The Study at University City is a hotel destination wedding venue in Philadelphia, United States, hosting 0 to 150 guests. Best months: June, July, September, October.
The Study at UniversityCity
The Study at University City is a modern hotel set in Philadelphia's urban core, with 212 guest rooms and declared wedding services for couples planning a city celebration.
The Study at University City in Philadelphia, open June–October.
The Study at University City is a modern hotel set in Philadelphia's urban core, with 212 guest rooms and declared wedding services for couples planning a city celebration.
The venue offers meeting and banquet space with both indoor and outdoor options, seating up to 150 guests for a plated dinner and holding up to 225 for a standing reception.
Catering is handled in-house, and accommodation ranges from the King Study and One King Room to Executive Suites and Double Rooms with two full beds that sleep up to four.
We estimate transfers from PHL take around 20 minutes, making it straightforward for out-of-town guests to arrive.
What The Study at University City has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. Anything marked estimate is ours, from regional rates, and is not a quote. They say they host weddings here.
- Seated dinner
- 150 guestssource
- Standing reception
- 225 guestssource
“Salon 185 110 150 45 45 150”
“*Reception in Drafting 1 + 2 plus Studio 3 and outdoor terrace can accommodate 120 people Reception in Salon plus Pre-Function is 225”
- Rooms
- 212 roomssource
- Room types
- 11 listedsource
“Whether you select a standard room, signature study, or expansive multi-room suite, one of our 212 guestrooms will be the perfect fit for your stay.”
“King Study”
- Kitchen on site
- Yessource
“We offer an expansive selection of catering options so you can select from one of our tried-and-true menus or work with us to design a custom dining experience.”
- Nearest airport
- PHL, 20 min by carestimate
- Event spaces
- Banquet roomsource
- Indoors or out
- Bothsource
- Setting
- Urban, modern, elegantsource
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
“7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor spaces with functional breakout rooms”
“Embedded between the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, and in the epicenter of a thriving science, technology, and innovation hub, The Study at University City is a destination for business travelers, culture seekers, and academics alike.”
4 our own notes.
212 guest rooms on site for wedding parties and travelling guests
Seated dining for up to 150 guests, standing receptions for up to 225
In-house catering provided by the hotel
Meeting and banquet space with both indoor and outdoor areas
Best held in June, July, September.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at The Study at University City.
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Things worth knowing.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
How many guests can the venue seat for a wedding dinner?+
The venue seats up to 150 guests for a seated dinner and accommodates up to 225 guests for a standing reception.
Is catering provided by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is in-house at The Study at University City.
Can guests stay at the venue overnight?+
Yes. The hotel has 212 rooms, including the King Study, University Suite, One King Room, Premium and Deluxe King rooms, Double Rooms (up to 4 guests), Executive Suites (up to 4 guests) and an accessible One King Room.
Are there outdoor options for the ceremony or reception?+
The venue offers both indoor and outdoor space, alongside its meeting and banquet space.
How do we get in touch and how far is the airport?+
Contact the sales team at +1 215-387-1400 or sales.uc@studyhotels.com. The nearest airport is estimated to be PHL, roughly 20 minutes away.
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Hold dates at The Study at University City.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.