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Hampton Inn Hotel
2 reviews for Hampton Inn Hotel
I stayed here when I was a prospective student. Now that I'm a grad student, this is where my family stays when they're in town.
The surrounding area isn't the greatest. It isn't as close to the Oakland area eateries, as say, the Wyndham and Holiday Inn hotels also in Oakland, but I'm very happy with the hotel itself. The rooms are reasonably sized and clean, and have free wireless internet. There's free breakfast in the lobby every morning, which includes cold items like cereal and pastries, but also a rotating selection of hot foods like eggs or French toast. I believe they also have boxes if you're in a rush and want to take breakfast to-go. The food's not fantastic, but it's one less meal to have to worry about on your travel budget.
The hotel shuttle is super helpful if you've come to Pittsburgh without a car, especially since taxis are a rare sight on the streets in Oakland. It'll take you anywhere within a 2 mile radius, and come pick you up, too.
The staff here is very friendly--I've had a much warmer reception here than at many other higher-end hotels. When I mentioned I was visiting Pitt, the woman at the front desk promptly pulled out a photocopied map of Pitt's campus, showed me where the hotel was relative to the school, and gave me the map to keep.
First off I have to admit that my rating is pretty biased because I have somewhat of a sentimental attachment to this hotel. I stayed here for a year and a half (gasp!) for business during a project in Pittsburgh. It's not a glamorous hotel, but it has what you need for a comfortable stay.
Standard Hampton amenities: complimentary breakfast, coffee & tea available 24 hrs in the lobby, free wireless internet, hotel shuttle, etc.
Special extras: free passes to a full local gym just up the block, a small "business" office with access to a phone, a computer, and a printer, the location is very convenient, and the staff (namely the hotel managers) who work there are just plain great people.
I gave 4 stars and not 5 because it is still a Hampton Inn, and I wouldn't give less because they put a lot into good service.
If you need to stay there, ask for Jeff (the General Manager) and tell him that Angela sent you. :)
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