Hotwire Hotel: ID Downtown Pittsburgh Hotels

[rayleen522]

I am planning another trip to Pittsburgh May 1 - 3, 2015 for the Pittsburgh Marathon.  We are running in the Half Marathon race and would prefer a downtown hotel.  I was surprised to see there are pretty low rates being offered on Hotwire as compared to current retail rates, so i'm hoping you can help me identify the three below.

 

4*, $178:  This hotel was not listed on the Easy View of the Bidding Helper, so I can only provide the ameneties that were listed after clicking Book Now and then See More.  They are:  Pet friendly, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower.

 

These next two were listed on the Easy View, although prices were slightly off between the regular Hotwire tab:

 

4*, $164:  Free Internet, Pet friendly, Indoor pool(s), Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking

3*, $153:  Free breakfast, Free Internet, Indoor pool(s), Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

 

I would have to guess the $178 is the Omni William Penn, because the ameneties are similar to what I booked earlier today for 1/22-1/23.  I'm thinking maybe the Westin Convention Center for the $164 one, but that just surprises me that it would be on Hotwire, when most of the Marathon pre-race festivities are occuring at the Convention Center.  I'm totally unsure about the 3*.  Any help you can provide with all three would be greatly appreciated!  Thank you!!

[AaronJB]

I'm seeing:

 

4* $178 Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower, Pet Friendly. Likely Omni.

 

4* $164. Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Pet Friendly. Not yet ID'd/reported to the board. I'd guess a new amenity set for the Westin is a possibility here.

 

3* $155 Restaurant, Pool, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Complimentary Breakfast, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower. Not yet ID'd/reported to the board. I'd guess a new amenity set for the Holiday Inn Express South Side or Hampton Inn would be a possibility in this case, but it may be something else, as well.

 

Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[rayleen522]

We decided that it would be financially better for us to just stay May 2nd - May 3rd.  The rates on Hotwire for that night were more expensive than I was able to find on hotel's direct sites.  I ended up booking the Marriott City Center directly through Marriott.com.  Thank you however, for providing me with your best guess.  I will continue to use Hot.wire when it is advantageous for me to do so.

[AaronJB]

Thank you for closing the thread. We look forward to helping with future stays.

 

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases.