Legacy - Spring Garden University City

Delaware County, United States

Guest rating: 3.1 / 5

Overview

Legacy - Spring Garden University City is an apartment-style property in Philadelphia's University City area, in Delaware County, offering self-catering units aimed at travelers who want more space and flexibility than a standard hotel room. The property emphasizes free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a smoke-free environment throughout. It sits within easy walking distance of major academic and cultural landmarks, making it a practical base for exploring central Philadelphia.

Rooms & Units

Units are equipped with air conditioning and come with bed linen and towels provided. All rooms include a kettle, and some units offer a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, and fridge, giving guests the option to prepare their own meals. This self-catering setup suits longer stays or travelers looking to save on dining costs.

Amenities

The property offers free parking and free Wi-Fi, useful for guests arriving by car or needing to stay connected. It is wheelchair accessible and smoke-free throughout, and in-unit kitchens with microwaves add convenience for extended stays.

Dining Nearby

A wide range of dining options sits within a few minutes' walk, including Holy Guacamoly and Palmita for Mexican fare, Savas Brick Oven Pizza, University Fair Food Co, OK CHEESESTEAK for a Philly classic, Landmark Americana University City and New Deck Tavern for pub fare, plus Wonder University City and Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers for quick bites.

Location & Transit

The property is close to public transit, with the 37th St & Spring Garden St and Spring Garden St & 36th St bus stops both under 100 meters away, the 40th St subway station about 867 meters away, and William H. Gray III 30th Street train station roughly 1.3 km away. It is about 1.1 km from the University of Pennsylvania, 1.5 km from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1.7 km from the Philadelphia Zoo, and 2.4 km from the Barnes Foundation, with the Liberty Bell about 5.1 km away. Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 10.8-15 km from the property.

Best for

This property suits travelers who want apartment-style flexibility, such as longer-stay visitors, university-affiliated guests, or families who value an in-unit kitchenette and free parking. It's also a good fit for budget-conscious travelers who want to self-cater near a dense cluster of restaurants and easy transit access via nearby bus and subway stops.

Travel tips

Take advantage of the bus stops just steps from the property (both under 100 meters away) for quick trips around University City, or use the 40th St subway station for wider access into Philadelphia. If flying in, note that Philadelphia International Airport is the closer option at roughly 10-15 km away, while Lehigh Valley International Airport is much farther at about 79 km. Since dining options like OK CHEESESTEAK, Palmita, and Savas Brick Oven Pizza are all within a short walk, you may not need a car for meals.

What guests say

With a public rating of 3.1 from 183 reviews, guest sentiment appears mixed to moderate overall. No specific review excerpts were provided, so particular recurring praise or complaints about aspects like cleanliness, staff service, or noise cannot be identified with confidence. The moderate rating suggests a generally acceptable but unremarkable guest experience compared to higher-rated properties.

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