For the golfer who's a baseball fan, a vacation in Pittsburgh fits the bill. PNC Park, located in downtown Pittsburgh and home to the Pittsburgh Pirates, is a beautiful ballpark located near other downtown attractions. For golf, Pittsburgh has no shortage of courses, both close to downtown and in the suburbs.
Springhill Suites Pittsburgh North Shore
Located directly across from PNC Park, Springhill Suites offers a choice of studio suites which come with either one king or two queen beds as well as suites with a pantry that has a refrigerator, microwave and sink. A complimentary breakfast buffet is available, and you can shop anytime at the 24-hour market. SoHo is an American restaurant located on-site and is open for late-night dining. Facilities are also available for events such as weddings, business meetings and wired and wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Springhill Suites Pittsburgh North Shore
223 Federal St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-9005
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/travel/pitns-springhill-suites-pittsburgh-north-shore/
Courtyard Pittsburgh Downtown
A half-mile from PNC Park is the Courtyard Pittsburgh Downtown, which has 172 guest rooms and 10 suites. The guest rooms feature luxury bedding along with high-speed Internet access, iron with ironing board, hairdryer and coffeemaker. The on-site Courtyard Café is open for breakfast, and you can have breakfast or dinner at the Sonoma Grille, which offers a casual yet sophisticated dining experience. A full-service business center is also available.
Courtyard Pittsburgh Downtown
945 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 434-5551
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/travel/pitcy-courtyard-pittsburgh-downtown/
Hilton Pittsburgh
Also located less than a mile from the ballpark, the Hilton Pittsburgh is one of the largest hotels in downtown Pittsburgh and is adjacent to Point State Park. You can stay in a guest room or one of the 22 luxury suites, eight of which have additional space for gatherings. The Hilton is also family-friendly, offering a children's menu, cribs and high chairs. You can dine at the on-site Promenade Café or unwind before or after a Pirates game with a domestic or imported beer and a sandwich at the Three Rivers Pub.
Hilton Pittsburgh
600 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 391-4600
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/PITPHHF-Hilton-Pittsburgh-Pennsylvania/index.do
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