Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is known for having reinvented itself. What used to be a dingy steel town is now a thriving city with a diverse culture, many institutions of higher learning, great shopping and a plethora of fine dining to explore. And for sports enthusiasts, there is no better city to visit than Pittsburgh. With more than 60 golf courses (one in the Golflink Top 100) and professional baseball, football and hockey teams, there is no shortage of sporting opportunities. If baseball is your passion, a Pirates game is sure to be on your list during your stay in Pittsburgh.
SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh North Shore
Located less than a mile from PNC Park (home of the Pirates), this smoke-free hotel features suites with an additional living area and a sofa bed. All rooms have free high speed Internet access, a small refrigerator, sink and microwave. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast buffet, work out in the on-site fitness facility and relax in the indoor pool and spa. Free shuttle service is offered within a three-mile area. Parking is $18 per day, and room rates range from $170 to $180 per night, as of December 2009.
SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh North Shore
223 Federal St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-9005
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Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
This historic downtown hotel is located half a mile from PNC Park and is a smoke-free facility. Free wireless Internet is available in all rooms, and complimentary passes to Bally's Total Fitness are available in addition to the on-site exercise room. All rooms offer views of either downtown Pittsburgh or the Allegheny River and are furnished with vintage furniture and marble vanities. Room rates range from $160 to $200 per night, and self-parking across from the hotel is $10 per day, as of December 2009.
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
107 6th St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
(412) 562-1200
(800) 468-3571
marriott.com
Omni William Penn Hotel
This newly renovated, historic hotel is located less than a mile from PNC Park and offers elegant rooms and suites. Wireless Internet access is available in all rooms for a fee, and the on-site fitness room is open 24 hours. Rates range from $200 to $350 per night, and self-parking across the street is $14 per day during the week and $5 per day on weekends, as of December 2009.
Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Pl.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-7100
(888) 444-6664
omnihotels.com
Sheraton Station Square Hotel
This hotel is located next door to Station Square, which offers waterfront shopping, dining and nightclubs. All rooms are non-smoking and offer free wireless Internet. The fitness room is free to guests, as are the indoor pool and whirlpool, and the hotel is located less than a mile from PNC Park. Self-parking is available for a fee. Rooms are approximately $160 to $300 per night, as of December 2009.
Sheraton Station Square Hotel
300 Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-2000
starwoodhotels.com
About The Author
Jean Standish Marovich worked as a social worker for more than 15 years in the areas of foster care and adoptions before beginning her writing career. She graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with an undergraduate degree in psychology, and from University of Nevada Las Vegas with undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work. Marovich enjoys running, hiking, biking and swimming.
