Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian

Hotels
1100 Liberty Ave , Pittsburgh , us

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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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Kerwin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Dee • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Elyse • couple • us
8
Pros:

The staff were friendly and accommodating. The property and apartment were clean & nice.

Cons:

The bed and bedding were a little uncomfortable.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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ANGELA • solo_traveller • us
10
My de-stresser!
Pros:

Location, accommodation, friendly staff members.
Soft bed, lovely apartment, and artitecture grandeur.

Cons:

I have no dislike. I only needed a floor mop, which I didn't asked for.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Guntars • couple • lv
9
Pros:

Great building, lot of space, washing machine.

Cons:

Windows not possible fully close sun light.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • us
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
8
Comfortable suite in rehabbed right next door to Union Station. Walking distance to restaurants.
Pros:

Convenient location to Amtrak. Large, comfortable suite in a rehabbed building.

Cons:

Confusing to get to the front entrance by car/uber

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • solo_traveller • ca
8
Good overnight stay to catch the game
Pros:

Walkable distance to PNC Park

Cons:

It was indeed hard to find the place.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Tara • couple • au
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • solo_traveller • us
10
Ideal for Amtrak travelers, anyone who wants to whip up a meal, and those who like history.
Pros:

I loved the fact that I finally got to see the great old Pittsburgh train station! The vaulted entryway and the huge lobby of The Pennsylvanian were gorgeous. My suite was incredibly spacious with a lovely kitchen, a kitchen table AND a desk, a very comfy sofa and bed, hot water, good Internet, and the pleasant surprise of a washer/dryer in the bathroom closet! Exiting on the parking floor gave me one-minute access to the current Amtrak station, which was also great.

Cons:

I wish I had realized there were vending machines at the Parking Level exit--fairly priced, too. An actual printed card with the door code filled in and the WIFI would have seemed more professional than a post-it note, but the latter did the trick!

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Lilliock • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The room was IMMACULATE. Extremely clean. And it was so roomy for the price. Incredible value. Close to lots of things to do

Cons:

The parking situation isn't great. It's expensive, limited, and inconvenient.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

We were so lucky to find this place because we took Amtrak, and it was literally upstairs. The building itself is just grand everything about it was nice.We had a whole apartment and we even stayed an extra day because our train was delayed.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Jeremiah • couple • us
6
Nice room very comfortable.
Pros:

The location was in the middle of everything in downtown pittsburgh. Room was very spacious and the Roku tv was very nice.

Cons:

The room just had maintenance done on it and had some problems with the rooms air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and room key code but staff were more than willing to help amend these issues.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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SOON WON • couple • us
7
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • family_with_children • at
1
Disgusting
Cons:

Worst experience ever! Booked and paid a room with double bed and sofa bed for three adults and received a room with just a double bed! Upon arrival found the room door open, a used towel in the bathroom and even the trash bin was not emptied! Disgusting! Further staff was not willing to help, unfriendly and offensive! I fehlt threatened! J. even yelled at me!!! Overall not even worth 2 stars, floor was not even vacuumized when we came into our room 406! The cheapest windows available! It was so loud that we thought the train drives through our room! I cannot recommend this disgusting place, it's a shame!

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Harold • couple • us
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Giselle • extended_group • us
9
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee