Best Western University Center
3401 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 1.866.235.9330 or 1.954.969.0069
2.7 Miles to the Convention Center

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Description: Pittsburgh is the home of the Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and the Best Western University Center. We are conveniently located in Oakland, the heart of Pittsburgh's medical, educational and cultural community. Adjacent to the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Medical Center, we are minutes away from downtown Pittsburgh, PNC Park, Station Square, Mellon Arena, Heinz Field, The Strip District and convention center. Your satisfaction is important to us; our staff is eager to assist you with any request you may have. We are proud to introduce Panera Bread to the Best Western University Center, offering our guests a variety in menu selections and atmosphere. Our hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the area hospitals, universities and dining establishments.

# of Rooms: 119

Local & General Info

Location:

From the East:

From Pennsylvania Turnpike take Exit 6, Monroeville/Pittsburgh. Take 376 west to Exit 3B Oakland onto Bates Street. At the first light, turn left onto the Boulevard of the Allies. The Best Western University Center ?? block on the right.
From the West/Airport:

Follow Interstate 279, through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, stay in the right lane. Take Exit 6A east to Monroeville. Go 1 ?? mile, take Exit 2B onto Forbes Avenue. At the second light, turn right onto Halket Street and the Best Western University Center is on the left.
From the South:

Follow Interstate 79 north, take Exit 59A Pittsburgh. Follow Interstate 279, through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, stay in the right lane. Take Exit 6A east to Monroeville. Go 1 ?? mile, take Exit 2B onto Forbes Avenue. At the second light, turn right onto Halket Street and the Best Western University Center is on the left.
From the North:

Take Interstate 79 south to Exit 72 Pittsburgh, Interstate 279 South. Follow Interstate 279 for 14 miles and take Exit 8A onto 579 South/Veteran's Bridge. Go ?? mile and follow sign for Interstate 376 East onto the Boulevard of the Allies. Stay in the left lane and go 2 miles, the Best Western University Center is at the intersection of Halket and the Boulevard of the Allies on the left.

Areas Served: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Area Airports: Allegheny County Airport 12 miles, Allegheny County Airport 15 miles, Pittsburgh International Airport 18 miles

Local Attractions:
Near Children's Hospital
Near Carnegie Museum
2 blocks from Pittsburgh Playhouse
5 blocks from Carlow College
6 blocks from the University of Pittsburgh
6 blocks from UPMC Medical Center
?? mile from Soldiers and Sailors Hall
1 mile from Carnegie Mellon University
1 ?? miles from Duquesne University
2 miles from Chartham College
2 miles from Mercy Hospital
3 miles from Point State Park
3 miles from Fort Pitt Museum
3 miles from Station Square/Gateway Clipper
3 miles from downtown Pittsburgh
3 miles from Shadyside
3 miles from Squirrel Hill
3 miles from Art Institute of Pittsburgh
3 miles from Carnegie Science Center
4 miles from PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates
4 miles from Mellon Arena, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins
4 miles from Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers
4 miles from David Lawrence Convention Center
4 miles from Waterfront
4 miles from West Penn Hospital
4 miles from St. Francis Hospital
4 miles from Mount Washington
5 miles from National Aviary
7 miles from Pittsburgh Zoo
8 miles from Monroeville Mall
8 miles from Ross Park Mall
10 miles from Century III Malls

Activities:
3 blocks from Schenley Park: golf course, tennis courts, playgrounds, pool and ice skating
5 miles from National Aviary
7 miles from Kennywood Park
7 miles from Sandcastle Waterpark
7 miles from Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium

Cultural Attractions:
Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History
Carnegie Science Center
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Pittsburgh Children's Museum
Andy Warhol Museum
The Mattress Factory
Clayton Estates (Frick Museum)
Senator John Heinz Regional History Center
Heinz Hall
Benedum Center
O'Reilly Theatre
Harris Theatre

Nearby Cities:
59 miles from Indiana
95 miles from Altoona
120 miles from Erie
137 miles from Cleveland
139 miles from State College
204 miles from Harrisburg

Transportation:
3 miles from Amtrak and Greyhound stations
12 miles from Allegheny County Airport
15 miles from Monroeville/PA Turnpike
18 miles from Pittsburgh Airport

Amenities/Services

Amenities:

Free Parking
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Pool
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Pets Allowed
Television with Cable