Originally Posted by Jon Maiman

The Oaklander Hotel is one block away from The Wyndham University Center. It is also just a few blocks from The Porch at Schenley. While I have never stayed there, it is a new hotel and looks quite nice from the street. Both of them are in the University of Pittsburgh campus area in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. The Renaissance Hotel is a wonderful property I have stayed at for staycations; however, it is located in downtown Pittsburgh. Depending on traffic approx. 10 to 15 minute Uber/Taxi ride to get to The Wyndham University Center and The Porch at Schenley from The Renaissance. Bottomline, while I have never stayed at it, for your situation, I would definitely go with The Oaklander. The convenience factor would be well worth it. Suspect the hotel itself will also be very nice. If you do wind up staying there, please post a trip report on it. Enjoy your stay in Pittsburgh.

--Jon