How Axel worksAxel $200 a night vs $368 on Expedia at Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $168 a night less (46%). Seen Oct 13.
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3-star hotel · Courtyard · 100 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh
ATM · Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Fire Extinguisher · Outdoor furniture
Hotels in Pittsburgha renovated 3-star Marriott in Oakland's university district
8.4/10
A strong campus base with helpful staff, clean rooms and costly parking.
This renovated 3-star Courtyard is a strong pick for university visits and hospital trips, rather than a downtown sightseeing base. Its Oakland location puts Pitt, the Carnegie museums and neighborhood restaurants within walking distance. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful front-desk staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds. An indoor pool and gym round out a practical, comfortable hotel that delivers well for its class.
The main catch is the extras: parking is expensive, breakfast costs extra, and guests flag the Bistro's limited selection and high prices. Marriott lists housekeeping every other day, so don't expect a daily refresh. We'd choose it for campus convenience and dependable basics; we'd skip it if free parking, included breakfast or walking access to downtown attractions matters most.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$200 a night with Axel against $368 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $168 a night less (46%).
Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$168/night less than Expedia (46%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$292 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 17 to Oct 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$202 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$180 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$154 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$154 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$154 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$156 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$135 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 3 to Nov 6, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
Sign up free to book this rate$152 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$155 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 18 to Dec 2, 2026 · 14 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$122 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$164 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$153 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
ADA Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$240 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$157 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bath, handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 15 to Dec 22, 2026 · 7 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$128 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Dec 31, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$148 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$147 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 27 to Mar 3, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 20 to Mar 23, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Axel $200 a night vs $368 on Expedia at Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $168 a night less (46%). Seen Oct 13.
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A strong campus base with helpful staff, clean rooms and costly parking. a renovated 3-star Marriott in Oakland's university district, scored for what it is.
This renovated 3-star Courtyard is a strong pick for university visits and hospital trips, rather than a downtown sightseeing base. Its Oakland location puts Pitt, the Carnegie museums and neighborhood restaurants within walking distance. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful front-desk staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds. An indoor pool and gym round out a practical, comfortable hotel that delivers well for its class.
The main catch is the extras: parking is expensive, breakfast costs extra, and guests flag the Bistro's limited selection and high prices. Marriott lists housekeeping every other day, so don't expect a daily refresh. We'd choose it for campus convenience and dependable basics; we'd skip it if free parking, included breakfast or walking access to downtown attractions matters most.
Best for: Pitt and Carnegie Mellon visitors; UPMC hospital trips; Families wanting an indoor pool
Watch out for: Expensive paid parking; Breakfast extra; limited Bistro selection; Housekeeping every other day
Location: Walkable Oakland base for Pitt, museums and restaurants; not downtown.
Rooms: Renovated rooms draw consistent praise for comfort and beds.
Cleanliness: A clear strength across recent Expedia, Booking.com and Tripadvisor feedback.
Service: Helpful front-desk staff are a repeated highlight in recent reviews.
Amenities: Indoor pool, gym and Bistro; Marriott says no hotel shuttle is provided.
Fees and surprises: Parking and breakfast cost extra; Marriott now allows pets with fees, despite conflicting third-party listings.
Axel's opinion of Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $200 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $368 a night on Expedia | $168 a night less (46%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 17 to Oct 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $292 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $202 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $180 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $154 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $154 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $154 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $156 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 3 to Nov 6, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $135 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $152 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 18 to Dec 2, 2026 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $155 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $122 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $164 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $153 a night · refundable · ADA Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $240 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 15 to Dec 22, 2026 · 7 nights · 3 adults | $157 a night · refundable · Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bath, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Dec 31, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $128 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $148 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 27 to Mar 3, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $147 a night · non-refundable · Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 20 to Mar 23, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $150 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
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