The Priory Hotel - Pittsburgh

Boutique hotel in a restored Benedictine monastery, voted Best Boutique Hotel by Pittsburgh Magazine for 2024

History & Grounds

The Priory Hotel Pittsburgh occupies a restored Benedictine monastery built in the 1880s. Voted Best Boutique Hotel by Pittsburgh Magazine for 2024, the property preserves original woodwork and monastery-era architecture. A serene courtyard designed in the style of an Italian Villa offers an outdoor seating area with a fountain for guests to relax.

Rooms & Amenities

Each of the 32 rooms at Priory Pittsburgh is 40% larger than standard Pittsburgh hotel rooms and appointed with antique decor. Deluxe King Rooms provide city or garden views, while all rooms include flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and private bathrooms with hairdryers. The hotel also features a fitness centre, daily housekeeping, and facilities for disabled guests including visual aids and wheelchair accessibility.

Dining & Bar

Monk's Bar serves thematic local drinks such as the Sinners and Smoke cocktail and the Monktini in an intimate setting off the lobby. A complimentary breakfast features locally-inspired offerings ordered the night before and picked up as a grab-and-go bag. The Grand Hall, the former monastery church, can host events for up to 500 guests and is also used for wine events and weddings.

Location & Services

Situated in the historic Deutschtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, The Priory is within a 3 km radius of PNC Park, Heinz Field, and The Andy Warhol Museum. A free shuttle service operates on Fridays and Saturdays for drop-offs and pick-ups within 3 km of the property. Free parking is available across the street in a private lot, and the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and luggage storage.

Business & Events

The Grand Hall can accommodate up to 500 guests for weddings, corporate functions, or cocktail hours with attention to detail from staff like Athena. Meeting and banquet facilities are available, along with a business centre and fax/photocopying services. The hotel also offers express check-in/check-out, a safety deposit box, and a Stash Hotel Rewards Network loyalty program for returning guests.

• Hotel: Restored Benedictine monastery in Deutschtown
• Rooms: 32 rooms, 40% larger than standard, antique decor
• Dining: Monk's Bar with local drinks & complimentary breakfast
• Services: Free shuttle (Fri/Sat within 3 km), free parking
• Events: Grand Hall for up to 500 guests
• Recognition: Best Boutique Hotel 2024 (Pittsburgh Magazine)