According to this latest bit of news, golfers can now book rooms and tee times simultaneously on a new website located at http://www.marriottgolf.com. I’m not a golfer but I like the concept.
Marriott Golf Debuts ‘Rounds & Rooms,’ a First-of-Its-Kind Online Golf Resort Tee Time and Lodging Reservation System
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
Identifying Information
Marriott Brand: Renaissance Hotels
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Property Web Page: Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
Critique of the Property
Common Areas: Very luxurious pre-war style. Elegant lobby with a marble staircases, red drapes and a rotunda. Decent fitness center with a set of dumbells, multi exercise machine, three treadmills. Pool and jacuzzi as well.
Guest Rooms: My first room, in the “30″ line was a terrible king room with a small window and a view of the AC duct. I requested a move and was given a “parlor” room in the “15″ line. Very spacious room with a refrigerator, sofa and pull down murphy bed. The bed was very comfortable. Classically styled furnishings and a view of the courtyard and river beyond gave the room a very European feel. Nice sized marble bathroom with a great wide-spray, Australian style shower head. The rook lacked a decent work desk, probably because it was a parlor room though. Wired and wireless internet access are free at 256 kbps. A 1 MB wired connection is $14.95 per day.
Other Amenities: The concierge lounge was large and well furnished although they could’ve had more tables. The fruit and cereal selection at the continental breakfast in the lounge was lacking compared to what I’ve seen at other Marriotts. There’s a small bar in the lobby where they serve free coffee in the morning and drinks (paid of course) in the evening. Valet parking is $23 a day. The front desk will give you a pass to the Bally’s fitness center next door if you so desire.
Things To Watch Out For: Because this is a pre-war building, some of the rooms may have unusual views, like across a courtyard or of a wall! There are also rooms with river views as well. Call ahead to have the front desk make a note of your preference.
Staff: Friendly and helpful when I wanted to switch rooms.
What’s Nearby?
Located in downtown Pittsburgh near the three rivers with lots of businesses and a mall within walking distance. PNC Baseball Park is a short walk across a bridge.
Restaurants: Opus (the in house restaurant) and The Bridge Cocktail Lounge are both located on the premises. A few other restaurants are on the blocks surrounding the hotel, including a popular gyro place a couple of doors down.
Other Marriotts: None
Other Hotels: Omni William Penn Hotel, Wyndham Garden Hotel, Sheraton Station Square Hotel.
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