Best Luxury Hotels In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has been taking home "best place to visit" in categories all across the board for the past three years, and for good reason. Not only is the Steel City's food scene happening, but its night scene is hot and its universities and hospitals are ranked among the most preeminent in the world. People come here to visit, and they wind up lifelong residents. Whether you're in need of a place to crash for your weeklong trip, or just somewhere to pamper yourself for the night, check out one of these five hotels and gaze into timeless elegance.
Fairmont Pittsburgh
510 Market Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 773-8800
www.fairmont.com
Views from floor-to-ceiling windows lend to an extraordinary cityscape as PNC Park and downtown Pittsburgh glimmer under the height of the Fairmont. With multiple specialty rooms, luxurious services and activities - including a world class spa and fitness center - you'll be hard-pressed to find anything quite as magnificent as a stay in Pittsburgh's most elite hotel. With on-site laundry, a 24/7 concierge and bellhop service, a close proximity to Pittsburgh's favorite clothier Larrimor's, and even a pet-friendly policy, the Fairmont should be at the top of your list when researching the most luxurious accommodation to rest your head.
Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-7100
www.omnihotels.com
The old-world charm of this elite hotel is on full display every time you step foot into the grand foyer of the Omni William Penn. Striving for 'exquisite' but hitting a more 'opulent' mark, the Omni is one of the oldest hotels in the city - opening its doors in 1916 - and is bathed in sumptuousness. With multiple specialty guest accommodations to please every taste, four delightful and delectable restaurants, close proximity to Pittsburgh's cultural district and an elite fitness center, why stay anywhere else on your trip into the 'Burgh?
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
107 6th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 562-1200
www.renaissancepittsburghpa.com
If a glorious amalgamation of classic and contemporary is your aim, then look no further. The Renaissance Pittsburgh is a beautiful, eclectic mix of modern and yesterday, and appeals to the hippest crowd in the tri-state region. Located within walking distance of PNC park, this is the perfect hotel to drop your bags, catch a game or event, and sip wine to wrap up your evening in absolute comfort. For the most diehard Pirates fan, the Renaissance is so close to the stadium that one could reasonably order room service, a gorgeous bottle of wine and take in a game in the lap of luxury. It's also worth mentioning that the hotel's Sunday brunch is big, bountiful and one of the best in the city.
Choderwood
7665 Lock Way W.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-4975
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Looking for something a little more down to earth and free spirited while still enjoying a marginally higher price tag? This delightful little B&B, located right outside the hustle and bustle of downtown, is an explorer's dream. From the moment you walk in the front gate, you'll be transported to a magical getaway only a few feet from civilization. Swim in the cool and refreshing quasi-greenhouse pool, sit in the quiet and serene meditation hut, relax in hammocks and float on tree swings. Hand-lain stone paths, gardens and hot tubs await, and bonfires to ward off the chill of the evening is another simple luxury available at Choderwood. Plan your stay if deep tranquility appeals to you, and leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and fuller than ever before.
The Mansion at Maple Heights
5516 Maple Heights Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 224-4404
www.mansionmapleheights.com
Immaculate is the only word in existence to describe this classic property. With five room selections available, this exquisite, wholly grand mansion is worth coming to Pittsburgh alone. Multiple packages are available to the traveler who wants extraordinary creature comforts, without the hefty chain-hotel price tag. This bed and breakfast, privately owned by its current innkeepers, is delicately cared for, exquisite to behold and downright delightful to stay in. Most interesting, the property that used to be a speakeasy even has its own on-site small and intimate theater. A hidden gem in Pittsburgh's most historical neighborhood, the Mansion is absolutely worth a look when you're researching where to stay in the City of Bridges.
Nikki Tiani-Moroney is a full time mum of two boys, wife of a professional poker player/photographer/amateur pencil-sharpening competitor and writer from Pittsburgh, PA. When she isn't studiously neglecting her housework in favor of a good book, she's out simultaneously fighting crime and picking up sidewalk litter while savoring an occasional cigarette. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
