Springhill Suites North Shore in Pittsburgh Provides All-Suite Accommodations

A member of the Marriott family of hotels, the Springhill Suites North Shore is an all-suite lodging establishment located in Pittsburgh's North Shore neighborhood. Designed for travelers that want more than a standard hotel room or perfect for business travelers who need more space for an extended stay, this hotel was built in 2005 and is located near many of Pittsburgh's largest businesses including Alcoa, PNC, EQT Corporation, and Allegheny General Hospital. The hotel is also across the street from PNC Park and within walking distance of Heinz Field (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Mellon Arena (NHL Pittsburgh Penguins).

This non-smoking hotel is 10 stories tall and consists of 198 suites, which are about 25 percent larger than the average area hotel room. Guests can choose from studio suites of about 425 square feet with either one king or two queen beds, each with an additional sofa bed. All studio rooms include a kitchenette area with small refrigerator, microwave, and sink. Other amenities include a hairdryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, a separate living area, wet bar, pantry area, silverware, dishes, and glasses. For the convenience of business travelers, there is a large desk with ergonomic chair, dual phone lines, and high speed internet access. Cable or satellite television with premium channels and pay-per-view movies is located in each suite. King studio suites with whirlpool tubs are also available.

Other onsite hotel amenities include laundry service and coin-operated laundry, limousine service, newspaper delivery, continental or grab-n-go breakfast, valet dry cleaning, and a host of business services including copy, fax, and messenger service and overnight delivery or pick-up. A beauty shop is available nearby and the front desk can offer referrals for this and other services.

Recreational facilities include an indoor heated pool and whirlpool. There's a biking and jogging trail nearby and kayaking and jet skiing can be enjoyed just a mile or so from the hotel. The onsite fitness facility includes weights and cardiovascular equipment. There is also a golf course located about five miles from the Springhill Suites North Shore and several others within 10-15 miles.

There is one restaurant at this hotel. Known as SOHO, it serves contemporary American cuisine for lunch and dinner. Several other restaurants are located within walking distance of the Springhill Suites North Shore Pittsburgh.

There are four meeting rooms at this hotel with a total of just under 2,000 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate a variety of both business and social functions. The largest space, the Diamond Suite AB, includes a total of 1,320 square feet with a maximum seating capacity of about 75 guests. Wired and/or wireless internet is available in all the rooms and audio visual equipment is available for rent. Catering is available for all business and social events and can include full meals, continental breakfasts, or coffee break-type offerings.