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Renaissance Pittsburgh, PA [Master Thread]
Stay Report - 5/21 to 5/22
Location: The hotel is located on 6th Street just a block south of the Allegheny River. Right now the 6th Street Bridge is closed for construction and most of 6th Street itself is torn up as well. You can still park at the garage across from the hotel at least but getting around is trickier than usual. It's still an amazing location for a Pirates game or for being downtown. https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Fl...MG_9292-XL.jpg Hotel: The hotel is one of those glorious renovated old buildings turned into a Renaissance. The building dates to the early 20th century and is beautiful inside and out. The lobby especially is lovely and it has a restaurant, coffee shop and really good cocktail bar. There's also a small store. https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Fl...MG_9293-XL.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Fl...MG_9294-XL.jpg Check In: I checked in at 12:30 Pm and was able to get right into my room which is always a huge bonus. I was thanked for being Titanium and given two waters as well. Room: Very nice and large enough for an older building. The room itself was lovely with high ceilings, a desk, large TV, outlets near the bed and no issues with soundproofing. The bathroom was a touch on the small side however. https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Fl...MG_9296-XL.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Fl...G_9295a-XL.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Fl...G_9298a-XL.jpg Dining: The cocktail bar was wonderful, I was glad I went and they stay open until 1 AM. Breakfast was disappointing though. A really limited menu and the Titanium benefit was $10 off entrees (which doesn't cover drinks) or a continental breakfast. https://cmk10.smugmug.com/Travel/Fly...es/i-L92PNPQ/A I was able to use a 4 PM late checkout. My rate was a staggering $339 pre tax but I was still really happy with my stay and would come back. |
I was upgraded to a River View room. Lovely view of river, bridges, and PNC Park. However, with the bridge still under repair, you may get woken up in the morning to the lovely noise of jackhammering, generators, and trucks if you're facing the river.
Lounge is up on the 14th floor. Forgot to take a picture of the sign, but I recall it being open Mondays through Fridays. Breakfast is served until about 10am. Evening snacks start about 5pm. Lounge closes around 10pm and is not accessible until the morning, so need to grab snacks and non-alcoholic beverages before they close. |
Here is a pic of the lounge sign I took from about 3 weeks ago, for the Lounge update thread. This is probably my favorite marriott hotel in Pitt - I stay there probably ... 3-4 times year, and have the same experience with upgrades. Lobby bar is enjoyable, and the staff makes a point to remember me (its the little things these days...). The architecture of the building is really quite nice when you think about it.
Originally Posted by 1200GS
(Post 35468905)
This is no longer accurate:
Renaissance Pittsburgh lounge (14th floor) is open for breakfast monday-friday 6:30-10am and evenings sunday-thursday 5-7pm. Traditional breakfast offerings in the AM. I haven't been in the evening, but they do have a stocked beer cooler. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c72d665485.jpg |
Is it safe walking distance to the ballpark with the construction?
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Originally Posted by yyzflyer
(Post 35532700)
Is it safe walking distance to the ballpark with the construction?
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Originally Posted by JY1024
(Post 35532883)
Yes, still an easy walk. Just head down one block to the Warhol bridge, cross, turn left, and you'll be at PNC - about a 10 min walk.
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I can't say for sure, but it seems as if there are a lot of visiting team employees that stay at this hotel during games. Not sure of players.
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Originally Posted by yyzflyer
(Post 35533360)
Thanks. Normally we'd stay at the RI near the stadium but it has been stupidly expensive on game nights, so looking for an alternative for next season. Thought perhaps the construction would require a reroute not shown on the map. Marriott certainly has an excellent presence in the area.
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Originally Posted by ElevatorEnthusiast
(Post 36115520)
After a slate of difficult stays at the Pittsburgh Marriott and Oaklander, I found the competence at the Renaissance to be quite comforting. Here are my impressions of this good stay:
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I love this location and the staff (shout out to Judy in the lounge!) but this hotel is desperate need of some TLC. Ripped curtains, shoddy HVAC (heat completely inoperative in my room this week, with 30 degree temperatures outside) and badly dated bathrooms. Please invest in this place!! It deserves to be a marquee property!!!
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Several of the floors have been renovated...I'm staying on 12 now and my room has a new bathroom, new curtains, new fixtures etc. It's great!!!!
I've caught wind (don't believe it's been officially announced) that this will be reflagged as an Autograph Collection property. You heard it here first! |
Originally Posted by koreanair720
(Post 37616844)
Several of the floors have been renovated...I'm staying on 12 now and my room has a new bathroom, new curtains, new fixtures etc. It's great!!!!
I've caught wind (don't believe it's been officially announced) that this will be reflagged as an Autograph Collection property. You heard it here first! |
They just renovated the club so I assume it stays (but I did have the same thought)
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I stay at this hotel 70 to 80 nights a year and the front desk lady (clearly new) just tried to charge me $50 bucks for checking in at ... 1:40 pm. The best part is, after I strenuously objected...and she relented...it turned out no rooms were ready. Great start to this new 'Autograph Collection"
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