Step into the 1800s with a stay at this elegantly restored, turn of the century, mansion. Beautiful decor and lovely gardens will have you longing to spend time on the grounds. The room was immaculate and the service exceeded my expectations. I'm glad I chose to stay here and look forward to returning. Do yourself a favor and try the gooey chocolate chip cookies, they are baked fresh daily. read more

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This place is beautiful and has so much history and character. I would highly recommend staying here. It's in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood. Karl and Jeff, thank you for sharing your historic home with us. Beth & Haley ps...wonderful mother and daughter trip!! read more

I've always wanted to stay here and it didn't disappoint. Sam (Innkeeper) was great and kept the snacks stocked LOL. We stayed in the "mini" suite on the 3rd floor and it was soooo cozy we didn't want to leave. It's nice to look out your window at interesting rooftops, and we had a view of the giant carriage house in back. read more

What a very interesting place to stay. The Inn itself is reminiscent of an old plantation. It's location is superb. We stayed here for an extended weekend, and had the luxury of being able to walk to almost everything that we wanted to see. Our room was spacious, but quite pricey. The Inn serves a very decent breakfast every morning, and the owners are both attentive and amiable. Parking is very easy, but I don't think the end is very practical for anyone with a disability due to the stairs and gentle nature of the building. While we were staying there, they were doing historical tours of various buildings in Pittsburgh, and this was one of those buildings. So what you were getting here is a unique experience, but one that is probably not suited for everybody. read more

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AMAZING STAY! Jeff was so hospitable, welcoming and an overall accommodating host. The Inn was not only beautiful, but very clean as well. Jeff gave us a tour of the place and a quick history lesson. We were able to spend the evening out on the porch with a kind folks staying there as well. Highly recommend this Inn based on location, value and uniqueness. read more

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Home! What an absolutely lovely place. I emailed ahead to see if I could check in early because I had a 1:30 meeting. They told me to come whenever I liked, and I could even sneak in Breakfast if I was in before eleven. Check-in was pleasant, Karl gave me so many tips in a map including Xs and Must Gos. I relaxed in my (slightly outdated for a 20-something) room, which was clean and cool and included a wifi booster. Pittsburgh was so fun, but a safe restful night & an adorable breakfast bar we're wonderful as well. I returned my parking pass and key just now. I wish them all the best in their retirement & hope someone equally wonderful buys the Inn. read more

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Jeff and Timmy were so accommodating and helpful! We loved their advice on what to do and see. The room was beautiful, and the entire house was so lovely. Loved staying here! read more

A lovely charming Victorian era bed and breakfast. Great location. The rooms were clean and well-maintained. Jeff and Karl are very friendly and offer recommendations for meals etc. for out of Towners.. We will stay here again! read more

This was the best B&B I ever stayed at and I want to come back as soon as possible. The hosts were wonderful and the accommodations beautiful and spacious! read more

We didn't stay overnight here but ate here. The portions were small and way too expensive! The booths backs were so straight up and down and the seats were not deep. With me being short, I kept sliding forward. Plus with short legs these booths did not work! They were so uncomfortable! I never went back! read more

During my recent visit to Pittsburgh I lived like a baron in the Mr. Boggs' Suite while staying with friends Karl Kargle and his partner in life and business Jeffrey Stasko at the former Boggs Mansion, beautifully restored and now called The Inn on the Mexican War Streets. Once the town home of financier and department store baron Russell H. Boggs, now it's an elegant Bed & Breakfast rich in character with guest rooms that are as charmingly unique as their new proprieters. My enormous room featured a king size bed, private bathroom with shower, large antique desk, table, marble fireplace, sofa, chair, and what argueably must be the most stunning view of West Park overlooking Lake Elizabeth and the Pittsburgh city skyline. The Scene - Inside and out of the magnificent property is romantic and brooding with a wrought-iron gate standing sentry in front of the imposing stone facade and large front porch, picture-perfect for sitting with old friends over drinks and ideal for meeting new ones. The interior showcases ornate chandeliers, carved fireplaces and while all eight spacious guest and executive suites featuring four-poster beds, private baths, telephones with voice mail & modem port, television, DVD player, on site complimentary movie library, hair dryer, air conditioning, full access of the mansion's common areas, on site High Speed WiFi, an expanded Continental Breakfast Service and my personal favorite, the famous Chocolate Chip Cookies and snacks service presented every afternoon and evening, all while maintaing the character of a stately private residence from the magnate's opulent era. To experience hospitality that is truly Pittsburgh, your first and only choice in lodging should be the magnificent Inn On The Mexican War Streets located at 604 W. North Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212. For reservations you may contact Karl and Jeffrey by phone 412.231.6544 email innwarst@aol.com. They're on the web innonthemexicanwarstreets.com. Since you're in the neighborhood be sure to pop into the Deli on North Avenue for a Ceasar Salad or Beef & Bleu Panini; they're located just down the street at 4 East North Avenue. The Carnegie Museum of Art is located at 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4080. They're on the web at cmoa.org. or by phoning 412.622.3131. The Andy Warhol Museum is located at 117 Sandusky Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212. You'll find them on the web at warhol.org. To reach the Warhol by phone 412.237.8351 or by email info@warhol.org. read more

Staying at this fine establishment will certainly be a unique and delightful experience for just about anyone. My entire family loved it, and that's no small statement. The building itself is absolutely gorgeous with everything from a grand spiraling staircase to stately chandeliers. The decor is funky, with an occasional leopard print rug and stuffed animal sprinkled throughout the fine Victorian furniture. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy a lovely little courtyard with a cute little fountain. The service is the best part. There's always delicious food available, particularly homemade chocolate chip cookies, and Karl and Jeff, the owners are incredibly thoughtful, accommodating and flexible. read more

My wife and I were at the Inn on Mexican War Streets recently for one night, Karl upgraded us and we loved the Inn, our room and the breakfast. After checking in, we went for a self-guided walking tour of the historic district - the people out seemed very friendly. Karl was very nice, answered all kinds of questions, was of great help with our getting to our dinner reservation (stay off the freeways). The breakfast area was really fun - all self-serve, my wife made herself some waffles - great food. The Inn is located across from a park, which we also explored. Street parking was fine, no problems. Our room (the back big room) was very nice, the high bed was large and amusing. No complaints whatsoever, highly recommend Karl's labor of love (didn't meet his partner), Karl sounds like a real urban pioneer of older Pittsburgh and he was a teacher (I think teachers make great BnB owners) - if we are ever in Pittsburgh again, we will look forward to another stay at the Inn on Mexican War Streets - thanks! read more

I stayed at The Inn on Mexican War Streets for one night in late May, 2014. I stayed in Mr. Bogg's room and felt a bit like a wealthy tycoon in the large grand room! The Inn has a very grand appearance on the outside, which continues on the inside. While not in pristine condition, the inside is certainly not shabby, and is clean. My bed was very comfortable. I met only one of the two innkeepers (sorry, I don't recall his name), but he was very nice and helpful. I wouldn't say the neighborhood is packed with restaurants and bars, but there are several (good ones!) within a three to four block walk. There's also a nice park immediate across the street from the Inn. If I need to return to Pittsburgh, I'll certainly stay at the Inn on Mexican War Streets again (you should too!). read more

Stayed at the Inn a few years ago during the holidays and just rebooked for this holiday. Karl & Jeff are awesome and extremely accommodating. Street parking is always ample. They let us bring our little dog which was HUGE for us. I prefer to support independent business rather than supply the (paris) Hilton empire. If your looking for a no-frills, low key place to stay this is it. read more

The outside od this establishment is BEAUTIFUL but once you get inside I was so disappointed. For $200/night I expected so much more. It was an old home, stuffy and just not the level of B&B and 4 star hotels im used to. I am shocked since it gor such high reviews in yelp. The man that runs the place ia as nice as can be. Ita not his fault. The fan in our room didnt work and you cant control the AC so we were warm but not too uncomfortable that we couldn't sleep. I just cant recommend this place. I gave it 2 because the man is nice, they have free parking and breakfast included. read more

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I need more stars. gorgeous building, gorgeous crew. Karle is hilarious. Looking for excuses to to get back to Pitty so I can stay here again. read more

My husband and I stayed at The Inn on the Mexican War Streets during our vacation this past week and we absolutely loved it. The Inn itself is gorgeous inside and out and Karl is a fabulous and gracious host. Our room, which included a private bath and sitting area was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. The free wi-fi came in handy and was easily accessible from our room (the Emma room). Breakfast, though self serve, was good. There is a waffle maker and a toaster for English muffins or bagels. Fruit, pastries, cereal, and yogurt were also available, along with hard-boiled eggs. Street parking was never a problem and we felt very safe while staying at the Inn. We would highly recommend it for anyone visiting the Pittsburgh area. read more

What a grand experience!!!!! We called in the afternoon and were able to reserve two rooms for that night only. We arrived and were given a tour of the mansion by Jeff, the owner. Sweet man! Sitting rooms, eating rooms, stairways.... All completely restored to the 1800s. We munched on the fresh homemade chocolate chip cookies, popcorn, pretzels and nuts to crack that were sit out for guests in the dinning room (we arrived after dinner time). Our rooms were lovely! Included all animities. For breakfast there was fruit, pastries, cereal, juice, yogurt and the ability to make waffles. All complimentary. Talking with Jeff was great, he was so personable and friendly. The house was beautiful! So much more enjoyable than staying in a Hilton or a Hyatt- such a grander adventure. read more

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Me and a date stayed in the Executive Suite and was quite displeased. The major source of our displeasure was the bathroom. The shower was so small that it was almost claustrophobic. The shower curtain was made of a dark cotton fabric and didn't allow any light to penetrate it, which only added to the problem. There was kitchen that didn't have any cookware, plates, and a trash can that you would find in a hotel bathroom at best. The raised living room area had a lighting fixture that hung so low that I was always in risk of hitting my head on it. Worst of all was the fact that there wasn't any staff on hand to immediately address any emergency situations. We were given the incorrect keys to our suite (room) and was subsequently locked out of our room for over thirty minutes. The kicker is that the owners respond to favorable reviews and either don't reply to negative ones or leave snide comments. (ex. "Then stay at Motel 6..." read more

I have never wrote a review before mainly because I am always skeptical about peoples opinions. I come from a large family and everyone knows that its very difficult to get a bunch of people to agree on any one thing... Well that being said, I travel to Pittsburgh for Pirates and Steelers games. I am a 22 year Steeler Season ticket holder.. I always stayed in Station Square or the Renaissance or Springhill Marriott. well that was until about 3 years ago when I found this awesome little secret. ( The Inn on Mexican War Streets ). I decided to surprise my wife and would not reveal where we were staying that night in Pittsburgh. As we drove by the INN my wife said " Hey Look at that place, it looks really cool" and I said yep that's where we are staying tonight! Well from the moment we walked up the steps to the very Large thick wood door, we were both awestruck. I'm not giving any details of the place because I don't want to ruin the many Surprises that lie inside! you must find them for yourself... Quite breath taking... To date I have stayed there 7 different times and always has been wonderful. I have even brought the guys for Steeler games, and we get 2 rooms for less than one room from the others mentioned previously.. We walk to games even during the winter months thru the park. less than 10 minutes.. My only fear I have of this place is everyone will read this and want to stay there and when I call the Inn will be booked! So please don't stay there during Steeler night games.. and Thank you Karl and Jeff for everything! I will see you December! Dr. Phil read more

My husband and I got married at The Inn on the Mexican War Streets in 2007. It was everything I could have dreamed of. We rented 4 rooms total for ourselves plus friends and family. The owners went above and beyond to make sure our day was amazing. The rooms were all beautiful, the bar had delicious cocktails, and our dinner was mind-blowing. There aren't enough words to describe how perfect our day was. Thank you so much Karl and Jeff! read more

The Inn is a wonderful place to stay, the owners are kind and gave us great recommendations about what to do and restaurants to check out. Highly recommend staying here if you are visiting this cool city. Also, the choc chip cookies and breakfast on site are delicious! read more

This was our first visit with Jeff and Karl at their B&B. They were very gracious when we arrived and throughout our visit even though it was cut short due to unforseen circumstances. Our room had two queen beds and a sitting room between the bedroom and bathroom. There was a refrigerator available in the room although we did not use it. The living space was very comfortpable for myself, my husband, and my son. Breakfast although self service was very nice. Fresh fruit, danish, yogurt, juice, coffee, tea, milk, waffles if you wanted were all available. When we asked about places to eat around the area they were very helpful. You should give it a try the next time you are visiting or just want to 'get away" read more

We stayed at the Inn on Christmas Eve after visiting my mother in Pittsburgh, Jeff and Karl made out stay perfect. The atmosphere is elegant and the history behind this amazing mansion is intrieging. If you are visiting Pittsburgh, this is a must stay. We stayed in the Mr. Boggs room, which has a terrific view of the Pittsburgh skyline. read more

There is no way this review will explain how wonderful it was to stay here. I was hesitant about staying at a bed and breakfast because I always felt like I was an intruder in someone's home. But I wanted to be close to every thing and did not want to stay in some soulless hotel downtown. So we gave it a shot. First, we almost left because I am a horrible parallel parker. I'm sure we were a site trying to park on a busy road. My husband cheering me on while I'm just flat refusing to move. But we got through it. And I'm so glad we stayed. Not only was the inn so gorgeous, but so was the inn keeper, Karl. He made me feel so at home, I took out my mandolin and started to play away on the most amazing front porch I have ever had the pleasure of playing on. The room was incredibly comfortable. We had our own front door key, so we were able to stay out all night. We never heard our neighbors. And breakfast was just wonderful. I will always check here first when returning to Pittsburgh. Thank you so much for the experience Karl. We adored every minute! read more

My husband and I were in Pittsburgh for the NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Day. We spent three nights here and loved it. We had the Mr. Boggs room which faces the street and over looks the park across the street (in the picture, the 3 windows on the second floor are Mr. Boggs room). The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The entire Inn was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Karl and Jeff are wonderful hosts. We had made dinner reservations at a local restaurant, but upon arrival at the Inn were told that Jeff prepared a special New Year's eve dinner for the guests. He is a wonderful chef...dinner was delicious. The next morning he prepared a special New Year's Day breakfast of quiche and potatoes, in addition to the cold, every day breakfast items the normally serve. The restaurant is only open for private dinners. I suggest taking bottled water, wine/beer, sodas & snacks with you, as there is nothing "right there" to get those types of things. Free parking on the street and easy walk to downtown and Heinz field. Highly recommend!! read more

My wife and I stayed at the Inn in June and had a fantastic time. The Inn is beautifully restored and the stay is like traveling back in time to a more graceful era. Our host, Jeff, was extremely gracious and accommodating. His chocolate chip cookies were made from scratch and delicious. Looking at previous reviews, I accessed the Internet and had no trouble. That said, if you need the Internet that bad, this bed and breakfast would be wasted on you. The location is great. We walked to the National Aviary and the river walk and enjoyed the beautiful park across the street. read more

Reading the reviews before we made our reservations for the fourth of July break I was concerned by the one very long negative review. But we decided to try it out and form our own opinion. I am sure glad we did. Karl and Jeff were excellent. They were always on hand for any questions we had. Upon our arrival which was pretty late in the evening we met Karl. What a nice guy! He showed us to our room which was on the third floor. We had the Master suite. It was comfortable and spacious. We asked him about getting around and he gave us all kinds of great tips, like the T rail, and where to take it to and the prices of transportation and most importantly the neighborhood pub. I cant Imagine either Jeff or Karl going "off" like the other reviewer said, so my opinion is as follows. I liked staying here, the guys were very nice and efficient, helpful and always around. They have done a wonderful job restoring this place. Its conveniently located close to all points of interest. We parked our car on Wednesday night and did not move it till we were ready to leave. Karl took the time to point out on the map exactly where everything was and believe me we used that map. I couldn't get better directions from google maps! I highly recommend this Inn. Its close enough to everything we wanted yet far enough to be able to relax and have peace and quiet. As for the bad review, I think she may have been the problem. Some people no matter what you do just have to complain about something. If Karl did get to the point where he was screaming and yelling it probably was more due to this Msornageblossom being an inconsolable obnoxious person. These two owners had to be the gentlest human beings on earth. Had I been there I probably would have slammed doors myself. Look at it this way you have 20-30 reviews saying how great the place is... then you have this... one. Enough said. We defiantly will be back Jeff and Karl. And Mr and Msorangeblossom need to get the sticks that are wedged out of their butts out! Room Tip: If you don't mind the steps which really are not bad at all, the third floor master suite with the full kitchen was awesome. The continental breakfast was sufficient. We had a good time and will be back again read more

We had a wonderful stay. Jeff was very gracious and helpful with directions and tips for things to do and see. We stayed in Mr. Boggs' room, and were delighted with the decor and accommodations. The view of the park was spectacular, and the front porch was very comfortable for late night drinks and chatting. They did a wonderful job restoring this beautiful old mansion. If I had one suggestion, perhaps putting a fan in the room since it was a little warm, but the a/c kicked in eventually and we forgot about it. Comfy bed, and atmosphere. I hope to come back. read more

Our three generations family group of nine spent two weeks at The Inn and could not have asked for a more perfect stay, or for better hospitality then what we received from Karl and Jeff. They are the perfect hosts. For our purposes we rented all of the rooms at the inn, and it was a fantastic stay. I am so happy that I found it while researching for a place in Pittsburgh that we could all be together and not locked into a hotel type atmosphere. We were in Pittsburgh for our granddaughter's wedding and graduation from medical school. We had several "events" at the inn including the rehearsal dinner, Mother's Day brunch (prepared by Jeff), a special breakfast hosted by the bride, and an after graduation lunch. Jeff and Karl were very gracious about all of our requests, and I can't thank them enough. Our stay at the inn was the same as if we were in our own home with Karl and Jeff allowing us to have all of the family functions that we had during the two week stay. Thanks Karl and Jeff for your great hospitality. Jeannie and Jim read more

I needed a hotel room for my 18 year old daughter and her best friend. But hotel chain's wouldn't let her in without me. I found the Inn on the Mexican War Streets and emailed them if they would. They got right back to me and I called to make the reservation. They were so professional, and even gave my daughter a map to her concert location within walking distance. The room was great, just what they needed. I can not say enough about this place, a jewel in downtown Pittsburgh :) read more

I very rarely write reviews of inns or restaurants but I am so disturbed that I feel it necessary. First my husband & I always look to support small businesses when we travel being business owners ourselves. We stayed at the inn for a special occasion. Second let me say Carl was very friendly and helpful. The main areas are nice and restored beautifully. However the room we stayed in was a little faded, run down, and in need of an update and cleaning. Faded I can live with unclean I can not--To make matters worse I woke up in the morning to realize I had small bites all over the areas of my body that were exposed while sleeping- EEK! I was so freaked out we left immediately and I am now in the process of sanitizing everything that we brought into the room. We will not be back! read more

We could not have asked for a better place to honeymoon. We stayed in the red room and it was beautiful. Karl was very nice and helpful. I can't wait to go back for future anniversaries read more

February-2013 - Just to respond to Jeff S's comments and claims: (1) At no time were we told that the internet was out and would stay out just because the other innkeeper was not there to fix it. We WERE told, repeatedly, that the connection in our assigned room always worked, and that we were free to try other rooms. It didn't work at all, anywhere in the Inn, the 2nd night. (2) We were never offered assistance in finding another hotel in the area. When we left the Inn, we had to go to McDonald's to get an internet connection in order to research other hotel possibilities for the 3 nights we were displaced. (3) The second night, we were the ONLY guests in the Inn, so there was no one else there to be "understanding." We were only informed about the death in Karl's family as he was demanding that we leave while screaming at us about being "privileged" and from California. (4) We were charged $111.66 too much up front for the 5 nights when we arrived for our stay at the Inn. To date, we are still waiting for that amount to be refunded. It is certainly NOT TRUE that we received a refund for the nights we stayed, although we feel that kind of refund would be entirely appropriate considering the harsh treatment and lack of services. We are sorry that the innkeepers see this as "an inconvenience." We see it as a very ugly and disturbing incident that ruined many hours of our time and cast a pall over the rest of our vacation. read more