Wonderfully unique place to stay, but not for everyone. Bathroom was private, but across the hall. All super clean and everyone was very friendly. The building is wonderful with its old wood accents. Breakfast in the great room was plenty, but it is what you make of it as it is self service. There were books, games and guitars for everyone to enjoy. Great view of downtown across the Monongahela and short drive to the incline, Station Square and downtown.

Neighborhood had quite a few boarded up or empty places, but revitalization is also evident. AC was turned too low for our taste, but that's personal preference.

Real Review: This is a unique independent hotel with fantastic and gracious owners. One of the first things that you will notice upon arrival is that the hotel is located in an industrial section of S Pittsburgh. It used to be an office building for a steel related company. Their website says that the building was first built in 1883. The owners did a four year renovation of the building. If this were a classic car, you would refer to this as a "rotisserie-frame off" restoration. Everything is clean, spotless, well-painted, well-laid out, and very comfortable. The communal area of the hotel serves as the lobby. It has an open kitchen on one side, And a very nice breakfast is provided although it is a serve yourself affair. The lobby smells like good coffee, leather furniture, and wood. It's a very comfortable place to relax and take in the morning or the evening. We brought in our own bottle of champagne and were pleased to find that nice wine glasses. If you are tired of the sterile, corporate hotel scene, this environment is intimate and wonderfully relaxing. It turns out this hotel caters to bicycle riders. we didn't know that when we booked the hotel. There is a bicycle garage attached to the hotel where you can work on your bike or clean your bike. During our stay there was a large group of cyclists that were heading out on an extended journey the following morning. In general, I have always found bicycle riders to be very gracious people. I guess you can assume that the crowd that attends this hotel would be good people to hang out with. The neighborhood is full of bars and restaurants and pubs and places to eat and listen to music and entertain yourself. It is walking distance from the hotel, But it's a good five or six blocks just to get to the edge of the entertainment district. We had a wonderful dinner at DISH, And I met some great people along the way. I also enjoy a big shower.

I would give the bed an average rating. It seemed to be bigger than a full size bed but smaller than a queen. It may have been a foam mattress, but I didn't find it tremendously comfortable Nor uncomfortable, just kind of average. We had a private bathroom but it was across the hall from the room. Not a big deal just something to know But the bathroom like the rest of the hotel was spotlessly clean and very well laid out. .

We loved the welcoming, laid-back feel of this historical place. Our group of four had a room with four beds and our own bathroom across the hallway. Everything was clean and well-managed. There were snacks available at all times and all you would need for a healthy breakfast. We enjoyed the camaraderie of others staying at the place, mostly cyclists, and the hosts are delightful as well as providing information on the area. They were happy to store our luggage as we headed away to Cumberland to cycle back to the hotel. We stayed there again after our bike trip along the GAP.

This was a perfect stay for GAP Trail riders! We loved so many things . . . it was close to the Trailhead and Pittsburgh sights, had a garage to park our bikes (complete with tools, if needed), the common/eating area was a fun place to chat with our lovely hosts and other bikers, and the history and uniqueness of the building was amazing! Definitely, a must stay place!!!

I can't think of anything that we didn't like!

The concept of living. The buildning was totally amazing and beautiful. Free street parking around the block. No problems in finding a spot. Great breakfast.

Bathroom being outside, still private but you need to go outside your room. Check in was tricky, instructions on where to find the keys could be clearer, put a colour light on the desk to be able to differenciate between all wooden doors and desks there are in the hall.

I stayed here with my family (my wife, my kids: 11 years old daughter and 7 years old son) as a stop point when I went back to Michigan from Washington D.C. When we arrived at the hotel fist, my family felt a bit scared about neighborhood but it was totally safe place. Easy access to Pittsburgh downtown, and you can also find a couple of nice restaurants and bars just by 3 minutes car drive around the same river side. We loved atmosphere inside the hotel and the room. Our kids loved the bunk bed in the family room. Bed mattress were very comfortable. You may have a chance to meet the hotel owner in morning time. He was very kind, nice and helpful. His dog was so cute. Unfortunately we couldn't bring bikes due to carrier trouble for this trip but I can highly recommend this hotel for bikers.

Shower pressure was week.

I had issues with my code to get in the building, and Mary Beth was easily accessible by phone and helpful in getting me in quickly. The Great Room is beautiful! The bedroom was comfortable and clean, as was the bathroom. The breakfast options provided for the morning were great, and the coffee was excellent!

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A big room in the entry to hang out and talk with other travellers where you could have coffee and breakfast. Very welcoming to cyclists, with the things the person travelling by bike needs - secure, place to store the bike, tools and amenities to repair the bike, multiple beds in most rooms so you can easily share with travel mates, access to a fridge and stove, etc. Also, lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance.

Bathrooms are across the hall from the rooms and you have to enter a code to get in.

The hosts were very friendly! The building is beautiful and done up really well. The included breakfast items was a really nice way to start your morning before stopping at a local spot. I would recommend staying here as long as the sounds of the city don’t bother you!

It’s feels like home. The owners are super nice and happy to provide recommendations and help if needed. The place has been beautifully renovated and the complimentary breakfast is delicious: croissants, pastries, bread, eggs and coffee or tea. Very easy to park around and close to everything.