Pittsburgh's Banksville Road stretches from State Highway 30 to near McDermott Park where it becomes McFarland Road. The Banksville neighborhood dates back to the Revolutionary War era and includes many older homes and historical points of interest. Conveniently located southwest of downtown Pittsburgh, Banksville Road offers quick access to the center of the Steel City, with local hotels providing a comfortable stay in suburban surroundings.
This five-story, 95-room Comfort Inn & Suites is 10 minutes from popular city attractions including Fort Pitt Museum, Point State Park and the Pittsburgh Public Theater. Parks, shopping, entertainment and restaurants are nearby. This hotel offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness facility and free breakfast. Each room offers one queen or king bed or two double beds, Internet access, an in-room safe, a microwave and a refrigerator. Duquense University, the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University are within seven miles of the Comfort Inn. This hotel includes a cocktail lounge. As of September 2010, rooms start at $70 per night.
Comfort Inn & Suites Pittsburgh
2898 Banksville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
412-343-3000
comfortinn.com
The Days Inn on Banksville Road is two miles from Heinz Field, the Carnegie Science Center and PNC Park. Designed for business travelers, this Days Inn features meeting space, business services and Internet access. Families will enjoy the amenities offered as well the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, an exercise room, guest rooms equipped with microwaves, refrigerators and dining tables. Several city parks are in proximity to the Days Inn and the National Aviary zoo is seven miles away. Numerous family and business restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment venues are nearby. Rates at this hotel start at $80 per night as of September 2010.
Days Inn Pittsburgh
1150 Banksville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
412-531-8900
daysinn.com
Nine minutes north of Banksville Road is this Sheraton Station Square Hotel located opposite downtown Pittsburgh along the Monongohela River. This 14-story, 396-room hotel is one mile from top Pittsburgh attractions including Heinz Field and Rivers Casino. Hotel amenities include shuttle service to downtown, concierge services, a health club, a fitness room and an indoor pool. The hotel's water views restaurant, Pittsburgh Rare, is a steakhouse serving dinner seven days a week. A lobby lounge serves drinks nightly in the middle of the hotel's six-story atrium overlooking the river. Guest room amenities include two double beds or one king bed, a coffeemaker, a refrigerator, a sitting area and a work desk. As of September 2010, rooms start at $237 per night.
Sheraton Station Square Hotel
300 W. Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-261-2000
starwoodhotels.com
