$118 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 30, 2013

Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

3 stars
100 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
36 reviews
College

Nice hotel. Great for visits to University of Pittsburgh. I wish it was a little less expensive in... See full review

  • Mdavis
  • Dec 20, 2011
Mother's Day at Pitt

Granddaughter really loved the pool - and so did we. Nice, clean and warm. See full review

  • John n Con
  • May 13, 2013
Great location for University of Pittsburgh parents, fans, and alumni

The Holiday Inn Select Pittsburgh at University Center is the perfect place for Pitt parents, prospective students, and anyone else visiting the University of Pittsburgh. This smoke-free hotel is situated in the center of campus, next door to Alumni Hall and down the block from Pitt's historic Cathedral of Learning. No need for guests to worry about a car during their stay here since the hotel provides a free shuttle to destinations within a three-mile radius of campus.

Highlights
  • Kids eat free in hotel restaurant
  • Smoke-free facility
  • Free shuttle to destinations within three miles of hotel and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
  • Free wireless and high-speed Internet
Rooms

Each of the beds in the 251 rooms come with the Holiday Inn's exclusive Serta Sleep Set, which includes a pillow-topped mattress, high-end linens, and extra large pillows. Guests enjoy free high-speed Internet in their rooms as well as free local calls.

Features

Guests who would like to be close to some of Pittsburgh's finest educational institutions should look no further than the Holiday Inn Select Pittsburgh at University Center. The hotel is literally in the center of the University of Pittsburgh campus and a short walk from nearby Carnegie Mellon University.

 

Guest rooms offer comfortable furnishings, including plush bedding as part of the Serta Sleep Set. Room amenities include free high-speed Internet access and free local calls. For exercise, the hotel features a small indoor pool and a limited workout room with a Stairmaster, treadmill, elliptical machine, and some free weights.

 

Parents will want to take advantage of the "kids eat free" policy at Bridges, the on-site American bistro that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Transportation
  • Complimentary shuttle to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
  • Complimentary shuttle to destinations within three miles of hotel
  • Pittsburgh Amtrak Station (4 mi/6.4 km)
  • Allegheny County Airport (9 mi/14.5 km)
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (23 mi/37 km)
Nearby attractions
  • University of Pittsburgh (on site)
  • Carnegie Mellon University (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • Consol Energy Center (2.7 mi/4.3 km)
  • Heinz Field (4 mi/6.4 km)
Business
  • Seven meeting rooms, with capacity for 600 people
  • 7,300 square feet of meeting space

Amenities

  • Heated pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Activities
Heated pool
Exercise gym
Dining
Restaurant
Services
Express checkout
Parking
Parking

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Hotel Map

40.4451 -79.954
Area description
Downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Mellon Arena: 2 mi
  • PNC Park: 2.7 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 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 (36)

Ratings and reviews for Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

Overall score

3.6 / 5
36 out of 36
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.3
Value:
3.2

81% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
John n Con
Wilmoington, DE
May 13, 2013

Mother's Day at Pitt

Granddaughter really loved the pool - and so did we. Nice, clean and warm.

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

Reviewer score

4
Valley of Heart's Content
Silicon Valley
Apr 2, 2013

Nice location near CMU and Pitt

We stayed at the Wyndham on a college visit .. It was very conveniently located. Beware that this hotel recently changed hands, and there are at least two other hotels which are named "Wyndham" in Pittsburgh, so Google maps can get confused. It was very clean and well maintained. Service was fine ... Will stay here next time we are in Pittsburgh.

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

Reviewer score

4
alan and son
new jersey
Feb 17, 2013

great hotel in the center of the university of pittsburgh

hotel was very clean, staff was friendly and very helpful when it came to getting directions to different places. You cant beat the location as well, right near everything the university has to offer.

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

lots in walking distance from hotel

Review of Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

Reviewer score

4
Reeds
Downingtown. PA
Nov 6, 2012

Pitt trip

We found the hotel with out any problem. The hotel looked very nice and the staff was friendly. We found out that we had to pay another $20 to park the car. We felt that the prices at the hotel restaurant were very high so we did not eat there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

You can take a short walk accross 5th ave to the basement of cathedral of learning for a reasonably priced meal.

Review of Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

Reviewer score

3
lkjhg
West Virginia
Oct 9, 2012

Bring more $$$

Had to pay 20/day for parking. 20/day for mini fridge. No comp bagel or coffee in the morning. Place was noisy, can hear other rooms & hallway noise. They 1st gave us room with broken toilet (had been reported by housekeeping, but not fixed) Housekeeper clued us in, so we got different room. Room was nice, modern, clean. Bed comfy w/ nice fluffy pillows. Location is the best feature of this hotel with free shuttle up to 3 miles. So once you pay for parking, use the shuttle for the UPMC destinations. Restaurant in hotel was decent, little pricey but good food. We only had breakfast though.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

Reviewer score

4
Beaching Family
Yardley, PA
Oct 7, 2012

Great Location

Wonderful location for visiting surrounding universities. Front desk and staff pleasant, helpful. Facility clean. Cannot understand why parking isn't included in overnight stay.

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

Reviewer score

4
UofPit visitor
New York City
Aug 12, 2012

Good Oakland location

Great location for U of PIT visitors! The room was clean and very comfortable. Although the bathroom was a bit smelly, overall the stay was pleasant.

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

Bus stop is just 1 block away.

Review of Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

Reviewer score

2
MBMBMBMB
Business
Indianapolis
Jul 16, 2012

Surprising shortcomings

No wireless internet in the room. Extra $20 for parking that wasn't made clear ahead of time. Bathroom was dirty.

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

Business

Review of Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

Reviewer score

5
Mdavis
Houston
Dec 20, 2011

College

Nice hotel. Great for visits to University of Pittsburgh. I wish it was a little less expensive in price.

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

Reviewer score

4
gameman07
Medina, OH 44256, USA
Nov 29, 2011

Decent, nothing extraordinary

I got it pretty cheap, so it was worth it for me, but I think I'd be a little upset if I paid full price. It really wasn't anything special, pretty much just an ordinary hotel with a really nice restaurant, in a pretty good location. The parking fees are definitely ridiculous, but I was able to find parking on the street nearby every night if you don't mind walking a little ways.

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