Within the past year, our family earned a fairly substantial amount of free La Quinta Rewards points back when they held the Play & Stay promo. You in essence played a slot machine game and won free reward points. While the great majority of people did not start participating right from the start, those of us that started right away and played relentlessly by sharing on social media, garnered quite a few points. In total, we won about 30,000 points during the month and a half promotion.
Having never actually stayed in a La Quinta hotel, we had no idea what to expect, but we knew we would put to good use the points. So when we recently planned a short getaway to Pittsburgh, it worked out as a perfect opportunity to try and use the LQ points.
With two properties in Pittsburgh, we elected to go with the La Quinta Inn & Suites Pittsburgh North as opposed to the airport location. The TripAdvisor reviews were great, they offered a pool and free breakfast…all important items to our family.
However, as would turn out, their website listed pool and outdoor pool, the later of which I did not read. Therefore, we were disappointed to learn upon checking in that it was closed for the season.
Upon entering the lobby, it felt very familiar to the Hampton Inns we have stayed at so many times across the country. Nice, updated finishes and welcomed entry; far from the budget “motel” I had pictured in my mind.
Our room was appointed with dual queen beds and updated bath. The room also came with a larger fridge and microwave, which are always so welcome to have in a room with kids.
Breakfast in the morning was very clean, fresh, and great food. Again, it felt very reminiscent of staying at Hampton Inn properties.
Overall, our family was really impressed with our stay at the La Quinta Inn & Suites Pittsburgh North. The property was clean, adequate for a quick nights rest, and the free breakfast was great. The only thing they should have considered was an outside pool in Pittsburgh can only get used 5 months of the year. It would have been ideal if the pool was located indoors.
The location was also convenient, just north of the city in a commercial district. We were conveniently located close to stores and restaurants should they have been needed.
Our room cost 11,000 points per night for a roughly $100 room.
Have you stayed in a La Quinta lately? What did you think?
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Source: InACents.com
