Best Hotels With A View Near Pittsburgh
You're coming in from out-of-town and you've heard amazing things about Pittsburgh's historic nighttime skyline. Perhaps you even glimpsed a view of this fabled beauty as you exited from the Ft. Pitt Tunnels. You're going to want a room that affords ample view of all of downtown Pittsburgh, and this is the list that'll lead you directly to those amenities.
Fairmont Pittsburgh
510 Market St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 773-8800
fairmont.com
The rooms and amenities in this luxe downtown hotel have been rated A+ by Yelpers for four years straight. A wonderful place to stay, the Fairmont offers deluxe views of scenic Market Square and the Point, complemented by floor to ceiling windows. Each of the Fairmont's rooms are large enough for an overnight, or extended stay, with tons of of storage space, seating, and deluxe bathroom amenities. Ask for a Keurig and extra coffee mugs in your room, and prepare to feel right at home.
Hyatt House Pittsburgh
2795 S. Water St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 390-2477
pittsburghsouthside.house.hyatt.com
The views of Pittsburgh off the luxurious patio rooms of this grand B&B are breathtaking. Tucked into the uber chic SouthSide Works, the Hyatt House is the best place to stay to enjoy dining, shopping, and nightlife all within steps of your room. Pro tip: even though patrons can park in one of the several parking garages in SSW, it is fiscally worth it to valet at the hotel if you're planning on moving around Carson Street. If you're planning on staying around SouthSide Works, park at the garage and simply walk around this urban little suburbia that's buzzing with activity,
Cambria Suites Pittsburgh
1320 Centre Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 381-6687
100 feet from Consol Energy Center, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins, lies Cambria Suites Pittsburgh. This hotel is just on the fringe of downtown with superbly friendly staff, large and luxe rooms, and ample views of the city. Stay here when the Pens are in a playoff game, if you're in town for a concert, and even if you just want some of the best pizza in the city. Mere steps from highly entertaining venues, bars, and restaurants, this is one city hotel with fantastic views that's accessible to virtually every downtown amenity.
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Renaissance Pittsburgh
107 6th St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 562-1200
renaissancepittsburghpa.com
Panoramic views of the city and rivers; need we say more? What makes this four-star hotel even better is its awesome location downtown, which is right across the river from PNC park, and just around the corner from Meat & Potatoes, Pittsburgh's finest gastropub. There's also a large parking garage just across from the entrance, with $5.00 overnight parking. The hotel is a legendary piece of Steel City history, which is evidenced by the Renaissance's grand entryway and regal staircases.
Inn on the Mexican War Streets
604 W. North Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 231-6544
innonthemexicanwarstreets.com
Romantic, and brooding, offering stunning views of West Park, and the Pittsburgh city skyline, the Inn is the only place to stay in Lawrenceville if you're looking for a unique experience. Tucked into the historic Mexican War Streets, which are simply brimming with inventive, cool eateries, the Inn is an opulent showcase studded with ornate chandeliers, and hand-carved fireplaces. All eight spacious standard and executive suites of the Inn feature four-poster beds, private baths, telephones with voice mail & modem port, televisions & DVD players, on site complimentary movie library, full access to the mansion's unconventional common areas, WiFi, and an expanded continental breakfast.
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.
