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.

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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.

01 · In a sentence

The Study at University City in Philadelphia, open JuneOctober.

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.

02 · On record

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.

Capacity
Seated dinner
150 guestssource

Salon 185 110 150 45 45 150

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Standing reception
225 guestssource

*Reception in Drafting 1 + 2 plus Studio 3 and outdoor terrace can accommodate 120 people Reception in Salon plus Pre-Function is 225

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Staying over
Rooms
212 roomssource

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.

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Room types
11 listedsource

King Study

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Food and drink
Kitchen on site
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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.

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Getting there
Nearest airport
PHL, 20 min by carestimate
The spaces
Event spaces
Banquet roomsource

Meeting/banquet facilities

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Indoors or out
Bothsource

7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor spaces with functional breakout rooms

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Setting
Urban, modern, elegantsource

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.

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03 · What sets it apart

4 our own notes.

Note 01

212 guest rooms on site for wedding parties and travelling guests

Note 02

Seated dining for up to 150 guests, standing receptions for up to 225

Note 03

In-house catering provided by the hotel

Note 04

Meeting and banquet space with both indoor and outdoor areas

04 · The season

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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Peak · booked earlyOpen · typically availableShoulder · quieterClosed to weddings
05 · Hold a date

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We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.

06 · Practical

Things worth knowing.

Weather window

June – October

4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.

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.

08 · Questions

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.