Friendship SuitesvsThe Priory Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, The Priory Hotel scores significantly better than Friendship Suites. The Priory Hotel is ranked #4 in Pittsburgh with positive reviews from 5 publications including Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Friendship Suites
301 Stratford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Smoking Rooms
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
"In several neighboring buildings, these small fully furnished apartments on the edge of East Liberty are not bursting with style, but they're good value and close to transport." Full review
The Priory Hotel
614 Pressley St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Antiques and reproduction pieces furnish this European-style hotel. It's on the North Side, but provides complimentary shuttle service to the downtown area." Full review
Rough Guide
"Restored 1880s inn, originally built to house travelling Benedictine monks; now, it’s the North Side’s nicest B&B."
DK Eyewitness
"The Priory, considered one of the city's most charming places to stay, used to be a haven for Benedictine monks in the late 19th century."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Housed in a former Catholic monastery on the North Side just over the Veterans Bridge, the Priory is a mix of old-fashion furnishings with contemporary design touches." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"On Pittsburgh’s North Shore, the Priory is a 42-room historic boutique hotel that used to house a Benedictine monastery." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Its convenient location makes it simple to get to anywhere else you might want to be, though its grand and beautiful design might make you loath to leave. "
Pittsburgh Travel Guide
June 15, 2021