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  • dgpj92dgpj92 Posts: 130
    SVRDhand13 said:
    I tentatively booked both Doubletree and the Marriot (which is literally right next to the arena).  I'll read a bunch of reviews but can anyone here provide any insight? 

    Also, I never even been to Pitt.  Any recommendations?!?!  My wife and I typically like bars or speakeasys, dining spots, and anything unique to the local area.  

    Thanks!
    I stayed in the Marriot back before COVID. I don't remember much about it, which means it was fine. I only remember the shitty hotels (I'm talking to you Doubletree in Camden). The Marriot is an easy downhill walk to a cool downtown area and PNC Park. Too bad there's no baseball that weekend.

    I am staying at the Doubletree in Pitt this time because when I booked last night, the Doubletree was less expensive for the 4 night stay. And  for the free cookie.
  • spankyMPspankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 1,958
    Put in for both nights as a back up for Nashville.
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  • bootlegbootleg Posts: 711
    onemorshow said:


    Just went to DMB couple weeks ago. Here is a pano picture of arena and where we stayed in condo which was down sidewalk across street from arena and same building on corner as Marriott behind red church. Staying here again. Also walkable to downtown area.
    Hoping they have better sound than DMB.  I’ve been to a couple other shows at PPG including PJ and don’t remember there being an issue with the sound but the DMB concert was the worst sounding concert I’ve ever been to.
  • mattcozmattcoz Chicago Posts: 2,219
    I might make the trip for this. Pirates are in town starting Monday so I can check PNC off my list.
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,315
    dgpj92 said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    I tentatively booked both Doubletree and the Marriot (which is literally right next to the arena).  I'll read a bunch of reviews but can anyone here provide any insight? 

    Also, I never even been to Pitt.  Any recommendations?!?!  My wife and I typically like bars or speakeasys, dining spots, and anything unique to the local area.  

    Thanks!
    I stayed in the Marriot back before COVID. I don't remember much about it, which means it was fine. I only remember the shitty hotels (I'm talking to you Doubletree in Camden). The Marriot is an easy downhill walk to a cool downtown area and PNC Park. Too bad there's no baseball that weekend.

    I am staying at the Doubletree in Pitt this time because when I booked last night, the Doubletree was less expensive for the 4 night stay. And  for the free cookie.
    Thanks.  I plan on trying for a PNC Park tour on the 17th.  Not a game, but at least I can check it out.  
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,581
    SVRDhand13 said:
    gotthebottle said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    I tentatively booked both Doubletree and the Marriot (which is literally right next to the arena).  I'll read a bunch of reviews but can anyone here provide any insight? 

    Also, I never even been to Pitt.  Any recommendations?!?!  My wife and I typically like bars or speakeasys, dining spots, and anything unique to the local area.  

    Thanks!
    hotels are hotels are hotels...don't you read Hotels.com or google? They are just hotels....Downtown pitts is pretty small in that you can walk from the Renaissance to the arena in 20 min too. So no hotel is too far away. 
    Cannot disagree more.  Some hotels have bed bugs, or a non functioning AC, or cannot accomadate as much parking as they advertise, etc.  

    God forbid I ask for info in a forum for the band I'll see! 


    The nerve of you!
  • TD51045TD51045 NEO Posts: 12
    Lawrenceville is a good neighborhood for drinks and food. Gooski’s in Polish Hill for Saturday night. 

    It’s an easy drive for Cleveland, Columbus, and Buffalo. 
    Dennis Rodman stole my seat N1 @ PJ20. 
    U.S. Summer shows for the teachers, please.
    I’m tired of driving to Chicago. Play Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, or Buffalo.
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,581
    weird that there are no direct flights from Los Angeles
  • RS151862RS151862 Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,653
    SVRDhand13 said:
    dgpj92 said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    I tentatively booked both Doubletree and the Marriot (which is literally right next to the arena).  I'll read a bunch of reviews but can anyone here provide any insight? 

    Also, I never even been to Pitt.  Any recommendations?!?!  My wife and I typically like bars or speakeasys, dining spots, and anything unique to the local area.  

    Thanks!
    I stayed in the Marriot back before COVID. I don't remember much about it, which means it was fine. I only remember the shitty hotels (I'm talking to you Doubletree in Camden). The Marriot is an easy downhill walk to a cool downtown area and PNC Park. Too bad there's no baseball that weekend.

    I am staying at the Doubletree in Pitt this time because when I booked last night, the Doubletree was less expensive for the 4 night stay. And  for the free cookie.
    Thanks.  I plan on trying for a PNC Park tour on the 17th.  Not a game, but at least I can check it out.  
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  • VitalogensiaVitalogensia Posts: 2,032
    Maybe the Pens will have a playoff game around then?  I mean...it could happen. Looking forward to returning home!
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,581
    Vitalogensia said:
    Maybe the Pens will have a playoff game around then?  I mean...it could happen. Looking forward to returning home!
    that could cause a PJ postponement?
  • VitalogensiaVitalogensia Posts: 2,032
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    Vitalogensia said:
    Maybe the Pens will have a playoff game around then?  I mean...it could happen. Looking forward to returning home!
    that could cause a PJ postponement?
    No, the NHL'll work around it.
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  • treestrees Columbus OHIO Posts: 1,894
    Ill be coming from Columbus OH. 
    Plan on staying with cousins. 
    In Mt Lebanon Area. 
    Saw PJ there in 2013
    Put in for both shows


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  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 2,917
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    weird that there are no direct flights from Los Angeles
    I'm happy with Southwest using some almost forgotten flight credits and SAN-PIT costing $95 one way... since I'm hoping to continue on to Canada that's all I booked
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,581
    Darn, I just realized the Cruel World festival conflicts with the trip to Pittsburgh.  Guess I have to decide by Sunday!
  • iwasatpj20iwasatpj20 Rockford, IL Posts: 3,424
    Put in for both shows
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  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 2,917
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    Darn, I just realized the Cruel World festival conflicts with the trip to Pittsburgh.  Guess I have to decide by Sunday!
    Really good lineup at Cruel World
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,581
    gotthebottle said:
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    Darn, I just realized the Cruel World festival conflicts with the trip to Pittsburgh.  Guess I have to decide by Sunday!
    Really good lineup at Cruel World
    Yep, and since it is not sold out, I'd have trouble selling my tickets for a reasonable amount
  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 2,917
    edited December 6
    I may cancel my Double Tree reservations.. found free hot breakfast, fridge/ micro,  evening reception at bar, hot tub at the Drury... who needs to be across from arena anyway 
    Post edited by gotthebottle on
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,315
    gotthebottle said:
    I may cancel my Double Tree reservations.. found free hot breakfast, fridge/ micro,  evening reception at bar, hot tub at the Drury... who needs to be across from arena anyway 
    In 2009, 2013 and 2016 I stayed at the hotel which was right next to Wells Fargo Center in Philly (before it became a casino).  There's something special about being so close! lol
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  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 2,917
    SVRDhand13 said:
    gotthebottle said:
    I may cancel my Double Tree reservations.. found free hot breakfast, fridge/ micro,  evening reception at bar, hot tub at the Drury... who needs to be across from arena anyway 
    In 2009, 2013 and 2016 I stayed at the hotel which was right next to Wells Fargo Center in Philly (before it became a casino).  There's something special about being so close! lol
    Duhhh... staying at sports complex for a show there is better than riding train into downtown Philly. I'm talking about 12 min walk to venue vs 5 min walk. Not the same difference. Being next to venue in Pittsburgh only helpful if you're queuing all day
  • MrBill123MrBill123 Dartmouth Nova Scotia Posts: 16
    Put in for both shows. Staying at Hilton garden inn downtown. Is that a good  choice? Coming from Halifax 🇨🇦 
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,315
    gotthebottle said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    gotthebottle said:
    I may cancel my Double Tree reservations.. found free hot breakfast, fridge/ micro,  evening reception at bar, hot tub at the Drury... who needs to be across from arena anyway 
    In 2009, 2013 and 2016 I stayed at the hotel which was right next to Wells Fargo Center in Philly (before it became a casino).  There's something special about being so close! lol
    Duhhh... staying at sports complex for a show there is better than riding train into downtown Philly. I'm talking about 12 min walk to venue vs 5 min walk. Not the same difference. Being next to venue in Pittsburgh only helpful if you're queuing all day
    I hear you but the only way that walk is taking me an entire 5 minutes is if I drink too heavily… well it is going to be the weekend! 
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,615
    gotthebottle said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    gotthebottle said:
    I may cancel my Double Tree reservations.. found free hot breakfast, fridge/ micro,  evening reception at bar, hot tub at the Drury... who needs to be across from arena anyway 
    In 2009, 2013 and 2016 I stayed at the hotel which was right next to Wells Fargo Center in Philly (before it became a casino).  There's something special about being so close! lol
    Duhhh... staying at sports complex for a show there is better than riding train into downtown Philly. I'm talking about 12 min walk to venue vs 5 min walk. Not the same difference. Being next to venue in Pittsburgh only helpful if you're queuing all day
    Some shady spots in Pittsburgh.  I definitely wouldn’t walk back to the Drury from the arena.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Weston1283Weston1283 Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 4,929
    Looking forward to these.  Driving up from Virginia Friday morning, then spending Saturday and Sunday AM in Cleveland with family before catching night 2 on the drive back home.
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  • Pearl JamesPearl James Pittsburgh/Chicago Posts: 435
    Put in for both nights. Fingers crossed this time, got shut out in 2013 when I was in college and lived downtown. Felt like a slap in the face to not get 10C tix when I lived 200 yards from the arena lol. Luckily my bro won the lottery that year, it was a hot ticket. Fun times standing in the merch line before the show and getting the poster
  • TenJamsTenJams Posts: 59
    Looking forward to seeing Pittsburgh for both shows.  Had a blast at Wrigley in the summer and this will be fun.  GL everyone 
  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 2,917
    mcgruff10 said:
    gotthebottle said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    gotthebottle said:
    I may cancel my Double Tree reservations.. found free hot breakfast, fridge/ micro,  evening reception at bar, hot tub at the Drury... who needs to be across from arena anyway 
    In 2009, 2013 and 2016 I stayed at the hotel which was right next to Wells Fargo Center in Philly (before it became a casino).  There's something special about being so close! lol
    Duhhh... staying at sports complex for a show there is better than riding train into downtown Philly. I'm talking about 12 min walk to venue vs 5 min walk. Not the same difference. Being next to venue in Pittsburgh only helpful if you're queuing all day
    Some shady spots in Pittsburgh.  I definitely wouldn’t walk back to the Drury from the arena.  
    I've walked from further and is fine. 
  • RatherStarvedRatherStarved Posts: 5,126
    Torontonian, putting in for both, nice long weekend.
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  • D-RodD-Rod Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 1,907
    In for both shows 
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