Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sits on the banks of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers where the two waterways meet. Pittsburgh is home to the Andy Warhol Museum, PNC Ballpark and Station Square, a retail and shopping center. Pittsburgh also has its share of cool hotels that provide unique accommodations and history for their guests. For a cool golfing experience, golfers can head to the Alcoma Golf Course, where they can play a 6,623-yard, par-72 track, featuring rolling fairways and slick greens.
William Penn Place
Huge chandeliers, tall ceilings and a grand piano greet guests at William Penn Place. The lobby is also furnished with classic sofas, armchairs and end tables, making it a place where guests can relax and unwind. The hotel, which opened in 1916, has hosted the likes of President John F. Kennedy and entertainer Lawrence Welk. The 596 rooms feature cherry-wood furnishings, robes, Wi-Fi service for a fee and on-demand movies and video games. Crystal chandeliers, a grand piano and a full kitchen highligh the 2,800-square-foot presidential suite. Guests can pamper themselves at Nail Galleria, a full-service spa on the first level. The Terrace Room offers fine dining in an elegant space. The Tap Room serves appetizers and sandwiches and has plasma televisions. Smoking is prohibited at the hotel.
William Penn Place
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-7100
omnihotels.com
Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh
The sleek atrium lobby at the Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh features a glass ceiling that brings in natural light to fill the space. Rich hues can be found in the lobby's armchairs and sofas, making it a place for guests to mingle and relax. The hotel offers an indoor lap pool and a fitness center where guests can use the cardiovascular machines with personal flat-screen televisions and strength training equipment. Guests can also request massages in their rooms. The 616-room, 22-junior suite hotel is non-smoking and offers free Wi-Fi, a large work desk and downtown views. The hotel offers a free shuttle to local destinations. The Penn City Grille and the Original Fish Market are in the hotel, and both are open every day.
Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 281-3700
starwoodhotels.com
Priory Hotel
The Priory Hotel was named one the top 10 hidden gems on the planet by Hotels.com. The hotel was once a monastery and its banquet facility once a Catholic church. Rooms are furnished with antiques, fine linens and toiletries. The 25-room hotel serves an evening wine reception in its sitting room, furnished with authentic period furnishings and a fireplace. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning in the dining room, once used by monks, which opens up onto a courtyard.
Priory Hotel
614 Pressley St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 231-3338
thepriory.com
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Brendan O'Brien is a professional journalist in Milwaukee, Wis. He has worked for several news organizations, newspapers such as the "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" and trade magazines during his 15-year career. He is currently a freelance writer who works for several publications.
