Clarion Inn Cranberry Township

I stayed three nights in a king room with a small couch and found it fantastic. The staff were helpful and friendly all the way from arrival to departure. One small annoyance: the shower lever was a bit difficult to turn because of some hard water buildup. I’ll definitely come back on my next trip.

The staff were friendly and accommodating when we needed to tack on another night, and the location is handy, with stores nearby and restaurants within walking distance. It’s about a half-hour drive to Pittsburgh. The room was clean and the beds comfortable, and breakfast had eggs, sausage, waffles, yogurt, and similar options. For the price, this is a good place to stay. I’d return, especially compared with Extended Stay Premier Suites down the street, where we had a bad experience.

The breakfast was the one good part. The place feels like it’s stuck in the late 90s or early 2000s and needs an upgrade. There was also a lot of long hair on the bed, even though I’m bald. It made me wonder whether the sheets are being washed properly.

Joan welcomed me at check-in the day after Thanksgiving, and the young guy at the desk during my five-night stay was friendly and checked at breakfast to see if everything was okay. Breakfast runs daily from 6 to 10, with great eggs and sausages plus toast, bagels, cereal, and juice. Tea, coffee, and milk are available around the clock. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and there were lots of TV choices. After four inches of snow fell overnight, they cleared the lot and walkways as soon as it stopped. Restaurants, sports bars, shopping, and Interstates 76 and 79 are about five minutes away. It’s dog friendly, and there’s a huge, fun dog park ten minutes north. Noon checkout is amazing. I’ll definitely stay again.