This hotel was one of the nicest Holiday Inn Expresses that I have ever stayed in. The decor was nice and modern, it was very clean and our room felt new. Plus every single member of the staff that we interacted with was insanely nice and accommodating. The hotel is located just a short walk/drive to many happening neighborhoods. And if you don't feel like driving, cabbing or walking, their shuttle is so very convenient. The driver took us the short drive to downtown for dinner (only about 1.2 miles) and we called when we were done with dinner and he picked us up about 10 minutes later right in front of the restaurant. It was perfect. The parking was convenient and inexpensive and the lot felt very safe.
It was a short visit for us, but if we found ourselves in Pittsburgh again we would certainly stay here without question.