The CMU graduation weekend gave this definitely average hotel an excuse to raise its rates (nearly $200/night). Positives: newly renovated rooms are decently sized and comfortable. Negatives: I could not get the thermostat in my room to work effectively. I had stayed in the winter and nearly froze, this time it was too stuffy. The real issue was I required... More

First - I booked the night with Priceline - It was a last minute booking and I was not sure how the hotel would feel - I have had some negative vibes when booking with Priceline. I go to Pittsburgh several times a year but had not stayed here yet. Well, they were great when we got there - very... More

We have stayed at this hotel many times but this last stay was a major disappointment. The telephone buttons to the front desk did not work and it required a trip to the front desk to get a message. The room was not done when we got back to our room after being out all day. Made the trek down... More

we spent the night at this hotel when a family member needed medical care at a local hospital. The young girl at the front desk was friendly and we were checked in quickly. The room was decorated in a 60s ish style, but looked modern. There was a stain on the carpet but not bad. The bathroom was roomy and... More

We stayed here very shortly while on a college visit. The people at the front desk was very attentive. I had requested a room on a high floor away from the elevators when making my reservation online, and that is just what they assigned to us. The room was very clean and comfortable. Maybe the only drawback was that they... More

Stayed here to be near Petersen Events Center for a childrens' cheer competition. (CHILDREN.) Chose this place because it had an "indoor pool." I had even called two days before to ask for a room by the indoor pool, and the reservation clerk said "OK." THERE IS NO POOL. The check in clerk said "just to let you know, theres... More

Wanted to stay for the night with the kids and hang out at the pool then go out to eat. It was a "staycation" because we live 60 miles away. We got to the hotel, went to the room and immediately changed into our suits. The kids were anxious to hit the pool, we'd been talking about it all day.... More

This hotel is extremely convenient to University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie-Mellon U., UPMC, etc. We stay at many Holiday Inn properties; sadly this is the worst value of any. Rates are very, very high. Parking is expensive and difficult. Not only is there no "free" breakfast, but you have to pay for a cup of coffee even when the on-site restaurant... More

Summer of 2011 I liked this place, especially the convenience of the executive club lounge and the basement parking garage. So for a trip to important meeting I prepaid 3 nights here in January 2012 confident I would enjoy it again. I was wrong. They say in their current descriptions that they’re undergoing some renovations, but they also say: "During... More