SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Southside Works
Southside Works suites near Mount Washington
About this hotel
This all-suite hotel sits three kilometres from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, near Mount Washington and Point State Park, a comfortable base for a family splitting a trip between Sandcastle and Pittsburgh's overlooks and museums. Family rooms include a sofa bed and free toiletries, and a child-friendly buffet plus business area cover the practical side of a multi-night stay. A terrace and lounge give the adults a quiet spot once the kids are settled, and an ice-skating rink in the surroundings adds a cool-weather option for a trip outside peak summer. The property's own staff are consistently well rated for helpfulness, useful when a tired family needs a quick answer at check-in.
- Terrace and lounge
- Fitness centre
- Free WiFi throughout
Our take
This suits a family who wants a well-rated all-suite hotel near Mount Washington and Point State Park, alongside a genuine drive out to Sandcastle. The child-friendly buffet is a real plus for a family with picky younger eaters. Book directly with the property when possible, since rates and room configurations can shift fast during Pittsburgh's busier summer weekends.
- ✓Try the child-friendly buffet if traveling with younger kids; it is genuinely built around their preferences.
- ✓Visit Mount Washington for a scenic overlook on a rest day away from the water park.
- ✓Use the terrace and lounge for a quiet evening once the kids have wound down from a long Sandcastle day.
Why we love it
- Child-friendly buffet option
- Sofa bed suites for families
- Close to Mount Washington
- Attentive, highly rated staff
Why guests love itThe child-friendly buffet made mornings noticeably easier with a picky eater in the group, actual food our younger one would eat before a long day of slides at Sandcastle. The sofa bed suite gave everyone enough space without feeling cramped, and the drive up to Mount Washington one evening for the overlook was a nice change of pace from swimsuits and pool decks.