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Hotel Information: Guests are welcomed into a large, ornate lobby with high ceiling, crystal chandeliers, marble floor, and numerous sitting areas. On Friday and Saturday evenings, a pianist entertains on composer/conductor André Previn’s grand piano from the Pittsburgh Symphony. Built in 1916 and extensively renovated, the Omni William Penn Hotel caters to business clientele during the week and leisure travelers who come for sports, shopping, museums, and cultural events on weekends.
Insider tip: The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation offers architecture, art, history, and neighborhood tours for $5 (subject to change). Popular choices include the Bridges & More Downtown Walking Tour, Old Allegheny County Jail Museum Tour, and family-friendly Downtown Dragons Tour. Some tours are held annually, others weekly.
Rooms
The 17-story Omni William Penn has 596 air-conditioned guestrooms. Beds feature 350-thread-count linens and a choice of down, feather, or foam pillows. Decor includes cherry-wood furnishings and crown molding. Cuisinart coffeemakers brew Wolfgang Puck coffee. Bathrooms feature terry robes and Institute Swiss toiletries. TVs offer pay movies, Nintendo video games, and Internet access (surcharges may apply), along with premium cable channels. |
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - TV
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Internet access - dial-up
- Coffee/tea maker
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service (on request)
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Massage - available in room
- Sewing kit
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Television - Cable service
- Iron/ironing board
- Television
- Desk
- Clock radio
- Window opens
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
The hotel’s 24-hour fitness center contains cardio machines, free weights, and resistance equipment. Guests can request a complimentary in-room Get Fit Kit, with floor mat, two dumbbells, elastic exercise band, exercise booklet, bottled water, and hand towel. Treadmills for in-room use are available for a surcharge.
The river, three blocks away, has bike and running paths.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Fishing nearby
Property Amenities
This historic “Grande Dame” is in Pittsburgh’s downtown business district, two blocks from the Mellon Arena, four blocks from the convention center, and five blocks from Station Square shops, restaurants, and excursion boats.
An independently operated day spa, several fine shops, and a variety of dining options are on site. The complimentary Omni Kids Program, available upon request, includes goodie bags with games, puzzles, and age-appropriate activities, along with in-room milk and cookies each evening.
The hotel’s 52,000 square feet of function space includes one of the few remaining two-tier ballrooms in the country.
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby and guestrooms to members of the hotel's Select Guest program (no fee to join; please contact the hotel for details).
Omni William Penn Hotel has a 24-hour fitness center. Guests can also request a complimentary in-room “Get Fit Kit” with floor mat, two dumbbells, exercise band, chilled water, exercise booklet, and towel.
Valet parking:
$24 per 24-hour period; in/out privileges. Patrolled covered parking garage across from hotel.
Self parking:
$14 per 24-hour period weekdays; $5 per 24-hour period weekends. Patrolled covered parking garage across from hotel.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notification.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of rooms: 596
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Parking (valet) $20 Per Day
- Number of floors: 17
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Billiards nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Business services
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Express check- in
- Express check-out
- Fitness equipment
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Internet access - wireless
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking garage
- Pool table nearby
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Secretarial services
- Security guard
- Self parking
- Shoe shine
- Shopping on site
- Technology helpdesk
- Tour assistance
- Translation services
- Umbrella
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets accepted
- Small pets only
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Cash not accepted
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Dining
Terrace Room - Modern American cuisine served in an opulent room with mural and crystal chandelier. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Jazz night on third Thursday of each month. Adjacent to lobby.
Palm Court - Light fare, specialty drinks. High tea Monday–Saturday afternoons. Terrace Room and Tap Room menu items for lunch and dinner. Open late morning till after midnight. Pianist Friday and Saturday evenings.
Tap Room - English-style pub with microbrews, premium liquors. Tavern-style sandwiches, pastas, chili, fish and chips. Open late morning till after midnight. Dark-red ceiling, dark-wood walls, fireplace. Smoking permitted.
Bruegger’s Bagels - Independently operated. Bagels, sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps. Open early morning till evening.
Amazon Cafe - Independently operated cyber café serving healthy alternatives, including smoothies, wraps, salads, soups. Open early morning till late afternoon.
Starbucks - Located in the lobby. Specialty coffees, pastries, and sandwiches served early morning till mid-evening.
Address
530 William Penn Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
USA
Nearest major airport:
Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
Area:
Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
