Mansions on Fifth

A gorgeous hotel. Walking in it felt warm and inviting while also looking fancy. When we arrived, we first drove past the entrance because we weren't sure if it was the correct address, plus there was a van pulling out, blocking any cars from getting in. We were a little early for check-in and everyone was so welcoming while we waited. We stayed in a standard queen bed room, which had a fireplace and large closet and bathroom. The bed was very comfortable and everything was clean. We were there for a wedding and the venue coordinator, Zach, did a great job with making sure everything was set up. There was another party going on the evening we stayed the night and you could hear it clearly from our room. Thin walls and floors is the downside of staying in a historical building.

Gorgeous hotel you would never expect to see driving down this Pittsburgh street! The lobby was beautifully decorated for Christmas, which made me feel like I was in a Hallmark movie. I stayed in one of the king bed rooms the night before a wedding and it was a wonderful experience. The room got a little cold at night, so we decided to sleep with the fireplace on. The fireplace in the hotel room was a nice, cozy touch. If you are handicapped, or have trouble with stairs, definitely let the hotel staff know. There is one elevator in the building that only goes to level 2. The venue coordinator for the wedding was also fantastic to work with!

I can't say enough good things. Our room is inviting and warm. It's very large and roomy. It suits two people perfectly. But, people don't know that this hotel serves breakfast and dinner. Oh my! It's so good! Perfect fillet, risotto and asparagus! The rose champagne went perfectly and they gave us a glass to start. This was all done in a very private atmosphere. Dinner was five courses and served by the fire. Then breakfast was just as good. You must try the French toast! There's a heavenly strawberry maple syrup. The whole breakfast cost as much as a Bob Evans breakfast but was the quality of the Ritz! Perfect Valentine's Day!

I was pleasantly surprised by this small hotel. I liked that it was in a mansion and within walking distance to Phipps Conservatory and the Carnegie museums (both about a 15 minute walk from the hotel). The lobby area is beautifully furnished. Check-in was fast with friendly staff to help with any questions. There is a full bar on site which serves drinks and a few small munchies but no restaurant or room service was available. The bartender was kind enough to give me some help with the local food options. She even went so far as to draw me a small map so I could easily locate the restaurants. (Thanks so much for the extra effort. It was greatly appreciated!) The walk to nearby Shadyside was only about 10 minutes. There were restaurants and bars available plus some shops. The area is safe so I didn't feel uncomfortable walking in late evening. The rooms were clean and modern with standard amenities. I did like that housekeeping service was optional. At check-in, you were asked to chose the type of housekeeping service you would like during your stay. I was only staying in the hotel for two nights so opted out of housekeeping service. My only real complaint was the lack of parking for the hotel. There is off street parking which is good since the hotel sits on a busy street, but the amount of parking is very limited. I only saw eight actual parking spaces. Three of these spaces were not available due to on-site construction. The overflow parking is basically anywhere along the perimeter of the property next to the fence. This is not enough parking for the amount of rooms available. I didn't appreciate having to park in a location where my car could easily by damaged.With the exception of the parking, I enjoyed my stay at the hotel and would stay again when visiting Pittsburgh.

COVID-19 Review.Booking was very simple. We stayed one night for my birthday, and the hotel itself is beautiful! The rooms have fireplaces, high ceilings, and ours even had a clawfoot bathtub. Like any hotel, we were able to hear guests above us, but other than that it was built very well, so we were unable to hear any road traffic (we stayed in the smaller, red mansion). During COVID, there wasn't anything exciting happening in the bar, or lobby. I would love to come back when the hotel has events for guests again. We were able to walk to dinner, this hotel is very close to the heart of Shadyside which is bumping with shops and restaurants. The worst part about our stay, there was no breakfast provided so we had to order grub hub delivery (not really room service, lol) also, we were woken up to the smell of cigarette smoke from the room above us. When I mentioned this to the front desk, they sort of just brushed it off by saying "I thought I smelled smoke this morning." Sort of disappointing, but out of the hotel's control.If you are someone looking for an historic place to stay, within walking distance to some really great restaurants, I would highly recommend Mansions on Fifth. In addition, they also host weddings and parties here. The mansions themselves are not huge, so you could ideally host your whole wedding here, and fill up all of the guest rooms exclusively with your guests.

I attended a wedding here (please note I did not stay here overnight) and this is a lovely location. Absolutely beautiful historic feeling location and the staircase on the interior will make for wonderful photos. The space in front of the stair case would make for a lovely dance floor or entertaining space. Very versatile. Things to note: I don't believe there is a restroom on main floor, I had to go down to the basement. Also note that this space might not be the best for a large wedding reception and your guests will have walls between them, separating them...would be lovely for a more intimate affair though. I loved the bar area, easily accessible through more than one door, decently large. Was quite dark in that room though

Absolute stunning hotel! What a gem!! From the exterior majesty to the interior history , there is no other place like this. The bar is phenomenal and Lisa the bartender is the sweetest most knowledgeable mixologist.You can sit by the fireplaces while listening to live music. And enjoy a fine relaxing evening.

We stayed at the Mansions from 1/13 to 1/17/25.I'm just getting to our review. The staff, especially at the Oak Room Pub, were extra special . We are from SF Bay Area, and not used to the cold. Long story why we came in the middle of January! The servers kept our coffee hot in the morning, especially when they were not open. Their food recommendations were wonderful. Great conversation and so engaging in a relaxed way!!The housekeeping was excellent!People wrote reviews about the "thin walls and noise" but we did not experience this issue.The only issue was the elevator could be " sketchy ". Off the tracks they said but very minor!!We highly recommend the Mansions for their location, staff, and beauty!!We will return but in the Summer...lol.Thank you!

I have stayed here a few times when coming to visit my University of Pittsburgh student. Historically I have stayed in the Amberson House building (next to the main, Fifth Avenue building).I've never had an issue there. This time, my husband just underwent a knee replacement, so we needed access to an elevator. The fifth avenue house has an elevator so I elected to stay there.I was willing to not let the dirty laundry basket of towels and linens which was sitting in the elevator, upon arrival, bother me.However, our evening of sleep is something that should be brought to attention.After arriving back after dinner, our room (1202), was very warm-about 75 degrees. The temperature outside was in the 40's, so it was extremely warm in the room. We turned the thermostat down, but shortly after, a fan came on, which was unacceptably loud. After a long day of travel, we tried to fall asleep and ignore it.However, this was impossible. We ended up hardly sleeping all night and eventually had to try and sleep, with the temperature turned back up, to cease the loud noise of the fan.Needless to say, trying to sleep in the heat, was almost as bad as the extreme noise of the fan.I did mention something about it at checkout, but it did not seem to be something of interest.Unfortunately, I am not sure if I will return, based off this experience.

Really scary at first. After you get accustomed with the spooky vibes, you may come to enjoy it. However, there is a very spooky vibe. Very pretty on the outside with hydrangeas, chipmunks, and birds. I wouldn't stay in the red bungalow house! I stayed in the other one (main front entrance). The people are generally nice. The restaurant has nothing to eat, so don't count on it. My room was full of orbs flying everywhere at night, so my sleep was less than pleasant. I stayed in a room with a king bed and a pull out and couch on the top level. The top level had no electricity at all. Lamps plugged in wouldn't turn on, no AC vent, and a refrigerator that doesn't work. It's pretty hot and the AC doesn't work too well below the staircases, but it is something. The bathroom was nice and spacious & the beds were comfortable. Be prepared to pay lots of random fees at the end. I'm not sure why, maybe because it's more of an "inn"?