McKnight Road is a primary thoroughfare in northern Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that stretches from Exit 4 on Interstate 279 to the Perry Highway. Travelers in northern Pittsburgh can find hotels on McKnight Road, which is convenient for outdoorsy types who seek hiking and bicycling trails in the city's North Park. McKnight Road's hotels offer a peaceful setting, but they are less than 15 minutes from the vibrant atmosphere in downtown Pittsburgh.
The Hampton Inn is near the southern end of McKnight Road, less than a mile from Interstate 279. This hotel offers RV parking spaces, a fitness center and indoor swimming pool. Among the 107 guest rooms are one-bedroom suites with whirlpool tubs and living rooms with sleeper sofas. Smoking and nonsmoking rooms are available.
The hotel is only a 10-minute drive from the Riverview Park. This hilly, 287-acre park features hiking trails, the Chapel Shelter, which is a picnic area that was once a Presbyterian church, and the Allegheny Observatory. During the summer, the park hosts live music concerts and outdoor movie screenings, which are popular events with northern Pittsburgh locals. The hotel is less than five minutes from fast food and local restaurants at the McKnight Road and Balboa Boulevard intersection.
Situated near the southern end of McKnight Road, Intown Suites is an extended stay hotel that offers weekly rates as lows as $239 per week, as of fall 2010. The hotel suites include fully furnished kitchens and sitting areas. The hotel also provides a laundromat and weekly housekeeping services. The hotel accepts reservations, but your arrival must be within six months of your reservation.
The hotel is less than a mile from Interstate 279, which makes a trip to downtown Pittsburgh only a 10-minute jaunt. Some of the closer attractions in the downtown area include Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team, and the Allegheny Center. The Allegheny Center plaza is on the north shore of the Allegheny River, and features the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and walking paths in the Allegheny Commons Park. The hotel books quickly during the fall for Pittsburgh Steelers games, so you may want to book in advance if you are visiting Pittsburgh during that season.
The Holiday Inn is centrally located on McKnight Road, and only a five-minute drive from the Ross Park Mall, which features restaurants and department stores such as Macy's and Nordstrom. More off-site dining is available within walking distance of the hotel, which includes Mediterranean cuisine at Aladdin's Eatery and Italian-style dishes at Bravo Italian Kitchen. The hotel is also a 10-minute drive from North Park, one of the largest recreation areas in Greater Pittsburgh. This park features a 75-acre lake for fishing, bicycling trails, ice rink and an observation tower, which offers views of the surrounding woodland and downtown Pittsburgh.
The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center and an on-site restaurant, Hilltop Grille, that serves classic American cuisines, including hamburgers and salads, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant also has a full-service bar, and provides room service. Some of the guest rooms have private whirlpool tubs.
