Embassy Suites Pittsburgh Downtown

Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels
8.4 (901 reviews)
535 Smithfield Street , Pittsburgh , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Food Quality
Breakfast Variety
Comfort
Cons:
Housekeeping Issues
Staffing Delays
Price Concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Several reviews mentioned stained towels and sheets, along with issues like housekeeping not checking in during stays.
Service
8.35
Mixed reviews with some positive mentions of staff helpfulness, but overall service experienced some delays and issues.
Location
9.85
Consistently praised for its excellent location in relation to downtown attractions and ease of access.
Room Quality
7.85
Comments about outdated facilities and some maintenance issues, such as broken items in rooms.
Amenities
8.35
Breakfast choices were positively noted, but there were mixed experiences with other amenities.
Value for Money
7.35
Several reviews criticized pricing in relation to the perceived quality, calling the stay overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.85
Breakfast and food quality received favorable mentions, with a good variety available.
Overall Experience
8.75
While there were several issues noted, most guests enjoyed their time and recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:45

Property Description

Prime Location in Pittsburgh
Situated in the heart of Pittsburgh, Embassy Suites Pittsburgh-Downtown offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay. With key attractions like PNC Park, Pittsburgh Children's Museum, and Heinz Field just a stone's throw away, you'll be at the center of all the action.

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the luxurious amenities offered at our hotel, including an indoor pool, fitness center, and a delectable on-site restaurant. Whether you're looking to unwind with a swim or stay active during your travels, we have you covered.

Exceptional Services
From a business center to room service, we cater to all your needs to ensure a seamless stay. Our attentive staff is always ready to assist, and our prime location makes exploring Pittsburgh a breeze.

Book your stay at Embassy Suites Pittsburgh-Downtown and experience the perfect combination of comfort and convenience during your trip.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PIT

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 901 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 8.35
Location: 9.85
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 7.35
Food and Beverage: 8.85
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Luke extended_group us
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Trisa extended_group us
9
Cons:

Reservation was under in wrong name

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Allison family_with_children us
7
Good location, spacious room, common spaces could use some attention
Pros:

The breakfast was good, and the room was nice and clean (and spacious!). We liked that the location was central to other locations, and the view was beautiful.

Cons:

We used the pool in the morning and it was clear it hadn’t been cleaned up from the previous night - there were used towels and a little garbage around and no clean towels to use. The flow of the breakfast area wasn’t great - it got really congested in some areas.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Marilyn couple us
10
A great place to make your home base in Pitt
Pros:

Been there to host a family reunion in 2019 so familiar with the hotel. Beautiful historic building. Comfy room with nice bed. The bar is nice and cozy. Parking is valet and not cheap but neither is anything else.

Cons:

Not a thing

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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hailey couple us
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Adeline couple us
7
Pros:

The size of the room for the price was good. The location of the hotel is nice, you are in the heart of downtown. Valet services were working very hard. Complimentary drink hour was fun!

Cons:

Staff was unbeliveably rude. Room didnt have airconditioning and staff was rude about having to fix that. Only 2 valet workers causes slow time to get car. Wedding in hotel blocked the lobby for an hour and required other guests to stand outside and wait.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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John couple us
7
Pros:

Breakfast was great...gal making omelets was rockin!

Cons:

Black lady at checking and Black man at front desk later in evening were quiet rude

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Maike family_with_children de
5
Ich würde hier nicht noch einmal übernachten
Pros:

Die Lage

Cons:

Die Klimaanlage konnte man nicht steuern. Die Zimmer sind in die Jahre gekommen. Morgens beim Buffet war es sehr voll unscharf wurden keine Tische frei geräumt und sauber gemacht.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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mikemA5442TX Friends getaway
2
Misleading
Pros:

In accurate booking pictures and description of trip said it two bedroom suite and it was only one bedroom and a pullout couch. They would not do anything to compensate us. They also knew it was misleading and refused to change anything about it. Neither phones work in our room we can’t call for any type of service if we had to. I couldn’t even call the front desk. The pictures on the wall for decorations still have the price tag on them very sloppy.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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cnfederatediesel Couples Bealeton, Virginia
2
No 2 Bedroom Suites
Pros:

Buyer beware 2 bedroom suites are not actually 2 bedrooms. It’s 1 bedroom and 1 living room. Completely misleading. Spoke to the front desk. They are aware that that is how it’s marketed.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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Kate couple us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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ARON family_with_children ru
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Jackie solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller us
3
Pros:

Lobby was nice

Cons:

Front desk didn’t explain anything - I had to talk to the valet guy down stairs to find my room.
Didn’t know when and where breakfast was. Didn’t know the price of valet since that was my only option at 11pm at night but still charged my card without stating the prices
Booked my room on line - $100 more was charged with no explanation

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Nicholas solo_traveller us
6
No pool
Pros:

Views and location

Cons:

Pool was closed! No one informed us! Got to room after 4 and had trash and dirty blankets blocking our door!

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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tanithc2023 Friends getaway
6
Look elsewhere if you have Dogs! NOT Dog friendly at all!
Pros:

While the building is beautiful and historic, the check-in desk being on the top floor is inconvenient in my opinion. I think it was perfect place for the breakfast, bar, and restaurant but having to go up to just go back down to your room with all your bags is very convenient.

The rooms are spacious and clean, beds are comfy, the city views we got were amazing. The staff is courteous and attentive.

However all Hiltons are Dog friendly but this venue has nearly NOWHERE within 2 blocks that is SAFE for you to take your dogs to relieve themselves. The green space across the street has not a single inch of grass, just bushes & trees in raised planters...and the entire area is filled with homeless people so there are drug needles amongst the bushes so not safe for your pets at all. Also if you are traveling alone with your dog this will make you feel unsafe.

It made the entire trip stressful on where we had to walk much further away to find a safe space for the dogs just to relieve. I recommend Hilton remove the DOG FRIENDLY from this hotel because it is NOT at all Dog friendly venue and is false advertising.

2026-07-07 via Tripadvisor
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Pascale solo_traveller fr
7
Pros:

Service voiturier impeccable et très serviable

Cons:

Pas de bouteilles d'eau à l'arrivée, ni de verres
Pas d'explications claires sur le fonctionnement, où était la piscine, etc...

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Kim extended_group us
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Summe extended_group us
6
Room was fine, dining area dirty and furniture worn
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Found wet towel jammed in the couch when we arrived, the dining room was very dirty and aged, not enough staff to clean tables, we had to eat at a dirty table with at least 15 open tables not yet cleaned

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Lindsey family_with_children us
9
2026-06-28 via Nuitee