SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh Bakery Square
Suite comfort with gym access next door
About this hotel
This all-suite hotel in Pittsburgh's Bakery Square area gives guests free access to LA Fitness, a full gym located directly next door, alongside suites decorated in aquatic colors with a separate living area and a sofa bed. A daily hot breakfast and an evening Lobby Lounge with a full bar cover both ends of a Sandcastle day, and laundry facilities on site help with the inevitable pile of wet swimsuits and towels on a multi-day trip. Kennywood Amusement Park sits within a ten-minute drive, making this a workable base for a two-park trip, with Sandcastle itself a longer drive across the city. The neighbourhood itself is quiet enough for an easy return after a long day of slides, without the noise of a busier tourist strip.
- Laundry facilities on site
- Outdoor patio
- Lobby Lounge with full bar
Our take
This suits a family who wants a proper gym workout built into the stay and does not mind a longer drive to Sandcastle in exchange for suite space and a Kennywood-friendly location. A family prioritising the shortest drive to the water park should look to West Homestead instead. Confirm the exact room configuration before booking if traveling with more than two children, since layouts vary within the same property.
- ✓Confirm the LA Fitness access at check-in and bring photo ID, since gym passes typically require one.
- ✓Book early for a Kennywood and Sandcastle combination trip; Bakery Square sits conveniently between the two.
- ✓Take advantage of the daily hot breakfast before a long drive out to Sandcastle's gates.
Why we love it
- Free access to LA Fitness next door
- Aquatic-themed suites with a sofa bed
- Daily hot breakfast included
- Close to Kennywood Amusement Park
Why guests love itThe free gym access next door was the surprise highlight of this stay, a genuine full workout rather than the usual cramped hotel fitness room, useful on the morning after a long Sandcastle day when everyone's legs needed a proper stretch. The suite's aquatic color scheme was a fun small touch for the kids, and the hot breakfast meant no stop for food on the longer drive out to the water park.