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Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

3.0 star property

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The exterior of the Hilton Garden Inn with a prominent illuminated sign, a large entrance with glass doors, and an American flag displayed outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.
A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, each with a white tablecloth, black chairs, and clear glassware.
A spacious lobby with a green sofa, leopard print armchair, and red armchairs. A staircase leads to an upper level.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, a fireplace, and multiple seating areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $145
$127 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

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3454 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
  • Place, University of Pittsburgh
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Petersen Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carnegie Mellon University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a patterned carpet.

2 Queen Mobility/Hearing Accessible w/Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A hotel room with a microwave, coffee maker, and a desk with a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a microwave, coffee maker, and a desk with a chair.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 KING HEARING ACCESSIBLE ROOM

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

1 KING HEARING ACCESSIBLE ROOM

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pittsburgh

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place in Pittsburgh (Central Oakland), you'll be steps from University of Pittsburgh and 13 minutes by foot from Carnegie Mellon University. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from PPG Paints Arena and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from David L Lawrence Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • University of Pittsburgh - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Petersen Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carnegie Mellon University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Phipps Conservatory - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gateway Station - 5 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 10 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prince of India Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Prima Oakland - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪magee cafeteria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place offers 202 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 202 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 50-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This Beaux Arts hotel also features a television in a common area and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at Garden Grille and Bar serving the guests of Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Garden Grille and Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 8.50 to 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Grille and Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 13 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8.50 to 15.95 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 623 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting the University of Pittsburgh. Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay in Pittsburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice stay. We were only there one night, everything met our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dharmesh

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good value for money. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a clean hotel convenient to stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and location to Pitt
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Gloriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARIUS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Chayanika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatly placed in the middle of the town, so very close to everything around. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to campus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy with the valet. They accommodated a late check out that saved us Would stay here anytime I'm in the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to convenient parking in nearby garage. Hotel restaurant was perfectly fine and staff pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic, central to many restaurants and walking distance to Pitt. There is parking available for a fee. The rooms are clean and the beds and pillows were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Steven Vinci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a Pitt visit. Convenient walk to the campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but in great condition, and the staff was great! They really seemed to care about doing a good job. Plus it was within walking distance of eating spots and other things. I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff and valet were friendly and efficient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in. Free coffee in the Lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff was very hospitable. Walking distance from university
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and welcoming and we appreciate having a restaurant on site (and the restaurant staff are exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff! Friendly and helpful. The rooms and lobby and elevators were tired
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel was fantastic – everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Gym was small but fine. 2 queen Room was spacious!!! Very nice staff!! Great amenities, we've stayed here 3 x now, will be back. Close to pitt campus, that's why we stay here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026