Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian

Hotels
1100 Liberty Ave , Pittsburgh , us

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Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Shared kitchen
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Staff were accommodating and responsive
Great location and interesting historical building
Cons:
Cleanliness issues observed
Room conditions were often below expectation

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple reviews indicated the hotel was dirty and had issues with cleanliness.
Service
1
The staff were frequently mentioned as accommodating and helpful.
Location
1
The hotel is centrally located and convenient for accessing local attractions.
Room Quality
1
Many complaints about room conditions including cleanliness and maintenance issues.
Amenities
1
Some amenities were mentioned positively, but many were noted as dirty or problematic.
Value for Money
1
Guests felt the hotel was overpriced compared to the quality of service and cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
1
Not much mentioned; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
1
The overall sentiment was negative with several guests expressing dissatisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-09 20:24

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.

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
D
Don • couple • us
10
Pros:

The room was a little apartment.

Cons:

The glowing ring from the ness and no curtains on the windows.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Keontae • couple • us
9
Excellence
Pros:

Let me have a late check out

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • couple • us
1
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Levi • couple • us
1
Awful and strange experience.
Pros:

The building is historical and interesting.

Cons:

Our first room was disgusting and hadn’t been cleaned. Our second room had no heat and only one blanket. One of the staff was horrible and strange short little man.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • family_with_children • mx
9
A place I would return to
Pros:

Very clean, comfortable, safe, location, etc

Cons:

Nothing, everything was okay

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • us
1
It was extremely dissatisfying
Pros:

I like the location of the hotel.

Cons:

The hotel had a musty smell to it. The bathroom was nasty. We had no light bulbs in our kitchen area.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Antonieta • couple • us
6
Fine for one night.
Pros:

The size of the rooms and appliances

Cons:

Dishes not cleaned all the way, broken blinds on arrival, garbage in drawers, sink drain not working properly.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
7
Overall it was a pretty cool stay. Upon arriving however, my outside entrance pin wouldn’t work. I politely asked the yo
Pros:

Very modern and perfectly located.

Cons:

The furnace vent blows on you while you’re in bed. Definitely makes you wake up completely dry.

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Tanner • couple • us
10
Fresh!
Pros:

The place is fantastic and even had a slight smell of fresh paint. Not all might like that but I loved it.

Cons:

Not really anything against the property at all but in from rural Pa and the city is just loud at night.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • au
8
Pros:

The staff did respond quickly when we incurred an issue wirh the plumbing.
Eric at reception was a legend. Great man with exceptional customer service.

Cons:

On the first night we had both the shower and toilet block which required maintenance to attend. The kitchen pans and some cutlery were left dirty. We had to clean before use.
There was a lot of noise from other rooms.

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Todd • couple • us
8
Good value, great proximity in neat historic building.
Pros:

Proximity in downtown is excellent. It’s an easy walk to sporting events, restaurants, etc. In a very interesting historic building. The apartment is spacious. The entrance was easy to identify. Soaps were provided in the shower and by sinks. The washer and drier are handy with soap pods provided. The room is recently updated with modern appointments. I recommend parking across the street in the bus station/parking garage. It’s much cheaper and easy to access

Cons:

I didn’t encounter the issues that some of the more critical reviewers pointed out. Only thing I can say is water pressure is pretty low in the shower and toilet.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
H
Hocker • couple • us
5
It was ok
Pros:

Looks nice but it’s way overpriced.

Cons:

It’s hard to get in and out of. Even people that live in Pittsburgh didn’t know where we were.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Gibson • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Our room was 48 degrees when we arrived and nothing was done until 9pm that evening. We weren't offered another room or a refund.

Cons:

No heat

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Kara • couple • us
4
The staff were accommodating and nice. The place itself was very dirty and expensive.
Pros:

The people working the front desk were very kind and accommodating.

Cons:

Beyond dirty toilet at check-in/place not clean. After we were offered a room switch (very nice, again staff was accommodating), we were woken up on a Sunday around 8:30 (first night without kids in about a year) with many knocks on our door. Perhaps a do not disturb sign is needed so housekeeping would have know/wouldn't have knocked.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
9
Love this place!
Pros:

The building was beautiful! We had a whole apartment to ourselves. It was very clean and well maintained. I would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

We had to pay for parking.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Brittney • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Amazing location, central to most things you'd want to visit. Very comfortable and clean. We would 100% book again.

Cons:

Not much. Not really a con, but other reviews stated it was hard to find.. you just put in "The Pennsylvanian" when requesting a ride and it's there. The Placemakr apartments are above.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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murajda • couple • us
10
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee