Training Locations, Travel, and Lodging

Street Addresses

The SEI offers courses at two locations in Pittsburgh:

Please refer to your course confirmation for the location of the course you are registered to attend.

SEI
4500 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
412-268-5800

Collaborative Innovation Center (CIC) Pittsburgh, PA (directions)
Carnegie Mellon University Campus
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
Phone: 412-268-7388

Hotel Information

Host Hotel

Holiday Inn Select—
University Center
100 Lytton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 1-800-864-8287 or
           412-682-6200
Fax: 412-682-5745

Hotel holds rooms and offers
group and government rates
until three weeks before the course begins. Mention course name when reserving room.

New: lower rates
SEI Group rate*: $114+tax/night
Govt. rate*: $114+tax/night
*You must make reservations by phone in order to receive the SEI Group or Government special rates. These rates are not available when making reservations online.

This hotel is within walking distance of the SEI:

 Use any hotel exit; proceed downhilltoward Fifth Avenue.
 Turn left onto Fifth Avenue.
 Cross Fifth Avenue at Dithridge Street.
 Cross Dithridge Street.
 Continue straight ahead to the stepsat the Fifth Avenue entrance(or use the ramp at the Henry Street entranceon the other side of the SEI building).

This newly renovated hotel features the following services:

 Complimentary van transportation every hour half past the hour within a three-mile radius

 Complimentary High Speed Internet access in all guestrooms

 Complimentary WiFi in the lobby, lounge and restaurant

 Complimentary business center

 Bridges Restaurant and Lounge

Co-Host Hotels

Wyndham Pittsburgh University Place
University Place
3454 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-683-2040
Fax: 412-688-1986

The Newly Renovated Wyndham Hotel now features:

• A convenient location within walking distance of the SEI (about .6 miles).
• Complimentary shuttle to the SEI  from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• New technology enabled Smart Chairs, including electrical laptop hookup for easy charging, as well as two built in adjustable work areas.
• Complimentary wireless internet in all guestrooms, as well as complimentary secured wired internet connection if desired.
• 32 inch flat panel, LCD, HD televisions in all guestrooms.
• Iron, Ironing board, complimentary coffee/coffee maker, and same day dry cleaning available in all guestrooms.
• 24-hour fitness center
• 24 hour business center
• Room Service available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Full Service Terranova Restaurant
• The Terranova Lounge

When reserving please request The Software Engineering Institute-Carnegie Mellon University group rate.

SEI course attendees may also use the Wyndham's online reservation system.

The Wyndham offers a special rate to SEI travelers:
 $114/night including complimentary full breakfast buffet including made to order omelet station.

The Wyndham also offers the government per diem rate for government travelers if and when the SEI rate may not be available:
Government Per Diem Rate: $114/night (Proper ID required) – also based on availability

Residence Inn by Marriott Pittsburgh University/Medical Center
3896 Bigelow Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-621-2200
Fax: 412-621-0955

Online reservation system
(Promotional Code: SEI)

Please request the Software Engineering Institute-Carnegie Mellon University discounted rate when making a reservation.

The Residence Inn is an all-suite hotel that offers a complimentary expanded hot breakfast buffet. A
complimentary local shuttle transports guests within Oakland, Shadyside, and Bloomfield areas
from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. based on  availability and request.

Rate:
SEI/CMU/Government: $114/night

more information [PDF]

Hampton Inn Pittsburgh University Center
3315 Hamlet Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-681-1000 (ext. 110)
Fax: 412-681-3022
pshaffer@vistahost.net

online reservation system

SEI Group Rate: $114/night
Government Rate: $114/night

The Hampton Inn offers complimentary breakfast, free internet, and shuttle bus to the SEI building.

You must request the "SEI Courses" rate when registering.

Courtyard by Marriott Shadyside/Oakland
5308 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Online Reservations
(412) 683-3113
(800) 321-2211

SEI Rate: $134/night

Visitor Information

See the Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site at http://www.pittsburgh.net/ for information about travel and tourism in Pittsburgh.

Driving Directions to SEI, 4500 Fifth Avenue

From Pittsburgh International Airport

 Take Rt 60 South (name will change to Parkway West or I-279).
 Continue and go through Fort Pitt Tunnel in right-hand lane.
 Take the first exit on the right after driving throughthe tunnel (I-376 Monroeville).
 Take I-376 to the Oakland
Forbes Avenue Exit.
 Turn left onto South Bellefield Avenue; stay in right lane.
 Turn right onto Fifth Avenue.
 Turn right onto Dithridge Street.
 Turn left into the SEI garage,
just after Henry Street.

To Pittsburgh International Airport

 Turn right out of SEI garage onto
Dithridge Street.
 Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
 Turn left onto Craft Avenue.
 Turn right onto the Blvd. of the Allies.
 Take exit for I-376 West.
 Follow signs for I-376/Airport.
 Go through the Fort Pitt Tunnel
 and onto I-279/Parkway West
Continue east on I-279
(Parkway West/Rt. 60).
 Follow the signs for the Pittsburgh
International Airport.

Directions to Collaborative Innovation Center (CIC) Building, 4720 Forbes Avenue (Carnegie Mellon Campus)

Using a Hotel Shuttle or Taxi from Airport, Downtown, or SEI Building

Ask the driver to take you to the CIC building at Carnegie Mellon University. This building is at the western edge of the campus, next to Hamburg Hall.

  Follow Forbes Avenue past Craig Street.

  Cross the bridge and turn right into the driveway. The CIC building is on your right.

  There are two entrances; enter the building through the entrance closest to Forbes Avenue. A registration desk is located just inside the entrance.

Driving from Airport, Downtown, or SEI Building and Parking at CIC
  Head east on Forbes Avenue.

  Turn left onto South Bellefield. Stay in right lane.

  Turn right onto Fifth Avenue.

  At the third light, turn right onto South Neville Street and proceed down the hill.

  At the bottom of the hill, before you cross the railroad tracks, you will see driveway on your left that leads into a parking garage. This is the CIC parking garage.

  Take a ticket when you enter the garage, and take the ticket with you when you leave your car.

  Find the elevator bay that has a set of two elevators (they face South Neville Street).

  Take the elevator to level L. When you exit the elevator, you will see the parking ticket machines.

  Exit the elevator bay and turn left. Walk around the staircase and enter the hallway on your left.

  Follow the hallway until you come to a wall with a door on either side of you. Proceed through the doorway on your right, and turn left. You will see a registration desk in the open area.

Transportation

Taxi

Yellow Cab Service: 412-855-4484
Fare: about $50

Airport Shuttle

Express Shuttle Co.
412-321-4990
www.pghtrans.com

Airport to Carnegie Mellon (Oakland): $25/person one way; $43/person round trip
Student Fare: $10/person each way (with valid student ID)

Airport to Downtown Pittsburgh: $20/person one way; $35/person round trip
These prices are subject to change--check with shuttle representatives for the current fare.

Weekday trips departing every hour by reservation.

Public Transportation

Pittsburgh Port Authority Transit Bus 28X
412-442-2000
www.portauthority.org
Fare: $2.60 one way
From the airport to most major hotels in Pittsburgh's downtown and Oakland areas

Parking
(Rates are subject to change)

Holiday Inn Select University
$17 per day (in/out privileges)

Wyndham Pittsburgh University Place
$16 per day (in/out privileges)

Residence Inn by Marriott Pittsburgh University/Medical Center
$13.50 per day (in/out privileges)

Software Engineering Institute
$12 per day

Maps

Software Engineering Institute
4500 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

map            driving directions

Collaborative Innovation Center (CIC) Building
4720 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

map            driving directions