Planning the trip: Lodging
If attending Family Weekend or other sports oriented
weekend, Pittsburgh lodging options become difficult and expensive. It is wise
to book well in advance. If on a budget, staying near the airport or other
suburban areas, you can find cheaper hotels with availability. If staying close
to campus or nearby downtown, options are limited and can run upwards of
$200-$300 a night with a two-night minimum. 
Some considerations include walking from campus if student is in a dorm
vs. students living off campus. Parking is difficult around campus so plan your
trip accordingly. Some of the hotels offer shuttles to Heinz Field which is
where the University of Pittsburgh football team share a stadium with the
Pittsburgh Steelers.
1. Hotels.com - with map and photos of each hotel and includes booking tool.
http://www.hotels.com/search/searchmap.html?lids=1037&rl=CITY%3A1474927%3APROVIDED%3APROVIDED&vt=LIST&datesFlexible=true&numberOfRooms=1&roomInfoList%5B0%5D.numberOfAdults=2&children%5B0%5D=0#lids=1037&rl=CITY%3A1474927%3APROVIDED%3APROVIDED&vt=LIST&datesFlexible=true&numberOfRooms=1&roomInfoList%5B0%5D.numberOfAdults=2&children%5B%5D=0&hn=&hnid=&pfcc=USD&ming=0&maxg=5&pn=1
2. Expedia.com - with map - and booking tool. Caution: some hotels are non-refundable; others require several week cancelation fee.
http://www.expedia.com/Pittsburgh-Hotels.d601717.Travel-Guide-Hotels
3. TripAdvisor.com includes map, scheduler and reviews.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/HotelsNear-g53449-d527273-University_of_Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh_Pennsylvania.html
Here are links to individual hotels near the University.
1. Holiday Inn Express
http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/reservation/hotelsearchresult?qDest=PITTSBURGH%2CPA%2CUnited+States&qAdlt=1&qChld=0&qRms=1&qIta=99504344&qPSt=0&qSmP=3&qWch=0&qSHp=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv&qSrt=BRAND_SORT&qRad=20&qRdU=1&qRpp=25&qRRSrt=rt&qFRA=1&srb_u=1&icdv=99504344&siclientid=1962&dp=true
2. Marriott Residence Inn
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pitro-residence-inn-pittsburgh-university-medical-center/
3. Cambria Suites - free shuttle to campus less than 3 miles
http://www.cambriasuitespittsburgh.com/
4. Courtyard by Marriott
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pitok-courtyard-pittsburgh-shadyside/
5. Shadyside Inn
http://www.shadysideinn.com/
other resources site
http://www.universityparent.com/pitt/guide/hotels
 
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