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The Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel is the right choice for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, anniversary celebrations and other memorable social events. Conveniently located on the picturesque campus of the University of Pennsylvania and 6 blocks from the historic 30th Street Train Station, we are delighted to create an unforgettable and memorable event for you and your friends and family!
Our team of event planners takes pride in personalizing each affair. For our wedding couples, we include:

A dedicated wedding coordinator to help guide and execute the wedding of your dreams
A customized menu and package to fit the reception of your style and tastes
Complimentary suite for your wedding night
Special guestroom rates for your out-of-town guests
Complimentary parking in our on-site parking garage
Each of our 332 guest rooms are designed to ensure you and your out-of-town guests comfort. Enjoy complimentary wireless Internet access and 37” flat-screen high-definition televisions in all of our rooms. Work out with state of the art equipment at our newly remodeled Fitness Center, featuring an outdoor seasonal pool and skyline views of the University of Pennsylvania and University City. Complimentary 24-hour access is given to all overnight guests.

Our hotel is a smoke-free environment. All guest rooms, meeting and banquet rooms, public areas, and restaurant are non-smoking areas.

We invite you to tour our beautiful hotel and ballroom. Please contact our wedding specialist to start planning your wedding with us! For additional information, please visit our website at www.philadelphiasheraton.com.

Please click here to see our floor plans.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
4.5 out of 5 rating
7 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.5 out of 5 rating
85% Recommended by couples
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Helen Sent on 07/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We recently got married on July 26, 2014 and had our reception held at the Sheraton in University City. It is a very beautiful venue! We had the entire lower level to ourselves. The cocktail hour was held in the lower level lobby and dinner was held in the Benjamin Franklin Ballroom. Marta Federline was our catering sales manager and she was very prompt with everything! We had the option to have American or Chinese food for our wedding. Since we're Asian, we gladly chose Chinese food for our guests that was catered by Sang Kee Restaurant (located right inside the hotel!). We had the traditional 10-course meal. Everything turned out superb! We dealt with Michael Chow and Hugh Kong (Sang Kee Restaurant) from start to finish. They were very, very professional every time we met up for menu changes, tastings, etc. They were also very detailed-oriented and very easy to deal with. All the guests complimented on how great the food was and how beautiful the food was arranged. Overall, it was a great experience and all the guests had a great time! This place is also convenient for out-of-town guests...the rooms are located upstairs! If you booked your wedding with this place, you can reserve a block of rooms for your guests, and the bride and groom get to have a complimentary bridal suite with free parking! The bridal suite was very huge and beautiful with modern amenities. All of the staff at this place was very helpful to our guests, especially the front desk. I cannot thank everyone enough for how patient they were with us from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who wants to have their wedding or other events. Overall, the pricing was reasonable. The location was great for our guests...they can go out and walk around and experience the city. I would plan this wedding all over again! Thank you Sheraton and Sang Kee! You guys were great!
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Michelle Sent on 04/30/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE STAFF FROM THE SHERATON HOTEL ON THE GREAT JOB THAT THEY DID TO MAKE MY DAUGHTER'S WEDDING GREAT,,, FRONT THE START TO THE FINISH.. WHEN WE MEET WITH THE STAFF WE FELT THAT WE WERE IN GOOD HANDS. AND THAT WAS TRUE.. THE COCKTAIL HOUR, AND THE RECEPTION WAS WONDERFUL. EVERYONE IS STILL TALKING ABOUT IT....
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Megan Sent on 11/09/2010
5 out of 5 rating
This is the best decision we could have ever made regarding our wedding! This was the first and only place we looked at and it was absolutely perfect. We knew the minute we walked in this was the right fit for us. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for. We booked in 2008 and between then and our recent wedding, the room and hotel were updated. Our wedding sales contact was phenomenal! She was on top of every detail and responded to every question immediately; she made it so easy and she did a flawless job. When we walked into the ballroom my mouth dropped-what she created for us was a truly magnificent gift that we will treasure forever. I will miss working with her very much as she was so pleasant and really had our best interests in mind. I cannot say enough about our experience here. If you have the opportunity to book this venue-don't give it up! You won't be sorry!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

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Elizabeth Cheshire is a fantastic lady who prides herself in making your event at the Sheraton a special event. I truly enjoyed working with Elizabeth.

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Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel frequently asked questions

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in value, 4.5 in flexibility, 4.4 in quality of service and 4.4 in professionalism.

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