C7 Site and Hotels

Below is the hotel that we would like to use for C7 and also some alternate hotels that were considered. Final determination would, of course, depend on booking reservations and hotel availability.

Proposed Date: May 25 - 27, 2001
(Memorial Day Weekend)


All rates are based on a double occupancy. Basic room, suites (where available), or rooms for more than double occupancy will be differ. Our first pick is the Wyndham Garden hotel in Oakland; the other possible properties are listed alphabetically.

Wyndham Garden - Univ. Center

3454 Forbes Ave.
PGH Oakland
ph: 412.683.2040
fax: 412.683.3934


 #1 Choice of the PGH C7 Committee
The Wyndham Garden in Oakland is just about the most perfect fit you could want in a hotel. It is close to the Oakland Beehive, CVS, Gus Millers, Club Laga (where the longest running goth/industrial night of PGH is hosted on Saturdays (namely Ceremony featuring the rotating DJs the Night Shift), and many fine restaurants, bars, and some stores. All attractions or events being held in Oakland would be within walking distance, and the attractions in South Side, Shadyside, Squirell Hill, and Downtown are a 10-15min bus ride away.
Cost: $80 a night
Rooms: 198, 10 suites
Banquet Fac.: No
Etc.: Meeting Fac., onsite restaurant and lounge

Best Western - Univ. Center

3401 Blvd. of the Allies
PGH Oakland
ph: 412.683.6100
fax: 412.682.6115


 Located near Univ. of Pitt. campus and the Wyndham Garden hotel (about 6 blocks).
Cost: $77 a night
Rooms: 119
Banquet Fac.: No
Etc.: Small conference space (max. 60)

Doubletree Pittsburgh

1000 Penn Ave.
PGH Downtown
ph: 412.281.3700
fax: 412.227.4500


 The Doubletree Pittsburgh is member of the Hilton Hotel Group.
Cost: $115 a night
Rooms: 618
Banquet Fac.: Yes, (max. 960)
Etc.: Meeting Fac. (max. 1000), onsite restaurants

Hampton Inn - Univ. Center

3315 Hamlet St.
PGH Oakland
ph: 412.681.1000


 Located down Forbes. Ave. from Univ. of Pitt. campus and the Wyndham Garden hotel (about 8 blocks). A member of the Hilton Hotels Group.
Cost: $99 a night
Rooms: 133
Banquet Fac.: Unknown

Hilton

600 Commonwealth Pl.
PGH Downtown
ph: 412.391.4600
fax: 412.594.5161


 The largest hotel in Pittsburgh, next to Point State Park.
Cost: $95-$110 a night
Rooms: 713
Banquet Fac.: Possible use of a ballroom
Etc.: Meeting space (if more than 450 guests)

Holiday Inn Select - Univ. Center

100 Lytton Ave.
PGH Oakland
ph: 412.682.6200


 This hotel is located about a block from the Cathedral of Learning on the Univ. of Pitt. campus and somewhat close to the Wyndham Garden hotel (about 11 blocks).
Cost: $115 a night
Rooms: 251
Banquet Fac.: Yes (max. 250)
Etc.: Reception Fac. (max. 600)

Marriott Hotel - PGH City Center

112 Washington Pl.
PGH Downtown
ph: 412.471.4000
fax: 412.281.4797


 The Marriott City Center overlooks downtown and the Mellon (formerly Civic) Arena.
Cost: $90 a night
Rooms: 401
Banquet Fac.: Yes
Etc.: Use of meeting room

Ramada Inn - Downtown

1 Bigelow Sq.
PGH Downtown


 Also overlooking the Mellon Arena and the only suites-only hotel in downtown Pittsburgh.
Cost: $95 a night
Rooms: 180
Banquet Fac.: Unknown
Etc.: Use of meeting fac.

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