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    The Priory Hotel

    4.0 (109 reviews)
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    Matthew U.

    Tucked away in Deutschtown you will stumble upon an old priory. One that has been there since 1888. Adjacent to this is the old St. Mary's Church, both building were slated for demolition to make way for an Interstate. But, by the miracle of god, pun intended...maybe, another church filed suit against the state and was saved from the wrecking ball. I think this hotel has spoiled hotel stays for me. This hotel went over the top with everything. From checking in to checking out, they definitely know exactly what they are doing and how to make for a comfortable stay. I booked ahead of time and was able to make it through check in quite easy. Once I was checked in I asked about parking. I knew there was parking included and I thought it was just the lot across the street but was pleasantly surprised that there is another lot right around the corner. My room was located right upstairs from the entrance and check in area. I thought this was boing to be a problem, but these rooms are quite quiet. You really can't hear much noise from anywhere, not even the street. The room was spacious, especially since this was a place of residence at one point. I really enjoyed how the used the space to make it feel like there is a ton more room in the room. The armoire is massive in the room, but in all honesty, it held so much stuff. Obviously a place to put your clothes, but they hid the fridge and just about everything else in there. Some items left for your use, like a robe, and if you were to enjoy them enough you can take them with you. They would just charge your card at the end of the stay. Cable channels are basic. But what really should be watched is the view of the city. My room happened to face Downtown and my windows framed the towers and made them look like pictures. The bathroom, small, but completely useful. Stand up shower, toilet and sink. Beautiful courtyard to take in for a meal or a nightcap. Especially during warmer weather during breakfast time. Nice little fountain out there to sit and just get lost in the day. Speaking of breakfast, complimentary with your stay. They give you a slip to fill out and return to the front desk before 10 p.m. that night. This would be for pick up on your part and you get to make all the selections that you want, select your time for pick up as well and you just show, grab your bag and have your meal. I slept so hard here that I truly felt refreshed in the morning. It was an amazing stay, felt quite cozy, and I would definitely look this place up again and again if I were to come back to Pittsburgh.

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    Jessica A.

    Attending a business meeting for 5 days and if I have to be in a hotel room in my home city, I want it to be at the Priory. We experienced wonderful hospitality, clean rooms, delicious breakfasts, and overall great meeting spaces too.

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    Michael was very attentive. He made suggestions of places we could visit locally. He also wrote down the information for us. Great experience will visit again.

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    Action J.

    This corner of Pittsburgh is like no other. You need to visit. An area slotted to be destroyed in the 1970's, this tough monastery has managed to withstand urban blight and gentrification to be standing in a manner not too different than it was in the early 1900's. I'm not sure if I agree with managements definition of this being a 'European Style' hotel. Hell no. This is a Pittsburgh style hotel, literally built on immigrant labor nestled in Deutschtown that refused to be paved over when the highway wanted to pass through. Ok! The details -the staff is more than friendly! they own the place. It's a cooperative. Everyone is nice and invested. They treat you like a guest. Amenities at the desk and a friendly person greets you every time you stop by. Thanks -good parking when the Steelers aren't playing at home:) -you got to love this neighborhood. It's the real deal. A genuine diversity of people and a grocery store down the street. -michael the bartender is a historian. Have him tell you something specific(ask him about the vault..)He calls himself a storyteller, but it doesn't seem to be adequate to sum up his knowledge. -the rooms are unique and spacious -I love the area. The Northside is so rich with museums, architecture and people. To be honest, the hipsters aren't making it to this part of Pittsburgh yet. And they will... Take advantage of this hidden gem. Mary Cassatt, Romare Bearden and Henry O.Tanner are all from Pittsburgh's Northside. No doubt there is something in the water. You'll have to visit to find out.

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    Excellent location near Steeler stadium and the breakfast was good. It was comfortable and very clean and accommodating!

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    We enjoyed our stay here. Clean rooms, friendly staff and a very historic feel. The breakfast they offer it was yummy!

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    Awesome hotel. Clean. Excellent staff. Beautiful rooms and building. In a decent area with parking and good view of the city.

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    I didn't expect to stay at four different hotels on my recent weeklong trip to Pittsburgh. It just…read morehappened due to various weather conditions and logistical considerations. I stayed here one night because I thought the trendy Bloomfield neighborhood would provide a nice change-of-pace from the more established downtown area. I was also planning to drive to upstate New York and thought this would be a convenient location for a faster getaway. Well, a sudden winter snowstorm forced me to cancel the side trip to New York, and I ended up spending very little time exploring Bloomfield because I took a long nap in my room after a sleepless night in the previous hotel. Even though it was bordering on pointless to shift to this hotel, I still enjoyed the studio I reserved for $152. There was a comfortable king bed, a fully equipped kitchen, a corner sofa, and a 360-degree swivel flatscreen TV. It was a lot of amenities I didn't need, but hey, it was freezing cold, so the apartment set-up made it feel cozy. One other advantage was a sizable lot to park my rental SUV. Even though they offered a happy hour and continental breakfast, I skipped both. Instead I braved the cold and just strolled on Baum to find a decent greasy spoon for dinner and a quiet gay bar for a drink. Not a bad stay, and I'd consider a return to explore Bloomfield. RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/QKLtuBlwjs

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    The Priory Hotel - hotels - Updated September 2026

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