4575 McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | (888) 710-7049
Suburban location in North Hills, 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh
Comfortable rooms with coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs
Higher category rooms have microwaves
Indoor pool and whirlpool with plastic chairs
Free hot breakfast and weekday to-go bags
On-site convenience store, plus 24-hour tea and coffee in the lobby
Contemporary fitness center with several cardio machines
Business center, plus meeting space for up to 40 people
On-site laundry facilities and valet dry cleaning/laundry services
Free Wi-Fi, free parking, and free daily newspapers
No area restaurants or shopping within walking distance
Rooms can be dim and drab
No on-site restaurant for lunch and dinner
No free shuttle service like at sister hotel
Hampton Inn Pittsburgh-McKnight
Road is a quiet lower-middle-range property located in a suburb about 10 minutes from Pittsburgh. It's loaded with the usual Hampton Inn brand decor and amenities -- free hot breakfast, pool, contemporary fitness center, and free Wi-Fi -- though with a noticeably smaller size and low ceilings. All 107 rooms are clean with
comfortable beds and mini-fridges and dim lighting. The hotel has meeting rooms, laundry service, and an on-site convenience store, but you'll have to check into comparable sister property Hampton Inn Pittsburgh/Greentree to get free shuttle service downtown.
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Scene
Small space close to downtown that's popular with business travelers and families
The Hampton Inn Pittsburgh's small lobby features soft lighting and two living
room spaces with brown leather sofas. It's a noticeably snug space with lower-then-average ceilings. The brown laminate plank-style floor and wood chairs with brown
leather seats give it a slight rustic vibe, while the stand-alone gas fireplace adds some warmth. Unlike some Hampton Inn properties, the breakfast room and lobby are two separate areas, helping to give the feeling of a little more space. In the corner, you'll find the hotel's two-computer business center. Artsy black and white photos on the walls and colorful vases on shelves add a stylish element to the brown-and-beige decor. This
hotel stays busy with business travelers during the week, while weekends see more sports fans and
other leisure travelers.
Location
In North Hills near Interstate 279, about 10 minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh
This Hampton is located on McKnight road, a major thoroughfare
that runs directly into Interstate 279 (about five minutes away), which leads
south into downtown Pittsburgh. Be aware that the entrance road to the hotel, McKnight Road, is a slightly confusing divided street only allowing for one-way entrance into the hotel. Though only a 10-minute drive from downtown, the area is quiet, surrounded by a large green space and cemetery, and, thanks to the lack of walkability or free shuttle to town, can feel more secluded than it actually is. Several
restaurants are about a five-minute drive away or less. Downtown attractions
such as PNC Park, Heinz Field, and Point State Park are seven to 10 minutes
away driving, and the Strip District and the David L. Lawrence Convention
Center are 10 to 13 minutes by car. Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh
also are seven to 10 minutes away by car, and Carnegie Mellon University is about 15
minutes away. Pittsburgh International Airport is a 25- to 30-minute drive. A bus stop
is a two-minute walk from the hotel, and bus service to downtown takes about 40
minutes.
Rooms
Clean and comfortable with mini-fridges, but decor is somewhat dark and drab
This Hampton Inn's 107 rooms don't stray much from the expected, standard chain-hotel decor, and lighting is a bit dim. Rooms feature dark rust and beige
patterned carpet, mauve and beige walls, and a small window emitting the
only natural light. Cherry-tinted wood comprises the furniture, and bed accents and curtains are in beige. Most
rooms have brown upholstered armchairs. This is an older Hampton, and while
clean and generally well-maintained with comfortable beds, it's beginning to
show its age. Some guests report nicked up furniture, worn or stained
carpet, and other minor maintenance issues. Standard room options include King, Double Queen,
and Double Double. All rooms have mini-fridges, but only select King and King
Studio Suites have microwaves. Those slightly larger rooms also have upholstered sleeper sofas. All rooms come with 32-inch flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers,
free Wi-Fi, lap desks, ergonomic office chairs, and Neutrogena toiletries. Bathrooms
are average size, and some suites have jetted tubs. Outside noise is more prominent in street-facing rooms, while several guests report being able to hear hall noise through the door.
Features
Indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, plus freebies like hot breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi
This Hampton Inn comes packed with the standard chain features expected from this brand, starting with the free daily hot breakfast and weekday to-go bags with
breakfast sandwiches. The on-site convenience store sells soups and frozen entrees to microwave, as
well as snacks, beverages, and sundries. Free coffee and tea are available
24 hours a day in the lobby, but there's no full restaurant or bar on-site. The
business center has two computer stations with Internet access and a
printer, and there is a meeting space for up to 40 on site. The fitness center is contemporary with several
cardio machines and free weights, while the indoor pool can feel a bit basic with no loungers, depths maxing out at five feet, and a collection of plastic lawn chairs. Valet laundry and dry cleaning services are available, and there are
self-serve laundry facilities on site. Free weekday newspapers and a guest safe
deposit box are available in the lobby, free parking is available, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Only service animals are allowed in the
hotel. This is a non-smoking hotel.
