Pittsburgh: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Pittsburgh side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh-South Side by IHG	Best Value Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown	Luxury Fairmont Pittsburgh
Guest score	8.1/10	9.0/10	8.7/10
Reviews	621	1,774	241
Stars	★★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	South Side	Downtown Pittsburgh	Downtown Pittsburgh
Reference price per night	€85	€127	€287
Guests like	Rooms: Spacious, comfortable, and consistently well-maintained. Location: Walkable to downtown, local arenas, and Carson Street restaurants.	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team provide a warm welcome. Location: Central downtown position near the subway and within walking distance of arenas.	Location: Walking distance to downtown restaurants, theaters, stadiums, and concert venues. Views: Pleasant outlooks from guest rooms, with some facing the river or city.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Large variety of options, though recent renovations limited selection and seating comfort.	Value For Money: Room rates are reasonable, but valet parking charges are considered high.	Staff: Friendly and helpful team, though some guests report rude interactions or absent service.
Good for	pool, gym, ac, breakfast	pool, pets, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast	pets, spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh-South Side by IHG if price matters most, Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown for the best balance of score and price, and Fairmont Pittsburgh if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.