Nightly rates from $186
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 9, 2012 Check-out: Jun 10, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
51 reviews
Steeler Fest

The Omni William exceeded my expectations. First the staff was very accomodating as we arrived... See full review

  • Steelers Fan 21
  • Apr 30, 2012
Timeless Venue

The William Penn is an absolutely gorgeous hotel with incredible, helpful staff members! They... See full review

  • magnus creative
  • Apr 16, 2012
Pittsburgh hotel charms with afternoon tea, posh rooms and event space

The Omni William Penn Hotel holds a high-profile spot in Pittsburgh's history, having entertained such guests as John F. Kennedy and Lawrence Welk. The 596-room property honors long-held traditions, including afternoon tea at The Palm Court, an elegant restaurant where the city's elite gather for light fare and grand ambiance. Sweeping ceilings, oversized chandeliers and intricate murals elevate the drama of the space.

Highlights
  • Traditional afternoon tea at The Palm Court
  • Kids program and amenities such as suitcases filled with games and books
  • 596 rooms and suites filled with old-world furniture and decor
  • Wi-Fi Internet access (fees apply)
  • Lavish banquet space and restaurants
Rooms
Omni William Penn Hotel houses 596 rooms styled with traditional decor, elegant crown moldings and cherry wood furniture. Scroll-patterned carpet coordinates with embossed floral upholstery and rich burgundy and brown tones. A collection of stately deluxe rooms and various levels of suites share amenities such as foam, feather or down pillows, windows that open, Wi-Fi Internet access (fees apply) and TV equipped with pay-per-view movies and Nintendo 64 games (fees apply).
Dining

Guests at the Omni William Penn Hotel enjoy upscale dining in dramatic, old-world restaurants such as The Palm Court, which hosts traditional afternoon tea from Monday to Saturday. The Terrace Room, which earned "Best Hotel Dining" awards by Pittsburgh City Paper readers in 2008 and 2009, makes a striking impression with new traditional fare, a gorgeous mural depicting "The Taking of Fort Pitt," a molded plaster ceiling and sweeping mahogany arches. For casual eats, guests head to Brueggers Bagels, Mixstirs and Starbucks. The Tap Room beckons sports fans with its local microbrews and plasma TVs.

Recreation

Omni William Penn Hotel families receive extra special treats via suitcases filled with toys and games for kids plus a backpack, children-friendly menu options and a safety/first-aid kit for parents upon check-in. An indoor fitness center rounds out the amenities.

Transportation
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (14.2 mi/22.9 km)
Attractions
  • Point State Park (0.6 mi/0.9 km)
  • PNC Park (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Andy Warhol Museum (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Monongahela Incline (1.1 mi/1.7 km)
  • Duquesne Incline (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
  • National Aviary (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
  • Carnegie Museums (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
  • Heinz Field (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
  • Cathedral of Learning (2.3 mi/3.8 km)
  • Fallingwater (46.7 mi/75.1 km)
Business
  • 52,000 square feet of event space, including 38 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour on-site technicians
  • Audiovisual equipment
  • Videoconferencing
  • T-1 high-speed Internet access

Omni William Penn Hotel Rooms

Deluxe Room - approx. 150-300 sq
Beautifully appointed with crown molding, cherrywood furnishing King and Queen bedded rooms feature oversized executive desks. Amenities include: AM/FM alarm clock radio, Bathrobes, Color cable television, Coffee/tea makers, Dataport/modem, Desk.
One Bedroom Suite - approx. 516
The One Bedroom Suite has all the same amenities as a Deluxe room. This suite is connected by a hallway to a parlor room and may be able to accommodate a small meeting of less than 10 individuals.
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room - 150-300 square feet with 1 King bed, 1 Queen, or 2 Double beds. The room featues and oversized executive desk.
Suite - Excutive 1 King
Executive Suite with 1 king bed. Approx. 490-650 square feet. Spacious room features large sitting area with a sofa, chairs and coffee table.
One Bedroom Suite
Suite with 1 King, 1 Queen, or 2 Double Beds. Approx 516 sq feet which has separate living room connected to the bedroom via a hallway. The living room has a sofa, easy chairs, coffee table, desk and TV with credenza. Please note double up to 4 persons.
ADA D w Roll in Shower 2 Double
Deluxe Room-150-300 sq ft 2 Double beds.The room featues and executive desk.-Enlarged door openings -Grab Bars available near toilet and shower-Roll In shower with hand held shower head -Toilet and sink is no higher than 29 in from floor-Visual notification for hotel alarm system and phone are available.
ADA Deluxe Room 1 Queen Bed
aprx 150-300 sq ft The room features and executive desk.-Enlarged door openings -Grab Bars available near toilet, shower and tub-Standard shower hand held shower head-Toilet and sink is no higher than 29 in from floor-Standard size sink height-Visual notification for hotel alarm system and phone are available
ADA Deluxe 2 Double Beds
aprx 150-300 sq ft The room features and executive desk.-Enlarged door openings -Grab Bars available near toilet, shower and tub-Standard shower hand held shower head-Toilet and sink is no higher than 29 in from floor-Standard size sink height-Visual notification for hotel alarm system and phone are available

Hotel Map

Nearby airports
Pittsburgh International Airport, (PIT), 17.00, MI, SE;
Area description
City Center

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • Airline Desk
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Audio Visual Equipment
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Coffee Shop
  • Concierge Desk
  • Currency Exchange
  • Data port Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Dining Guide
  • Double Bed
  • Elevators
  • Exercise Gym
  • Express Check In
  • Express Checkout
  • FAX
  • Fire Alarm with Light
  • Fitness center
  • Free Newspaper
  • Gift Shop
  • Grab Bars in Bathroom
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Heated Guest Rooms
  • Ice Machine
  • In Room Movies
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Laundry Service
  • Lounge
  • Maid Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Mini Bar
  • Multilingual
  • News Stand
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outlet Adapters
  • Pets allowed
  • Porters
  • Projector
  • Queen Bed
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Secretarial Service
  • Security
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Sofa Bed
  • TDD Telephone Machine
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • Toilet
  • Turndown Service
  • TV
  • TV Remote Control
  • Wake-up Service

Dining

Amazon Cyber Cafe
Located off the main lobby serving healthly soups gourmet wraps, fresh salads and coffee.
Brueggers Bagels
Located in the hotel lobby, offering assorted bagels, sandwiches and soups.
Palm Court
The elegant Palm Court lobby offers traditional afternoon tea from 1430-1830 hours Monday -Saturday. Reservations for tea are recommended. Cocktails and light dining are served daily from 1100-midnight.
Starbucks Coffee Cafe
Located in the hotel lobby, serving premium coffee, and pastries.
The Tap Room
An English style pub – the Tap Room offers a taste of the Steel City featuring tavern style food complemented with a fine selection of beer – wine and spirits. A highlight is the best chili in Pittsburgh.
The terrace Room
Consistently rated among the citys favorites this award winning restaurant serves fine continental cuisine infused with bold mediterranean flavors. On Sunday the Terrace Room offers a Sunday brunch buffet.daily. Sunday buffet 11AM to 200PM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (51)

Ratings and reviews for Omni William Penn Hotel

Overall score

4.2 / 5
51 out of 51
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Steelers Fan 21
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Apr 30, 2012

Steeler Fest

The Omni William exceeded my expectations. First the staff was very accomodating as we arrived early in the morning. Later my son cut his leg pretty bad outside the hotel so he needed some bandages. They did not have any at the front desk but he contacted security and they brought bandages and antiseptic spray. Bed was extremely comfortable. Only negative comment was that the hallways and room were a little warm. We opened the windows in the room and it was fine.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Omni William Penn Hotel

Reviewer score

5
magnus creative
Business
Colorado
Apr 16, 2012

Timeless Venue

The William Penn is an absolutely gorgeous hotel with incredible, helpful staff members! They assisted me with all of my needs and did so with a smile. Highly recommended.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Market Square is a great spot to view the architecture of Pittsburgh from

Review of Omni William Penn Hotel

Reviewer score

4
tbvaca
Detroit, MI, USA
Dec 7, 2011

Pittsburgh vacation

Great Location. Good/comfortable rooms. Only downside - room was pretty toasty, so we had to keep the window open and air on.( In December)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Cheesecake was great!

Review of Omni William Penn Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Joshuatree
Oshawa, ON, Canada
Nov 29, 2011

A great weekend

We always enjoy the William Penn. Lots of ambiance and old world charm. Terrace restaurant is a Pittsburgh classic. The room was a good size and the housekeeping staff took good care of us. We will return.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

This hotel is close to shopping and downtown attractions.

Review of Omni William Penn Hotel

Reviewer score

4
raquelco
Stamford, CT, USA
Nov 1, 2011

Beautiful lobby- room lack temp control

The hotel was absolutely gorgeous, room was a good size and the bed was extremely comfortable. Everyone was very friendly and accomodating and the hotel is a walk to most things you would want to see in Pittsburgh. My only complaint is that you have absolutely NO control over the temperature. Because its such an old building they control the heat and AC from a central unit. Our room was STIFLING. Finally after several hours of tossing and turning (and sweating) I called the front desk. Obviously there isn't much they could do but someone was kind enough to bring a box fan up and we put it near our window with it open for the rest of the night. It was 40 degrees outside and I still had to sleep with just a sheet on. Perhaps they should consider that you can always add more blankets but there is only so many layers you can get rid of.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Omni William Penn Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Dr Eigen
Germany
Sep 19, 2011

Beautiful Hotel

The hotel was wonderful, but the heat in the room doesn't work well. We called down to the front desk and they said since it was an old building with a boiler system that it takes a long time to heat up. We had the heat turned up overnight and it barely warmed up. But overall really great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

The market district!

Review of Omni William Penn Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Surgical Assist
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Sep 6, 2011

Omni William Penn hotel

My overall stay was fantastic. The hotel staff was fantastic. Especially a young lady at the front desk named Ginelle. My room service was great and the housekeeping staff were amazing. Great visit. I will return to this nostalgic hotel again, and again! Best place to stay in Pittsburg.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Mccormik schmick. Great place to eat. Capital grille is not worth what you pay. Bland food

Review of Omni William Penn Hotel

Reviewer score

5
calisuri
Allentown, PA
Aug 23, 2011

Pittsburgh is better when staying at the Omni William Penn!

From the time we drove up, to the time we left, the Omni William Penn over delivered on our expectations. The staff was extremely helpful and the room was perfect. As with most high end hotels, the food is overpriced, but you get what you pay for. There is a Dunkin Donuts and Bagel Shop just a block away if you are looking for a quick and cheap breakfast. I will be staying at this hotel every time we come back to Pittsburgh. We were traveling with our 5 month old daughter and the hotel was very accommodating.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Dunkin Donuts is just a block away instead of having to the Starbucks inside the hotel

Review of Omni William Penn Hotel

Reviewer score

5
qwertydia
New York, NY
Jul 6, 2011

Very nice place

The room was very nice - there was tea instead of just coffee, very comfy bed, tv quality seemed pretty good, nice shower and soap. Apples and lemon water by the front desk in the morning was nice. We were in a non-smoking room, though at some point before drifting to sleep, I noticed the faint smell of smoke, but it wasn't enough to prevent me from falling asleep. It's not noticeable when you're moving around the room though.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Omni William Penn Hotel

Reviewer score

4
dre
canton, oh
Jul 4, 2011

beautiful hotel, great location!

I was in pittsburgh for a concert. The hotel was in a perfect location for us to enjoy the city as well as being close to heinz field so we could to the concert. I took advantage of the room service which was great! also the gym was very nice. Love the tv on the equiptment.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
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