Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of PPG Paints Arena and David L Lawrence Convention Center. Apartments feature bonuses like kitchens and washers/dryers, along with Smart TVs and free WiFi. Public transportation is just a short walk: Steel Plaza Station is 9 minutes and Wood Street Station is 9 minutes.
Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
David L Lawrence Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Heinz Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
PPG Paints Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Market Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 30 min drive
Pittsburgh Station - 1 min walk
Steel Plaza Station - 9 min walk
Wood Street Station - 9 min walk
Gateway Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
‪Condado Tacos - ‬5 min walk
‪Pizza Parma - ‬5 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
‪Bill's Bar & Burger - ‬4 min walk
‪Marriot City Center Hotel Bar - ‬10 min walk
About this property
Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian
Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of PPG Paints Arena and David L Lawrence Convention Center. Apartments feature bonuses like kitchens and washers/dryers, along with Smart TVs and free WiFi. Public transportation is just a short walk: Steel Plaza Station is 9 minutes and Wood Street Station is 9 minutes.
At a glance
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Property size
88 apartments
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
PETS
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Off-leash area available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking
Onsite valet parking (USD 44 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Parking and transportation
Valet parking on site (USD 44 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Cleaning supplies
Toaster
Freezer
Dining
Dining table
Bathrooms
Shampoo
Hair dryer
Free toiletries
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Soap
Entertainment
55-inch Smart TV with digital service
Netflix
Hulu
Streaming services
TV in a common area
Laundry
Washer/dryer
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Climate control
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet friendly
USD 100 per pet per stay
An off-leash area is available
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Area rugs in room
Braille signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 60
Front entrance ramp
Handrails in stairways
Stairway handrail height (inches): 34
High pile carpet in room
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in room
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Limited housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Vending machine
ATM/banking services
Hair salon
24-hour front desk
Wedding services
Location highlights
In the city center
Things to do
24-hour fitness center
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
88 rooms
Beaux Arts architecture
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 44 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Are pets allowed at Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 44 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
Does Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.
What's the area around Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian like?
Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian is in Downtown Pittsburgh, a short 9-minute walk from Steel Plaza Station and 12 minutes' walk from PPG Paints Arena.
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Reviews
Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 26, 2026
It was clean and a really cool place. Parking is rough but had a cool view of the train tracks from the room
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 26, 2026
As an Amtrak train traveler, the location is so convenient to train, bus, and local transportation. The building itself is a historic landmark related to the Pennsylvania Railroad. Be aware it’s a historic building which is probably the reason the A/C could not keep up with the hot and humid weather in Pittsburgh. The room was larger than I expected. Kitchenette was a plus, but I didn’t take full advantage since I only stayed one night. I would love to stay here again despite the A/C being loud and not as effective. The building is beautiful with lobby furnishings that give an homage to its railroading past. The Great Hall looks like a grand train station waiting area in the heyday of rail travel.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2026
Quite enjoyed our stay at The Placemkr. Our room was clean and comfortable, the valet parking was convenient & efficient, and the staff there and at reception were friendly and helpful. Blackout curtains would’ve helped, as we were across from the bus/train stations and there were only Venetian blinds to block out the light. Otherwise we quite enjoyed our stay. Also, great curb appeal!
Kennie
Kennie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2026
Nice rooms, beautiful building, good value, great location.
Ramona
Ramona, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2026
Staff was so wonderful. Room was amazing. This place is my hidden gem! We love it here so much!
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
I had a wonderful stay, very quiet and clean
Leslie
Leslie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2026
Everything was great; helpful staff the room was very nice and clean. Easy to access once we got the code figured out.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2025
Nice room and great location.
Jacobus
Jacobus, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2026
Clean room
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2026
Room was clean , no curtains in the bedroom area which made sleeping after the sun came up hard but the room was great .
Fred
Fred, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2026
Kitchen was fully equipped with everything you would need. The rooms were clean and spacious, beautiful building and friendly staff. Parking is what you would expect in a downtown area but was very easy and the attendant was great.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 31, 2026
The pros:
Convenient location
Responsive staff came and fixed our broken noisy bathroom fan
Lots of natural light and a pretty good city view
Gorgeous lobby and exterior
Convenient parking
The cons:
Location could be more pedestrian-friendly
Broken noisy bathroom fan
Very small bathroom
Constant humming mechanical sound behind a wall
Noise from trains underneath and highway traffic outside
Not the best quality mattress
Pull-out bed also not great quality
Furniture not super cozy
Big building meant a long walk to get in and out
Parking $$$ expensive
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2025
Staff was awesome so helpful and kind.
Room was clean and had everything we needed.
Tiffany
Tiffany, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2026
The room/ apartment was beautiful. The building was built in the early 1900. The architecture was amazing. Even if we were close to the highway, the room/apartment was very quiet. The kitchen was well equipped. I really enjoyed my stay.
Due to the outside snow covering the ground we needed a floor mat to put our wet shoes as well as a wet mop to clean the floor. I would recommend
sandrine
sandrine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2025
Very very clean. Great walkable location
Jacob
Jacob, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2025
We had some issues with our room. The staff handled all our issues quickly and efficiently. We can not wait for a return visit. Definitely will stay here again.
Lesli
Lesli, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Friendly staff and a great room!
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
Very close to downtown (the strip district) area), the botanical gardens is not to far either ! Only thing that kinda sucks is trying to find the parking lot but we ended up finding it ! Very clean !
Chelsea
Chelsea, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
Thank you Josh for helping us with our second reservation. The hotel is elegant with old school charm. The suites has washer/ dryers and full kitchen and very friendly to us bicyclists
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2026
Super awesome historic building, with modern upgraded rooms. We rented the studio and it was more than we expected. Full refrigerator stove washer dryer super clean neat and exactly what we needed for a one-night stay. Great location right downtown walkable to the strip and the PPG paints Arena. Everything was excellent from the staff and the valet parking. The only minor issue we had was they wouldn't let us go into the room just for a brief moment to put stuff we had purchased in the refrigerator without charging us a $50 early check-in fee? I found that very confusing for us just to be wanting to go into the room for 5 minutes? Other than that I highly recommend this place to stay in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh
Rick
Rick, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 9, 2025
The room was excellent, very comfortable and spacious. The most annoying thing for us was the lack of a coffee bar. Nada! And when you’re serious about morning coffee, that was annoying!
Mukanday
Mukanday, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 9, 2025
Everyone I encountered was amazing through our experience related to our stay. There was an event occurring in the main entry way during our stay and the valet assisted us in locating parking, called the front desk and checked in from the door, they were very informative and helpful, even the building staff were very friendly and helpful helped us with the door on arrival. It would be nice to be able to use valet service, especially since it is paid parking anyways, and also enter through the nicer main lobby rather than a service entrance and padded frieght elevator... I did chose the Penn because of its prestige, location, amenities, and to view/enjoy craftsmanship of the architecture and chandilers specifically (as a former apprentice of the artist). Overall great stay.
Kristopher
Kristopher, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2025
My room was very clean with a beautiful city view. The space is well thought out and very comfortable. There are also a lot of walkable shops and restaurants. Check-in was a little awkward as there was an event in front of the main entrance that I had to walk through with my luggage and speak very loudly over while checking in. Overall it was a nice getaway experience.
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
The room is pretty great! But we were told we were gonna be sent the information for check in before check in so we went out waiting and by 4:30 heard nothing. I’ve called several times and it kept telling me to leave a voicemail, I even texted and emailed too trying to figure out anything I could. Finally they answered my call and said we would get check in information when we got there instead.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
I loved this hotel. I would stay here again. Super clean, soft towels, comfortable bed and pillows, etc. The only negative is the parking. I got a ticket because my parking was only till 2:00 am. I’m sure it was user error on the parking app.