Visited Pittsburgh back in March and stayed here for 3 nights. Got a decent price on Travelocity so I figured I couldn't go wrong...
Pros: Right in Oakland, so there's easy access to almost everything, whether you're driving or taking public transit. Lots of bus routes to go downtown on Fifth Avenue or eastbound to other neighborhoods such as Shadyside. Friendly front desk staff. Right in the middle of the Pitt campus if you're planning on visiting there. The hotel is also close to Carnegie Mellon as well. The place was recently renovated and had all the things a hotel should have. Free internet and Bath and Body Works toiletries were nice. Bed was comfortable and came with a choice of firm or soft pillows. I forgot my toothbrush, and they had some extra ones on hand at the front desk, which was cool.
Cons: The parking situation in Oakland kinda sucks. You can try your luck with street parking; two hour metered during the day and it's free after 6pm. Parking in the hotel was expensive; $20/night with unlimited in and out privileges. The garage was packed because it is shared with UPMC during the day. The hotel was also sold out that weekend, so it was packed even after hours. The garage is several levels and I had no problem finding a space on the 2nd or 3rd levels. The internet access is wired, not a big deal but I would've enjoyed being able to surf the web and watch streaming movies from the comfortable bed.
In the end, it wasn't a bad place to stay. The location is ideal, the beds were comfortable, the staff were friendly, and the hotel bar was certainly a good place to have a quick nightcap before bed!