The Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh Convenient for Business Travelers

A member of the Starwood family of hotels, the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh is a high-rise hotel located in the heart of the city's financial and cultural district. It is connected by skywalk to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, making it particularly suitable to business travelers who are attending functions at the adjacent center. However, it is also suitable to leisure travelers including families with children.

A total of 616 guest rooms and suits are available at the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Many of them have excellent views of the city's attractive skyline and of the rivers below. All the rooms feature Westin's signature Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath and the guest quarters here are among the largest in the city. Other room amenities include coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, in room safe, cordless phones, large desks, and much more. All of the guest rooms at the Westin Convention Center are non-smoking. There are 3 luxury suites at the hotel and 22 junior suites. The suites include an extra living area and additional amenities like a small dining area and more sleeping spaces. The Heavenly Crib is available for the hotel's youngest visitors and pets are welcomed with the Heavenly Dog Bed. Handicapped accessible rooms are available as well.

A number of features and activities make a stay at the Westin Convention Center extra pleasant. The Westin WORKOUT Gym offers a wealth of exercise equipment including both strength training and cardiovascular machines as well as free weights. Aerobic classes are offered as well. Guests who wish to jog are provided with special runner's maps of the area, which shows them the best routes for a good jog. Each evening, the Westin offers their signature Unwind time, which allows guests to mingle while enjoying a selection of food and drinks.

An in-room spa service offers a selection of massages and there's also an indoor heated lap pool, a steam room, a sauna, and a whirlpool tub, the latter of which is located in the health club. Babysitting services are available, or kids who are staying at this hotel may join the Westin Kids Club, which provides activities for children up to age 12 at the onsite Discovery Room. The club also provides families with a list of kid-friendly attractions in the area. Kids and their parents can also enjoy Kids Club-sponsored outings to local museums and other attractions. Concierge service, 24-hour room service, and a car rental desk in the lobby round out the offerings at the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh.

Dining at this hotel includes lunch and dinner at the Original Fish Market, a seafood restaurant and sushi bar that boasts an extensive wine menu. Also onsite is the Penn City Grill, which services traditional breakfast as well as pizza, panini sandwiches, salads, and beer for lunch. Other restaurants are located within walking distance of the hotel.

There is 34,000 square feet of meeting and function space available at the Westin Convention Center including 23 meeting and breakout spaces. High speed internet is available in all these areas and audio visual equipment is available for rent. The Allegheny Grand Ballroom consists of more than 11,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 500 guests for dinner and dancing or up to 800 for a reception-style affair only. A smaller ballroom is available for more intimate weddings. Planners are on staff to assist with details.