$109 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: May 22, 2013 Check-out: May 24, 2013

Quality Inn University Center

2 stars
3401 Blvd of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.9
out of 5
93 reviews
Birthday weekend

We only stayed one night for the location. It was an ideal location for where our friend lived, so... See full review

  • Kayla5306
  • May 9, 2013
Refurbished hotel in great location

Older hotel; however, new carpet, fresh paint, and clean and comfortable bed! Excellent location,... See full review

  • 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

40.4361 -79.9581
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.

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Guest Reviews (93)

Ratings and reviews for Quality Inn University Center

Overall score

2.9 / 5
93 out of 93
Amenities:
2.8
Room cleanliness:
3.3
Hotel staff:
3.6
Room comfort:
3.2
Location:
3.9
Value:
3.3

68% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Quality Inn University Center

Reviewer score

4
Kayla5306
PA
May 9, 2013

Birthday weekend

We only stayed one night for the location. It was an ideal location for where our friend lived, so we could meet up with her for her birthday. Room was clean and typical.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Quality Inn University Center

Reviewer score

2
dlouis
Lisburn, PA
Mar 4, 2013

off to a very bad start

Room very noisy - could hear neighbors every move beside and above us, and outside our door at the elevator. Worst experience was upon arrival in room, entire toilet seat assembly was completely off its base and perpindicular to the toilet tank - thus unusable. Who rents a room to anyone in that condition? They did, however, fix it while we were out.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Quality Inn University Center

Reviewer score

4
Liz KF
Nebraska
Feb 25, 2013

Refurbished hotel in great location

Older hotel; however, new carpet, fresh paint, and clean and comfortable bed! Excellent location, close to downtown PGH, Oakland, and East End. Friendly and courteous staff!

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

Panera inside hotel

Review of Quality Inn University Center

Reviewer score

4
Meggerz1987
Pittsburgh
Jan 13, 2013

Quick overnight stay

It was right for the price. The tv in the room was new and big.

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

Walk to Forbes avenue for Pamela's pancakes!

Review of Quality Inn University Center

Reviewer score

3
mlle
Business
Camp Hill, PA
Dec 10, 2012

business trip and campus visit

Facility was very close to Pitt campus. Good value for the price

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

Business

Dining tip: In Hotel

Panera Bread is downstairs

Review of Quality Inn University Center

Reviewer score

4
mlle
Business
Camp Hill, PA
Dec 7, 2012

Great location for visiting Pitt

My room was nice, clean and comfortable. Close to Pitt campus. Good value for the money.

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

Business

Review of Quality Inn University Center

Reviewer score

2
Firecracker
Business
Pittsburgh
Nov 13, 2012

probably wouldn't stay there again unless didn't have a choice

Neither lamp on the bedside stands were plugged in to an outlet so they didn't work at all, the TV schedule had odd channels like 2.1 or 3.3 that didn't register, when I called the front desk the attendant could not help me and said she would call maintenance and call me back which she never did. I had called ahead to ask questions about the shuttle service and was made to believe it had an open schedule and then found out it only ran on the hour and by the time I knew that it was too late to use it to get to my destination so I had to call a cab to take me.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Quality Inn University Center

Reviewer score

3
CMU Grandma
Cincinnati, OH
Nov 13, 2012

Close to CMU

Great location for proximity to CMU. Parking convenient.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Quality Inn University Center

Reviewer score

4
Dropping Oldest at OU
Gaithersburg, MD
Nov 6, 2012

Good, not great... but good.

We were visiting Pitt, so we were not spending a lot of time in the room. I didn't want a pricey hotel - this was an excellent value. The location was PERFECT and the staff had print out directions to everywhere we wanted to go. The room was clean, nice flat screen TV, balcony we didn't use (November), and clean bathroom with double sinks. The bathroom counters were not granite, the floor was not marble, and the bedspreads were not designer fabrics. I didn't want to pay for that, either. I wanted clean, comfortable, and good location. It was all that - I would stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Quality Inn University Center

Reviewer score

2
Dear me
Cleveland
Nov 4, 2012

Average all round

Reception personnel was distracted, but capable. Close to everything!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
2
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