Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Front of property – evening/night
Reception
Staircase
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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3341 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
  • Place, Petersen Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Pittsburgh
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carnegie Mellon University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Pittsburgh

Located in Pittsburgh (Oakland), Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place is within a 10-minute walk of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and University of Pittsburgh. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Petersen Events Center and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

What's nearby

  • Petersen Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Pittsburgh - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carnegie Mellon University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • First Avenue Station - 4 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 9 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Prince of India Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Prima Oakland - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place offers 144 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. 49-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 144 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 49-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 22 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 979 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 979 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 979 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 979 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 979 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean great breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From reservation to stay everything went really well. Ideal location to highway, restaurants, etc. Room had everything we needed. Loved the kitchenette.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry Arciel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooklynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious room. It could sleep 7 if kids are younger.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marquay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room needed updating. The pool closed at 8pm, which is earlier than any other hotels we have stayed at and are used to traveling. It was an economical choice, but next time I would spend more or drive further to have a better experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

prashast

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and the room was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Parking sucks, front desk people were rude and non attentive. Lots of better choices in the area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Xilei

The room was clean and staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla, West Melbourne

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for our visit to look at UPitt and Carnegie Mellon. Room was really nice and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and cozy, Staff were great and a quick Uber to all the amenities for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and cozy. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAI BO

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, room, amenities and location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was fine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is excellent. The location, breakfast, customer service, appearance, cleanliness. I prefer this hotel when I do my annual “Boy’s Trip” with my son.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025