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:
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.

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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Keith • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
In the Top 10 of all my stays on Booking!!!!
Pros:

Clean, comfortable and great location..Got off Amtrak next door.. The unit was exceptional..

Cons:

Nothing at all..

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • family_with_children • de
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Weseloh • couple • us
9
Pros:

Comfortable, convenient to everything, and the staff was super nice.

Cons:

No breakfast, or Ice machines.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Tristan • couple • us
9
beautiful building and decor, very clean facilities - recommend for anyone looking
Pros:

beautiful place

Cons:

small room for the price and upcharge for the deluxe.. would stay again just not bother upgrading

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • us
10
Beautiful place.
Pros:

It was amazing

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • us
10
Great location for great value.
Pros:

Loved it.

Cons:

Got pulled over because I missed the turn and it put me in the bus lane only. Out of town mistake.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Jianxiang • couple • us
9
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Tyes • couple • us
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
8
Excellent staff, wonderful location and beautiful lobby
Pros:

Architecture and location

Cons:

Dirty dishes in cupboard, no ice or drinking water

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
M
Maciej • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

It was such a nice place to stay! Everything was perfect including the gym!

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
D
Darren • couple • us
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • us
10
It was amazing and I would definitely stay again.
Pros:

It was clean and the people was very nice.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful location and convenient to many fine dining.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

A look back in time 1900's this station now hotel was well worth the visit.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
8
Great value and great location - would recommend
Pros:

Location was excellent for both the theatre district and the strip district, with plenty of dining options within a 10 min walk. Room was excellent and good value

Cons:

Pin location on Google Maps takes you to the Amtrak station. To get to the building, you have to drive up a 'bus lane', which is confusing

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location was perfect, walking distance to restaurants. Building has beautiful architecture.

Cons:

There was nothing that I did not like.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • couple • us
7
Pros:

Location to Steelers stadium was nice

Cons:

The parking situation, little things around the place that were broken (light fixtures and elevator door trimming), no ceiling fan in bedroom, shower pressure and couldn’t open windows

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee