Residence Inn by Marriott Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place

Hotels
Residence Inn
8.5 (541 reviews)
3341 Forbes Avenue , Pittsburgh , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Included breakfast
Cons:
Dirty conditions
Poor cleanliness
Inadequate room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.21
Multiple mentions of dirty conditions and unclean beds.
Service
9.68
Staff were friendly and responsive, but some issues were not adequately addressed.
Location
9.72
Great location near hospitals and Carnegie Hall.
Room Quality
7.67
Mixed sentiments; issues with wet bedding and overall cleanliness.
Amenities
8.7
Decent amenities provided but with mixed reviews on breakfast.
Value for Money
8.16
Guests felt the hotel is not worth the money based on experiences.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Breakfast had mixed reviews; some found it lacking in quality.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall mixed experiences but some guests would recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:40

Property Description

Convenient Location
Residence Inn by Marriott Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place is ideally situated less than 1 km from the University of Pittsburgh, making it a prime choice for visitors to the area.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a range of amenities including free bikes, a fitness centre, indoor pool, and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel also offers a business centre, barbecue facilities, and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

Comforts of Home
Select rooms feature a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for longer stays or those who prefer to prepare their own meals. Start your day right with a delicious breakfast offering buffet, American, or vegetarian options.

Experience comfort and convenience at Residence Inn by Marriott Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place - book your stay now!

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.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
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

8.5
Based on 541 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Hui couple us
9
Great stay with excellent customer experience
Pros:

Modern, clean, beautiful in design

Location. Close to Upitt. Walk to many streets.

Friendly staff , esp the 24 hours availability.

Very quiet in general. You got quality sleep.

Facilities in room are of high quality.

Cons:

Basically none.

If I has to pick one, breakfast could be better. Some of the stuff tastes are a bit off to me.

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller us
5
It was average but the staff was friendly
Pros:

Location to Pitt

Cons:

That we had to pay for parking as an additional fee and the gym was dirty and had a leak in the ceiling

2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Lynn couple us
10
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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priyanka couple in
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No tea coffee in the lobby

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Tricia solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

Staff was friendly

Cons:

Only 1 elevator was working and parking

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Tsai family_with_children us
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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dorota couple us
1
Never again !
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dirty room , unprofessional staff , bad attitude, poor breakfast,

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Sophia couple us
8
Excellent place overall, would stay again while in town.
Pros:

Room was clean, organized and bed was extremely comfortable. Staff was able to accommodate an early check in without issue and location was excellent. Walking distance to university of pittsburgh.

Cons:

Bathroom drain was slow and didn't drain completely after shower and bathroom light flickered off and on when in use.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Jeffrey solo_traveller gb
8
Convenient Location but Pricey
Pros:

The room was very spacious. We appreciated the kitchenette with big fridge.

Breakfast which was included in our rate was filling.

My wife enjoyed usung the small gym.

Staff were pleasant and professionally trained.

Cons:

It was expensive for a 2-night stay. And became more expensive when they added the daily parking fee which we weren't informed of in advance.

While breakfast was diverse, it was mainly high on carbohydrates, including the make-your-own waffles. Fresh tomatoes and cucumbers would be a nice improvement.

The indoor swimming pool was very small, more like something used for aqua therapy.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller us
9
Great experience.
Pros:

Location was great; loved the on site parking.

Cons:

I did not see a bath mat- I might have missed it?

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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oldma00 Family Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland
8
Good all around
Pros:

As Marriott Reward Members, we stayed here since it was close to the Zoo. The only problem was the tight parking garage.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Santo solo_traveller us
6
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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triplover42 Family California
8
Comfortable stay close to hospital, university
Pros:

This was our third stay at the Residence Inn (We are in a study at UPMC). We always have a good comfortable stay. Rooms include full-size fridge, small dishwasher, microwave and stovetop (no oven). They provide various dishes and soap. The bathroom has shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Small rooms have one double-bed and a pull-out couch; larger rooms have two double beds. They also have a counter and table.

Public spaces include a large lobby and they serve a full breakfast (included)--make-your-own waffles, cereal, meats, eggs, oatmeal with diverse fixins, juice, coffee, tea. There is also a living room like common area. The pool is small and in a kind of echo-y room but we still enjoy it. It's open from 8 to 8. There is a lift if you need it to get in the pool. There is also a fitness center that my husband found satisfactory.

I just noticed this time there is a corner store in the building that has some food, etc.

There are various restaurants nearby with pizza, lots of salad/bowl places, etc.

Walking distance to the hospital complex.

Parking garage has seen better days but we are always able to get parking right by the front.

I just noticed this time, they do allow pets, for a fee.

Overall a satisfactory place to stay, and if you unfortunately must be near the hospital for a length of time, I think you will be comfortable here.

2026-07-14 via Tripadvisor
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Shari couple us
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children us
1
Cons:

There is no parking garage at this hotel. They use a secondary location across from them. They offer parking passes, but can not guarantee you will get parking.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Usha extended_group in
8
Pros:

room

Cons:

breakfast could be better

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Cindy family_with_children us
7
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Clemente71 Couples Richmond, Virginia
10
Pleasantly Surprised.
Pros:

I was a little hesitant to book this because of parking and not knowing this area of pittsburgh all that well. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Hotel staff starting with front desk help (emmet??) was outstanding. Servers for breakfast also very polite. Room was fine, breakfast was fine, convenience store a block down, seems like there were restaurants in the area but one we tried to walk to was shut down because of construction. Parking was a concern but we checked in about 5 and did not have any problems. Pet fee was very reasonable. Really should have stayed a third night, but only planned a short trip. Overall, decent value.

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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sajithkumar couple us
1
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Erion extended_group al
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee