Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Lobby
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
$150
$132 nightly
$150 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 25 - May 26

Explore the area

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3454 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
  • Place, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Pittsburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carnegie Mellon University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Mobility/Hearing Accessible w/Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 KING HEARING ACCESSIBLE ROOM

  • Sleeps 2

1 QUEEN MOBILITY/HEARING ACCESSIBLE W/BATHTUB

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

2 QUEEN HEARING ACCESSIBLE ROOM

  • Sleeps 4

2 QUEEN MOBILITY/HEARING ACCESSIBLE RI SHWR

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Dlx Suite Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 5

1 Queen Mobility Accessible W/Rollin Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Two Queen Rom

  • Sleeps 4

Room With Two Queen Beds-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Guest Room With 2 Queen Beds And Roll-in Shower-Mobility/Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Mobility/Hearing Accessible W/Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Room With 2 Queen Beds And Bathtub-Mobility/Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

King Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room With Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite With 1 King Bed And Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 5

Deluxe King Suite-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 5

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Accessible Deluxe Suite Roll In Shower

  • Sleeps 5

1 Queen Accessible Room Roll In Shower

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Mobility Hearing Accessible with Tub

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Mobility Hearing Accessible with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Guestroom

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Pittsburgh

Located in Pittsburgh (Central Oakland), Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place is within a 5-minute drive of University of Pittsburgh and 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

  • UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Pittsburgh - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Petersen Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carnegie Mellon University - 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prince of India Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Romano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪J.J Poke Bowl & Taiwanese Bubble Tea - ‬4 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.

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)

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Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice and helpful! The room was hot. It was hard to regulate the temp. Other than that, we had a great experience. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ryan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean as was the building.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only chair was the desk chair. Would like comfy lounge chair and ottoman.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Sandeep

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty and the sheets had hair on them. This place has artificially inflated ratings somehow.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kamala

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was bad eggs were cold and not done and the potatoes had no flavor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
If you need to go to UPMC this is the place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Charles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The heater was not working properly. We were either hot or cold & very noisy.Maintenance did try to fix it, but at 11:30 pm I did not want maintenance working when I have to get up at 5am
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. A little dated but very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Haroon Nayeem

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Walkable to UPMC Presby. Room was average and a little run down.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very polite and accommodating. Really would recommend staying there to be close to University of Pittsburgh
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeanette, Spencerport

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Libing

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is relative old around this area. The room condition is okay, but not good. The TV cannot connect to popular streaming services such as Netflix, youtube etc. the location is good though, easy access to many dining places nearby, so it is still a good choice depending on what you want.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Great beds! Lovely room. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John-Esther

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay at this hotel and appreciated having: microwave, refrigerator, bathtub, counter space in the bathroom, spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Of course the rooms were clean and comfortable. Most importantly, it’s your staff that is most important. They were absolutely extraordinary! That’s the reason we will return back again and again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish there was a continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026