Escape to Pittsburgh: Luxurious SpringHill Suites Awaits!
Escape to Pittsburgh: SpringHill Suites - Or, My Unexpectedly Awesome Weekend Getaway! (A Messy, Honest Review)
Okay, so listen up, because I just got back from Pittsburgh, and I'm still basking in the glow of relaxation. I stayed at the SpringHill Suites, and honestly? I went in with zero expectations. Pittsburgh, to me, was always just… well, a place I'd heard of. But the SpringHill Suites? It totally changed my mind. This isn't your grandma's roadside motel; this place is a legitimate escape, and I'm here to spill the (coffee) beans.
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- Meta Description: A brutally honest review of the SpringHill Suites in Pittsburgh! From the surprisingly good breakfast to the slightly wonky elevator, I dish on the accessibility, the pool (OMG the pool!), the cleanliness, and whether this hotel is truly worth escaping to. Spoiler alert: mostly YES.
First Impressions: Check-In (and The Elevator Drama)
Right off the bat, the accessibility was a huge win. Entrance was easy, and the wheelchair accessible features were definitely a plus (think wider doorways, grab bars – the works!). I'll be honest, I'm not in a wheelchair, but it's always a good sign of thoughtfulness in hotel design, and it set a great tone for the whole stay. Check-in/out [express]? Yep, super smooth. Contactless check-in/out? They had that down too, which made me feel safe.
Okay, so I did have one tiny hiccup. The elevator… let's just say it had a personality. It wasn’t bad, but sometimes it took a bit longer than expected, and there were a few, ahem, slightly jerky moments on the ascent. Maybe it just needed a pep talk. But hey, it got me to my room, eventually. Elevator access available, so that's a plus.
Rooms: Cleanliness & Creature Comforts
My room? Immaculate. Seriously. The rooms sanitized between stays and they even had room sanitization opt-out available if you prefer less interaction (which I totally understand). I was impressed. Daily housekeeping kept things fresh. All the usual suspects were there: Air conditioning, desk, coffee/tea maker, refrigerator, in-room safe box, hair dryer, ironing facilities, complimentary tea and free bottled water. The Slippers and bathrobes were a nice touch. The blackout curtains made it super easy to sleep in (I needed that!). Good thing they had wake-up service, or I might never have seen the light of day! The bed was comfy, and the soundproofing was excellent. I didn’t hear a peep from the hallway. Non-smoking rooms (thank goodness!). I was happy with their air conditioning in all rooms and the internet access – wireless.
Internet: Bless the Free Wi-Fi!
Free Wi-Fi in All Rooms! Praise be! I mean, it's 2024, people, but you'd be surprised how many hotels still nickel-and-dime you for internet access. The speed was decent, and I could easily stream my shows. They also had Internet [LAN] if you're into the wired life. They had Wi-Fi in public areas as well, but I didn't really use it. The internet access, in general, was a life-saver, which allowed me to relax.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Breakfast Bliss & Poolside Dreams
Speaking of streaming shows, let's talk breakfast! The Breakfast [buffet], was, dare I say, good. There was the usual continental spread, but they also had some hot items that rotated daily. I highly recommend the waffles. Seriously, they were delicious. They had Buffet in restaurant service available, as well. They also had Breakfast takeaway service if you were in a hurry. Plus: Coffee/tea in restaurant. It felt nice to start the day with that.
And the Poolside bar? Oh, the pool! I'm a pool person. I spent hours floating around in the Swimming pool [outdoor]. And the Pool with a view was spectacular, especially at sunset. They had Poolside bar with drinks and snacks! Pure Bliss.
After the pool, the Bar was calling my name. I just loved the ambiance.
Stuff to Do (and Relax!)
The Fitness center was well-equipped, though I confess I only peeked in the window. The Gym/fitness has pretty all the amenities. I was more interested in the Spa/Sauna. It's the perfect mix of being cozy and luxurious. The spa was the perfect way to relax!
Safety and Cleanliness: Peace of Mind Required
The SpringHill Suites understood the importance of cleanliness! I felt safe and secure the whole time. Anti-viral cleaning products were used. Daily disinfection in common areas was obvious. The amazing staff was trained in safety protocol.
Services and Conveniences: Little Things That Matter
The concierge was super helpful with restaurant recommendations. They even had a convenience store for those last-minute snack cravings (or hangover cures!). They offered Luggage storage, and I found the car park [free of charge] to be convenient. Laundry service was available, and they had a Xerox/fax in business center, not that I needed it.
Accessibility specific details
They're really pushing for accessibility here. In addition to the physical room, I was amazed with the details: facilities for disabled guests, elevator accessibility, CCTV in common areas, and CCTV outside the property.
Downsides (Because Perfection Doesn't Exist)
- Pets Allowed: Unavailable. Okay, I adore dogs, and I will be frank, I hate when hotels pretend to be pet-friendly and then just aren't. So I didn't have a pet. This is a good thing to mention in your review.
- The elevator, again. Minor, yes, but worth mentioning.
- I didn't get to try the sauna! (My fault, not theirs).
The Verdict: Go!
This SpringHill Suites? Totally worth it. It's clean, comfortable, and the staff is genuinely helpful. It's got a great pool, a decent breakfast, and – most importantly – it provides a real sense of escape. Definitely go, especially if you need a break. I'm already planning my return trip! And hey, if you see the elevator, give it a little pep talk for me. You know, for good measure.
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, 'cause we're about to embark on a whirlwind tour of… well, mostly the inside of SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Latrobe Youngstown (yes, that's the full name – try saying that three times fast after a few Yuenglings). But hey, a hotel is just a launching pad, right? A fluffy-pillow-filled, continental-breakfast-scented launching pad. Let's see if we can make some messy memories.
Day 1: Arrival & the Art of Mild Disappointment (Latrobe, PA)
- 3:00 PM: Officially arrive. Okay, "arrive" might be a strong word. More like, stumble into the lobby. The GPS, bless its little digital heart, led me on a detour through a cornfield that looked suspiciously like a movie set. Found my room, which is… fine. Standard SpringHill Suites. Neutral beige, a desk that looks lonely, the promise of a decent bed. (Hopefully, it's not one of those beds… you know, the ones that swallow you whole.)
- 3:30 PM: Attempt to unpack. Success! (Mostly.) My suitcase exploded like a fashion bomb. I found three unmatched socks, a half-eaten bag of gummy worms (don't judge), and a vague sense of existential dread. This is the life, folks.
- 4:00 PM: "Research" the area. AKA, google "things to do near Latrobe PA." The results were… limited. Turns out, Latrobe’s claim to fame is Mr. Rogers and rolling hills. Okay, Mr. Rogers is a win. Rolling hills, I'm assuming are just… hills.
- 5:00 PM: Explore the hotel… it's… a hotel. Nothing too exciting, except for the pool (which I am tempted to try out later… maybe.)
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. Ah, the culinary highlight of Latrobe. I have two options: drive 20 minutes for a "decent" restaurant or order takeout from the place that delivers to the hotel. I choose takeout. I get disappointed - the place serves too much food.
- 8:00 PM: Watch TV, read a book. It's a quiet life. Maybe too quiet. But hey, the bed is comfy. This is the life.
Day 2: Rolling Hills, Mr. Rogers, and a Misadventure in Caffeine (Latrobe, PA)
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast! The promise of waffles drives me out of bed! The waffle maker is terrifyingly efficient. Two perfect waffles, drowned in syrup, the perfect start to the day!
- 8:00 AM: Drive to Mr. Rogers Memorial
- 9:30 AM: Drive to the top of the hills, enjoy the view.
- 11:00 AM: Check out shop, buy souvenirs.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch. I find a diner. That's where the caffeine misadventure begins. I order coffee. What arrives is not coffee. It's… mud-colored liquid. That tastes of burnt tires and despair. I try to get the waiter’s attention. She doesn't see me. I try again. Finally, success! I ask for a different coffee. Now with the second coffee, I get the coffee. With a huge smile and a sigh of relief, I drink it and savor it.
- 1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Explore the area and relax.
- 4:00 PM: The hotel is a little boring.
- 5:00 PM: Drive somewhere to find a good dinner.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. The restaurant is ok. Now, it's time to watch TV and relax for the night.
- 8:00 PM: Sleep.
Day 3: Youngstown's Vibe (Youngstown, OH)
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast, the waffle awaits!
- 8:00 AM: Travel to Youngstown Ohio.
- 9:30 AM: Arrival in Youngstown. I can already feel the difference. The city is… well, let's just say it has a certain swagger, which is code for "might be a little rough around the edges."
- 10:00 AM: Explore the city.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch.
- 1:00 PM: Explore the city.
- 4:00 PM: Go to the hotel to relax.
- 5:00 PM: Dinner.
- 8:00 PM: The hotel is boring so I watch TV all the night.
Day 4: Departure & the Lingering Ghost of Gummy Worms
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast, one last waffle. I take a photo to remember it.
- 8:00 AM: Pack.
- 9:00 AM: Check out! The front desk staff actually smiles and I am relieved to leave.
- 9:30 AM: Drive toward home… my suitcase is full of gummy worms.
This is just a starting point. Every trip is different, every adventure is unique. It's about embracing the chaos, finding the humor, and making memories, even if those memories involve terrible coffee and exploding suitcases. So, go out there, get lost, and have a ridiculously good time!
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Escape to Pittsburgh: SpringHill Suites – You HAVE Questions? I Have (More Than) Answers!
Okay, so SpringHill Suites... is it *actually* luxurious, or just... clean? Because I've been burned before.
Alright, deep breath. Luxury is a relative term, right? For me, escaping the usual chaos of my life? Yeah, this SpringHill Suites in Pittsburgh *felt* luxurious. Seriously, after the drive? Walking in and seeing the lobby – well, the *vibe* was immediately better. No cheap furniture that's seen better days, you know? It had... *potential*.
The rooms? Spacious is the word. I'm talking ACTUAL space. Enough to, like, spread out your stuff without feeling like you're crammed into a shoebox. The beds? Let me just say, I actually slept through the night. Which is a damn miracle on its own. Honestly, after the whole "my kid decided to become a drummer at 3 AM" phase, a comfy bed is basically paradise. *Heaven*.
So, luxurious? Maybe not five-star hotel, but *for a SpringHill Suites*? Absolutely. Way better than "just clean." I mean, yeah, it's clean, but it's also *nicely* appointed. Does that make sense? It wasn't just a place to sleep, it was a place to, you know, *relax*.
Is the free breakfast actually edible? Asking for a friend... who is me.
The free breakfast? Okay, here's the truth. Before I went, I was bracing myself for the usual sad spread of lukewarm scrambled eggs and questionable sausage. You know the drill.
But... the Pittsburgh SpringHill Suites actually *impressed* me. They had a waffle maker! And not one of those sad, slow ones, but a *fast* one. You could actually, like, make a *decent* waffle, folks. They had REAL fruit. Not just sad melon leftovers. The coffee was... drinkable. Not the gas station stuff. Bonus points for the little individual yogurts – I swear, those things are the key to civilised travel.
Yeah, it's not a Michelin-star breakfast, people. But it's *good*. It's a solid, get-you-going-in-the-morning breakfast that doesn't make you want to hide under the covers and weep. Trust me, coming from someone who loathes hotel breakfast, that's a *win*.
What's the deal with the location? Is it actually convenient for, like, *doing* things in Pittsburgh?
Alright, location, location, location! This is where things get interesting. We’re talking about Pittsburgh, people, which means unless you're right downtown, you are going to be doing *some* driving, no matter what. (Unless you're brave enough to take public transport, and I'm not *that* brave.)
The SpringHill Suites I stayed at was… well, it wasn’t *central* central, but it was a good hub. It gave you access to a lot of stuff, and I could get on the highway pretty easily to go a bunch of places. Honestly, I didn’t feel like I was spending half my life in the car, and let’s face it, with a toddler? That’s a win. I actually ended up going to the zoo, and the drive wasn’t terrible. So yeah, it's a good base. I even found some decent restaurants nearby - thank god for Yelp!
Any hidden fees or gotchas I should know about? Because I hate surprises.
Okay, let's talk about the dreaded "hidden fees." Ugh. Nobody likes them. Now, I don't like lying to myself or to you. I don't remember any crazy hidden fees jumping out and biting me. Parking was reasonable, I think. (Or maybe I'm just blocking it out because the drive was insane).
But… you should *always* check the fine print when you book, okay? I always do. Because you know they’re out there, waiting to trip you up. Don't be me.
What was the *best* thing about the stay? And the worst? Be honest!
Alright, the best and worst. Buckle up.
The BEST thing? Honestly? The bed. That damn bed. It was like sinking into a fluffy cloud of NO RESPONSIBILITIES. I could *almost* forget about the mountain of laundry at home and the fact that my car is currently filled with about three weeks' worth of cracker crumbs. Yeah, that bed was a *lifesaver*.
The WORST thing? Okay, here’s where I get real. We got back to the hotel one day to find that the room hadn't been serviced. No clean towels, no made beds, nothing. I get it, stuff happens. BUT when I called the front desk… well, let's just say the response wasn't exactly stellar. It felt, you know, a bit like “Oh, well, bad luck, lady.” I was a little ticked, I won't lie. It took *forever* to get it sorted. That bit was a bit of a downer, for sure, and they could definitely improve on that front.
Would you go back? Really?
Yeah, you know what? Despite the room service issue, I actually would. Honestly? It was a good experience for the price point. The good stuff outweighed the bad, and let’s face it, nobody's perfect.
I'd go back, knowing what I know now, with a little heads-up to the cleaning ladies. I'd probably bring my own travel-sized detergent and a new tube of toothpaste, too (you just never know). And, you know what? Pittsburgh itself is pretty amazing. So, yes, I would. Maybe just… *slightly* less naive next time.
What about the pool? Did you *actually* use the pool?
The pool… Okay, here’s the thing. With a toddler? Pools are… an experience. Let me just say that. We *did* contemplate the pool. My kid was, like, *obsessed*. He was planning tactical dives and such throughout the drive to Pittsburgh, I tell you.
But then we saw it. Looked a little small, and a little… crowded. It was fine; it wasn't a terrible pool. But you know what? After the drive, I just wanted to sit in my room with the door locked and order a pizza. So the pool… didn’t happen. Maybe next time, kiddo. Maybe next time. Don’t judge me!
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