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Pittsburgh
There is no better time to visit Pittsburgh than now with British Airways direct flight to the city which is one of America’s most vibrant destinations with so much to offer visitors. The city has totally changed from being one or America’s most industrial to becoming the second most liveable city in the States.
Conveniently located and easy to reach by air, car, RV, train or coach. From award-winning restaurants to unique attractions, outdoor activities and a vibrant Cultural District, Pittsburgh is an exciting city break waiting to be explored.
With 90 diverse neighbourhoods, there are endless opportunities to explore! Start off in the walkable Downtown area with its vibrant Cultural District, where you can enjoy concerts by the world famous Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, great theatre, opera and ballet. Market Square and Point State Park. Enjoy the exciting Station Square before taking the incline to the top of Mt. Washington to soak in the views. The North Shore boasts The Andy Warhol Museum, PNC Park (home to the Pittsburgh Pirates the city’s major league baseball team), Heinz Field (where the famous NFL teams of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Panthers) and more. Taste delicious food and even enjoy a culinary walking tour in the Strip District. Shopping enthusiasts and foodies will delight in the boutiques and hot restaurants of the trendy Lawrenceville, South Side and Shadyside neighbourhoods.
Pittsburgh offers a vibrant and diverse hospitality scene. In addition to 30+ craft breweries, craft cocktails abound at Wigle Whiskey Distillery and Maggie’s Farm Rum, with tours available at both. Food lovers will delight in the local favourite Primanti Bros. sandwich, as well as award-winning Superior Motors, restaurant incubator Smallman Galley and much more!
With affordable and easily accessible family-friendly attractions, Pittsburgh also known as KidsBURGH®, is the ideal destination for an unforgettable getaway. With fantastic adventures full of hands-on, interactive fun, Pittsburgh has plenty of options for kids of all ages including; Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Duquesne Incline, Gateway Clipper Fleet, Heinz History Center, Idlewild & SoakZone, Kennywood Amusement Park, National Aviary, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and Sandcastle Water Park.
Guided tours lead you through Pittsburgh by boat, bike, trolley or segway! Outdoor enthusiasts can kayak on the three rivers, run or walk along the riverside trails or escape to beautiful Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Sports fans will soak in the excitement of a Pittsburgh home game, and arts fans will enjoy the vibrant Cultural District with great theatre, concerts, opera and ballet or the urban art at Carrie Blast Furnace with Rivers of Steel Heritage Tours.
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Suggested Accommodation
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh
Moderate
From £95 per room per night
From £95 per room per night
Set in the Cultural District, this hotel is a 3-minute walk from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Contemporary-styled rooms offer free WiFi, desks with ergonomic chairs, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas, minifridges and microwaves.
Social spaces include a living room-style lobby and an outdoor courtyard. The American Bistro serves breakfast, and a restaurant featuring California cuisine is open for lunch and dinner. There's also an exercise room and a business centre.
Sheraton Station Square
Moderate
From £125 per room per night
From £125 per room per night
This contemporary waterfront hotel is 2 miles from the Rivers Casino and 4 miles from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
The modern rooms have free Wi-Fi, plus flat-screen TVs, and work areas with desks and ergonomic chairs. Upgraded rooms add river views, while club rooms provide access to a lounge that includes continental breakfast, all-day snacks and afternoon appetizers.
Amenities include an American restaurant and a lobby lounge, as well as a fitness centre and an indoor pool.
The Priory Hotel Pittsburgh
Moderate
From £175 per room per night
From £175 per room per night
Dating from 1888, this boutique hotel is in a former monastery in the Deutschtown Historic District, half a mile from the Andy Warhol Museum and a mile from downtown Pittsburgh.
Rooms and suites have 1 bed each. Some have courtyard or skyline views. Suites have sitting rooms with pullout couches. There's free WiFi throughout.
Continental breakfast is free, as is parking, and the use of a fitness center. There’s a Victorian garden courtyard and the ornate ballroom is in the monastery's former church. A complimentary shuttle offers a service to central locations.
Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh
First Class
From £116 per room per night
From £116 per room per night
Set in a 1903 beaux arts–style building, this polished hotel in Downtown is a 9-minute walk from the Pittsburgh Amtrak station, and 4 miles from the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
Chic rooms with eclectic decor offer Wi-Fi (fee) and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars, yoga mats and designer toiletries. Upgraded rooms and suites add free-standing tubs and/or or separate living rooms with sofabeds. In-room spa treatments and 24-hour room service are available.
Evening wine in the lobby is complimentary. Amenities include a vibrant restaurant and a rooftop beer garden, as well as a fitness centre.
Omni William Penn HotelPittsburgh
First Class
From £95 per room per night
From £95 per room per night
Dating from 1916, this sophisticated hotel is 0.4 miles from Union Station train station, and 0.7 miles from both Point State Park and the Andy Warhol Museum.
Warm, classic rooms include coffeemakers, Wi-Fi (fee) and flat-screen TVs. Some have city views. Studios provide sitting areas; 1- to 3-bedroom suites have living rooms and kitchenettes. Room service is available 24/7.
There's an elegant restaurant and a deli, plus a traditional tearoom with live jazz, a whiskey tasting room, and a speakeasy-style bar. There's also a 24-hour fitness room and a business centre.
Fairmont Pittsburgh
First Class
From £160 per room per night
From £160 per room per night
A 7-minute walk from Point State Park, this upscale hotel is also a 13-minute walk from the Andy Warhol Museum and 3 miles from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Featuring free Wi-Fi, the polished rooms also come with 42-inch flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas, and some have pull-out sofas or kitchenettes. Room service is available.
There's a fine-dining restaurant and a wine bar with live music. Other amenities include a spa and a fitness centre. Paid parking is available.
Renaissance Pittsburgh
First Class
From £102 per room per night
From £102 per room per night
Set in the historic Fulton Building overlooking the Allegheny River, this upscale hotel is 1.4 miles from Rivers Casino and 3 miles from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
The refined rooms have river or city views, and feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, as well as work desks and marble en suite bathrooms. Suites add living rooms and/or patios.
Dining options include a classic French brasserie and a chic American bar and grill. There's also an elegant lobby with a sitting area set in a rotunda. Other amenities consist of a fitness room and business centre.
Westin Convention Center
First Class
From £145 per room per night
From £145 per room per night
This classic downtown hotel with skywalk access to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center is a 14-minute walk from the CONSOL Energy Center, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team.
Straightforward rooms with city views feature free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, as well as coffeemakers and 24-hour room service. Some suites add separate living spaces, while others offer exercise equipment.
There's a casual grill restaurant, a 24-hour business centre, and a fitness centre with an indoor heated pool and a sauna. Massage treatments are available for a fee.
