Name: The Maverick By Kasa
Address: 120 S WHITFIELD ST, East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, US
Price range: $64–$381 per night
Rating: 8.4

What guests think

Across reviews, The Maverick By Kasa stands out for very clean, stylish rooms in a repurposed YMCA with high ceilings and big windows, a walkable location near restaurants and shops, and easy keyless access that many guests find convenient.

Others report the virtual check-in and lack of a front desk can be frustrating, with slow responses at times. Several reviews mention occasional maintenance or AC issues and streaming only TVs. Parking is off-site and paid, and weekend events in the lobby can be very loud until late. Expect a modern, mostly self-service stay with good value.

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Facilities

Lobby bar/restaurant draws praise when open, but hours and availability have been inconsistent, and occasional events create loud noise late. Parking is off-site in public lots or on the street and may require payment.

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8

Parker

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super nice room. It was strange not having staff in the lobby. The lobby felt strangely empty and bare in general. Having to pay for public parking during my stay was not ideal.

8

Peter

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lobby is under construction and no restaurant exists at the property like before. Amenities like stereo box was just for looks, no cords. Took a while to check in online. No parking at facility.

8

Eleni

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was clean and nice! Staff was friendly. Parking was an issue as there’s no overnight parking anywhere nearby and the lobby turns into a nightclub some nights which was unexpected and creates a lot of noise

6

Jiansheng

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good: Newer furniture and appliances. Clean. Bad: No parking. Little amenities. Bare bones.

10

Susan

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Vibrant area, with lots of shops and restaurants. There is a city parking lot behind the hotel. No technology problems. Great bar in the lobby. The rooms are very quiet. There was a huge boisterous wedding on the first floor and we couldn't hear a peep in our room.

6

Nancy

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If you are going to charge your room prices make sure to set expectations that there is no staff for assistance + no dining options + no bar options & set expectations that your whole first floor is under construction.

8

Kaori

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a bit confusing for us. Parking information was not clear until we arrive there. If you could put street parking is no charge from Mon- Sat from 6pm to 8 am. It was helpful for us.

10

William

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Online check in was super easy and convenient. Our room was clean and super nice, just as pictured. Some construction going on in lobby area but didn’t affect our stay and was super quiet up in our room! Parking was easy in lot right next door, and we were able to get everywhere within short walks or minimal driving. Would stay again and recommend!

10

Aaron

Oct 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful property. Well renovated building with old/original details/fixtures. Clean. Very quiet. Scenic view from window. Very responsive, contacted staff twice via text and received support in under 5 minutes both times. Walkable to many restaurants, Target, bars, clubs, and numerous gyms/fitness centers. Bar inside (open Fri-Sat nights) was also great. Would highly recommend!

10

Steven

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a comfortable stay. While there wasn't any onsite parking there was reasonably priced parking close by. The neighborhood was quiet, close to restaurants and to Whole Foods so the location was convenient. Comfortable bed, modern styling and very clean and comfortable. Will stay here again on future visits.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point across many stays, with numerous reports of spotless rooms. A few guests noted issues such as dirty windows or carpets, isolated dust, or a roach sighting.

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Ayla

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean and amazing

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Paola

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I am attaching pictures of how dirty and dusty the room was. Microwave was extremely dirty, dresser and nightstand covered in dust. Mirror had toothpaste on it. Shower was extremely dirty.

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Sergey

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved the cool, hip vibe and the privacy. The virtual check-in was a breeze. The room was spotless and spacious, its design striking just the right balance between the traditional and the modern. I loved the nice touches, such as the gracefully shaped tea/coffee mugs, the herbal teas, the many flavors of coffee, the fluffy towels, the extremely comfortable bed, the spacious shower. One tiny shortcoming was one of the window shades not coming all the way down, but it’s really a very minor quibble. Having Whole Foods just around the corner was great. Overall, this is the best hotel in Pittsburgh I’ve stayed in, and I’ve stayed in many. It’s also a terrific bang for the buck. I am definitely going to stay there again. Congrats to Team Kasa!

10

Jacob

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really beautiful, clean space. Bed was not super comfortable, but otherwise, the space was very comfortable. Great location, very walkable.

10

Pamela

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Great decor. Loved the restaurant. Only one complaint - no extra blanket. Loved it though.

10

Marie

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean property.

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Jennifer

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, check in easy, quiet neighborhood.

10

Gordon

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room. Everything was perfect. Would recommend again and again

10

Michael

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean with basic amenities at a low price.

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Christopher

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The carpets look grotty qnd the lift needs cleaning

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Rooms

Rooms blend historic character with modern design, featuring big windows, high ceilings, and some spacious layouts; several note low, firm beds and streaming only TVs. A few mention HVAC noise or temperature control issues.

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Polly

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

After jumping through the online hoops, I did not initially realize there was no front desk, no visible onsite staff, I got in and the room looked very nice. While the bathroom was really great and there was a fridge, microwave, and coffee and tea, the bed was as hard as a rock.

8

Frank

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and quiet. There is a $250 security deposit required and it’s hard to cast to the tv. Great mattress! Very, very quiet building.

10

Miya

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is great. I love that it was formerly a YMCA. It adds so much character and charm to the building. The room was clean and comfortable and very roomy for my daughter and me. They were able to accommodate and early check-in which was just a bonus. They also had a woman on staff in the lobby (her name escapes me) but she was AMAZING. Super friendly and very knowledgeable about the area and the city in general. 10/10 I would stay here again.

10

Monica

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a wonderful place! We truly enjoyed our second stay at The Maverick and were completely surprised by the personal note welcoming us back. Great location and beautiful rooms.

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Susan

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Vibrant area, with lots of shops and restaurants. There is a city parking lot behind the hotel. No technology problems. Great bar in the lobby. The rooms are very quiet. There was a huge boisterous wedding on the first floor and we couldn't hear a peep in our room.

10

Francisco

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great, rooms need a bigger tv.

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Janice

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older building that has been updated. Rooms are cheerful but lighting could be better. Occasional musty smell but air conditioning helped.

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Kate

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Huge windows with tons of natural light. Super clean the only bad thing is the bed is very hard.

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Monica

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room! Enjoyed the big windows and the furnishings. Had a lot of character

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Joseph

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself was different from what I’m used to and I think that’s what drew me in. Loved the large windows and the views if the city. Loved the king bed and how simple the room was. Perfect for a quick trip but would be a great option for an extended one as well since there were many walkable options and travel by car was quick too. Will definitely seek out Kasa hotels in the future!

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Service

Service is mostly virtual: many found the self check-in smooth and staff responsive by text, but others reported cumbersome verification and slow or unhelpful replies. Limited on-site staff appears at times and can be very helpful.

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Matt

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were nice but the virtual check-in / no front desk thing is a logistical nightmare if you are booking multiple rooms for people who will be arriving at different times.

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Lujie

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The first night, the shower gel dispenser was broken, I text the hotel per instructions, the response was warm and friendly and patient, but the issue is the problem was never fixed, even after multiple interactions. I suspect I was talking to AI. There is zero human contact in the whole process, the concept is new, probably can save operations cost. it is okay unless things broken. I ended up having to buy a shower gel myself from the store. The hotel should do a better job to include real human to address real problem.

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Carolyn

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

There was no staff but that's the beauty of the Kasa concept. On-line check-in and check-out, good on-line customer service, beautifully appointed room - spacious, large windows, every thing I needed for a comfortable stay. I will be looking or Kasa stays where ever I plan my travels.

10

Christine

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shady people outside after dark...otherwise an awesome stay. Very clean, easy to check in and out, and directions were clear. Host also quick to respond.

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Laura

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was such a cute place to stay! Even though there’s no front desk, two staff members were there to greet and assist us when we arrived. The air conditioning in our original room wasn’t working, and while it took a few steps and about a 15-minute call to get it sorted, they were able to move us to a new room. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with everything we needed. There’s also a beautiful restaurant right at the entrance—it looked amazing, though we didn’t have time to try it. We would absolutely stay here again without hesitation.

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Chris

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was never sent an email with my information to access the building. Customer service could not help me! I had to go rent at another hotel and never was refunded my money!!! Never book with them again!!!!

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Heather

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, cool room with thoughtful and plentiful amenities. Great views. Never saw staff but they were pretty responsive by email. Surprisingly good bar/restaurant in the lobby. For the price this hotel exceeds the expectations. If something isn’t quite right you might be inconvenienced before it gets addressed, but that’s the trade-off for the lower price.

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Gabor

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

HOTELS.COM NEEDS TO DROP THE MAVERICK FROM ITS WEBSITE. We booked 2 rooms for 2 friends visiting Pittsburgh from Europe. We arrived to the hotel to find there were no workers. It was a virtual check-in that did not work. When we could not get into the hotel, we were told one of the rooms was cancelled. The hotel sent an email notifying us of the cancellation. No such email was sent. We were then told one of the rooms was unavailable because of a maintenance issue. When we finally reached a person, she told us we had only 1 room reserved. I read her the Hotels.com reservation information. She then said that was wrong, she could not help me, they had no rooms and hung up on me.

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Robert

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not a great experience! Spent hours on the phone trying to get all of my four rooms secured through their virtual check-in. Had to scan the state issued ID's of all of my travel group and add in credit card information all so they don't have to pay for a receptionist to help get you into their hotel. I will never sign up for this process again and recommend no one to use Kasa if they appreciate their time and patience.

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Jeffery

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Caroline, the concierge on duty when we arrived, is phenomenal! She was engaging, funny, and extremely helpful. The room was as expected with easy access to the building and our room. We had our trepidations about the parking situation and it turned out to be a non-issue. We also had our concerns about the virtual front desk and boutique / niche feel for the hotel. This is not the hotel for everyone. We knew what we were reserving and knew about the low beds. This is not a negative criticism of the beds. The bed and mattress were great. Rather, after a good night’s sleep after an active day, my 59 year old knees didn’t like pushing me up from such a low height. That’s on me. I’ll be looking for the typical bed frame, box spring, and mattress offerings going forward. Final thought, read the instructions when you receive them. Ask a bunch of questions to prepare yourself. We did and our stay went very smoothly! Enjoy!

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Location

Location is walkable to restaurants, cafes, and stores like Target or Whole Foods, and convenient to Pitt/CMU and museums by a short drive. A few guests mentioned feeling less comfortable late at night.

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Jeremy

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was great and the building has lots of character. Great location. Would definitely stay there again!

10

Joan

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at The Maverick by Kasa 2 nights while visiting Pittsburgh. All the information we needed to enter the building, get our room number, and park our car was readily available in my e-mail. The room itself was spacious, clean, and very quiet. We found street parking but a parking lot was nearby. While walking in the neighborhood to find dinner, someone tried to steal my phone. We were extra careful after that incident and stayed indoors at night. The hotel is a short drive to a lot of restaurants, The Phipps Conservatory, and the Carnegie Art Museum.

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Susan

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Vibrant area, with lots of shops and restaurants. There is a city parking lot behind the hotel. No technology problems. Great bar in the lobby. The rooms are very quiet. There was a huge boisterous wedding on the first floor and we couldn't hear a peep in our room.

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Joe

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I've stayed here twice now and it is officially my go-to stay for Pittsburgh. It's always quiet, clean, and I enjoy the virtual check in process. It's conveniently located just outisde of the main city, but close enough to plenty of walkable restaurants and stores.

10

Sarah

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love this location. Close to restaurants. Easy stay when we are visitng the area.

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Diana

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second stay at this hotel while in Pittsburgh. Up and coming neighborhood near a Whole Foods, Target and tons of cute neighborhood restaurants and cafes. The hotel itself is lovely. I much prefer to stay here when visiting my child at the University of Pitt. Street parking or metered parking in a lot behind the building is abundant and I don't feel overwhelmed with garage parking or the Forbes Avenue traffic/congestion. It is a short 10 minute drive from that. So much character in the architectural details!!! Love that this building has been repurposed from a YMCA. The mid century modern furnishings are adorable. The contactless check in and parking is convenient. I will be back.

10

James

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are beautiful and uniquely designed, they have a touch of modern design inside a historical building. The rooms have high ceilings and tall windows There is wide range of restaurant options all in walking distance and an convenient parking lot (paid) close by. I would recommend The Maverick as a nice place to stay on the east side Pittsburgh.

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Thomas

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hip, fun and easy, great location!

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Willa

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love that the hotel is in a historic building, an old YMCA building across from a beautiful church. It's nicely decorated, spacious, the area is quiet, and it's accessible to other parts of the city. It has a fridge, microwave, table, chairs, reading lights in the bed, an iron, and plenty of hooks, which many rooms lack. There is a fabulous restaurant on the first floor -- only open for dinner but with a pleasant ambiance, good cocktails, and interesting food. A couple of negatives: There is no one on staff on-site. We didn't have a light for the bathroom for the first day because we didn't know there was a master switch by the front door. They looked like two regular light switches, and there was no signage to alert us. It took until the next day to get a message saying that it was most likely causing the light to be out. Also, the king-sized bed has a ledge butted up against the wall, making it clunky to get up once you're in bed on that side. Otherwise, check-in and out was easy and seamless.

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Sara

Jun 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great hotel if you're looking for a space with more character than most chain hotels. The building used to be a YMCA and has lots of historical details. There are plenty of good restaurants nearby, as well as a Trader Joe's and a Target if you'd rather go that route. For parking, there's a big lot that charges $1 an hour; you can pay on the meter or through your phone. Parking is free 10 pm-8 am and on Sundays. The actual rooms are clean, well-maintained, and quiet. Visually, they're going for rustic urban chic, featuring industrial details while overall channeling the construction and aesthetic of Shaker meeting houses. They provide a good selection of complimentary coffee and tea, as well as free drink tokens for the bar downstairs. Checking in is entirely contactless and all the information is texted to you. Instead of being issued a key you type in a code on the keypad. If it's your first time doing a contactless check-in like this, look for a ✔️ on the lower left part of the keypad, that will light up the numbers for you. If you're looking for a hotel experience that's a little less generic than your typical chain, you'll enjoy this.

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Dining

Guests often praise the lobby bar/restaurant’s food and drinks, though hours can be limited or it may be closed. Breakfast isn’t provided, and some wanted a coffee bar or longer hours.

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wanda

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was verY clean supplies and toiletries were conveniently located and well stocked. The bar/restaurant was really nice. Longer hours or at least a breakfast option would have been great. I would definitely stay there again.

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Chris

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Incredible building. Its 120 years old and the architecture is restored. rooms HUGE- bigger than my first studio apartment- and super cool, view was amazing. Lots of dining options within walking distance. Free coffee and cookies. Check out the basketball gym in all its 1970stastic glory. Incredible WOW factor. Forget hotel, id consider living there. The history of the neighborhood is a whole awesome adventure all itself. Allegedly there will be a bar in the lobby soon, and POSSIBLY dining. A few Be Aware Ofs Bed was ROCK SOLID HARD and SUPER low. Youll either love it or hate it. I loved it. My gf did NOT. There is no dedicated parking or garage or valet. Parking on street only or in the library lot. Virtually all onstreet parking in Pittsburgh is metered. I think you can re up your meter with an app but i wasnt smart enough to figure out how. Its about $2 an hour. Its next door to a SPECTACULAR church, you may run into a few homeless/marginal people. Use Big City Street Smarts.

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Pamela

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Great decor. Loved the restaurant. Only one complaint - no extra blanket. Loved it though.

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Heather

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, cool room with thoughtful and plentiful amenities. Great views. Never saw staff but they were pretty responsive by email. Surprisingly good bar/restaurant in the lobby. For the price this hotel exceeds the expectations. If something isn’t quite right you might be inconvenienced before it gets addressed, but that’s the trade-off for the lower price.

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Bryan

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room. Bar not open.

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Derek

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are really cool. The building has character. There is a great restaurant on the first floor, and really cool vending machines that sell international snacks and drinks down in the lower level. I would definitely stay here again

10

Derek

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute restaurant in lobby. Hip hotel with cool feel. In old YMCA building

10

Anoushka

Feb 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay at Kasa. Wonderful location, close walk to shops, bars, and restaurants. The bar in the lobby is lovely too!

10

Shelley

Dec 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a fantastic stay at the Maverick! Check in was flawless, they have a great digital front desk that explains every detail. Because our stay was over a weekend, we managed to get free street parking right out front which was very convenient ( keep in mind you'd have to pay during the week). The room was huge, clean and comfortable! It had more than we had expected and we wished we could have stayed longer.

10

Neil David

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A delightful surprise. Quiet. Very comfortable and a great restaurant downstairs

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Month	Average price
January	$102
February	$106
March	$109
April	$150
May	$162
June	$161
July	$171
August	$170
September	$147
October	$175
November	$157
December	$108

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $106	2 $190	3 $236
4 $106	5 $107	6 $106	7 $106	8 $106	9 $271	10 $381
11 $105	12 $106	13 $105	14 $107	15 $106	16 $135	17 $163
18 $105	19 $106	20 $102	21 $106	22 $101	23 $138	24 $157
25 $102	26 $104	27 $107	28 $102	29 $102	30 $135	31 $169

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Room options

King Room (Self Check-In with Virtual Front Desk)

Deluxe King Room (Self Check-In with Virtual Front Desk)

Superior King Room (Self Check-In with Virtual Front Desk)

Family Studio (Self Check-In with Virtual Front Desk)

Queen Room (Self Check-In with Virtual Front Desk)

Standard King Room (Self Check-In with Virtual Front Desk)

King Room Disability Access (Self Check-In with Virtual Front Desk)

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27 $101	28 $84	29 $131	30 $70