Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
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The Sheraton is across the river from Downtown at a complex of bars & restaurants & some shopping called Station Square. Great for partying without drinking & driving! Not much else in walking distance. No way to avoid their parking fees if U have a car.
The Westin is at the edge of Downtown where it meets the Strip District, which is NOT X-rated gentlemen's clubs but rather a street of restaurants, ethnic grocers, & more bars. More within walking or easy bus distance & a parking garage across the street is free or (only $3 or so?) all night on weekends.
If it's your first visit to Pittsburgh, I recommend at least 1 night in each so U experience both areas.