<p>Hampton Inn is convenient but IMHO doesn’t give you a good feel for Shadyside/CMU area, better for Point Park or U Pitt. Depending upon your budget - our favorite place to stay, hands down after making the trek there the past (almost) 4 years, is the Shadyside Inn. It’s more of a converted apartment style - most the housing all around it is where your student would likely live. Kitchenette helps with eating expenses BYO and no parking fees. Highly recommend it. Many of the MT students families stay there when visiting for shows and it can range in size from a studio to a 2 bedroom, depending on needs.</p>