This is still the best hotel in Pittsburgh without a doubt.
My wife and I stayed again this year and everything was great. I mentioned the social password at check-in and got to choose among 5 Christmas presents, each with a gift inside. This year we won a free movie. They were also offering a complimentary beer at check-in.
NOTE: check Kimpton social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) for the current social password (if there is one). It's only offered as a promo during off-peak months as far as I can tell.
Between the wine hour, raid the minibar, morning coffee, and other little goodies, the value you get here is tremendous.