The Priory HotelvsOmni William Penn Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Omni William Penn Hotel scores significantly higher than The Priory Hotel. Omni William Penn Hotel comes in at #1 in Pittsburgh with positive reviews from 8 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Oyster.
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
Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Pittsburgh's grand hotel has a sumptuous lobby, where people relax with drinks under a coffered ceiling and crystal chandeliers." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"An old-school high-rise hotel in the downtown district - good for a Pirates or Steelers game but not nightlife - the Omni features a grand lobby and spacious rooms." Full review
Star Service
"For guests looking for old-world elegance on a large scale, there is no better option in Pittsburgh." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Modeled after France's Fonrainebleau, the lobby of this downtown historic landmark (1916) features ornate molded ceilings and arched doorways."
Gayot
"This historic, sky-scraping, 1916 building could compete with the best of them among the classic brick architecture of New York City."
Travel + Leisure
"The massive 597-room property retains its old-world charm—especially in the lobby—with giant mahogany arches, historic murals, and molded plaster ceilings." Full review
Jetsetter
"Belle Epoque landmark in downtown Pittsburgh with a swanky dining room and original 1920s speakeasy bar." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Omni William Penn is a historic four-pearl hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, within walking distance of most major downtown attractions." Full review