The New Atterbury Hotel Opens Its Doors

RENDERING COURTESY OF THE ATTERBURY

One of Pittsburgh’s most iconic landmarks is entering a new chapter. 

Following a multi-million dollar renovation, Downtown’s historic Fulton Building reopens June 24 as The Atterbury Hotel, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s distinctive Autograph Collection. It is named after Grosvenor Atterbury, the building’s original architect, who designed it in 1906 for Carnegie Steel magnate Henry Phipps. 

“The Atterbury was envisioned as more than a place to stay; it was designed to become a destination in its own right,” says Chris Johnson, the hotel’s general manager. “This building has been part of Pittsburgh’s story for more than a century. Today, we are proud to reintroduce it as a place where people will gather, celebrate, connect and create lasting memories.”

He adds that he and his team hope The Atterbury will become an enduring part of the city’s history and “help define the next chapter of Downtown Pittsburgh.”

Designed by Christine Shanahan of HVS Design, The Atterbury preserves the building’s most iconic architectural elements, such as its famous seven-story archway, while introducing sophisticated interiors inspired by Pittsburgh’s rich cultural and industrial heritage.

Formerly The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, The Atterbury boasts 300 new guest lodgings, offering a sophisticated retreat that honors the building’s historic character while delivering the comforts of modern luxury, officials say. Accommodations range from stately guest rooms to expansive suites, with many offering sweeping views of the Allegheny River and PNC Park. Select accommodations feature private terraces, too.

Beyond the guest rooms, the hotel’s restored rotunda and dramatic skylit atrium stand as architectural focal points. A signature music-and-light experience, The Moment, will be presented twice per day for guests, transforming the atrium through a “dynamic interplay of light, color and movement.” The installation will feature images projected onto the rotunda, accompanied by a curated soundtrack that aims to bring the historic space to life. 

The Moment can also be customized and tailored to specific themes, branding or moments for weddings, meetings or other special occasions.

The hotel also has a range of specialized spaces, which provide a venue for meetings and gatherings to further establish The Atterbury as a premiere locale for conferences, celebrations and corporate events. The Fulton Room, for example, is an elegant new lounge designed for informal meetings, afternoon conversations, receptions and private events. 

Similarly, an elevated onsite eatery called The Drafting Room was designed to bring together refined takes of American classics, inventive cocktails and a soon-to-launch weekend brunch. Signature dishes will include short rib pierogies with caramelized leeks and burgundy beef glaze, Neuske’s wrapped shrimp served over cheddar grits with BBQ glaze, braised oxtail with potato croquette and dried horseradish and scallop pepe rigate with sweet peppers and Creole sauce. 

Guests can begin with inventive starters such as charred heirloom carrots topped with thyme- and rosemary-infused goat cheese, pistachios, and hot honey, or gather over an artisanal charcuterie board featuring premium cheeses and cured meats.

Complementing the menu is a design-inspired cocktail collection divided into “Blueprints,” “Permits,” and “Assembly,” with both timeless classics and original creations. Standouts include the smoky bourbon-forward Where There’s Smoke, the herbaceous Bag o’ Cash featuring Botanist gin and cashew orgeat and the Roman, a refreshing tequila cocktail with tomato and peach shrub and fresh mint. 

Alcohol-free offerings, including the Tree House with cucumber, basil, lemon and honey, ensure there is something for every palate.

When weekend brunch launches, officials say it will be a three-course experience. Highlights include a decadent croque madame layered with Gruyère, béchamel and a sunny-side-up egg; smoked salmon benedict with creamed spinach and hollandaise; lump crab omelets with manchego cheese; and house-made corned beef hash with sous vide corned beef and caramelized onions. Sweet treats such as moonshine berry cobbler and warm challah bread pudding will complete the experience, making The Drafting Room a gathering place from morning through night.

Further connecting the hotel to its rich history is an integrated art program inspired by Grosvenor Atterbury and his wife Astelle’s shared passion for the arts. The thoughtfully curated collection includes portraits of the couple, collages that weave together the story of the Fulton Building and Pittsburgh’s evolution and murals created by local artists.

Throughout the hotel, guests will discover works that celebrate defining chapters of the city’s history, from its steel and riverfront roots to iconic landmarks like Phipps Conservatory and the Gayety Theater, creating a distinctive sense of place that is uniquely Pittsburgh. Scannable QR codes throughout the property will invite guests to learn local facts, from historic tidbits to information about the unique art found on each elevator landing.

To celebrate its opening, The Atterbury is introducing a selection of exclusive offers for guests, including the Bonvoy Bonus Points Offer, which allows travelers to earn 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per stay when booking by July 24 for stays through Sept. 23. A minimum two-night stay is  required. 

Travelers can also take advantage of the Be Our Neighbor Offer, which includes 15% savings on accommodations and a $50 dining credit per night to The Drafting Room. The offer is available for stays through Sept. 30, with a minimum one-night stay.

For more information, or to book a stay, visit the hotel’s website. Bookings officially open on June 24.