Ford City Vacations from $295

Nice hotel! You get what you’re paying for. Staff was pretty nice and helpful.

This hotel is right in Station Square; centrally located at the Monongahela River. Just a short walk or drive over the bridge takes you to downtown Pittsburgh, home of PPG, PNC, and UPMC hospital complex. Parking is right across the street from this hotel. Costs $34 a day in parking garage or adjacent lot. Food is reasonably priced in the Factory South Side.

It was just ok. Maybe Pittsburgh needs to get a Ritz or Four Seasons.

Note: the executive stay hotels don’t have daily room service. Late check out is noon. This is outside a busy downtown bus stop with vagrants. Staff was very understanding despite Expedia misbooking the studio suite and bedroom suite. Apparently, Expedia needs to clarify this for bookings. Central location in downtown Pittsburgh, adjacent to the State Park and Market Square. About $15-$20 Uber/Lyfts to neighboring spots like the Strip, Oakland, and Lawrenceville. Somewhat walkable downtown but not many street level shops. A few city bike rental stops run through PBSC, though not very many across the city. Okay food scene, coming from SF/NYC.

My room was clean and well appointed. The staff was friendly and helpful.