OverviewThis all-suite property is situated within a 4-minute drive of several restaurants, shopping and Interstate 376. Offering suites with full kitchens and on-site laundry facilities, this hotel is well suited for guests in need of extended stay accommodations.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All suites include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a full kitchen (including a fridge, stove, microwave, a coffeemaker, a dishwasher, dishes and cookware), a TV with pay-per-view movies, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and individual climate control. Select rooms also include a sofabed.
Free parking is available on site and this hotel offers free airport shuttle service to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), which is a 10-minute drive away. The airport shuttle operates daily from 4:30 am to 10:30 pm.
Pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $25 per stay less than four nights, $50 per stay of five to 11 nights, $75 per stay of 12 to 29 nights, or $100 for a stay of 30 nights or longer. Housekeeping service is provided weekly.
A free breakfast is served from 6 am to 9 am on weekdays and from 7 am to 10 am on weekends. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
On-site amenities include a fitness centre, guest laundry facilities, guest copy and fax service, a basketball court, free newspapers and dry cleaning service.
Shopping at the Mall at Robinson and Robinson Town Center is 7 minutes away by car. Downtown attractions are about 20 minutes away by car, depending on traffic, and include the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Heinz Field (home of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team), PNC Park (home of the Pittsburgh Pirates) and Rivers Casino.
The University of Pittsburgh is also about a 20-minute drive away. Kennywood, an amusement park, is about 35 to 50 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on October 16, 2013: Free breakfast hours and shuttle service details.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that this hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
Many reviewers described their rooms as basically furnished, but clean and comfortable. Several guests found the kitchens well equipped and their rooms quiet. A few reviewers specifically mentioned that the beds were comfortable.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and accommodating service.
Several guests thought that this hotel provided convenient access to highways, the airport (PIT) and shopping. A few reviewers appreciated the free airport shuttle service.
Several guests said that they enjoyed the free breakfast.
The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
Several guests complained that the room interiors appeared dated, while a couple of reviewers thought that the beds were uncomfortable.
A couple of reviewers had difficulty finding a parking space.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.1 out of 5, with 91% of 94 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #46 out of 67 hotels in Pittsburgh, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 70 reviews.
The author called the hotel on October 16, 2013 to verify some information.
