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Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

3.0 star property

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The exterior of the Hilton Garden Inn with a prominent illuminated sign, a large entrance with glass doors, and an American flag displayed outside.
A spacious lobby with a green sofa, leopard print armchair, and red armchairs. A staircase leads to an upper level.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, a fireplace, and multiple seating areas.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.
A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, each with a white tablecloth, black chairs, and clear glassware.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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3454 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
  • Place, University of Pittsburgh
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Petersen Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carnegie Mellon University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a patterned carpet.

2 Queen Mobility/Hearing Accessible w/Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(87 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A hotel room with a microwave, coffee maker, and a desk with a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a microwave, coffee maker, and a desk with a chair.

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 KING HEARING ACCESSIBLE ROOM

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

1 KING HEARING ACCESSIBLE ROOM

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a conference centre and valet parking. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place offers 202 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Pittsburgh. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Garden Grille and Bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from University of Pittsburgh and 13 minutes on foot from Carnegie Mellon University
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place. For a fee, parking is available.

This Beaux Arts Pittsburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Garden Grille and Bar – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 8.50 to 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Grille and Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 13 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8.50 to 15.95 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting the University of Pittsburgh. Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay in Pittsburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice stay. We were only there one night, everything met our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a clean hotel convenient to stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Gloriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARIUS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Chayanika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatly placed in the middle of the town, so very close to everything around. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to campus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy with the valet. They accommodated a late check out that saved us Would stay here anytime I'm in the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to convenient parking in nearby garage. Hotel restaurant was perfectly fine and staff pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic, central to many restaurants and walking distance to Pitt. There is parking available for a fee. The rooms are clean and the beds and pillows were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Steven Vinci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a Pitt visit. Convenient walk to the campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but in great condition, and the staff was great! They really seemed to care about doing a good job. Plus it was within walking distance of eating spots and other things. I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff and valet were friendly and efficient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in. Free coffee in the Lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff was very hospitable. Walking distance from university
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Straightforward check in followed by a smooth stay. Strong value for money near the university area. I recommend opting for street parking on weekends to avoid the $35 valet fee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Gym was small but fine. 2 queen Room was spacious!!! Very nice staff!! Great amenities, we've stayed here 3 x now, will be back. Close to pitt campus, that's why we stay here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and welcoming and we appreciate having a restaurant on site (and the restaurant staff are exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel was fantastic – everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mateus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good shower, clean room, friendly staff, and very good breakfast. I wish the room’s office chair was more comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
If you need to go to UPMC this is the place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026