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Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Lobby
Ballroom
Lobby
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Pittsburgh, Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place is in the business district. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Market Square and Station Square. Check out an event or a game at PPG Paints Arena, and consider making time for Kennywood, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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3454 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213

What's nearby

  • University of Pittsburgh - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carnegie Mellon University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • PPG Paints Arena - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • David L Lawrence Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • PNC Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Gateway Station - 5 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 10 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pamela's P&G Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • Starbucks
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piada Italian Street Food - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Hotel near University of Pittsburgh
Located close to Carnegie Mellon University and PPG Paints Arena, Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Garden Grille and Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a conference center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 202 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place pet-friendly?

Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place?

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place on Aug 31, 2025 start from CA $193.59, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place?

Valet parking is available for USD 35 per night.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place located?

Located in Central Oakland, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. PPG Paints Arena and David L Lawrence Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Very friendly and helpful staff - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in the Oakland Hilton, waffle joint across the street makes a great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rima Strassman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a perfect location for what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location very close to Pitt. Friendly and accommodating staff. Clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in Forbes St and near Pitt locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying at this hotel. It was very convenient for our purposes at the University of Pittsburgh. The room and bathroom were very clean and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Very nice basic place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Front desk very friendly. Breakfast buffet was just ok. Property is nice, clean and parking was great to have onsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yigal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay on campus!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, both at the front desk and restaurant. Walls in room were thin, could clearly hear tv and conversations next door. Ceilings are low in the room as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sambasiva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to UPMC
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Biggest complaint is probably not enough elevators for the size of the hotel. Rooms were spacious, bathroom was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; excellent service. Hotel had a restaurant but it would have been nice to have free lobby coffee. Also, I would have had a nightcap at the bar but it was lit up like a Christmas tree. No one wants to sit at a bar under a spotlight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, from valets to front desk to restaurant. Great location a little east of downtown near Pitt, with lots of restaurants in easy walking distance. I was pleasantly surprised by the good food quality at the modest restaurant onsite. Very nice for an affordable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location when visiting my daughter at Pitt. Clean rooms, friendly and competent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for our college visit to Pitt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet Shuichii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place. Rooms were clean, staff were available and helpful. Walkable to many cheap restaurants, to the Carnegie museums, Phipps Conservatory, the Nationality rooms. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator did not need a room key to operate. That’s supposed to be a big safety feature. Anyone can walk in off the street and hop on the elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient hotel if you are visiting University of Pittsburgh or Carnegie Mellon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great visit with my sis

Hotel was great! Had every amenity we were looking for. The valet staff was the absolute BEST.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025