Omni William Penn Hotel

Pittsburgh 40.44052700, -79.99724500 , 530 William Penn Place (Show on Map)
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Summary of reviewsThe Omni William Penn Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh is a historic gem that captures the hearts of its guests with its beautiful, nostalgic building and old world charm. The hotel's location is perfect for exploring the city with many shops, restaurants and cultural attractions within walking distance. While the breakfast experience is hit or miss, the hotel's restaurants offer superb food. The rooms are comfortable, clean and spacious with some being very large and generous in size. The beds are especially comfortable and cozy with heavenly bedding. The hotel's cleanliness is highly regarded with reviewers often commenting on the comfort of the beds and the exceptional cleanliness of the rooms. The staff is exceptional, going above and beyond to provide excellent customer service. The hotel offers valet parking for an additional fee, which some guests found to be a bit pricey, but there are nearby parking garages available for more reasonable rates. The Omni William Penn Hotel is a luxurious destination that provides exceptional service and a beautifully designed decor that will leave you in awe.
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Luxury Hotel
This historic AAA Four Diamond hotel in downtown Pittsburgh features opulent guest rooms, multiple dining venues, and elegant meeting spaces.

Historic Hotel
Opened in 1916 and commissioned by Henry Clay Frick, this Beaux-Arts hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America. It features a significant Art Deco Urban Room and was once the largest hotel between Pittsburgh and Chicago.

Hotel for Honeymoon
The Omni William Penn Hotel is a stunning and historic property in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, blending timeless elegance with modern comfort. The hotel offers luxurious experiences and is within walking distance of top dining spots, Market Square, and Point State Park. A romance package is available, which includes sparkling wine and artisanal chocolates.

Family Friendly Hotel
This historic hotel in downtown Pittsburgh offers a family-friendly atmosphere with amenities such as cribs, and dining options where kids eat free during certain periods. Its central location provides easy access to family attractions like Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.

Dog Friendly Hotel
This luxury hotel allows one pet up to 25 pounds, with prior approval needed for larger dogs, for a fee per stay. They offer a 'puppy latte' and are located across from a pet-friendly park. Pets must be crated when unsupervised.

Romantic Hotel
This historic hotel offers a luxurious Romance Package that includes sparkling wine, artisanal chocolates, and late check-out. It has a fitness center and in-room fitness kits are available. Its grand architecture and central location contribute to a memorable romantic experience.

Hotel near Nightlife Spots
The Omni William Penn Hotel, located in downtown Pittsburgh, houses The Speakeasy, an upscale bar known for its Prohibition-era theme and innovative cocktails. The hotel's central location also provides easy access to other downtown nightlife options.

Business Hotel
A landmark hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, offering extensive meeting and event spaces with elegant décor. It provides a full range of business services, including audiovisual equipment and event planning support. Its central location is ideal for accessing Pittsburgh's corporate and cultural venues.

Accessible Hotel
Accessible rooms include enlarged door openings and visual notification for alarms and the phone. Options for roll-in showers or accessible tubs are available, both with hand-held shower heads and grab bars.

Hotel with Gym
The Omni William Penn Hotel provides a complimentary fitness facility equipped with Cybex machines, free weights, Lifecycles, and more. The fitness center is open 24 hours and includes locker rooms with shower facilities, along with complimentary water, fruit, and towels.

4-Star Hotel
This landmark hotel is known for its grandeur, exceptional service, and prime location, offering guests a luxurious and sophisticated experience. It boasts elegant rooms and multiple dining venues.

Hotel with Parking

Room Types
Deluxe Room - One King Bed Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Room - One Queen Bed Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Room - One Queen Bed - Disability Access Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Room - Two Double Beds Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned quadruple room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.

Executive Suite - One King Bed The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a sofa. The unit offers 1 bed.

One Bedroom Suite - One Queen Bed The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

One Bedroom Superior Suite - One King Bed The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

One Bedroom Superior Suite- Two Double Beds The spacious quadruple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The quadruple room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a sofa. The unit has 2 beds.

Premier Room - One King Bed Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Premier Room - Two Double Beds Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

ADA Deluxe Rm Roll in Shwr - 2 Dble Beds Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

ADA Deluxe Room - 2 Double Beds Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This quadruple room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.

Guest Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Location
Visitors to Pittsburgh have praised the location of the Omni William Penn Hotel, saying that it is perfect for exploring the city. The hotel is situated in the heart of downtown and is close to many shops, restaurants and cultural attractions. Guests have particularly enjoyed how accessible everything is on foot with many praising the hotel for being within walking distance to the PPG Arena, PNC Park and the riverfront. Additionally, guests have noted the architectural beauty of the building, which adds to the hotel's charm. There are a few guests who had some difficulty getting in and out of the hotel's location, but overall, visitors seem to be thrilled with the location and the convenience it offers for exploring the city.

Breakfast
The breakfast experience at Omni William Penn Hotel had mixed reviews. While some guests had a disaster experience with breakfast, some had an excellent one. There were also remarks on the pricey breakfast menu. However, the food from the hotel's restaurants was always superb. Guests suggested offering a complimentary breakfast to improve the experience. On the positive side, some guests praised the waiters for their services during breakfast. Overall, the breakfast experience at Omni William Penn Hotel seems to be a hit or miss.

Rooms
The Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh is a beautiful historic building with a charming old-world atmosphere. The hotel has comfortable, clean and spacious rooms, some of which are very large and generous in size. The beds are especially comfortable and cozy with bedding that is heavenly. The hotel is in a great location, making it perfect for travelers interested in exploring downtown Pittsburgh. Many guests enjoyed their stay and highly recommend the hotel, praising the staff for being friendly, accommodating and helpful. However, some guests noted that the rooms are outdated and could use some remodeling with carpets and bathrooms that need to be thoroughly cleaned. Additionally, some of the rooms are small and dark with no views. Overall, if you are looking for a hotel with charm and elegance in Pittsburgh, then Omni William Penn Hotel is definitely worth considering.

Beds
The Omni William Penn Hotel boasts some of the most comfortable beds according to guest reviews. The Perfect bed, wide and inviting for a good sleep is just one example of the numerous comfortable beds complimented. However, a few guests have noted that some rooms have beds that are not fit for guests, such as the mattress in 1546, which is terribly soft. A few guests also found it difficult to get a good night's sleep. Despite some negative reviews, the majority of reviewers rated the beds as good or great with accommodating bedding. The only negative complaints were about the pillows, which some people felt were horrible. Overall, the bed and pillows were very comfortable with little noise from outside the room. Though some guests felt the blankets were too thin and flimsy, similar to those in a hospital. It's worth noting that some guests felt their bed was too small while others felt it was too hard or flat. Regardless with the majority of reviewers claiming to have comfortable beds, the Omni William Penn Hotel is sure to make your stay a restful one.

Cleanliness
Guests rave about the cleanliness of the Omni William Penn Hotel with reviewers often commenting on the comfort of the beds and the exceptional cleanliness of the rooms. While some guests noted issues with dirty windows and dusty sills, the hotel's overall cleanliness is highly regarded with many appreciating the cleanliness of the restaurant and lobby as well. However, there were some isolated complaints, such as hair found in a comforter or old towels left in a room, suggesting a need for closer attention to detail in housekeeping. Despite these minor concerns, guests were generally pleased with the hospitality and friendliness of staff, as well as the hotel's beautiful location and impressive condition.

Staff
The staff at Omni William Penn Hotel are a highlight of guests' stays with many reviewers commending their helpfulness, professionalism and friendliness. The hotel's location is also praised and the historic building is a beautiful setting for a Grand Hotel experience. While some reviewers note minor issues with WiFi and check-in, overall the staff are described as exceptional and going above and beyond to provide excellent customer service. The bellhops and restaurant staff receive specific shout-outs and Dave the doorman is singled-out as particularly friendly and accommodating.

Wi-Fi
The WiFi situation at Omni William Penn Hotel has been a bit of a mixed bag with some guests expressing discontent with spotty connection and others mentioning issues with paying for the service. Despite this, some guests found the WiFi fairly easy to navigate and appreciated the option to upgrade to premium service. However, some reviewers found the internet experience to be a bit of a disaster, particularly in the conference area and in their individual rooms. There have also been a few complaints about a lack of assistance with WiFi questions with one guest even reporting website crashes while trying to become a member. Overall, while some guests had negative experiences with the WiFi at Omni William Penn Hotel, others found the service to be adequate for their needs.

Parking
The Omni William Penn Hotel offers valet parking for an additional fee, which some guests found to be a bit pricey. However, there are nearby parking garages available for more reasonable rates. Despite the parking situation, guests were impressed with the hotel's attentive staff and prime location for walking around the city. Some guests had issues with unexpected charges for valet parking or the inconvenience of no on-site parking. However, others appreciated the proximity of public parking and the option for in and out privileges. Overall, while parking may be a challenge, the Omni William Penn Hotel makes up for it with its exceptional service and convenient location.

4 Star
The Omni William Penn Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh is a very elegant and lovely historic hotel that provides exceptional services. Despite some unfortunate glitches that were promptly addressed, the stay was overall great, making it a quality hotel that many would return to. Its central location adds to its charm and its old world ambience is a standout feature. The hotel is comfortable and offers good experiences, however, some guests found the price to be overpriced and underwhelming. Despite this, the hotel is still a popular choice, especially with the cheaper valet parking option compared to other hotels. Overall, guests enjoy their stay at the Omni William Penn Hotel with some minor room issues, but its historic charm and central location outweighs any disappointment.

Historic
The Omni William Penn Hotel has captured the hearts of its guests with its beautiful, nostalgic building and old world charm. This historic gem is the oldest hotel in downtown Pittsburgh and its majestic lobby with chandeliers and historic music transport guests back in time in a great way. The staff is friendly and helpful, making the location and experience a true Grand Hotel experience. The Victorian-style building has probably never been remodeled since the beginning of the hotel, adding to the charm of this lovely historic hotel.

Luxury
Experience the ultimate luxurious stay at the breathtaking Omni William Penn Hotel. This elegant and beautiful hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service that will exceed your expectations. Indulge in the luxury of staying at one of Pittsburgh's most renowned hotels - a true gem of sophistication and glamour. The hotel provides exceptional cleanliness and a beautifully designed decor that will leave you in awe. Although the prices may be steep for some, the incredible experience is second to none. For those who seek a sophisticated and luxurious stay, the Omni William Penn Hotel is the perfect destination.


No, Omni William Penn Hotel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Omni William Penn Hotel.

Yes, Omni William Penn Hotel welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Omni William Penn Hotel.

Yes, Omni William Penn Hotel has a gym.

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