Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore

Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore is
an inviting, warm hotel with a clientele that tends to be either sports fans or
business travelers with work in the area. The lobby has contemporary furniture
in warm hues of orange, tan, green, and gold. The front desk doubles as a
snack, coffee, and cocktail bar and there’s multiple booths, armchairs, and
tables as the lobby is also the dining area during breakfast. Modern artwork includes red vases and back-lit wood branches placed in pebbles. Overall, the
hotel has a contemporary style, though it's starting to look a little worn
along the edges. 

Hyatt Place Pittsburgh North-Shore sits next to I-279
and is conveniently placed between two professional sports venues. It’s across the street
from PNC Park, the baseball stadium for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and it's an
eight-minute walk to Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Consol
Energy Center, the hockey arena for the NHL Penguins, isn’t too far either -- only
a 10-minute walk away. There are multiple dining options on surrounding streets. Rivers Casino is a 16-minute
walk away, while Fort Duquesne takes 10 minutes to reach on foot. The Carnegie Science
Center is an 11-minute walk along the Allegheny River, and downtown Pittsburgh
takes 15 minutes on foot or a five-minute drive. There’s a metro stop that’s a
three-minute walk away. Pittsburgh International Airport is a 25-minute drive
from the hotel. The hotel has a free shuttle to points of interest within three miles, but there’s a daily fee for parking that includes in-and-out privileges -- this is quite normal for the area.  

There's little to distinguish these rooms, Studio Suites, from
any other Hyatt Place. Overall, rooms are a bit dark with small windows and a color palette of brown, gold, and beige that's similar to the lobby's. The layout is spacious, however, with room dividers separating the bedroom and living room areas, each of which is set with a
pullout couch, desk, and cabinet with a sink and mini-fridge. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs
that swivel, and single-serving coffeemakers. Some rooms have views of PNC
Stadium. Basic bathrooms feature granite sinks, blue walls, and shower/tub combos. Free toiletries and hairdryers are provided. On the downside, some past complaints have been made about
cleanliness issues and unpleasant odors. 

For a mid-range property, this Hyatt Place has a solid range of
amenities, including an indoor pool and a fitness center with cardio machines
and free weights. These facilities are small, but they’re clean and do the trick for
short-term stays. For food,
Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore features a free breakfast with hot and cold
items each morning, though guests have mixed reviews about the quality. There’s
also 24-hour room service and grab-'n'-go food items like sandwiches and salads
at the front desk. Beyond free coffee in the lobby each day, the front desk
doubles as a bar that serves Starbucks specialty coffees, wines, beers, and cocktails. For
business travelers, there are four meeting rooms, and a business center in the
lobby has two computers and a printer. Wi-Fi is free, and this is a dog-friendly
property.