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Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place

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A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a brick wall, and hanging star-shaped lights.
A modern interior with a glass staircase, a mezzanine level, and contemporary lighting fixtures.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a visible sign for the hotel.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window with a view.
An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, red chairs, and a metal table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $148
$130 nightly
$148 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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3341 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
  • Place, University of Pittsburgh
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Petersen Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carnegie Mellon University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A modern living space with a brown sectional sofa, a white round table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a wall mural, and a flat-screen TV.

Studio, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 385 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern living room with a brown sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, and abstract art on the wall.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A modern living room with a brown sofa, two cushions, a small table, and a large window with a city view.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 540 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a window with a view of buildings, and a mural of a bridge.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV on a stand, and a city view through large windows.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pittsburgh

With a stay at Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place in Pittsburgh (Oakland), you'll be steps from University of Pittsburgh and 8 minutes by foot from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Petersen Events Center and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

What's nearby

  • University of Pittsburgh - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Petersen Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carnegie Mellon University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Phipps Conservatory - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • First Avenue Station - 4 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 9 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nan Xiang - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Butterjoint - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Prince of India Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place offers 144 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. 49-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary 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. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 144 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 49-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 22 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 22.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place Hotel
Residence Inn Oakland/University Place Hotel
Residence Inn Oakland/University Place
Resince Inn OaklandUniversity
Pittsburgh Oakland University
Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place Hotel
Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place Pittsburgh

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1010 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was great,everyone was nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Seshagiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a night, it was good. Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was good, room was really clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jekeia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, and the staff was so courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very centrally located if going to U Pitt. The staff friendly and everything was very clean and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

May Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great always fresh and breakfast staffs were very nice and helpful especially the lady.They always great every guests and make sure have what they need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean good price and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to the VA Hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yating

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing is great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dezarae

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The continental breakfast was amazing . Food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean great breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, easy access, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chuzhen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. New and clean. Have a tiny kitchen and an extra sofa bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice all around
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at this hotel a couple of times already and have never encountered any issues. It’s clean, quiet, friendly and helpful staff, and the complimentary breakfast never disappoints. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

suzan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and staff helps in any way they can. Very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and the room was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Allen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great location to the hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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