Name: Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Address: 453 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Price range: $112–$759 per night
Rating: 8.08

What guests think

At Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton, travelers highlight a stylish lobby and walkable downtown location, alongside compact rooms, friendly staff, and mixed experiences with cleanliness, air conditioning, and on-site dining that ranges from excellent to understaffed or closed.

Rooms are often small with limited storage and some lack views or natural light, but many guests found the beds comfortable. Cleanliness feedback is split: many praise spotless spaces, while others cite mold, musty odors, stained linens, and occasional bugs or bedbugs, plus inconsistent housekeeping. Valet parking is expensive, elevators can be slow, and the rooftop terrace or bar and restaurant may have limited hours. Overall, expect a compact, boutique stay in a convenient location.

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Facilities

Guests like the rooftop terrace and attractive lobby spaces; the gym earns praise. Downsides include pricey valet parking, occasional rooftop/bar closures, and slow or malfunctioning elevators.

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10

Alayna

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and the bed was comfy. It was small and minimalistic but for one night it does the trick. The roof top area was also very nice at night.

10

Alden

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It's a small and quiet hotel. Our room was on the smaller side but it worked. The rooftop bar was never open while we were there. Parking was expensive and they could have better options there. Overall, we would stay again.

10

Skylar

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The place is really nice. Only reason for knocking a star off of condition is one of their elevators isn’t able to go up at the moment. I’m sure they’ll fix it soon. I’d definitely stay here again.

8

Hunter

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. Gym was perfect. AC could of been a bit better was kinda warm but no other complaints

10

Jessica

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The gym was excellent. Room was comfortable and quiet.

6

Jenna

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

small rooms but very comfy bed. breakfast is not buffet style. was still good but that should be advertised.

6

Kessie

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at the Joinery Hotel in Pittsburgh and unfortunately, it didn’t live up to expectations. The air conditioning in our room was POOR — it barely worked and left the room feeling stuffy and musty the entire time. The location also wasn’t quite as “downtown” as we expected; it was a bit farther from the main attractions than we expected, so expect to be walking or driving more. We were also really looking forward to the rooftop terrace, but it was closed during our stay with no notice, which was disappointing. Overall, the hotel just didn’t meet the standard I usually associate with Hilton properties. For the price and brand name, I expected a more comfortable and polished experience. On the pulse side we did have really great bartenders and drinks at Millhouse

10

Mike

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay but the parking is $41 a day. so be prepared!

6

Jacob

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Generally enjoyed The Joinery, tho there were def. some shortcomings. REALLY LOUD traffic noises (three freeway entrances right nearby, plus a train track) at night; one elevator continually malfunctioned, which was kind of weird. The breakfast buffet (only choice on Saturday) was pretty ghastly (no cereal? huh?) and of course felt overpriced. Staff decent, to be fair, and -- noise apart -- downtown Pittsburgh is an OK place to be, for tourists.

4

Steven

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at this property a year ago and it has changed completely in 1 year. Last year, the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. This year, the staff was unfriendly from the front desk to the valets to the floor maid. The elevators are slow and one is broken down most of the time. Rooms are small and the air conditioning is inadequate. Parking expense is ridiculous. I do not recommend this hotel.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe very clean rooms and public areas. Others report mold or musty odors, stained linens, bugs/bedbugs, and housekeeping that skips service during multi-night stays.

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Lauren

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Pink mold in the shower. The bottom bed sheet was too small for the bed so it kept coming off. The bedding all seemed really cheap, and there was no duvet - only weirdly two top sheets, one below the blanket and one on top. The bed was way too soft for anyone. The room was tiny - could barely walk around the bed, let alone set up the suitcase stand. My window looked into a building that was so close very little light got into the room. The only drink I ordered at the bar was terrible. I would never recommend this place to anyone.

4

Derek

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros: Good location, reasonable rates Cons: Shower had mold in it, and towels weren't clean. A/C was not blowing cold air, technician was sent and replaced the filter, did some fake work to make it seem like he was trying to fix it, and it did absolutely nothing. Rooftop bar had some weird private party and they tried to charge us to enter it. Looked nothing like the photos. I left my keys in the room and the manager refused to charge my card and send it back themselves, like every other hotel does. He insisted I create my own shipping label and email it to the hotel. After the previous three incidents, I did not trust the hotel to send the keys back in any decent amount of time, and drove back three hours from Buffalo to get them. I would not stay here again.

6

Briana

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room had a mildewy smell, and wasn’t properly cleaned.

4

Rongxiang

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed three nights, and got bug bites during the nights. Didn’t realize it was bed bug until the early morning before I checked out, I saw a bed bug on the white bed sheet and I squeezed it and it became red and black on the white bed sheet. Now I am worried I brought bed bugs home :(

8

Jenise

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a few bugs in our bathroom, and the fridge was not the cleanest - however we did enjoy our stay

6

Amanda

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Finishes are lacking (items not secured to wall, toilet seat loose, stains on carpet).

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Randy

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty sheets

10

Kathleen

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love staying at the Joinery; it is clean, cool, and comfortable.

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Kody

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very nice upon entering. They had a coffee shop, a bar on the first floor, a bar on the roof top that wasn’t open, and a restaurant. It appeared very clean on our arrival. We looked through the bed and found not 1 but 2 bedbugs! We called down and to the front desk and was moved rooms. Our second room appeared to be fine and had no bites in the morning.

10

Jennifer

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed at The Joinery many times. All of the staff is so friendly and accommodating. The hotel is so clean as well as all of the rooms. The hotel is centrally located and in walking distance of many places downtown and the valet service is great.

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Rooms

Rooms are compact with minimal storage; some are dark or face brick walls with limited views. Beds are comfortable for many, but some mention A/C noise or performance issues and small maintenance quirks.

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Mollie

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms felt like a prison.

8

Thomas

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Three reasons I'm not giving this hotel an Excellent, 5-star review. 1. The room is on the small side. 2. The bed is on the small side length-wise. I'm 6ft tall, so if you are taller than that, maybe think twice. 3. The bed is positioned right in front of the a/c vent in the wall, so it blows right on you. Some may like that, I didn't. Other than that, it was a nice hotel. Staff was friendly. There are 2 parking garages right next door. It's a 15 minute walk to PNC Park, which is why we were in town. Plenty of bars and restaurants nearby.

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CECILIA

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very small for two people with luggage but it’s a cute vintage style hotel, well located, in a quiet area. Valet Parking was super expensive so we used Spot Hero and parked on the parking structure across the street for half the price (no in & out privileges) and we walked every, used a Lyft a couple times

6

Maggie

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was tiny and was looking straight at the high rise across the street. It was clean and I'm good condition though. Bed was decent, shower was nice. I was disappointed there was no microwave and the fridge was so small my take out boxes wouldn't fit. For the price it should've been better imo. The restaurant food was good but service was terrible. The roof top was pretty. Easy walk /uber to PPG Paints arena.

8

Concetta

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lobby was very nice and the front desk staff were courteous. Our room was on the small side but for 1 night it was fine, very clean and modern. The only thing was that our windows faced other windows so there was no view.

4

Jackalynn

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very small and we didn't know that going in. We saw spiders in our room. It was just overall a let down from what we were expecting. The staff was lovely!

6

Ben

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lobby had a hipster vibe that I liked. Didn't really translate to the rooms. They were more like dorm rooms. No closet just a rickety rack of sorts. Lights weren't synched to switch- you had to fumble around to the torch light with its cord snaking across the floor, etc.

6

michael

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dark rooms

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Marc

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was super comfortable. Windows looked out on a brick wall. Room was tiny, and lacked an actual closet

8

Carter

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very comfortable, but a little small. It also only had plugs on one side of the bed so it was a little tricky for charging our devices. The staff was very friendly and helpful. And the location was very convenient, super close to the hockey arena

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and sometimes offer upgrades. However, several guests experienced understaffing, delayed or chaotic check-in, unfulfilled requests, and inconsistent follow-through.

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John

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great customer service, friendly front desk agent , he upgraded us, highly recommend

8

Kristine

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It took an hour to check in. No staff at front desk.

6

Neil

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was decent but the service was not good. My room wasn’t cleaned even after asking twice. Not even a sorry. Parking was also very expensive.

10

Jennifer

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love staying at the Joinery. The staff is great and it is centrally located in the downtown area.

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Jennifer

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The location is fine. It's not the most convenient but it's not the worst. The staff and service is pretty bad though, especially considering it's tied to the Hilton name. They argued with my father over water bottles. At one point the elevator broke and we couldn't get to the gym. They also missed cleaning the room several times

10

Vincenzo

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was incredible appreciated my business

6

Monica

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Plus side:The aesthetic of the hotel was lovely and its centrally located near the downtown area.and the university im studying at. Down side: The fronr desk staff arent poised to offer quality customer service and are short staffed. As a result despite repeated asks for extra towels and pillows my requests went unanswered. I was told they onky had 1 person working ang the next shift would help. When i told the daytime feont desk staff about a broken soap dispenser (be forwarned there is no nar soap to be had here) they wrote it down saod someone would come right away and no one ever came. The restaurant was non functional. They all seem to be pleasant but apathetic. Bonus points: They have a lovely rooftop deck with Amazing views.

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Jill

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was so understaffed that it took over an hour - at 4:30pm - to get into our rooms because they weren’t cleaned yet. Our rooms were not cleaned or restocked once in a 4-night stay. Our accessible room’s roll-in shower was clogged causing the entire bathroom to flood, and also had empty shampoo and body wash containers. The staff were pleasant and the valets were good, but this was far too expensive for this experience - I will not ever pay in advance again.

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Kevin

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When I first arrived, no valet, no parking. I asked the front desk to contact for the Valet guy, they said id have to wait and they cant contact them. After finally getting my car taken care of and finally ready to settle into my room, the room smelled like it was hot boxed with Marijuana smell all over. I had to go back down to get a new room while the elevators took forever. Just was not the experience I expected

4

George

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well check-in was at 4pm. Our room wasn’t ready until 7pm and the room which I upgraded to a suite was facing a brick wall with no view. There was a dirty sock under the bed. The room phone did not work and the manager never contacted me on my request she gave me a couple Hilton honors points as if that was accommodating. Very disappointed!

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Location

Convenient downtown base within walking distance of arenas, Market Square, and many sights. A few guests found the immediate area less appealing or noisy.

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Javier

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. 15-20 walk to any stadium. 15 min walk to an incline location as well.

10

Allen

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous location in downtown Pittsburgh

10

alexandre

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Clean.

10

Grant

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great value in the downtown Pgh area! Super comfortable bed, no street noise on 6th floor. Walking distance to numerous bars and restaurants, PPG Paints Arena. Multiple self parking options nearby. Did not try the restaurant so no comment there.

10

harold

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staying in the downtown of Pittsburgh. great location and easy to walk everywhere

10

Linda M

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a perfect place for a Pittsburgh Steelers game. Super close (walking distance) for great restaurants, sightseeing and of course the game!

8

Anita

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Pros: Amazing new hotel with a funky look. Room was small with a comfy bed. Very clean and the shower was big. Front desk staff were very nice and check in was a breeze. Easy walking distance to downtown with lots of great restaurants and attractions. Rooftop terrace is a great place to relax in the evenings Cons: Our room faced an inner courtyard with no view. I didn’t know these rooms existed. It was fine as we were rarely in the room. The free drink token given at checkin is a joke. No choice of drink. You basically get kool aid with some alcohol - very gross. If the hotel is going to give a free thank you drink allow us to choose because otherwise it’s a non-gift. The area around the hotel is a bit sketchy with a few people doing drugs and begging. I was with my partner and was not bothered. I’m not sure I would feel comfortable walking back from the theatre as a single woman alone.

10

Margaret

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location. Very walkable to the Market Square, restsurants and entertainment. Architecture is amazing. Information about buildings and surrounding areas is interesting.

10

CHRISOPHER

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Wonderful staff. Stay there at least twice a year for weekend getaway.

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paul

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a good stay. The hotel is very centrally located downtown Pittsburgh with easy freeway access and goings-on downtown are walkable.

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Dining

On-site restaurant and bar receive positive comments from many guests, but hours can be limited or end early, breakfast is limited/pricey, and service can be understaffed.

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gilda

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The restaurant was a bit snobbish in the evening, they would prefer you spend more, but I don't drink alcohol and can't eat that much. Morning server was an awesome guy, who treats everyone well. Quiet and clean the room was a perfect size for a single person, great staff and treat you well overall, a great time there. Some of the toiletries had trouble pumping and shower floor a bit slippery, but I didn't make waves. Will recommend to all.

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Becky

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We checked in Friday and got to our room and found out it was compact room. Which means it was a very small room with minimal walking room. It was nice, however, for the price we paid per night I would have booked somewhere else and had actual space to open our suitcase somewhere other than on the bed. The pictures on both Expedia and the Joinery website were deceiving. We also went for supper in the restaurant Friday night which only had a bar tender and two cooks working. The bar tender was over run and because of that, the service was less than satisfactory. Our meals came out fairly quickly but the two steaks were cold and options of sides were not given. For a Friday evening they should have adaquate staff to run smoothly.

10

stephanie

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay here every year for the parade. Parking is outrageous for a weekend and my friend paid twice as much thru Hilton a year in advance and they wouldn’t adjust the room. Restraunt is not good

10

Jacqueline

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, great restaurant!

8

Barbara

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was near several major roads, but not near many dining options or historical sites. The single dining option within the hotel was booked for an event the evening I planned to eat there. The rooftop bar wasn't functioning.

8

Nancy

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I enjoyed my stay here. The staff was friendly and helpful. There is limited dining nights and weekends in the area. The Joinery does have a good restaurant on site

10

Dwayne

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bike rental was fun. Friday night restaurant was closed at 9:45 pm when advertised to be open until 10.

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Greg

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is a Curio by Hilton. Doesn’t seem to be quite up to Hilton standards. Advertised coffee and pastries in the mornings. My surprise when they told me they don’t do that anymore even though it’s advertised on the website. Coffee was $8 for two. The compact king room is definitely compact. I will choose at least 200 square feet from now on. Worked for overnight.

10

Shanika

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Weekend getaway for a Pirates game. Excellent location - we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. If you can’t choose from the many dining options I’d definitely recommend the Christian James restaurant at the hotel. Absolutely amazing dinner & the owner was so kind.

10

Pamela

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was wonderful! The bar/ restaurant was excellent (recommend the smash burgers)!

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Month	Average price
January	$119
February	$113
March	$123
April	$201
May	$221
June	$182
July	$179
August	$143
September	$158
October	$226
November	$171
December	$117

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $150	2 $168	3 $298
4 $144	5 $342	6 $643	7 $388	8 $159	9	10
11 $327	12 $183	13 $141	14 $151	15 $146	16 $155	17 $131
18 $122	19 $139	20 $159	21 $137	22 $123	23 $197	24 $143
25 $118	26 $128	27 $139	28 $132	29 $138	30 $204	31 $371

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $148	18 $195	19 $199
20 $112	21 $116	22 $115	23 $129	24 $115	25 $759	26
27 $327	28 $150	29 $377	30 $132

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Compact)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Distrikt)

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Compact)

Guest reviews

Very good

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