The Riverwalk is a picturesque area located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers in downtown Pittsburgh, Pa. The area is a popular tourist destination due to its many attractions, including shopping, public parks, stadiums, museums and restaurants. Golfers visiting the area enjoy its proximity to scenic golf courses, which offer a challenge for every handicap. There are a variety of hotels located near the Riverwalk that offer a comfortable place to unwind after hitting the greens.
Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
The Hampton Inn and Suites Pittsburgh Downtown is an all-brick, mid-rise hotel that is located within a few blocks of the North Shore Riverwalk and the John Heinz Pittsburgh History Center. The AAA-rated two-diamond hotel offers 143 guestrooms, and it is the only downtown property that offers complimentary breakfast, parking and high-speed Internet access. Guests of the Hampton have access to a selection of amenities including an indoor pool, Jacuzzi and fitness room. The hotel does not offer a full-service restaurant, but it is within walking distance of numerous eateries that serve a variety of cuisines. The Hampton Inn is conveniently located within three miles of the 18-hole Schenley Park Golf Course, which also offers a driving range and indoor simulators.
Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
1247 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 288-4350
hamptoninn.com
Hilton Pittsburgh
Traveling golfers in search of upscale accommodations should consider the Hilton Pittsburgh, a 20-story high-rise hotel that is prominently featured in the city's riverfront skyline. The hotel is conveniently located steps away from the Riverwalk and within seven miles of Mount Lebanon Golf Course, which offers nine-holes and 3,074 yards of year-round golfing. The Hilton Pittsburgh is rated a four-diamond property by AAA, and it offers 712 well-appointed guestrooms that feature modern furnishings, pillow-top bedding and panoramic views of the city or surrounding rivers. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, concierge desk, business center, pub and a fashionable, full-service restaurant that serves American cuisine.
Hilton Pittsburgh
600 Commonwealth Pl.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 391-4600
hilton.com
SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh North Shore
The SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh North Shore is an AAA-rated three-diamond property that is near PNC Park, the Roberto Clemente Bridge and the Riverwalk. The all-suite hotel offers 198 guest suites that provide all the comforts of home and spacious accommodations for single travelers, families or small groups. Guestroom amenities include deluxe bedding, separate living areas with pull-out sofas, kitchenettes, microwave ovens, mini fridges and complimentary high-speed Internet. The hotel also offers whirlpool suites with jetted Jacuzzi tubs that will relax and rejuvenate the body after a busy day. Hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and a family-friendly restaurant that serves American dishes. The SpringHill Suites is within 10 miles of the 18-hole, Fox Chapel Golf Club, which offers 6,676 yards of manicured greens and tree-lined fairways.
SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh North Shore
223 Federal St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-9005
marriott.com
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