Residence Inn by Marriott Expands in Pittsburgh

By Adina Marcut

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland University Place

Residence Inn by Marriott is expanding its footprint in Pittsburgh with the opening of a new 144-key hotel. The property is operating as a Marriott franchise, owned by MWK Forbes II and managed by North Star Lodging Management Inc.

Located at 3341 Forbes Ave., Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland/University Place is situated adjacent to Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospitals and Petersen Events Center. Additionally, PPG Paints Arena, PNC Park, Heinz Field and Rivers Casino are also nearby.

Value-add amenities

The pet-friendly Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place offers studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with separate living and sleeping areas. Each suite features a fully-equipped kitchen with a coffeemaker, microwave oven and residential-seized appliances. Common area amenities include:

• Fitness center
• Indoor pool
• Barbecue and/or picnic area
• Air conditioning
• Grocery shopping service
• On-site laundry facilities

“We are pleased with the continued growth of Residence Inn hotels in the Pittsburgh area,” Diane Mayer, vice president & global brand manager for Residence Inn, said in a statement. “When on the road for an extended period, our guests need space to spread out, maintain their life’s pace and restore their energy to help them maintain a healthy balance and routine while traveling. This new hotel offers them a seamless blend of modern style and functionality that allows them to settle in and thrive.”

Currently, the hotel is pursuing a LEED certification. Residence Inn by Marriott has more than 700 properties in 10 countries worldwide. In May, Marriott opened another Pittsburgh hotel, a 109-key asset located in McCandless Crossing.

Image courtesy of Marriott