AAA rates hotels on a diamond system, from One-Diamond to Five-Diamond. One-Diamond properties meet AAA's basic requirements for hospitality, comfort and cleanliness. Five-Diamond properties are high-quality luxury hotels. McKeesport, Pennsylvania, a city located near the Monongahela River and about half an hour away from Pittsburgh, does not have any AAA recommended hotels. However, the nearby city of West Mifflin, about five miles away and just across the river, has several options. Attractions near all of these hotels include the Kennywood amusement park, Rivers Casino, Carnegie Science Center and Heinz Field.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Mifflin has a AAA Three-Diamond rating. A Three-Diamond rating means that the hotel has distinguished style and meets the travelers' comprehensive needs. Amenities include complimentary parking, complimentary breakfast and a fitness center. Catering to business travelers, the hotel also has a complimentary shuttle to the area's businesses, 3,525 square feet of meeting space, a business center and free wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. Both rooms and suites are available. Suites have a sofa, Jacuzzi, a microwave and refrigerator.
The Two-Diamond AAA rated Extended Stay America Pittsburgh - West Mifflin is designed for longer stays. While a One-Diamond property is a no-frills experience, a Two-Diamond property provides modest enhancements to the hotel's design and amenities. Studios come equipped with full kitchens including utensils, a living area and large work spaces. Signature Suites are upgraded suites with contemporary decor and comfort bedding. A laundry facility is located on-site. There is a fee for wireless Internet. While there is only one full housekeeping service included in the rate for guests staying seven nights or more, guests can pay a fee for additional cleanings. Guests can also pay a small fee to receive a light service where the hotel empties the trash and replaces towels and toiletries.
The Hampton Inn Pittsburgh / West Mifflin has a Three-Diamond AAA rating. Every one of the hotel's 70 guest rooms has free high-speed Internet. Some rooms have a sofa bed, kitchenette or whirlpool. A complimentary hot breakfast greets guests in the morning. The outdoor heated pool and adjacent putting green are popular with families. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facility, a complimentary beverage area and a free shuttle serving the Allegheny County Airport.
Next to the Hampton Inn is the Three-Diamond AAA rated SpringHill Suites West Mifflin. The hotel has 94 suites spread throughout four floors. Guests are treated to a complimentary breakfast buffet, free wireless Internet and a shuttle service for nearby attractions and the Allegheny County Airport. The hotel also has an indoor pool with a separate whirlpool, a fitness center, a business center and a laundry facility. Century Square mall is located right next to the hotel. An on-site 24-hour market selling snacks and beverages keeps guests full even after nearby restaurants close.
