If you're working or visiting the Pittsburgh neighborhood of North Oakland (University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon, UPittsburgh Medical Center), this is a good combination of value and comfort. It's not the best hotel, but for the money, it's my 1st choice.
BOTTOM LINE:
Good value, if you're willing to live with a few small compromises.
POSITIVE:
This was the cheapest "nice" hotel, I could find in the area - VALUE is definitely there.
Updated technology.
Internet Access was fast and easy.
HD TV with movie channels in the room.
There were lots of outlets within easy reach to plug in tech gadgets.
Furniture (easy chair and desk chair were modern and comfortable
Lighting was subdued and modern (lights slowly come on to allow for pupils to adjust.
The staff was friendly.
On a couple visits the hotel hosted a manager's reception with snacks and free drinks.
Parking was reasonable (but Valet ONLY) in the hotel's garage.
The fitness center was passable.
Close proximity to some of the medical centers.
Close proximity to the restaurants and clubs on Forbes Avenue.
NEGATIVE:
The rooms were a bit small, and the bathrooms cramped.
During 1 stay, water pressure at the shower was weak.
A short walk to the University campus areas.
The hotel was on Forbes Ave - so there's a lot of ambient lighting from street/business coming into the room.