Name: Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University - Oakland by IHG
Address: 329 Technology Drive, South Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, US
Price range: $109–$473 per night
Rating: 8.28

What guests think

At Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University - Oakland by IHG, guests highlight clean, modern rooms, friendly staff, and a useful shuttle to campus and events, but many also report heavy highway and area noise that earplugs and higher floors don’t fully solve.

The location is accessible to Pitt and downtown by car or shuttle, yet not very walkable, and parking carries an extra fee. Many enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar and a simple rooftop deck, though hours can be limited or closed for private events. Rooms are generally spacious and stylish, but several mention dim lighting and occasional maintenance issues. Best suited to campus visitors who prioritize modern comfort and on-site conveniences.

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Facilities

Free local shuttle within a few miles is a standout, plus an on-site bar/restaurant, a small gym, and a simple rooftop deck. On-site parking is available but paid, and amenities can be limited during private events.

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10

susan

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Shuttle service to Pitt campus was an excellent touch. 8 minutes; Dinner and breakfast were both very good & staff was efficient and friendly

10

Timothy

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean nicely decorated, and the shuttle service was a plus

8

Kimberly

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is nice but very dark. The room was also very dark. It was a nice room. It overlooks the highway which the nice doesn’t bother me at all. Floors need to be a bit more clean. I felt the parking rate was about excessive. I understand everyone charges but I usually pay 15-20, not 30 a night Overall it served its purpose.

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sara

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The traffic noise is so loud they provide earplugs (which are no help). We not only had the traffic side of the building but also were put right above the patio - where they left the music on all night even though no one was out there! The roof deck is nice, but that’s all it is - a roof deck. No food, no drinks, just some tables. There was a FREE shuttle service that goes within a 3 mile radius that no one told us about, so wasted money on Ubers. Parking says $22/day, but with taxes it’s $33! Would not recommend.

10

Corinne M

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely property. Loved the accessible rooftop with lovely view of the Hot Metal bridge. Location was somewhat isolated but we accessed the hotels free shuttle, that covers a 3m radius and found it to be perfect. We loved the proximity to protected walking/biking trials.

8

Svetlana

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We did not like what was called complimentary transportation. In the morning, when we came, he wasn't there, and will return possibly by 8:30 or later, we didn't have definite answer and when we needed to be picked up, we were told we need to wait up to 30 minutes. Before reservation was completed, i called and confirmed that most we wait is 10-15 minutes, but it was not like that. Also their couches super uncomfortable and my daughter was complaining of metal parts sticking out, so we had to call frontdesk to get new bed, which honesty wasn't any better. Other then that hotel is nice, location and parking are super, it has very nice restaurant in the lobby that opens very early and closes very late. We also had a river view...that was truly amazing.

10

James

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Creative, modern design and well maintained. A bit taken aback by the $30 parking fee.

10

Shawn

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel right outside of downtown. Restaurant, staff, and gym - all top notch.

8

Jennifer

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Attended a wedding nearby & this hotel was recommended by the couple. Our room (King bed) was HUGE, and had everything we needed. Particularly loved that there's a communal balcony so you can "stay in" and still enjoy the weather. There is parking nearby so paying for their parking lot is not a must; free coffee in the Lobby in the mornings (wish I knew that earlier); and yes, the hotel abuts the highway, but the traffic noise isn't overwhelming (unless you live in the boonies & are used to dead silence I guess).

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Jeffrey Adam.

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is excellent. Small but very nice gym. Location is a bit difficult to get to from Oakland, especially with the traffic on Bates St. One elevator was out of service, the other elevator was very slow. Ridiculous wait time to go up and down. Food and service at Eliza's is great. Rooms facing the Parkway are quite noisy.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise very clean rooms and public spaces. A smaller number note lapses such as poorly cleaned showers, dirty vents or floors, and occasional odors.

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10

Wanda

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless, the bed was comfortable, staff was nice and friendly

10

Stacy

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean! Good food in the restaurant. I like the decor as it represents the city. I would stay here again, however, I will bring my own pillow. The pillows in the room are very thick and stuffed firm. They were too tall for both of us. That is just personal preference.

8

Kihiro

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room

10

SAW KIM

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the room and its cleanliness. Service staff was professional and prompt in response. The artefacts salvaged from US Steel mill demolished in 2018 integrated well with the hotel's modern design and invoked good understanding of the history of Pittsburgh. We love our stay!

10

Robin

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very beautiful and stylish hotel conveniently located by the highway. This is one of the few hotels where the pictures don’t even do it justice. The lobby and rooms were bigger than expected. One small thing was it looked like the shower wasn’t cleaned as well as I should have been. I noticed some residue in the corners. Other than that, I just love Indigo Hotels, they never disappoint.

10

Samantha

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful experience at the Hotel Indigo. The staff was helpful and friendly and the hotel was very clean.

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Morgan

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When i first came in i wasn’t greeted the front desk made me feel uncomfortable checking in , i booked for a river view and they put me on the second floor where when you open the windows all you could see is there garage and ventilation system, the covers had black stains on them and hair was in the shower

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Maria

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The lobby is huge and has a beautiful Industrial decor. Stunning. Check in was quick. Parking was $22 a night. My double bed suite was very roomy. The bathroom was disgusting. The shower had mold and dirty grungy floor with a rusted drain. The bathroom ruined the stay. Also the restaurant and bar closed early and there is no other place near there to have a snack or drink. It was disappointing. There was only one elevator working and had long wait and had to ride the elevator with the housekeeping carts. For the prices they charge they definitely need to make changes and get more staff.

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Eric

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Helpful staff, nice building, and conveniently located to many Pittsburgh destination. Cons: Room condition was dirty and a few items needed maintenance (dirty air conditioning vents, soiled carpeting, loose toilet seat, and burnt out light bulb). Also, hotel is located next to an expressway -- make sure you request a room on the side of the hotel facing the river if truck noise, etc., will impact your sleep.

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Laura

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, clean hotel. Safe area, easy parking, very lovely decor. Also comfy beds!!

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, modern, and comfortable, but many face a busy highway and report significant noise despite provided earplugs; lighting can feel dim. Some guests also mention maintenance issues like AC problems and worn or broken fixtures.

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SHELIA

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The traffic noise was terrible. We found ear plugs and a note saying "Things are noisey around here" Ear plugs did Not help. We got No sleep. Complained at front desk when checki g out, she denied any kind of refund or discount. Said it is lis

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Brenda

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is very up-to-date and very comfortable. There is plenty of space, too.

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Chris

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was big and spacious. Staff was friendly and informative.

8

Abigail

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay, however it was very loud. We could hear everything happening outside, especially the traffic going by.

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Alfred

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very new, comfortable and clean. The valet driver for the car service Marvin was EXCELLENT, he was super knowledgeable about the town and was a true gentleman. All that said, I would never stay there again because of the highway noise in the room. The highway which is 50 feet away from the hotel is EXTREMELY noisey all through the night making it very difficult to sleep soundly. I even tried the ear plugs but it did not help.

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sara

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The traffic noise is so loud they provide earplugs (which are no help). We not only had the traffic side of the building but also were put right above the patio - where they left the music on all night even though no one was out there! The roof deck is nice, but that’s all it is - a roof deck. No food, no drinks, just some tables. There was a FREE shuttle service that goes within a 3 mile radius that no one told us about, so wasted money on Ubers. Parking says $22/day, but with taxes it’s $33! Would not recommend.

8

Aseiu

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, great locations. Only complain is the highway noise if your room is not river facing

8

Leslie

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our only complaint was the traffic noise. Horrible.

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Rachel

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room. The view is not great and the room itself needs more light, but it's clean and spacious.

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Marge

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

So upon checking in I was told that room was not ready even though it was 2 hours past check in! Was told it was because of preferred customer who used Indigo points and if I had this I would not have too wait. Crazy excuse as I have stayed in much less costly places and never had to wait to get into my room! Also the room was so dark, hardly any lighting . Trying to get the industrial vibe in room but it was super dark even with all the lights lit! Also room was facing the highway so very noisy !

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with kudos for shuttle drivers and bar staff. Several guests, however, report slow or delayed check-in and inconsistent responsiveness, including during private events.

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Yanhui

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy if you are assigned a room facing the road and highway. You couldn't fall asleep and will be woken up midnight by the traffic outside. Water pressure is very low and unusable. The receptionists are always on the phone servicing other customers. You will be kept waiting.

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SAW KIM

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the room and its cleanliness. Service staff was professional and prompt in response. The artefacts salvaged from US Steel mill demolished in 2018 integrated well with the hotel's modern design and invoked good understanding of the history of Pittsburgh. We love our stay!

10

Mike

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrific hotel and great staff.

10

Melanie

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean place. Everyone was helpful. We added breakfast and it was wonderful. I was expecting grab and go stuff but it was a nice sit down meal.

8

Gregg

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice property and comfortable room. The room faced the highway, road noise a bit loud, would request to be away from this side in a subsequent visit. Front desk team polite and hospitable but a ball-drop on checkin double charged my card. Manager Max did a great job of correcting the issue, his response was perfect…thanks!

10

Christina

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff and convenient shuttle to campus from hotel. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. We would definitely stay there again!

6

Craig

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are great - clean, new, comfortable. The two big problems are that if you aren’t there for the tech center, it’s not convenient to anything. Buses run only to downtown not to any other neighborhood. We also had a negative experience with the check in staff. We were early (like 10:30am) after flying in from Raleigh. I always ask to see if there’s a room available early. Most hotels check and the answer is either yes (and we check in) or no (and they store luggage until it’s available). This time it felt like it was a major effort for the staff to get up from their stool and check on availability. I was told repeatedly that she could get in trouble for even checking. Miraculously there was a room available and we were able to check in, but the experience left a bad taste in my mouth.

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Ryan

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Check in was kind of a mess. We arrived early and hoped for a room because we drove from NY, but to no avail. Check in wasnt until 4pm and we actually didnt end up getting our room until after 6pm, but they did help us with amenities after this hiccup. The location was great. We had our young daughter with us and we felt safe where we were. The lobby was gorgeous and smelled amazing. Our room was incredibly clean. There was a bartender named Jaime and she was amazing with our daughter while we waited for our room. Overall it was a lovely experience and our daughter even loved the hotel. It was fancy but reasonable

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Jim

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at our hotel shortly after stated check in time only to find out rooms weren't ready due to the hotel being full. Had to wait about 2-2 1/2 hours for our room to be ready. When we came back to check in, the line was long and took us a good 20 minutes to finally get our key. Once we got our key, the room and other processes were fine. We had a suite that was nice and accomodating. Expect some road noise that could disturb your sleep if you are a light sleeper. Good location, Easy access to the highways to get to downtown and elsewhere. Think it is ridiculous to have ot pay $22 for parking in such a remote location. It's not like this was in the heart of the city. Looking past the process, we enjoyed our one night stay.

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LAVONDA

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The check in process was not good. We had to wait over an hour before we could check in and we arrived after 3:00.

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Location

Convenient for the University of Pittsburgh and accessible to downtown by car or shuttle, but the immediate area isn’t very walkable with limited nearby dining. Proximity to the highway brings notable road noise, and parking costs extra.

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Corinne M

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely property. Loved the accessible rooftop with lovely view of the Hot Metal bridge. Location was somewhat isolated but we accessed the hotels free shuttle, that covers a 3m radius and found it to be perfect. We loved the proximity to protected walking/biking trials.

10

Duane

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location. Nice outdoor space. Friendly staff.

10

Arturo

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is great, unfortunately it ti situated in an area where there is really nothing around, so driving to and from is a must.

10

Lee

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked the place, area is not walkable but safe

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Jennifer

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our stay. Would stay again. Close too Pitt and south side by car

8

Christopher

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, my stay was very good. The hotel is relatively new, very clean and modern, with comfortable beds and an amazing walk-in shower. There are some hidden fees at this place, including parking, which was about $27. Also, the in-house restaurant is very good, but because it’s the only restaurant around this property, it’s a little pricey. There was a slight problem with my reservation when I arrived, largely due to a miscommunication given to me by the third-party booking app that I made the reservation through. While the issue eventually got sorted, the staff of the hotel didn’t seem very understanding and didn’t make me feel welcome at the property.

10

Bernardine

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for move in to dorms. Restaurant good, cool design vibe through hotel. Staff great! Helpful and friendly.

10

Christopher

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient to pitt campus, and reasonably priced

10

Shahreaj

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very Convenient to both University of Pittsburgh and all the downtown activities, including PNC Park & Acrisure Stadium. Great for pets. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

10

Timothy

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was large and very nice, location was good but a lot of traffic noise since it is next to highway. I would still recommend.

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Dining

Many guests enjoyed the on-site restaurant and bar, praising breakfast and overall food quality. Some cite higher prices, slow service, limited vegetarian options, or early/occasional closures due to staffing or private events.

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susan

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Shuttle service to Pitt campus was an excellent touch. 8 minutes; Dinner and breakfast were both very good & staff was efficient and friendly

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Stacy

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean! Good food in the restaurant. I like the decor as it represents the city. I would stay here again, however, I will bring my own pillow. The pillows in the room are very thick and stuffed firm. They were too tall for both of us. That is just personal preference.

10

Jen

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room, terrific bar staff, convenient to University. We had a great time!

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Gregory

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely would stay here again! The staff was excellent. Especially at the restaurant/bar! Very friendly and helpful. The rooms are very clean and it has very comfortable beds.

8

Christopher

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, my stay was very good. The hotel is relatively new, very clean and modern, with comfortable beds and an amazing walk-in shower. There are some hidden fees at this place, including parking, which was about $27. Also, the in-house restaurant is very good, but because it’s the only restaurant around this property, it’s a little pricey. There was a slight problem with my reservation when I arrived, largely due to a miscommunication given to me by the third-party booking app that I made the reservation through. While the issue eventually got sorted, the staff of the hotel didn’t seem very understanding and didn’t make me feel welcome at the property.

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Shawn

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel right outside of downtown. Restaurant, staff, and gym - all top notch.

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Karen

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed our stay! Restaurant and bar was great!

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TERRY

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, clean, comfortable bed. We got to the bar at 9:30PM and the bar tender/waitress informed us that she just closed the restaurant early because they were "too busy". A man next to us said she was complaining about being so busy since he got there at 8:00PM and she was complaining the entire time we were there but there were only 8 people at the bar and 2 table of 2 people. She would most likely walk off the job if she was at an actual busy bar. She also called last call at 10:00PM. The hours for the bar/restaurant are not published and they didn\'t inform us at check in. Also, there is no "Review View" as there are buildings obstructed the view.

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Maria

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The lobby is huge and has a beautiful Industrial decor. Stunning. Check in was quick. Parking was $22 a night. My double bed suite was very roomy. The bathroom was disgusting. The shower had mold and dirty grungy floor with a rusted drain. The bathroom ruined the stay. Also the restaurant and bar closed early and there is no other place near there to have a snack or drink. It was disappointing. There was only one elevator working and had long wait and had to ride the elevator with the housekeeping carts. For the prices they charge they definitely need to make changes and get more staff.

8

Jeffrey Adam.

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is excellent. Small but very nice gym. Location is a bit difficult to get to from Oakland, especially with the traffic on Bates St. One elevator was out of service, the other elevator was very slow. Ridiculous wait time to go up and down. Food and service at Eliza's is great. Rooms facing the Parkway are quite noisy.

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Month	Average price
January	$124
February	$123
March	$131
April	$209
May	$200
June	$166
July	$170
August	$165
September	$165
October	$198
November	$155
December	$114

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $125	17	18 $254	19 $249
20 $109	21 $110	22 $110	23 $110	24 $126	25 $473	26
27 $318	28 $110	29 $110	30 $109

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $109	2 $304	3 $304
4 $129	5 $110	6 $110	7 $110	8 $202	9	10
11 $242	12 $110	13 $110	14 $110	15 $109	16 $239	17 $217
18 $129	19 $110	20 $111	21 $110	22 $110	23 $238	24 $237
25 $117	26 $112	27 $111	28 $111	29 $111	30 $295	31 $354

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

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Standard Room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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