Courtyard Pittsburgh Downtown

This was my third stay at the dahntahn Courtyard. We were attending a concert at Heinz Hall (if you can don't pass up a concert by the PSO) the location within walking distance. Our other activities included the Hop On Hop Off bus, the stop half a block away, and baseball at PNC Park. If you are a walker you can walk to the baseball across the Clemente bridge or to the Gateway T station and take the subway to the North Shore station which puts you a block away. My suite in calming blue/gray was spacious. High ceilings, tasteful modern furniture, the living room contained a bar counter with sink, microwave, and fridge, coffee maker on top. Across from the large TV screen was a sofa bed and chair with ottoman. The only drawback was the muffled noise of voices rising up from the courtyard on the 3rd floor (I was on five). A sliding barn door separated the living room from the bathroom and adjoining bedroom. Upon arrival my room was clean and stocked. The bedroom contained a large closet, within a safe, iron, ironing board, sufficient hangers. The dresser large enough for our four night stay. There was an upholstered chair and ottoman. The bed too firm for my taste, but the pillows presented varying degrees of softness. The art throughout was stylized images of Pittsburgh. My traveling companion used the guest laundry on the third floor, two washers, two dyers which took quarters. If driving, in and out valet privileges are available. Our activities downtown we walked or used Lyft. PRT good choice if heading to Oakland. The staff helpful and courteous. A variety of restaurants within walking distance, several across the street. Unfortunately the Sonoma Grill which adjoined the hotel closed some time ago; I would skip the Bistro. Coffee? There is a Starbucks at the Westin.

This hotel has an excellent location. 15 minute walk to PNC park, 10 minute walk to the ***** District. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Bus lines and bike share close by. A Target a short walk away for snacks and drinks for the room (mini fridge in room). The front desk staff was nice and friendly, and we really appreciated that they let us keep our rental bikes in the hotel room. Not every hotel would allow that. The cons: The rooms were a touch dated. USB-A ports and no UCB-C is a good indicator that it hasn't been updated in a few years. Though I appreciated that the internet was fast and free. Shower and bathroom a little dated. Our room faced Penn Ave, and noise from bar-hoppers was pretty bad on Saturday night. It was solved with ear plugs and our white noise app on my iPhone. But not ideal noise level. The AC was mediocre. Perhaps there was an occupancy sensor, because it always felt hot when we returned to the room. There was no digital thermostat or even numbers on the controls. Impossible to know how cold you were trying to make the room. And AC vent blew down directly on my bed, to the point of me having to position a pillow over my face to block it. Breakfast was not free and the croissant I bought my son was so bad he took one bite and threw it out. It came our of a plastic bag, so no surprises there. Eat breakfast somewhere else, or fill your fridge with breakfast from Target. All in all, despite the cons, this was an excellent spot for my father/son trip with my 11-year-old son. We got a good rate on the hotel, so I can't complain. Location, location, location.

very accommodating and excellent service as always

Location by the Convention center is perfect and staff were very friendly. Highly recommend!

Thermostat in room with the knob broken off to turn the fan on/off, so unable to control air in the room for entire stay. No shampoo in shower dispenser. Why would the hotel put me in a broken room? Horrible breakfast! Eggs not made to customer request. I asked for sunny-side up eggs and got over-easy. No silverware. Had to ask for it after food delivered and he said I could get it myself if I ask at the counter. Hash browns from an old, stale frozen box and undercooked. Yuck! Why would a hotel deliver your food without utensils? Front end staff/valet parking staff were cheerful and professional. Will not stay in Courtyard Pittsburgh Downtown again. Plenty of other good hotels in the downtown Pittsburgh area.

Facility was clean, but needed some maintenance improvements. Construction crews starting at 4am outside property was disruptive to sleep. For 4 consecutive days.