Lodging, Meals & Transportation

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Lodging 

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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Located in Pittsburgh’s Central Business District, also known as the Golden Triangle, the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh's modern hotel rooms and suites offer stunning views of the famed three rivers and Pittsburgh’s rejuvenated downtown.  

Point State Park: This 36-acre park is located where the famous three rivers of Pittsburgh meet. Stand in one spot and see the mighty Ohio, Allegheny and Monongahela rivers all at once, and watch as the famed 200-foot wide fountain sends streams soaring 150 feet into the air. This lush urban park is directly across from the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown hotel.

Hotel Services & Amentities 

Hotel Policies

Maps & Directions

Booking link coming soon!

Meals

Meal information coming soon!

Other Details 

  • What should I wear? Wear anything that makes you comfortable and happy! You'll typically see attendees/speakers wearing jeans, flannels, sneakers, t shirts, activewear, puffer jackets, boots, sweaters & sweatshirts. If we had to put a label on what to wear, we'd say casual to business casual (emphasis on the casual!). 

Transportation

  • Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
    600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | US Phone 1-412-391-4600
  • Getting to the Wyndham Hotel from the airport: 

    • Go North on Airport Blvd and bear slight left to exit Airport. Take 376E towards Pittsburgh to 279N. 

    • Exit at 70A for CONSOL Center and take Blvd of Allies / Liberty Avenu exit. Make left at end of ramp onto Commonwealth Place.

  • How-To Guide on Getting Around Pittsburgh (walking, ride share, biking, buses, airport details & more!)
  • Public Transportation Information 

    Check out these tips and tricks from Pittsburgh Regional Transit about using public transportation in Pittsburgh, PA.

  • Need a ride? 

    Once you're registered, you can join the AEE attendee Slack Channel! This is an online chatroom space for attendees to ask questions, discuss transportation and housing. The link can be found in your confirmation e-mail.

Accessibility

  • I need accessibility accommodations to participate in Conference workshops and larger sessions. Can I request them through AEE? 
    AEE is committed to creating a conference experience that is accessible to all. There is a registration field to indicate any accessibility/accommodation requests such as captioning or interpretation. All accommodation requests should be made no less than two weeks before the event. We will make our best effort to fill requests but cannot guarantee requests will be met. You can also e-mail anna@aee.org with specific requests. 

International Attendees

Why visit Pittsburgh? 

Here are just a few of the many reasons:

 It’s an urban adventure – With 90 unique neighborhoods and breathtaking views from every angle, there are endless opportunities for outdoor adventure in Pittsburgh. One of the best ways to explore Pittsburgh is to take to the streets to experience its natural beauty, unique terrain and diverse offerings at every turn. Pittsburgh is incredibly walkable, and biking reigns supreme thanks to bike-accessible hotels and public transportation, an easy-to-use bikeshare system and a devoted community of cyclists. Plus, there is plenty of opportunity for watersports, including boating, kayaking and paddleboarding on Pittsburgh’s three rivers.

It feels like a home away from home – Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city that has the feel of a small town coupled with the big-city amenities that travelers love. Pittsburgh offers a surprising and unexpected experience, with natural beauty, unique terrain and diverse offerings at every turn. And while Pittsburgh continues to push the envelope with major contributions in technology, education, medicine, robotics and beyond, the city’s history and blue-collar image makes it approachable and unpretentious – giving visitors the best of both worlds.

Arts & Culture – The vibrant arts and culture scene is alive and thriving in Pittsburgh. Throughout the city and the region, galleries and museums offer everything from cutting-edge to classic. The entertainment is endless, and the quality and variety superb.

Culinary Delights – Pittsburgh is a city built on innovation, and that certainly doesn’t stop with the food thanks to Pittsburgh’s chef-driven fare. New restaurants and concepts play a large role in Pittsburgh’s hot culinary renaissance. In fact, there are now more than 100 restaurants in the Downtown Pittsburgh area alone and many more throughout the city’s 90 unique and diverse neighborhoods.