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Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

100 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15213
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About us

Welcome to the perfect destination for groups visiting Pittsburgh – a brand-new hotel in the vibrant Oakland neighborhood, offering unparalleled comfort and convenience. Positioned in the heart of Pittsburgh’s cultural and academic scene, our hotel is ideally located near major universities, renowned hospitals, and world-class museums, making it an excellent choice for meetings, conferences, and group stays.Whether you’re visiting the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, or the UPMC Presbyterian and Magee-Womens Hospitals, our central location is perfect for groups seeking easy access to these key institutions. For those with a passion for art and history, the nearby Carnegie Museum of Art, Andy Warhol Museum, and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens provide enriching experiences just moments away.Guests will enjoy top-notch amenities like a 24-hour fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, and a delicious on-site Bistro. With 253 spacious guestrooms and over 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, the Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center is perfectly equipped to host your group’s needs in comfort and style.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandCourtyard
Built1988
Renovated2024
Total meeting space6,522 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms253
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Feb 19, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 - Mar 2, 2026
Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 12, 2026
Mar 30, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
6,522 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,535 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
1,070 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
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Schenley Ballroom
3,535 sq. ft.
101 x 35 sq. ft.
11 ft.
375
248
375
180
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Carnegie
864 sq. ft.
48 x 18 sq. ft.
11 ft.
60
48
60
42
30
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Panther
648 sq. ft.
36 x 21 sq. ft.
8 ft.
50
40
50
30
20
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Boardroom
405 sq. ft.
27 x 15 sq. ft.
8 ft.
12
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12
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Oakland
1,070 sq. ft.
52 x 21 sq. ft.
8 ft.
70
48
70
48
30

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
253
Single (1 bed)
125
Single (1 bed) rate
$139.00 - $599.00
Double (2 beds)
125
Double (2 beds) rate
$139.00 - $599.00
Suites
3
Tax rate
14%
Occupancy rate
14%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 22.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $39.88/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

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Kennywood Amusement Park
Recreation
8 mi
Kennywood is an amusement park located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. The park first opened in 1898 as a "trolley park" attraction at the end of the Mellon family's Monongahela Street Railway.
4800 Kennywood Blvd
PA, US 15122
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden
One Schenley Park
Pittsburgh, PA, US 15213
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University of Pittsburgh
University
1 blk
4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, US 15213
Carnegie Mellon University
University
1 mi
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, US 15213
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Museum
1 blk
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, US 15213
Bob O'Connor Golf Course
Recreation
1 mi
5370 Schenley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, US 15213
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Historical landmark
1 mi
This city historic landmark and member of the National Register of Historic Places has been offering visitors a wondrous opportunity to explore the beauty and mysteries of plants since 1893 and is one of the region's most vibrant, thriving cultural attractions.
One Schenley Park
Pittsburgh, PA, US 15213
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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Recreation
5 mi
One of only six major zoo and aquarium combinations in the United States, this 77-acre park in Pittsburgh's Highland Park area features over 4,000 animals representing 475 species, and includes a children's zoo.
One Wild Place
Pittsburgh, PA, US 15203
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Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress towards Marriott International's waste to landfill reduction and responsible sourcing goals

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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