Quality Inn University Center
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--PA/Pittsburgh/Quality_Inn_University_Center.h80013/
Hotel Overview
Birthday weekend
We only stayed one night for the location. It was an ideal location for where our friend lived, so...
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Kayla5306
- May 9, 2013
Refurbished hotel in great location
Older hotel; however, new carpet, fresh paint, and clean and comfortable bed! Excellent location,...
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Liz KF
- Feb 25, 2013
Rooms with a Pittsburgh view and private balconies, too
The Quality Inn University Center is in an ideal location for visitors looking to stay near Pittsburgh's major medical centers and universities. Many are walkable from the hotel's front door, if not in plain sight from one of the hotel's private balconies. Guests not interested in walking can catch a ride on the hotel's complimentary shuttle. Fans of Panera Bread restaurants will be thrilled to discover a location in the hotel lobby.
Policies and fees
Pets are not allowed within the hotel premises.Highlights
- Near Pittsburgh education institutions, including universities and medical centers
- Rooms have private balconies
- Free shuttle
Rooms
All 119 rooms in this seven-story hotel have private balconies. Each room also has free Wi-Fi, local calls, and weekday paper delivery. Guests can request a room with a microwave and/or refrigerator as well.
Features
It is not everyday that a hotel in the city offers its guests a private balcony with every room. But that is exactly what visitors to the Quality Inn University Center can expect. Other room benefits include free Wi-Fi, free weekday paper delivery, and free local calls. While each room has a coffee maker, the hotel offers a 24-hour coffee service for guests who would prefer not to brew their own coffee.
Other conveniences here include a free shuttle in the Oakland area, the Pittsburgh neighborhood where the hotel is located, which is home to the city's major universities. Many of those universities, including the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, are a short walk from the hotel.
Transportation
- Allegheny County Airport (8 mi/12.8 km)
- Pittsburgh Amtrak Station (2.7 mi/4.3 km)
- Pittsburgh International Airport (20 mi/32.2 km)
- Free shuttle throughout the Oakland neighborhood
Nearby attractions
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
- University of Pittsburgh (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
- Carnegie Mellon University (1 mi/1.6 km)
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Elevators
- Activities
- Exercise gym
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Coffee maker in room
- Coffee shop
- Services
- Safe deposit box
- Porters
- Internet
- High-speed internet
- Parking
- Outdoor parking
- Bus parking
- Room
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Hairdryer in room
- Microwave
- Iron
- Smoke detectors
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Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- Pittsburgh Int'l Airport, (PIT), 18.00, MI, W;
- Area description
- City Center, Univ. of Pitts.
Nearby points of interest
- Mellon Arena: 1.8 mi
- PNC Park: 2.6 mi
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
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.
Guest Reviews (93)
Ratings and reviews for Quality Inn University Center
- All travelers (93) 2.9 / 5
- Business (22) 3.3 / 5
- Couples (26) 2.9 / 5
- Families (15) 2.4 / 5
- Friends (10) 3.1 / 5
- Singles (19) 2.9 / 5
- Amenities:
- 2.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.3
- Hotel staff:
- 3.6
- Room comfort:
- 3.2
- Location:
- 3.9
- Value:
- 3.3
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Student from Indiana
Accomplished what we needed
It was a place to stay that was close to the convention center. Nothing special, nothing terrible.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Gmoms
Close to Hospitals, Universities, and Downtown
Swift check-in/check-out. Friendly staff. Clean room, although very small. Convenient access to Parkway, Schenley Park, Oakland, etc.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
yurikate
No frills, no complaints
I stayed at this Quality Inn for a business trip. It was a little on the shabby side, but was perfectly clean and had everything I needed. A comfortable bed, an ironing board, a desk, coffee in room, and it was conveniently located to both the area I needed to visit for work (near Carnegie Mellon) and the areas in which I wanted to hang out in(the Cultural District and the South Side. It was also easily a hundred dollars less than all the other hotels even close to the city center. I would absolutely stay here again in Pittsburgh.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
college hopper
one nite stay
priced a little high for a dumpy outdated room.only setting on a window air conditioner was high , very outdated room, needed paint and a new carpet,would not stay there again,way over priced for what you get.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
university of pittsburg
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Hawaii Parent of CMU Kid
CMU Visit
I have stayed here twice while visiting my daughter at Carnegie Mellon U. I love the location, about 5 minutes driving from CMU, even in traffic. It is nice to have a breakfast place downstairs as there are so few of them in Pittsburgh; my one wish for this hotel was a self laundry. I like to do my daughters laundry when I visit and I had to go out to do it. The staff is very friendly.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
St. Louis Mom
Nice 2 day stay
Could have had a pool for the price, but the room itself served its purpose. The only complaint is that the carpeting had some white powder-like stuff on it-not sure what is was but otherwise the room was clean and bathroom was clean.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
MDBrewer
A tired hotel in a great location.
My hat's off to the hotel staff...they did just about everything they could to dress up what is otherwise a very old and tired hotel property. Nice linens, flat screen TV and remodeled bathrooms are nice, but at the end of the day, this is an old property and it shows (thin walls...loud neighbors). Would I stay here again...maybe...but it wouldn't be my first choice.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
soup lady
most convenient and quiet Oakland stay
This was the second time I stayed at this hotel. Staff is MOST helpful and pleasant. My favorite things are that the balcony sliding doors DO open and there's a bookcase in the lobby where folks can take or leave kids' books or reading to get one through an airport delay!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Taryn R.
okay for price
I only stayed at this hotel for one night thankfully, but it was not great. The pillows were mushy, the bed was hard, and I couldn't find an outlet near the bed to charge my phone. Probably wouldn't stay there again, but worked for what I needed.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
paytontech
Not a bad place
This isn't a bad hotel. It could be a little cheaper but that's forgivable. The room was reasonably big with a desk and TV and full size bathroom. The place was clean and the staff were nice. BIG plus is that they have a computer in the lobby you can use for free and PRINT for free too. I hope they don't make the mistake of discontinuing this service. It's a Godsend if you don't happen to bring a laptop and/or smartphone. Not everybody has a smartphone and those who have laptops don't always bring them. Location wise, it's right next to U Pitt, though that wasn't my target. Mine was downtown. By cab you can get to the Lawrence Convention Center for about $9 but walk up a street or two and you can catch a bus. You can also catch 28X back to the airport when you're ready to go home. 28X will also get you downtown, not far from the Convention Center, just be sure to get off at that stop because the next is far away from it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
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