LOVE it.
We travel through Pittsburgh at least twice every year and have stayed at MANY hotels in the area, from 2-4 stars. The Shadyside Inn has now become our #1 choice in Pittsburgh...for the following reasons:
1. Location - we like to go out and eat/drink in Shadyside because it's cute, safe and full of good-looking folks.
2. Price is great value considering the high rent of the area and proximity to Shadyside shopping and colleges.
3. Generous size of rooms and cleanliness... enough said.
HIGHLY recommended.
Minus one star for old plumbing and air systems,but they aren't inconvenient or unpleasant at all, just 'full of character'.