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Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to University of Pittsburgh

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Free daily continental breakfast
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Located in Pittsburgh's center, Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place offers free breakfast, grocery shopping service, and in-room WiFi. Guests can unwind by the lobby fireplace or enjoy the seasonal pool. Attentive staff provides dry cleaning and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

49-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

49-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

49-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Oakland, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place is near a metro station and near theme parks. Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Museum of Art are cultural highlights and Phipps Conservatory is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petersen Events Center or PPG Paints Arena. Enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking, or hop on a segway rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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3341 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213

What's nearby

  • Petersen Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Pittsburgh - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carnegie Mellon University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • PPG Paints Arena - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • First Avenue Station - 4 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 9 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Redhawk Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place

Hotel near University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Located close to Petersen Events Center and University of Pittsburgh, Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place provides free continental breakfast, a free grocery shopping service, and a free manager's reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Swimming pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, free newspapers, and barbecue grills
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 144 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 49-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 22 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2017
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 22.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place Hotel
Residence Inn Oakland/University Place Hotel
Residence Inn Oakland/University Place
Resince Inn OaklandUniversity
Pittsburgh Oakland University
Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place Hotel
Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place Pittsburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place?

Self parking is available for USD 22.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place located?

Located in Oakland, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, and Petersen Events Center. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum and Carnegie Museum of Natural History are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 894 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and well equipped room. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and the breakfast is good. However, the parking is not easy and get out is not straightforward.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quite room, centrally located
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff..Mr.Adwait was very helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Highly recommended. Love that the parking garage is right next to it and at a reasonable daily fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The helpfulness of the staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maha

Liked: Amenities
Excellent service. Friendly staff. Super clean rooms. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not use the gym. Staff is courteous. Rooms and hallways are very clean and well maintained. Convenient location for the Universities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

Very friendly staff and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located hotel, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

We are glad to have found this hotel as an option for Pittsburgh. The bed was comfortable and having a full size fridge was nice for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we've stayed here and the staff, William in particular, have been so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ghada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s great place to sleep for a night for road trip on and off the HW closed to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, new and clean facility. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Equipped with kitchen, very clean, close to museum and conservatory. Full breakfast included. Our stay was pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room was nice size, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely done and up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property several times when I have visited Pitt. I have already booked several stays for the upcoming year. Very convenient to campus, quiet, walkable, and safe. Easy parking and the staff is very friendly. Highly recommend - it has consistently been a good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Amenities
Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. Lots of food options 2-4 blocks away. Parking a little expensive but reasonable for city property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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