Omni William Penn Hotel

530 William Penn Place

Pittsburgh, PA US

Rating: 4

With a blend of classic sophistication and modern elegance, the Omni William Penn Hotel has served as Pittsburgh??s premier hotel since 1916. Known as the Grande Dame of Pittsburgh, guests from around the world, from John F. Kennedy to Lawrence Welk have been captivated by the opulence, striking beauty and charming presence of this Historic Landmark. Celebrated for its lavish guest quarters, award-winning cuisine and exquisite banquet space, this Pittsburgh landmark has been lavishly restored to its original grandeur and holds a premier location in the heart of downtown, near corporate headquarters, Pittsburgh's cultural center, shopping, entertainment and sporting venues.

Room Information

General Information

17 Floors Total number of guestrooms: 596 Available on Request - Handicap accessible rooms. Restrictions: Maximum number of people allowed in a guestroom is four (4), rollaways not allowed in rooms with 2 Double beds.

Deluxe Room - approx. 150-300 square ft

Beautifully appointed with crown molding, cherrywood furnishing King and Queen bedded rooms feature oversized executive desks. Amenities include: AM/FM alarm clock radio, Bathrobes, Color cable television, Coffee/tea makers, Dataport/modem, Desk, Extra blankets, Extra pillows, Extra towels, Feather and foam pillows, Hairdryer, Wireless High Speed Internet Access -additional fee applicable, Hotel/city guides, Individual climate control, Iron/ironing board, Luggage holder, Minibar, Newspaper-complimentary, Turndown service, Video game system, Wakeup service.

Junior Suite - approx. 490-650 square ft

The Junior Suite has all the amenities as a Deluxe room and is a spacious suite, one large room with courtyard and outside views, king bed and sitting area.

One Bedroom Suite - approx. 516 square ft

The One Bedroom Suite has all the same amenities as a Deluxe room. This suite is connected by a hallway to a parlor room and may be able to accommodate a small meeting of less than 10 individuals.

Executive Suite - approx. 800-1,100 square ft

The Executive Suite has all the same amenities as a Deluxe room. This spacious one bedroom suite with a connecting guest room and parlor. The connecting room offers a Queen size Murphy bed.

Luxury Suite

The Luxury Suite has all the same amenities as a Deluxe room. It must be booked with the hotel directly and also features a parlor, dining table for 4-8 people, wet bar and a full service kitchenettes. Great for small meetings with up to 50 people.

Renaissance Suite

The Renaissance Suite has all the same amenities as a Deluxe room and must be booked with the hotel directly. This regal suite features 2 bedrooms each with their own private bathroom. The first bedroom has a king bed and the second bedroom has 2 double beds. There is a half bath in the hallway leading to the living area. The suite contains a full kitchenette, wet bar, separate dining area and sitting room. Each room is a carefully orchestrated masterpiece of sophistication and refinement.

Presidential Suite

For the ultimate in luxury, this regal suite features crystal chandeliers in the entry way as well as in the dining room and a grand piano in the sitting area. There is a full kitchenette, wet bar, separate dining area and sitting room. Each and every room is a carefully orchestrated masterpiece of sophistication and refinement.

Directions

Pittsburgh International Airport

Take Route 60 E and follow I-279 N through the Fort Pitt Tunnel. Continue over the bridge and take the exit for Liberty Avenue. Follow the Liberty Avenue to 6th Avenue. Turn right onto 6th Avenue. Travel approximately 3 blocks and turn right onto William Penn Way to the front entrance of the hotel.

North via I-79S

From I-79 S take exit 21 to I-279 S. Proceed on I-279 S to I-579 S. Stay on I-579 S to the 6th Avenue/7th Avenue (Mellon Arena) exit. Turn right onto 6th Avenue. Turn right onto William Penn Way for the hotel entrance.

East via I-76

Take I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) and follow to I-376. Take ramp on the right onto I-376 and take exit 1C. Turn left onto ramp towards Grant Street. Travel on Grant Street to 6th Avenue and turn left onto 6th Avenue. Turn left at William Penn Way for the main entrance of the hotel.

West via I-279

Take I-279 toward Pittsburgh. Take exit 6A and merge onto I-376 still heading towards downtown Pittsburgh. Take ext 1C (Grant Street). Take Grant Street to 6th Avenue and turn left onto 6th Avenue. Turn left onto William Penn Way for the front entrance of the hotel.

South via I-79N

Take I-79 N and follow the signs to I-279 N to Pittsburgh. Take I-279 N through the Fort Pitt Tunnel. Continue over the bridge and take the exit for Liberty Avenue. Follow the Liberty Avenue to 6th Avenue. Turn right onto 6th Avenue. Travel approximately 3 blocks and turn right onto William Penn Way to the front entrance of the hotel.

Restaurants

The Terrace Room

Located on hotel property. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours: 6:30am-10:00pm Monday through Saturday; 6:30am-2:00pm Sunday. Serving Modern American cuisine. Live Jazz music third Thursday of every month.

Tap Room

Located on hotel property. Hours: 11:30am-1:00am Sunday through Thursday; 11:30am-2:00am Friday and Saturday. Serving local microbrews and sandwiches.

Palm Court

Located on hotel's lobby level. Hours: 11:30am - 11:00pm Monday through Saturday; High tea 2:30pm - 4:30pm Monday through Saturday, reservations recommended. Serving afternoon tea, cocktails and light fare.

Bruegger's Bagels

Located on hotel property. Featuring sandwiches, soups and assorted bagels.

Starbuck's Coffee

Located on hotel property. Featuring coffee and pastries

Amazon Cyber Cafe

Located on hotel property. Menu features soups, gourmet wraps, fresh salads and coffee.

Room Service

24 hours daily. Breakfast served until 11am. Limited menu after 11:30pm

Area Attractions

Cultural/Entertainment

* Andy Warhol Museum (2 Miles) * Benedum Center (3 Blocks) * Byham Theatre (5 Blocks) * Carnegie Museum of Natural History (4 Miles) * City Theatre (5 Blocks) * Fallingwater Museum (64 Miles) * Heinz Hall (3 Blocks) * IC Light Amphitheater (1 Mile) * Kennywood Amusement Park (12 Miles) * David L. Lawrence Convention Center (4 Blocks) * Lowes Theatre Waterfront (7 Miles) * Mercy Hospital (8 Blocks) * O'Reilly Theatre (5 Blocks) * Phipps Conservatory (4 Miles) * Pittsburgh's Children's Museum (4 Miles) * Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium (8 Miles) * Point Park (6 Blocks) * Sand Castle Water Park (7 MIles) * Waterfront (7 Miles) * Westin Convention Center Hotel (4 Blocks)

Restaurants/Night Clubs

* The Terrace room (on site)* Palm Court for afternoon tea (on site)* Tap Room (on site) ** Bar Louie (1 Block) * Bravo Franco (4 Blocks) * Carlton (adjacent to hotel) * Church Brew Works (2 Miles) * Dave & Buster's (7 Miles) * Dingbats (3 Blocks) * Grand Concourse (1 Mile) * Georgetown Inn (1 1/2 Miles) * Cafe Euro (1 Mile) * Le Mont (2 Miles) * Lydia's (6 Blocks Monterey Bay Fish Grotto (2 Miles) * Mccormicks and Schmicks (2 Blocks) * Morton's (3 Blocks) Original Fish Market (1 1/2 Miles) * Ruth's Chris Steakhouse (4 Blocks) * Sports Rock (6 Blocks) * Station Square (1 Mile) * Strip District (7 Blocks) * Trilogy (3 Blocks) * Six Penn Kitchen (3 Blocks) * Sonoma Grille (5 Blocks)

Shopping

Brooks Brothers (1 Block) * Hardy & Hayes (2 Blocks) * Larrimore's (adjacent) * Macy's (1 Block) * Sak's Fifth Avenue (1/2 Block) * Prime Outlets/Grove City (100 Miles) * Ross Park Mall (6 Miles) * Shops at Station Square (1 Mile) * Waterfront (3 Miles)

Sports Venues

* AJ Palumbo Center (8 Blocks) * Heinz Field (2 Miles) * Mellon Arena (2 Blocks) * Peterson Event Center (4 Miles) * PNC Park (1 Mile)

Universities

* Art Institute of Pittsburgh (5 Blocks) * Carnegie Mellon University (5 Miles) * Community College (1 Mile) * Duquesne University (8 Blocks)* ITT Technical (3 Miles) * Point Park College (5 Blocks) * Robert Morris College (3 Blocks) * University of Pittsburgh (4 Miles) * Robert Morris College (3 Blocks)* University of Pittsburgh Medical School (1.9 Miles)* Penn State (5.3 Miles)* Bowling Green State University (12.8 Miles)* Carlow College (3 Miles)

Corporations

Ariba (2 Blocks)* Allegheny GEneral Hospital (2 Miles) * * Federal Courthouse (2 Blocks) * Federated Investors (2 Blocks) * Gateway Center (4 Blocks) * Heinz North America (2 Blocks) * Highmark (4 Blocks * Hillman Company (1 Block) * Kirkpatrick & Lockhart (1/2 Block) * Mellon Bank Center (1 Block) * Mellon Client Service Center (1 Block) * One Oxford Center (2 Blocks) * PNC Financial Services (2 Blocks) * PNC Plaza (2 Blocks) * Reed Smith (1/2 Block) * Regional Enterprise Tower (2 Blocks) * UPMC medical Center (4 Miles)*US Steel/USX Tower (1 Block) * Verizon (5 Blocks)

Recreation

Health Club

Located on hotel property. Hours: 24 hours daily Equipment includes: Bench press, free weights, leg press, Lifecycles, Nautilus machines, sit-up incline, Stairmasters, stationary bicycles, treadmills. Get Fit Kits are available through housekeeping. The Get Fit Kit includes floor mat, 2 hand weights, elastic bands, towel and water allowing guests to work out in the privacy of their own room.