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Whether you prefer to stay in the lap of luxury or just want a cheap place to sleep, Pittsburgh's hotels offer a variety of prices and locations to suit your needs. The priciest hotels are found Downtown, as one might expect. If you've got a car, you can save a few dollars by staying a little way outside the city. Booking a Downtown hotel during Steelers home games can be a challenge. If you're not renting a car, it's a good idea to spend a little more and stay Downtown, where so many of the city's attractions, from Point State Park to Heinz Field, as well as some of the best dining, shopping and nightlife, are within walking distance. If that's just plain not an option, some hotels in outlying neighborhoods have city bus service nearby, so call and ask about transportation before you make your choice. The biggest enemy to a successful Pittsburgh vacation is the abundance of conventions, so book well in advance, even if you think it seems silly. Hotel rooms can become a very hot commodity, so don't rely on those last-minute-booking sites!
Westin Convention Center
Neighborhood: Downtown Price Range: Expensive The Westin is a full-service hotel that welcomes you with an airy, modern lobby topped with gleaming skylights. The natural-light-filled hotel is conveniently connected via skywalk to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The Westin caters beautifully to business travelers, but leisure travelers will be just as delighted with its tech-friendly amenities (and in-room spa treatments). Complimentary shuttle service is provided to sites such as the Heinz History Center, PNC Park and the Andy Warhol Museum. The Original Fish Market restaurant is located adjacent to the hotel for an upscale dining experience. Each room at the Westin features a signature Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath, with a design emphasis on city views and classic furniture.
Omni William Penn Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown Price Range: Expensive In the very heart of Downtown, the Omni William Penn serves as an iconic base camp for your cultural forays aound Pittsburgh. Built in 1916, the 596-room hotel provides old world opulence in one of the nation’s most progressive cities. Traditional-style cherrywood furnishings adorn each room and high tea is served daily (except Sundays) in the marble-floored, chandelier-adorned lobby. There’s a complimentary Omni Kids program that provides goodie bags, games, puzzles and in-room cookies and milk on the evening of arrival. The hotel is just blocks from the city’s cultural district and even closer to Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue for shopping. The city’s metro system, the "T," is nearby, making the hotel convenient to all points downtown and Station Square.
Marriott International, Inc.Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown Price Range: Expensive A historic landmark, the 300-room Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel is the city’s only Four-Diamond (based on service) luxury hotel. This glamorous property features an elaborately restored lobby filled with mosaic tile, marble, ornamental rugs and palm fronds. The Fulton Building was designed as a hotel in 1906 but served as an office building until 2001. It overlooks the Allegheny River and is centrally located for excursions to the cultural district, the convention center and PNC Park (just across the 6th Street Bridge). In fact, you can see the hotel’s classic architecture from inside PNC Park. Ask for rooms ending in 8, 22 or 23 as these all face north over the river.
Marriott SpringHill Suites Marriott SpringHill Suites Northshore
Neighborhood: Northside Price Range: Moderate The Marriott Springhill Suites is the ideal spot for sports fans. The hotel is across the street from PNC Park and within easy walking distance to Heinz Field. This may very well be the most strategically located hotel for taking advantage of the city’s Northside amenities; most are within walking distance. Some examples: the National Aviary, museums, and the launching site for Kayak Pittsburgh. Point State Park and the Cultural District are also walk-able, just across the bridge. Hate walking? There's a free shuttle service to destinations within three miles. The SoHo restaurant is available on site, and numerous other dining options are at your fingertips as well, including Hyde Park and the Jerome Bettis Grille 36. You'll find the decor cool and modern with standard upscale pool and gym facilities, but suitably comfortable. Accommodations are studio suites (25 percent larger than most hotel rooms) and contain dining, working and sleeping areas as well as a sofa bed.
Sheraton Hotel Station Square
Neighborhood: South Side Price Range: Moderate The Sheraton Hotel Station Square is Pittsburgh's one and only riverfront hotel. You'll find Station Square a convenient location, without the possible headaches that can come from staying downtown. The exterior is somewhat odd—the roof of the lobby is inexplicably raked—but once you get inside, you'll find it's spacious and smartly appointed with comfortable, "business casual" furniture. It’s a short walk to the Station Square “T” station for all points downtown, but the Station Square area is itself a fabulous hub of nightlife, shopping and interesting attractions from fountain shows to Segway tours. You may find you have little cause to leave! Other points of interest within walking distance include the Duquesne and Monongahela Inclines and the Gateway Clipper Fleet. You can stretch your legs with a walk or a run along the river with the path in front of the hotel. The hotel also has an indoor pool.
Sunnyledge Boutique Hotel and Tea Room
Neighborhood: Shayside & Squirrel Hill Price Range: Moderate Built in 1886, Sunnyledge Boutique Hotel and Tea Room was once the home of the founder of Shadyside Hospital. This historic landmark and boutique hotel offers its discerning guests five star accommodations with luxuries including a fitness facility, library and 24-hour concierge. You'll be charmed by the original oak paneling and fixtures, and the dining room decorated in dark wood, white tablecloths and sparkling glassware. Visit the martini bar, a sexy, exclusive little throwback to old Hollywood glamour with very strong drinks. Each of the Sunnyledge’s eight rooms and suites has its own unique décor, but all feature marble bathrooms. Guests are treated to a unique shopping and dining experience in the trendy town of Shadyside. Located near the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, the Sunnyledge is only four miles from the heart of downtown Pittsburgh.
Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Green Tree
Neighborhood: Green Tree Price Range: Budget Just through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, three miles from Downtown Pittsburgh, the Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh is convenient and affordable for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel offers free shuttle service from Pittsburgh International Airport and free parking. At Downtown hotels, daily parking rates can be over $20 per day, so that's no small amenity. The hotel also offers a fee-based shuttle service to Downtown. The hotel is simple, but a step above others in its class, featuring a large, contemporary lobby, a perfectly lovely indoor-outdoor pool and stylishly decorated rooms with cushy bedspreads and accents of blue and gold. Opt for the Business Class guestrooms to get free internet, an iHome, upgrades to the best available rooms, nightly drink tickets and more.
Quality Inn University Center
Neighborhood: Oakland Price Range: Budget The Quality Inn is in Oakland, within walking distance of the University of Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. This hotel is a terrific deal for parents or students visiting the university campus, and the attractions of Downtown are only a few miles away. If you are looking for a little green space for some outdoor activities, Schenley Park is just a short walk. You might not love the dated green carpeting and near-orange bedspreads, but there's free parking and a Panera Bread on the premises. Rooms have private balconies.
Best Western Parkway Center Inn
Neighborhood: Green Tree Price Range: BudgetJust through Fort Pitt Tunnel in Green Tree, the Best Western Parkway Center Inn is convenient to the city and its attractions. If you are flying into Pittsburgh International Airport, the hotel offers complimentary shuttle service. They also offer free shuttle service to several points downtown. Get yourself back before rush hour, though; the hotel has a complimentary cocktail happy hour in their clean and simple lounge each evening from 5-7PM. Each of the hotel’s 115 rooms are equipped with 32-inch flat screen televisions, as well as aggressively floral bedspreads with accents of dark aqua (just try to love it). For guests who want to get a walk or run in every day, there is a jogging track just across the street.
Quality Suites Pittsburgh
Neighborhood: Green Tree Price Range: Budget The Quality Suites is one of your least expensive options in Pittsburgh, located just through the Fort Pitt Tunnel in the Green Tree neighborhood. The hotel, which looks like a large dollhouse, offers spacious, contemporary rooms with big desks that will make you feel at home. The hotel welcomes your pets for a fee (children are free). There is a seasonal outdoor heated pool and a jacuzzi, as well as a red basketball court and a pleasant little gazebo. This hotel also includes daily free continental breakfast, free internet, free newspapers on weekdays and free local calls. Depending on how you live, it may be cheaper to stay here than at your own house.
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