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Whether you’re a visitor to the city or a longtime resident planning a staycation, Pittsburgh has a plethora of hotel options to choose from — all of them luxurious. Besides their convenient locations near some of the city’s best amenities, including museums, stadiums, restaurants and concert halls, these boutique hotels also boast top-of-the-line services alongside acclaimed eateries; if you just decide to stay in, we don’t blame you. 

Which accommodations are right for you? Read on for a closer look at some of our favorite bougie boutique hotels. 

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Hotel Monaco
Once the home of Reed Smith law firm, Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Downtown’s Golden Triangle is noted for its Beaux Arts-style architecture. Full of whimsical touches, such as the hotel’s signature birdcages, the rooms are equally beautiful. Be sure to check out the cozy “living room,” where you can sip your wine in the evening (or coffee and tea in the morning) and try one of the luxe board-game sets. Most rooms are pet friendly; all contain an in-room yoga mat and offer 24-hour room service, including an all-night menu of selections from The Commoner. In the warmer months, the rooftop beer garden is a great place to grab a cocktail. You can also revive the lost art of letter writing with the quaint postcard station in the living room; the hotel staff will take care of the postage. 

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Fairmont Pittsburgh
Set in a striking LEED Gold-certified tower in the heart of Downtown, Fairmont Pittsburgh is convenient to Market Square and the city’s Cultural District. Because guest accommodations start on the 14th floor, each of the hotel’s 185 contemporary hotel rooms and suites offer sweeping views of Downtown from its floor-to-ceiling windows. Adding to the luxury feel are lush beds, large desks and spacious bathrooms with a separate shower and soaking tub, plus an in-room refreshment center. Get your endorphins flowing — or relax — in the hotel’s sleek Health Club & Spa, where you can experience a session in a dry cedar sauna or eucalyptus steam room. Among the spa’s offerings are customized massages and facials. For dinner, head to the hotel’s acclaimed Fl.2 restaurant, where you can grab a fresh, locally sourced meal in a luxury setting. 

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The Oaklander Hotel
A Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel, The Oaklander Hotel in Oakland offers a rich cultural experience thanks to its proximity to the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. The complex that houses the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, the main branch of the Carnegie Library and the Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland are also all within a 5-minute walk, as are Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and the Cathedral of Learning. Then again, you might just want to stay in. The thoughtfully designed rooms each feature 100% Turkish cotton bedding, bath linens and robes, accompanied by luxury bath amenities. As for the in-house eatery, Spirits & Tales is a reimagined French brasserie with innovative updates to classic fare. 

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The Industrialist Hotel
Built in 1902 and standing 18 stories high, The Arrott Building on Wood Street, Downtown, was once a testament to the extravagance of its day and its owner — the Bathtub King of Pittsburgh, James Arrott, owner of the American Standard company. Today part of HRI Properties and Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, the building houses The Industrialist Hotel, which is named in honor of Arrott — as well as the other early entrepreneurs who shaped Pittsburgh. Strikingly, the Beaux Arts-style building’s original elements, such as Italian marble, mosaic tiles and crown molding remain; they now blend seamlessly with the hotel’s modern art. Guests may also enjoy The Rebel Room, a bar-centric American restaurant, and the Lobby Lounge, which offers cocktails, small bites and a lineup of complimentary DIY projects from the pet-friendly hotel’s signature Maker Menu.

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TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh/Lawrenceville
Set in the historical Washington Education Center building at the base of the 40th Street Bridge, TRYP Pittsburgh | Lawrenceville is centered in one of Pittsburgh’s trendiest neighborhoods, Lawrenceville. The 108-room hotel also is home to two restaurants; the street-level Brick Shop is a seasonal contemporary restaurant, with flavors rooted in Central and Eastern Europe, while the rooftop bar Over Eden has views of Pittsburgh’s Downtown and the Allegheny River that are just as fresh as the food offerings. Each floor of the hotel features local art installations and works that reflect the trade taught when the building was an education center. If you’re looking for things to do in the neighborhood, we recommend a visit to Lawrenceville’s iconic Row House Cinema, the historical Allegheny Cemetery and restaurants such as the acclaimed Pusadee’s Garden.   

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More Hotels We Love

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh
Part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, the Gothic Revival-style building constructed in 1924 once housed the Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania.
453 Blvd. of the Allies, Downtown
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Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh
This historical renovation of the Federal Reserve Building offers free soda, popcorn and dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m., among other amenities.
745 Grant St., Downtown
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EVEN Hotel Pittsburgh
Fitness and health are important at EVEN. The IHG hotel has in-room fitness areas and healthy grab-and-go meals.
425 Forbes Ave., Downtown
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Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh — East Liberty
The modern but comfortable and pet-friendly hotel offers easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment in one of Pittsburgh’s busiest neighborhoods.
123 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty
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Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh — Technology Center
Take in views of the Monongahela River from Hotel Indigo’s rooftop bar, plus everything on East Carson Street and beyond.
329 Technology Drive, South Oakland
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Omni William Penn Hotel
Large, centrally located and elegant, the Pittsburgh institution — opened in 1916 — provides traditional afternoon tea service, currency exchange and dry cleaning and is pet-friendly.
530 William Penn Place, Downtown
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Renaissance Pittsburgh
A luxury Downtown hotel in the heart of the Cultural District and close to PNC Park. Braddock’s Rebellion and Braddock’s Side Street Grill are in-house dining options.
107 Sixth St., Downtown
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The Westin Pittsburgh
The pet-friendly, conveniently located hotel Downtown is adjacent to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
1000 Penn Ave, Downtown
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