SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Southside Works

Choo Choo! OK, so I recommend you don’t stay here if you’re a light sleeper as a train track is immediately behind this hotel and long freight trains rumble by through the night. Every once and a while the passing train will blow its air horn before entering the tunnel regardless of what time it is. Instead of refreshed you’ll be feeling Zzzzzzzz the next day. It’s now Sunday morning and at least 4 trains came through between 5am and 8am (don’t they know it’s Sunday?)
Our room wasn’t freshened the first day of our stay. Don’t hotels have a system to make sure all rooms are tended to?
The free breakfast is well, free but unlike other Marriott and Springhill Properties you won’t get a waffle machine here on weekdays. I guess it’s too much effort for the staff. On weekends expect waffles but the mix is sure to run out and on Saturday morning it wasn’t refilled… Explain that to my kids.
Oh … about the free wifi, it is horrible on the 3^rd floor do don’t bother trying. Also, our ‘non-​smoking’ room smelled like smoke… I guess it was a non smoking while our family stayed in it, but definitely not by those that stayed before us.
Pool area /​hot tub is adequate, but towels were lacking until we asked and area is generally unkempt.
Now for the positives … The hotel runs a shuttle that will deliver and pick you up anywhere within a 5 mile radius. The shuttle staff is helpful with suggestions.
Bottom line — below average property due to a poor location, made worse by a staff that doesn’t care and a manager who well, doesn’t manage.
Oh, did I tell you the charge you $ 18 a day for parking?

It’s 5 am and I’m writing this review lying in my bed at this hotel because the train has awakened me for the 3^rd time tonight. Whoever had the bright idea of building a hotel on top of the train tracks should be fired. I will never stay here again and I stayed around 45 nights at Marriott hotels last year. It certainly isn’t worth the reward points. If you’re not worried about actually sleeping, this would be the place for you.

Stayed two nights here for the week end… Twice we called for the van… Which we were told would be there in 15 minutes… An hour later we called back only for them to tell us the van broke down… No courtesy call while we waited… Had to take a cab…$ 60.00… Later that night called again was told 15 – 20 minutes… Again never showed. Had to walk a mile back… Packing up today a hoody was stolen… Instead of apologizing… We were treated quite ghetto and told no one stole our hoody… It didn’t walk away… Terrible staff here… No respect for the guest… Never staying here again!

Clean, modern, and cheap. $ 85, including tax, when booked last minute through Hotwire. Free parking, free breakfast, free shuttle. Friendly associates at front desk. Very fast check-​in and check-​out experience. Great location just across the river from Oakland in South Side off Hot Metal bridge. Walkable to all of Carson St bars and shops. Just a quick drive across the river to Pitt/​Carnegie Mellon/​Oakland. Will def stay here again.

Hotel is exceptionally clean, close to most of what you need with a free shuttle to anyplace in a 5 mile radius. The bfast was very good coffee is always available. Yes the train does run behind the hotel but i never heard one and my sleep was uninterrupted. The price over labor day was a bit high, but better than staying deep in the city. The airport is a mere 30 minutes away.
Id definitely stay again

I stayed in the SpringHill Suites on 6÷6÷15 with some friends.
The location of this hotel is great. It is located in a downtown area with shops and bars (my friends and had a good time at the German Beer Garden which is walking distance from the hotel). The hotel is also adjacent to a walking bridge which was nice way to burn some calories before the Beer Garden.
The ambiance of this hotel is clean and modern.
The hot breakfast (along with muffins, juice and coffee) is a nice touch (personally, it slightly annoys me that hotels are skimping more and more of breakfast for their guests).
What I didn’t like about this hotel was the layout of the room (although, I understand what I think they were trying to attract (and please) are business travelers, the American Eagle Headquarters are across the street from the hotel). The bed is divided by a partition with a desk and couch on the other side of the it, the TV is oddly placed where you can’t see it in full view unless you turn it towards the bed or desk area. It might have made more sense for the hotel to mount their TVs on a wall with a swivel to maximum viewing.
In a nutshell my complaints about the hotel are relatively minor and for a short stay in the center of it all I would recommend it.

Friendly staff, spacious rooms, good breakfast, free wifi. Easy walk to restaurants.
The trains are a pain, but the hotel can’t help that. Ask for a room away from the tracks, but no matter what you will hear the train. I sleep through it most of the time.
Decent pool and workout room.

«The Train Kills all of the Positives.» We were placed in this hotel for a hockey tournament and this review would have been entirely different if the hotel were not built right on/​next to the train tracks. The suites are fine, but the highlight of this hotel is their customer service. They are very accommodating, and very sympathetic to the issues with the train. They sell earplugs in the lobby! The trains run erratically but expect middle of the night through the morning. Do NOT stay in rooms near the tunnel where the train has to blow the horn. Our room literally overlooked the tunnel (325).
They moved us once (310) but still on the track side. When rooms opened, they moved us to the 6^th floor (⁶¹³⁄₆₁₅) on the opposite side which was considerably better.
Again — staff couldn’t be nicer. Good location — walking distance to restaurants, theater and shopping.

Was very pleased with my recent stay here. The lobby is tranquil and almost made me feel like I was under the sea — really wished I could’ve hung out there with a drink!
The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. We were staying there for my bachelorette party and they asked us how our pre-​party dinner was when we returned to the hotel and offered their shuttle to take us to the bars.
The room was clean and comfortable. I liked that there was a separate area with a couch, desk, refrigerator — was the perfect area for us to have some snacks and drinks before going out. If I were staying for a business trip, I would appreciate this area to relax and hang out in because it makes the place feel more homey. Beds were comfortable and big. I did not hear the train noise that other reviewers have talked of, maybe it was the location of our room (or that i had quite a few adult beverages before bedtime ha ha!). I would definitely recommend the hotel to those visiting Pittsburgh. They also have a free continental breakfast.

I am here for work for 3 nights. I usually stay in Oakland but there were no rooms for the 3 nights anywhere but here. It’s a Marriott so I figured… what the heck.
So– the good: Updated, good breakfast, good location
BUT THE BAD IS AWFUL
The train is non-​stop torture. All night every hour or so. Noisy… and the horn!
Extra bonus bad points: I am in room 604 and the wifi doesn’t seem to reach here either.
Ultimately it’s a Marriott so it’s pretty consistent but I took the hit on price and got out after one night to go to another Marriott in Oakland for my remaining 2 nights.

Built on the railroad right of way, the train comes through at all hours; blowing the horn shaking the building. This was a last resort reservation and we aren’t staying here again. Property appears new, rooms are really nice, bright with neat pull down window shades. No wine or beer in snake shop.

I had a great time here, in spite of the *&^% train horn blasts. I stayed here in June, and because of the great experience I checked in at another SpringHill Suites in Louisville. Yikes. Same brand, different site, different experience. Now I know, and now you know. This SpringHill does it better. Southside Works gives you three newspapers, above-​average coffee, a sink in the kitchen area, a bathtub (not just a shower stall), etc etc. (No, Louisville has none of these amenities.)
The workout area is larger than many I’ve been in (I’ve learned to temper my expectations), the staff was friendly, and I enjoyed the lobby area where we watched the World Cup games. It’s close to many restaurants also.
Note: I stay typically for over a week at a time on the road, so some things are more important than others.
Disappointments? As usual, no hotel ever carries Univision. BUT, Southside Works has AMC in addition to other channels (Louisville did not).
Overall, I had a terrific time and they do it right.

This is a review of the gym only. See others reviews for general hotel information.
Gym had 1 incline/​flat bench and a DB rack up to 50 lbs I think.
It had 3 – 4 cardio machines– elliptical, stepper etc.
Well lit, decent open floor space, appeared fairly new.
For a hard-​core workout person like me, it was truly pathetic. I walked 3 blocks and paid $ 15 to use the LA Fitness on 27^th and Water Street.
The LA fitness is well equipped– it only needs some kettlebells, TRXs and some other crossfit like gear and space to be ideal for me. I’d give them 4 stars for a travel gym.
Suggestions for this hotel– don’t invest a penny in the gym, instead negotiate a rate with the LA fitness and direct people to go there for a lower charge than $ 15/​day. If it was on my hotel bill, my employer might even cover it.

Don’t stay here if you want to sleep. There are freight trains running right next to the hotel. Additionally the trains pass blowing their whistles throughout the night.

Second time staying here. Newer updated contemporary Springhill Suites (2010).
Room: the rooms are newly renovated. Lower level of the Marriott chain, so the beds are not as comfy, but it will do.
Service: the front desk attendants are friendly and greeted us every morning. Didn’t have much interaction besides that.
Downside: The train that runs behind the hotel. It blows a very loud horn every time it passes in the middle of the night (eg. 1:33am, 3:15am) If you are a light sleeper (which I am) ask for a room facing Oakland (amazing view of the Cathedral as well). They gave us that room the first time we stayed here, so I didn’t notice the train.

Great stay
A comfortable bed paired with a friendly staff is always win when it comes to hotels.
SpringHill didn’t miss the mark there.. My room was immaculate and all the ammenities and he’s promised were in place.

I wasn’t expecting too much from this hotel. It is a midlevel brand in the Marriott franchise. That said, it was well above my expectations.
I was attempting to use a certificate to book one of three nights. I found that I couldn’t make it work with the full three nights so I booked it for just the Thursday stay. Then I attempted to book Friday and Saturday and could not. My daughter had just booked it so I called the front desk. They were very friendly and let me know they were sold out and only available to Platinum members. (I then realized there were home Pitt and Steeler football games that weekend.)
Luckily, my daughter is a platinum member. She booked the other two nights for us.
Upon our early arrival they were able to accomodate our check-​in request. As we were unloading our bags, the gentleman who checked us in returned my sunglasses that I had left on the counter. I always appreciate honesty!
The room that my daughter booked for us was not the same type room we had. The front desk staff was not phased in the least, they saved our room so that we didn’t have to move after the first night.
Upon checkout I was able to easily change the Marriott rewards to my number from my daughter’s.
The breakfast buffet is free and has a lot of choices.
The room was clean and well decorated.
This hotel is just off the Hot Metal Street bridge. This allows great access to both sides of the river and decreases time in traffic.

I return to Pittsburgh often on business, and this is always my hotel of choice. After staying at it close to ten times or so, I’ve finally gotten around to writing a review.
This is a great hotel not only because it’s super close to work, but because it’s new-​ish and everything is in great shape. I typically get a king suite which provides plenty of room. Features/​amenities include a microwave and mini-​fridge, a couch, workspace/​desk and a sink area that it separate from the main bathroom. The décor has a bit of a modern vibe, which I like.
The fitness center is great — a large room with free weights and a bench, along with a treadmill, elliptical and exercise bike. The machines have individual TVs on them, so bring headphones or pick up a pair at the front desk.
The breakfast area is always kept neat and clean, with a good variety of hot and cold items. The coffee is pretty darn good, too. Newspapers (including the local Pittsburgh Post-​Gazette) are provided.
East Carson Street is within walking distance and is always a fun time. There are lots of local establishments to get snockered at.
Downsides do include having to pay for parking, but this is the South Side, and parking is a bit of a premium. Also, if you don’t like the sound of trains, ask to be put on the side of the building away from the tracks. Otherwise, bring earplugs. You were warned.

Was in Pittsburgh for a weekend trip and stayed here for 2 nights… Not too shabby… it was a great choice and I would do it again.
PROS.
* Brand New Hotel (March 2010)
* Immaculately Clean
* Spacious room … Ours had 2 beds and a couch that someone could have crashed on.
CONS
* Paying for parking… Really? This isn’t nyc ya’ll…
* loud… We had a crazy party room next door, but I mean, who am I to hate on people partying at 2:30am? But it was really obnox.
We didn’t take the shuttle because we were worried that it would take forever to pick us up, but they did offer the services to us.

This very new hotel is less than a mile from the ETC. The room is AMAZING. The suite has a great den and couch area. The bed is comfy. There’s not enough accessible plugs (but isn’t that always the case).
There’s no food in the building (but there is a microwave, sink and fridge) nor is there a bank nearby.
But the breakfast spread is typically nice Marriott food.
Oh — and the staff: way helpful and kind.
The only real downside: The train tracks that run on both sides of the hotel. (Actually, the downside is the trains that run on the tracks. The tracks themselves… you know… not so bad.)