Top 10 Accessible Attractions in Pittsburgh
Whether it’s business or pleasure bringing you to “Steel City,” Pittsburgh has plenty of accommodation options. Stay close to the airport for ease on arrival or departure or opt for a downtown location to be in the thick of the city’s shopping, entertainment and business center. Since this is Pittsburgh, don’t forget sports! There is a great choice of hotels located close to the city’s major sporting venues, allowing you to avoid the stress of parking on game day.
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Penguins might be native to the Southern Hemisphere, but here in Pittsburgh they like to stay at the Cambria Hotel and Suites. This downtown hotel is the Official Hotel of the Pittsburgh Penguins and is located next door to the Penguins home turf – the PPG Paints Arena. The all-suites property boasts rooms that are 25-percent larger than standard hotel rooms. They have separate living and work areas, refrigerator, microwave, two HD flat panel TVs and a Keurig coffee maker.
Accessible rooms are available across a number of categories – king, double queen and one-bedroom kings and include accessible tubs or roll-in showers.
The swimming pool and hot tub are accessible.
Paid parking is available in the attached self-parking deck, which is on the same level as the hotel entrance.
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You don’t always have to be in the city center to find good hotel options. The Crowne Plaza Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh South is located adjacent to South Hills Village Mall and just a quarter of a mile from the Light Rail transit. The hotel has a new restaurant and bar and offers free, upgraded Wifi and free parking (one of the perks of being outside the city center).
Entrance to the hotel is via a ramp, with ramp access to the bar/lounge and restaurant. The lift is located close to the accessible guest rooms. There are two rooms with roll-in showers and 12 with grab bars. In addition, there are three rooms with communications features.
The wheelchair-accessible rooms have accessible door locks, heating, cooling and light controls, adequate clear turning space in the bathrooms (doors open outwards) and accessible bathroom controls. Portable bathtub seats are available as are raised toilets with grab bars.
The hearing-accessible rooms have a telephone with amplifier or TDD and knock lights. There are visual alarms or alerts in guest rooms, hallways and public areas.
The hotel also offers braille on lifts and in public areas. Menus in the restaurant are available in braille or available reader, as well as in 14pt print.
The hotel has accessible self-parking available for cars and vans, with 14 wheelchair-accessible parking spaces. Complimentary accessible transportation is available with advance notice.
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The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown houses one of the hottest restaurants in town – the Bigelow Grille, named as one of the city’s Top 25 restaurants by Pittsburgh Magazine. The hotel is located just a short walk to PPG Paints Arena, making it an ideal spot for game day fun. If you are traveling with kids, the hotel offers a children’s menu, children’s video rental and, of course, signature chocolate chip cookies upon arrival to help your stay get off to a sweet start.
Mobility accessible rooms have a minimum of 40” of clearance on all doorways and between furnishings, lowered light switches, lowered peephole in door, lowered shelf storage, lowered sink and lowered thermostat controls. Vanities and closets are accessible. Bathrooms feature either an accessible tub or roll-in shower.
Hearing-accessible features include closed captioning on televisions or closed captioning decoders, visual alarms, strobe-light door, phone and alarm systems and TTY for guest use.
The business center, restaurant, exercise facility, and swimming pool are accessible.
The hotel only offers valet parking. Accessible transportation is available with advance notice.
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The all-suite Embassy Suites Pittsburgh-Downtown is located on the top floors of the historic Henry W. Oliver building, which was designated a historic landmark in 1974. The hotel is located in the central business district as well as PNC Park, Heinz Field and PPG Paints Arena, making it ideal for business travelers and sports fans alike. No matter your reason for visiting Steel City, indulge yourself in the free made-to-order breakfast and evening reception, do some laps in the heated indoor pool or break a sweat in the fitness center. Suits include a separate living area, desk, mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker.
Mobility accessible features include bed risers or lowered bed, chair and table risers, grab bars in bathroom, roll-in shower, lowered light switches, lowered peephole in door, lowered sink, lowered thermostat controls and a lowered toilet.
Hearing-accessible features include strobe alarms, closed captioning on televisions or closed captioning decoders, digital alarm clock available with sound and strobe light, doorbell with audio/strobe alert and TTY for guest use.
The restaurant has large-print menus.
The business center, exercise facility, swimming pool (hoist) and restaurant are all accessible.
The hotel offers valet parking only.
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Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi and a hot breakfast at the Hampton Inn Pittsburgh-McKnight Rd hotel. If you don’t have time for a full breakfast, grab one of the free “On the Run” breakfast bags to make sure you don’t miss the most important meal of the day! Located just five miles from downtown Pittsburgh and close to PNC Park and Heinz Field, the hotel is a great base for sightseeing. Once you are done seeing the sights (or taking care of business) work of the stress of the day in the accessible indoor pool.
The hotel has two accessible rooms with king-size beds, one with a roll-in shower, the other with an accessible tub. There are also two rooms with two queen-size beds, one with a roll-in shower, the other with an accessible tub. The accessible rooms have a lowered bed, light switches, door peephole, and thermostat controls.
Hearing-mobility features include strobe alarms, TTY, closed captioning on TVs or closed captioning decoders, vibrating fire alarms and a visual alarm. The swimming pool, exercise facility, and business center are all accessible.
The hotel offers accessible car and van parking spaces in the self-parking facility.
The concierge desk is not accessible.
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The Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Airport is located between downtown Pittsburgh and the Mall at Robinson Township and just nine miles from Pittsburgh International Airport, putting guests within easy reach of flights, shopping, and fun. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, swim some laps in the indoor pool, dine at the Garden Grille or pick up a quick snack in the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry. Rooms feature microwaves, mini-fridges, and a coffee maker.
Mobility accessible features include roll-in showers with attached accessible seating, grab bars in bathroom, lower or adjustable closet rod, lowered light switches, lowered peephole in the door, lowered shelf storage, lowered sink, lowered thermostat controls, and lowered toilet.
Hearing-mobility features include strobe alarms, visual alarms and notification devices for the doorbell/knock and incoming telephone calls, TTY and closed captioning on TVs or closed captioning decoders.
The swimming pool (hoist), exercise facility, restaurants and business center are all accessible.
The hotel offers accessible car and van parking spaces in the self-parking facility.
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Housed in the Beaux Arts-style James H. Reed building, boasting a collection of art and sculpture and offering yoga, pilates and meditations channels on your TV (and a Monday evening yoga class), the Kimpton Hotel Monaco is not your run-of-the-mill chain hotel. The hotel provides touches to make your stay extra special including a hosted evening wine hour in the lobby living room; evening nightcap pairings, including a small glass of spirits such as brandy, cognac or port, paired with a sweet treat and an in-room spa service.
The hotel has a variety of accessible room categories, from the 395-foot King Room with accessible tub and shower combo with grab bars, up to the 444-square foot Corner Spa King Room with accessible soak tub and roll-in glass shower. If you are looking to go really big, opt for the one bedroom suite with roll-in shower. At 922-square feet, this suite offers plenty of room, along with an accessible soak tub and roll-in glass shower.
Email or call a reservation specialist at 855-338-3837 with any questions about accessibility at the hotel. The hotel says it is happy to make special arrangements with advance notice.
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The Pittsburgh Marriott City Center is located across from PPG Paints Arena and close to Heinz Field. The hotel has a heated indoor pool, the Steelhead Brasserie and Wine Bar restaurant and the Crafted North bar. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi in the lobby, and a cup of Joe at the in-hotel Starbucks. Rooms come complete with a mini fridge, luxury THANN amenities and flat-screen TVs.
Mobility accessible rooms have a king or two double beds with a roll-in shower.
The business center, restaurant and lounges, fitness center and swimming pool are all accessible.
The hotel has on-site accessible self-parking.
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The Sheraton Pittsburgh at Station Square Hotel is located in Station Square – one of the city’s most vibrant entertainment centers. With restaurants, entertainment and a prime waterfront location, you won’t be short of options for fun. Back at the hotel, chow down at Trackside, the in-house restaurant, hit the water in the indoor heated pool or enjoy the river view from your room. Upgrade to the Sheraton Club and take advantage of a complimentary daily breakfast, afternoon hors d’oeuvres, Starbucks Coffee and free Wi-Fi.
Mobility accessible features include roll-in showers or bathtubs with grab bars and portable tub seats.
Hearing-accessible features include a visual fire alarm, portable communication kits containing visual alarms and notification devices, televisions with closed captioning and TTY.
The restaurant, business center, fitness center and swimming pool are all accessible.
The hotel offers accessible self-parking for cars and vans. Accessible transportation is available.
Call the hotel with questions about accessible facilities and services at 412-261-2000.
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Take in a “grand” view of the Pittsburgh city skyline or riverfront through the floor-to-ceiling windows that feature in each room at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. Once you are done gazing at the view, enjoy the 37” flat screen TV with premium cable, in-room coffee maker with Wolfgang Puck gourmet coffee and upscale Gilchrist & Soames bath products. The hotel has an indoor pool and jacuzzi, complimentary Wi-Fi, a convenience store and an upscale eatery, the 3 Rivers Restaurant, which serves locally grown and produced ingredients.
Mobility accessible features include roll-in shower area with bathroom seat, shower safety bars, bathroom rails, and accessible closet.
Hearing-accessible features include televisions with subtitles or closed captions and telephones with amplifier or TDD.
The swimming pool is accessible.
The parking/drop off point is adjacent to the entrance.
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