great to hear our team made your stay feel like home. Our team strives to make every visit special, and we're so pleased they succeeded. We're glad they were able to assist you and that you consistently enjoy their service. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel soon for another great stay!

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Nicole Ramamurthy
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Reviewed 29 October 2024

Our family spent 3 days October 25-27 at this hotel. The staff were very friendly and welcoming from the time you walked in the front door. I’d like to acknowledge several staff that provided exceptional service. - Teresa, and Margaret - service personnel, Tyree - front desk, Cindy- housekeeping. They had the time to chat with you and made sure our needs were met. This is what all hotels should provide for the guests.

Date of stay: October 2024
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General Manager, General Manager at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 29 October 2024

Dear Jolene,
It was our pleasure to provide your family with a wonderful stay at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, and we appreciate the time you took to share this review. We are especially delighted to know you experienced perfect hospitality from our staff, and we look forward to your next visit!

Sincerely,
Nicole Ramamurthy
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Reviewed 28 October 2024

The hotel offers a very comfortable stay. What makes the difference is the breakfast, because of the people who take care of it, and of you too, of course. Teresa, Margaret, Jackie and Sharon are the sweetest at serving breakfast for you. Stay in this hotel just for them.

Date of stay: October 2024
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General Manager, General Manager at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 28 October 2024

Dear Ericka,
It was a pleasure hosting you at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel. We appreciate your kind comments about your stay, our breakfast, and the staff. On behalf of Teresa, Margaret, Jackie, Sharon, and the rest of the team, we look forward to hosting you for another great stay.

Sincerely,
Nicole Ramamurthy
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