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| - Recently I took a budget trip to Pittsburgh. How much of a budget trip? Well, lets put it this way, the only reason I went is because I was able to snag a set of free Megabus tickets. Wanting to keep the trip as cheap as possible, and stay centrally located to downtown, I decided to use Hotwire, and ended up staying at the Westin Convention Center.
Although the hotel had glowing reviews on Hotwire, Yelpers overall seemed to feel differently, which caused me to worry. However, after arriving and seeing the room I was instantly relieved and happy with my decision. The room was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the view was an excellent 25th floor view of the Strip District below. On top of this, the staff were all very kind and courteous, and were more than willing to call cabs for us as well.
My biggest complaints about the Westin really all surround the bathroom. Although very clean, I was annoyed with the fact that the shower made this crazy noise whenever it was on which sounded like somebody gargling at sonic boom levels. In addition, there seemed to be no fan, which meant if you got a hot shower, you couldn't see anything in the mirror without wiping it off. Lastly, there was no lock! I mean, yeah, we managed without, but it is still reassuring to know that a lock stands between your privacy and three of your friends.
Overall however, I was extremely pleased with my visit and would gladly return to the Westin again if I ever find myself in Pittsburgh.
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