Holiday Inn Express Suites Airport
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 9
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Editor Pick
Great Airport Hotel Location
- February 12, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
I was looking for a hotel in Pittsburgh, close to the airport which would allow us to make it to our early morning flight without the crazy rush that choosing a downtown hotel would cause. After searching the Internet I decided that the Holiday Inn Express offered the correct combination of price and location.
Location was within six miles of the airport adjacent to the airport road and the price was $89 per night for the three of us. Since this rate includes free parking as well as breakfast I decided it was the perfect choice.
The Lobby of this hotel is very attractive with couches as well as a fireplace. The fireplace also opens into the dining area. Well not exactly the dining area, there is a small area with couches and computers, a relaxing business center area that is down one step and adjacent to the dining room , this is where the fireplace is located.
Pluses
The rooms are a very good size. The entire hotel is non-smoking , there are king rooms as well as rooms with two queen beds. Rooms come equipped with a desk and chair as well as free WIFI. In the corner there is a comfortable chair with a pole lamp which makes a nice spot to read. There room also had a mini fridge, microwave and coffeemaker. If you don’t want to make your own coffee the dining room has free coffee 24/7.
The bathroom was a good size with a tile floor and walls. Outside the bathroom there is a large marble topped vanity and on the opposite wall a large closet with floor to ceiling mirrors and an iron and ironing board.
Breakfast is included and consists of their famous cinnamon buns, eggs, toast, bagels, juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate, cereal, oatmeal (make your own) and yogurt. The room is attractive with a nice open feel and wooden tables and chairs.
The hotel has a workout room and a hot tub. There is a pool but it is outdoors and so only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The interior courtyard where it is located is quite attractive.
Cons
The elevator in this hotel is located on the opposite side of the hotel from the lobby. It is what seems like an endless walk to get to it.
The breakfast is free but it is not great. Those famous cinnamon buns are so sweet your whole body will do into sugar shock and the cold cereal is sweet except for raisin bran and there is no fresh fruit. The microwave is hidden so if you want to have oatmeal you will be frustrated.
All things considered the location and the price are enough to overcome the few short coming that this hotel has. It is clean and everything in our room was in good repair. I would definitely consider staying here again for the same price I paid on this trip.
From journal Culture and Lights in Pittsburgh
Nice fitness room and breakfast choices
- December 16, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The fitness room had plenty of equipment and was well-maintained. I never had to wait for a machine. The hot tub looked like it might have needed the water quality checked, so I didn't get in that. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The free breakfast included tastey biscuits and cinnamon rolls. It felt very safe.
Clean & comfortable
- July 31, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The front desk staff & the breakfast hostess were all very friendly and helpful. The room, including floors, walls, bathroom, and bedding, was clean. The bed was comfortable.
The jacuzzi could have been a little warmer & the pool towels, a little more substantial although there was no limit on how many one could use.
great night for a great price
- January 8, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Stayed with my daughter for her birthday and was impressed with the room. Liked the shower and sink area being separate (made getting ready in the morning quicker). Staff was very helpful, even finding some forks at 10:00pm for our leftovers. Morning staff very efficient at breakfast area. Proximity to shopping superb. Also, many great restaurants to choose from also close by. Am planning another trip there very soon. Didn't use the fitness center or pool (pool was closed for the season) but would love to stay during warmer weather as the pool looked great. Only one problem which was a noisy neighbor. The kids stayed across the hall from their parents so were traveling back and forth for a little over one hour at 10:30pm but this is really beyond the hotel's control so I just suffered through it. Kids finally tired and were quiet. All in all, a great place to stay and I would definitely recommend it to others.
A pleasant and very comfortable surprise
- October 25, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This is a well-maintained and well-managed new hotel. The double-queen room was spacious, VERY nicely appointed, and clean. I had business to do, so the easy and free Internet connection was a plus, and the manager made me feel very welcome to continue working in the Business Center after check-out.
All the little room amenities were first-class, and I predict, as I leave town to head for a famous 4-star hotel, that I won't find better there tonight.
I don't understand why online travel website's rate for this hotel is $40 lower on the day I'm checking out than on the day I made my reservation, but the price was reasonable for the value received.