SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh North Shore is the practical choice for visitors who want to be beside the stadiums and the museums without paying downtown luxury prices. It stands at 223 Federal Street on the North Shore with 198 rooms, and its position is the main reason to book it: PNC Park is about a two-minute walk, the Andy Warhol Museum about three, Stage AE about ten and Acrisure Stadium about eleven. The convention center is roughly a thirteen-minute walk, and Point State Park, the Byham Theater and the Roberto Clemente Bridge into downtown are all within easy reach. The hotel has an indoor pool that is open all year, which makes it a good bet for families, and a fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights that is listed as open around the clock. A complimentary hot breakfast buffet is served every morning, from 6:30 to 9:30 on weekdays and from 7:00 to 10:00 at weekends, which saves both money and time before a day of sightseeing.
Location and getting around
The North Shore is flat, riverfront and easy to walk. From the hotel you can stroll to the Warhol and the Carnegie Science Center, cross a yellow bridge into downtown on foot, or follow the riverside trail. The Mattress Factory and the National Aviary are a short ride away on the North Side.
On Steelers and Pirates game days the area becomes busy and noisy, which is a plus for fans and a drawback for anyone who wants a quiet night, so it is worth asking for a room away from the stadium side when you book.
Rooms and who it suits
The hotel works especially well for families and groups who want extra space, for baseball and football fans, and for business travelers visiting the convention center. The free breakfast and the pool add real value for families, and the gym is handy for early starts. Couples after a romantic splurge will find better options downtown, but anyone who values location over luxury will be well served here.
Good to know
Self-parking is charged by the night, with in-and-out privileges, so check the current rate when you reserve, or arrive by airport bus or rideshare and leave the car at home. Guests rate the hotel very highly, with a score of around 8.4 out of 10 from more than a thousand reviews. Rates rise sharply on game days and event weekends, so book early for those dates.
Why stay here
- ✓198 rooms and suites
- ✓Indoor pool open year-round
- ✓Free hot breakfast buffet
- ✓24-hour fitness center
- ✓Two-minute walk to PNC Park
- ✓Three-minute walk to the Warhol
- ✓Self-parking with in-and-out privileges
- ✓Walk to the Roberto Clemente Bridge
Good questions
Is breakfast included at SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh North Shore?+
Yes, a complimentary hot breakfast buffet is served daily, from 6:30 to 9:30am on weekdays and from 7:00 to 10:00am at weekends.
How far is SpringHill Suites from PNC Park?+
PNC Park is about a two-minute walk from the hotel, and the Andy Warhol Museum is about three minutes. Acrisure Stadium is around eleven minutes on foot.
Does SpringHill Suites North Shore have parking and a pool?+
There is self-parking for a nightly fee with in-and-out privileges, and an indoor pool that is open year-round.
