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| - Alright DoubleTree, let's keep it real. It appears you may have been recently renovated - but it looks kind of like maybe it was done in a rush (read: shoddy work), your plumbing is simply horrible - my sink doesn't drain, the bathtub filled to my calves while showering (yes, with the drain OPEN), and the maintenance man had to come unclog the toilet last night - seriously, and when I arrived yesterday evening (around 7pm) you gave me a barely warm stale cookie. :(
I love DoubleTree hotels, but what was up with this visit? You must have sensed that I'm a Cleveland Browns fan.
Some helpful hints:
1. The hotel parking is around the side of the building (on the left if you're facing the front), it's a garage but it's valet only ($22/night on weeknights and $20/night on weekends, if I'm not mistaken).
2. This hotel is about a six minute walk to Market Square... where you can find some good grub (NOLA, Las Velas, Chipotle, or the classic Primanti Bros. to name a few).
3. If you need something quick, there's a 7/11 attached to the building and a Dunkin Donuts and Qdoba across the street.
4. The double beds are tiny (& about as soft as a cot), so request a King if you're coming as a couple.
5. They give you a key to plug into the wall that turns on the room's electricity - so they're environmentally friendly (or cost conscious perhaps)!
6. The fitness center is open 24 hours - & includes weight machines, floor mats, ellipticals, stationary bikes, and treadmills.
7. Flat screen TVs in the guest rooms are a nice touch. The $16.99 they wanted me to pay just to watch Bridesmaids, not so much.
8. The staff was super friendly and was more than happy to accommodate my late check out (1:30pm) request.
9. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
10. There is a shuttle available that services the Downtown Pittsburgh area on a first-come-first-serve basis.
While I wasn't impressed - I'll be back for the cookies.
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