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The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh
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1000 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 281-3700
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 281-3700
5 reviews for The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh
Being a Southern California boy, I was not particularly looking forward to a conference in Pittsburgh in November. Granted, November is still usually a little early for snow, but looking at the weather forecast a week before the conference and seeing at least 3 days of snow did not exactly make my day!
Booking my stay at the Westin Convention Center however, made things SO much easier. They've got a covered sky-bridge directly connecting to the convention center from the 2nd floor. No need to even put on a heavy jacket to go to your conference. Everyone else is coming from around the city and bundled up and then has to carry their coats around all day (or check them if the conference is well staffed enough to offer this). But being connected to the Convention Center I could just stroll across the bridge and right into my sessions.
Rooms were well appointed. Beds were comfortable and the double showerheads were fantastic! Toiletries were a little sparse. ABSOLUTELY loved the free wi-fi. So many full service hotels are charging for this these days and it is a HUGE pet peeve of mine to pay for a more expensive hotel and then to pay for Internet access on top of that.
My issue with my hotel room (don't know if it is true for all) was noise. I was close to the elevator, but the door seemed particularly thin as I often heard people walking back and forth down the hall and talking. I was also able to hear various building noises like running water, etc. The walls between rooms seemed to be thick enough because I didn't hear other people talking or their TVs (or maybe there just weren't people staying in the rooms to either side).
I enjoyed their room service breakfast menu. They had a nice offering of healthy alternatives including granola, fresh fruit, yogurt, etc. Delivery times were pretty spot on and the attendants were friendly and efficient.
Another big plus for the hotel is that it is connected to the Original Fish Market. Good sushi, GREAT clam chowder and some other delicious fare. There's access into the restaurant from the hotel's lobby and it is open until 1am for those late arriving West Coast travelers.
This is a fantastic hotel. I went to a convention here at the end of June and loved the setting. The convention center is well setup and the link between the hotel and the convention center works really well, especially if it's raining.
My only complaint is that the elevators are slow during busy times.
i got upgraded to a junior suite, and then again to a parlor suite because the junior didn't have two beds as I needed.
Staff was absolutely great in getting us everything we need.
There's a weird quirk in the green energy program that you can't have light in the bathroom without turning on the AC or heat, but I'll forgive them that. Maybe they can fix it?
Just ok. Westin has the annoying habit of charging extra for EVERYTHING. Parking? $20 ($22 if you want in and out privileges). Gym? $10 per use. Housekeeping service was extremely slow- we came back to the room around 4 pm and it hadn't been made up yet. They would only sporadically replace toiletries-- bar soap (which had barely been used) was replaced, while shampoo and conditioner (almost empty) were not. The air conditioner/fan controls seemed to be broken. If I had gotten the low corporate rate that others seemed to get, maybe it would've been fine, but this was a "special conference rate" of $159, and I've certainly gotten better for much, much less at other hotels.
I stayed at the hotel for several months during the late fall/winter of 2006. I love this hotels decor - minimal and clean lines which I prefer over the fussiness of the William Penn. The heavenly beds and showers are really just that. The shower is 1000xs better than my own apts so it was hard to get out each morning. They are dog friendly, very dog friendly. Bringing my dog a bed, treats and bowls. Wish I had known that in advance as I had already hit Petco. The doorman greeted my dog everyday with "watch out her comes killer" yeah lame but I love when my dog gets attention. He also pet him so I will let it slide.
Specialties
In the center of the business and cultural district, guests at The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh have easy access to a variety of local attractions. Complimentary transportation is available from the hotel Monday through Friday to the center of the business district, as well as the Heinz History Center, Andy Warhol Museum, PNC Park and Mellon Arena.
Connected by a skywalk to the new David L. Lawrence Convention Center, The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh is ideally situated for the business traveler. All meeting rooms have High Speed Internet Access and we offer a self-service Business Center so you can take care of any last-minute details. We also house Pittsburgh's premier seafood restaurant, The Original Fish Market.