Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian

Hotels
1100 Liberty Ave , Pittsburgh , US

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Historic/beautiful architecture
Helpful/responsive staff (specific mentions)
Gym available
Washer/dryer and provided toiletries
Rooms are spacious and modern in places
Good value for some guests
Cons:
Unclean rooms and dirty dishes/cutlery
Maintenance issues (broken blinds, fixtures, shower pressure, heating)
Noise from city and other rooms/furnace vents
Confusing parking/entry and pin access problems
Musty smell in some units
Limited in-room amenities (no ice/drinking water reported)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple reports of unclean rooms and kitchenware (dirty dishes, garbage in drawers), musty smell and a nasty bathroom; cleanliness is a clear negative.
Service
1
Generally responsive staff with specific praise (Eric at reception, helpful responses, late checkout granted) though a few guests reported poor individual interactions.
Location
1
Consistently praised: excellent, convenient downtown location near dining, stadium and theaters; notable architectural setting.
Room Quality
1
Mixed to negative: reports of broken fixtures, low shower pressure, heating issues, missing curtains, noisy vents and other maintenance problems.
Amenities
1
Some positive mentions (gym, washer/dryer, modern appointments, provided soaps) but occasional issues with dirty pans/cutlery and limited in-room conveniences.
Value for Money
1
Mixed impressions: several guests called it good value and recommended it, while a few felt it was overpriced; overall slightly positive.
Food and Beverage
1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed overall: impressive location and character and some excellent stays, offset by cleanliness and maintenance problems that led to dissatisfied experiences for others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-25 01:11

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian, ideally located in the heart of the city.

Prime Location
Just a short 7-minute stroll to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and minutes away from cultural attractions like the Andy Warhol Museum and PNC Park, our hotel ensures you're at the center of it all.

Modern Amenities
Indulge in well-appointed rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Enjoy the relaxing benefits of a private bathroom and a fridge in each room for your convenience.

Unique Shared Spaces
Take advantage of our fitness center and shared kitchen, perfect for preparing meals and socializing with fellow guests. Our reception staff is also available to offer personalized tips and recommendations to enhance your stay.

Don't miss out on an unforgettable Pittsburgh experience—book your stay today!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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theresa • couple • us
10
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Susan Merida • solo_traveller • de
10
Conenient, well situationed, comfy studio aparment for work and leisure and to keep fit.
Pros:

I made breakfast in my room in the.well equipped ktichen, saving funds and time for appointments. Ample space to dine in peace, ate most meals in the apartment. Ameniities for the kitchen appreciated. Outstanding hair salon upstairs in the building. Good fitness center!

Cons:

At times the coffee in the lobby was not filled. The entrance to the hótel sometimes glitches. Multiple doors. Some noise from constant reight trains on the line behind yet it was interesting to watch when i was awake! Consider that this hotel was once the most historic Penn Train Station.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Casey • extended_group • us
7
Pros:

Location and price were great!

Cons:

Electronic door codes did not work properly. Had to wait 30 mins to get a new one upon checking in and being unable to get into my room.

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • us
10
We will stay again next time we are in Pittsburgh.
Pros:

Location in the heart of downtown.

Cons:

Historic

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Filipczak • couple • us
9
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
6
Below average
Pros:

Beautiful architecture

Cons:

Room booked was not available even though I booked months in advance

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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wilson • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Si

Cons:

Na

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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arturo • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Pulizia della stanza, cortesia e disponibilità del personale

Cons:

Nulla in particolare

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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George • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent facility with excellent staff
Pros:

Outstanding staff who promptly offered help when we needed more bedding for the sofa-bed. Extremely courteous and pleasant. Figure out who was on duty and give them a raise!

Cons:

Can't think of anything

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Oumie • couple • us
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • de
6
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
More than a room, this place is Home. Grandeur yet affordable.
Pros:

The grandeur and historic architecture were a pleasant surprise. Easy parking close to the door at affordable city prices was another surprise. (under $50 for 24 hours) Staff were extremely helpful when we needed a sewing kit unexpectedly. The place was immaculate in the building and the grounds and our apartment. They had very comfortable chairs in our room which is uncommon. I could live there for a month. Washer dryer with laundry pods, dishwasher and detergent, coffee and fixings and even cute little salt and pepper shakers. Bathroom was spotless and well set up. We loved everything about this stay. City view was beautiful too. Use this for an extended stay!

Cons:

Train noise in morning is a bit loud but expected in a city.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • couple • pr
10
Very comfortable rooms
Pros:

Great location near the convention center

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Enrico • couple • de
10
Pros:

Die Lage war perfekt, wir konnten von dort alles zu Fuß erreichen, was wir wollten. Parken gegenüber im Parkhaus auch kein Problem.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
島田 • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • solo_traveller • pl
8
Przyjemny apartament w dobrej lokalizacji, jedynie trzeba popracować nad obsługą klientów.
Pros:

Apartament był wyposażony w aneks kuchenny, co umożliwiało przygotowywanie drobnych posiłków.

Cons:

Komunikacja z obsługą była kiepska. Podróżowałam służbowo i potrzebowałam faktury, o którą poprosiłam już na etapie rezerwacji. Hotel poinformował mnie, że otrzymam ją po pobycie, a potem nie wystawił mimo prośby zarówno z mojej strony jak i Booking.com - miałam z tego tytułu problemy z rozliczeniem wizyty. Hotel twierdził, że za fakturę odpowiada Bookin.com

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • sg
6
Excellent location, friendly staff, large room.
Pros:

Excellent location and walkable to many landmarks. Friendly and approachable staff. The decor and size of the room was very good and tastefully done.

Cons:

The refrigerator in my room didn't work and the water kettle leaked. The hallways have a bit of a dull odor to them (the building itself is quite old).

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Tomokiyo • extended_group • jp
6
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee