Location of this hotel is good if heading to CMU or University of Pittsburgh. Surrounding area sketchy on one side. If walk a mile and a half in other direction toward Walnut St there are some cute shops and restaurants. Hotel staff is awesome hence my four stars. Rooms clean and large enough. Room rate way too high for a Courtyard Marriott, much less one with no breakfast. Especially since they only have valet parking at $18 a day. Valets were very friendly and efficient. Starbucks inside is a draw for many.