by Daniel Cote

Created on: January 15, 2009

It's safe to say that if you're ever visiting Pittsburgh, you won't have to struggle to find a quality place to stay. Whether it's a luxury hotel you're looking for or just a place to rest your head for the night, Pittsburgh hotels offer great values without skimping on quality or service. Within Pittsburgh, you will find hotels ranging from the Holiday Inn and Sheraton Hotel to The Omni William Penn Hotel and Crown Plaza.

For an average person or a family on a budget, hotels such as the Holiday Inn, Sheraton Hotel, Radisson Hotel, Hampton Inn, and Doubletree Hotel offer special rates starting as low as $69 a night. These hotels are all situated in or around downtown Pittsburgh making them ideal for people, who wish to catch a ball game at PNC Park, admire the art work at the Andy Warhol museum, or visit a child at one of the local universities. If you're visiting Pittsburgh on a business trip, all of these hotels offer free internet access and Wi-Fi capabilities where available. If you're in need of a little relaxation, these hotels all offer pools and full fitness centers to make you feel at home. Lastly, a hotel wouldn't be complete without excellent dining amenities. These hotels offer everything from a free continental breakfast to an elegant first class dinner. Hotels are in the business of pleasing their customers so they try to offer their patrons the best experience possible.

The Crown Plaza Hotel is located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and offers superior accommodations, executive suits, and extended stay options. While the Crown Plaza offers rooms starting at under $100 per night, the price can soon climb to over $200 depending on the size of the room and time of your stay. The Crown Plaza offers a full health and fitness center that is open 24-hours, daily housekeeping, internet and Wi-Fi access, and same day dry cleaning just to name a few of the amenities and services available. The dining accommodations include P.J's Bar and Grille which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a number of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.

If it's luxury you're looking for, look no further than the Omni William Penn Hotel. The Omni William Penn is located in the downtown area and has accommodated such guests as President John F. Kennedy and musician Lawrence Welk. Some of the amenities offered at the Omni include high speed wireless internet access, a spa and nail galleria, five-star fine dining establishments, traditional afternoon tea services, and much more. The Omni William Penn was recently awarded as a four-diamond hotel for its luxurious accommodations and first class service. While all of these amenities sound nice, they don't come cheaply. Rooms at the Omni William Penn start at around $229 per night and can climb to over $400 per night depending on when you plan to stay there.

As many of you know, the hotel you stay at can either make or break your vacation or business trip. Pittsburgh offers a wide range of accommodations that can fit the needs of almost everyone. Whether it's an average stay you're look for at a Holiday Inn or Hampton Inn, or more luxurious accommodation like those that can be found at the Omni William Penn, you are sure to be pleased with your Pittsburgh experience.

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