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Situated in the heart of Pittsburgh's elegant Shadyside neighborhood, the Mansions on Fifth Hotel is a one-of-a-kind venue for sylish wedding ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties and showers. Built in 1906, the Mansions on Fifth was originally the home of prominent attorney Willis McCook and his family. Situated on what was then referred to as Pittsburgh's "Magnificent Mile," McCook's neighbors included Andrew Mellon, Andrew Carnegie and George Westinghouse. Carefully restored in 2011-12 to its former grandeur, now as a 22 room hotel and event venue, the Mansions on Fifth offers all of the modern conveniences one would expect with a luxury hotel, but in a setting which bespeaks the opulence and grace of the "Gilded Age."

Settings and Capacity

The Mansions on Fifth Hotel consists of two houses -- the larger Fifth Avenue House and the smaller, more intimate Amberson House. Fifth Avenue House offers a splendid setting for marriage related events. The floor plan consists of the "Grand Hall," featuring a massive oak staircase, and four side rooms, each with its own distinct personality. The Parlour is light and airy, while the Dining Room, boasting a magnificent molded plaster ceiling, reminds one of an English dining club. The Oak Room, with its carved oak paneling and ceiling, offers lovely views of the neighborhood, and the Library features a vast array of books surrounding a massive fireplace.

Capacity for a seated event is approximately 120 people, while capacity for a cocktail-style event is 175. Showers can typically be accommodated in the Parlour or Dining Room, each of which can accommodate approximately 40 guests.

Food and Beverage Service

Mansions on Fifth offers a wide variety of menu choices, from savory stationed items to custom-prepared multi course plated dinners. For showers, Mansions has a variety of light fare menus which tickle the palate without weighing one down. Mansions offers a full service bar. Of course, Mansions takes pride in accomodating special dietary needs of any guests or clients.

Executive Chefs Pete Phillipy and Michael Henney have more than 30 years of culinary experience each, and have served as Executive Chefs at the Mansions' sister property, the Priory Hotel and Grand Hall at the Priory since 1999. Before that, Chefs Phillipy and Henney served in the kitchens of the Hyeholde restaurant in Pittsburgh and the Nemacolin Woodlands resort in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Their food is second to none in Pittsburgh.

Wedding Packages

Mansions has a wide variety of wedding packages which can suit nearly any taste and budget. They range from seasonal packages, such as the Winter Lights Wedding package, April Showers package, and Fall for Love package, to the Grand package, which offers upgraded bar service and an overnight in the spacious McCook Suite.

Overnight Accommodations

Mansions boasts 22 luxurious guest rooms and suites for its clients and their guests -- 13 in the Fifth Avenue House and 9 in the Amberson House. A butler is available to assist with guests' every need. And while the Mansions offers guests a taste of the Gilded Age in its one -of-a-kind guest rooms and suites, they do not suffer from a lack of modern amenities such as a fitness center and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Pricing information

Starting at $16,600 Starting at $16,600
Couples usually spend $18,900 Couples usually spend $18,900
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$30 per person
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$30 per person

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FAQ’s

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Hotel
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Photo booth

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
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Reviews of Mansions on Fifth

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4.1 out of 5 rating
4.1 out of 5 rating
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82% recommend it
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    3.9 out of 5 rating
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    3.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.1 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.3 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.1/5 7 reviews
Google
4.4/5 441 reviews
Joe
Joe Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue

The first time we saw the Mansions on Fifth, we thought it was the perfect venue for our big day... and it was! The entire historic property is absolutely stunning, both the exterior and the interiors of each room (you'll have some amazing photos!). The many food options we tried were all delicious and the chef was accommodating in making any menu adjustments we requested. The whole staff was super helpful and professional, with a special shoutout to the event manager Marissa, who helped plan our wedding though the months leading up; and to the day-of event manager Zach, who expertly kept everything on track and helped make the day perfect. I'd say the venue is ideal for a small to medium sized event, we had ~40 people and it was great. Aside from events, it is still a very cool place to stay if you’re in the Shadyside area for a night or two.
Gabriella
Gabriella Sent on 09/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for our wedding day!

My wedding on August 5th, 2023 was amazing! My husband and I couldn't have asked for better service or experience. Wedding planning was definitely stressful, but the Mansions staff did an exceptional job with everything. Marissa, Zach, and Gabby were great to work with and made everything run smoothly. Zach, one of the day of wedding coordinators, was phenomenal and an absolute pleasure to work with. He setup all our décor, made sure the vendors were present, and kept everyone and everything on schedule. Zach catered to everything we needed, even on our wedding day. The food at Mansions was amazing and all our wedding guests raved about the hors d'oevres and dinner entrees. The chef did a wonderful job with providing everything we wanted. We also had a late night pizza snack. The Mansions hotel and property itself was breathtaking and the Presidential Suite was a perfect accommodation for the bride and groom. My husband and I are so happy to have booked our wedding at Mansions on Fifth in Shadyside and don't regret a single thing about it.
Eva
Eva M. Sent on 09/05/2022
1.6 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue and amazing food … everything else terrible

I’ll start with the good- venue is amazing and beautiful and the food is 5 star. Literally everything else was terrible—
To get someone to respond or return a call was impossible- it took over a month to just get calls back to see the venue (should have realized then a wedding there would be a joke)… finally get it and took days to get them to send a contract to sign. On the contract they guaranteed a bridal suite and rooms. When ask they said they weren’t available they were already book. So they gave us a regular suite but didn’t tell us their was no elevator to the room so we had to lug up gowns suitcase etc through this tiny steep dangerous staircase and walk down it and up in in a wedding dress and heels. Then to setup tasting and get information about the event took many phone calls until someone would respond. Overall response time was nonexistent. Adam who manages the room was the worst to get things confirmed and booked- never called back took us over a week to get a response with price and contract then no rooms were available - no flexibility .. keep saying another wedding had all the room. Then find out no they were random people who booked the rooms. We checked in and the front desk staff was uncaring and rude to myself (the bride) and all of my guest complained about all of the check in staff. When we checked out the women was so nasty- we asked where our decoration were to pack them up and she rolled our eye and tell us to hurry it up she needed our trash gone.. our trash!! During the wedding the bartender Lisa was really rude and nasty to most of my guest - everyone came to me and complained. She wouldn’t serve people drinks unless the groom ordered them for them - aging he was the only one allowed to order them. We specially asked multiple times for the Freon signature drink an old fashion to be made with simple syrup and not a sugar cube- she refused bc she didn’t want to do it - what she said to the groom word for word. She told me the bride my signature drink she thought was gross. Then the amount of crushing and F words said behind the bar the whole evening while children were in ear shot was unbelievable and honestly unacceptable. The room were old - carpet had lots of stains- most room were not ready when guest checked in day if the wedding at 3pm bc they were cleaning other room (not for wedding guest) and the wedding started at 5pm. Several guest didn’t get in to their room till almost 4:30. Then the cherry on top the cleaning crew took my nerves cell phone and charger and broke into it and started sending porn site to people in her text messages (including her parents) when her dad saw him with the phone he tried to say he was turning it into lost and found. We called and complained to Adam and he said he would look into it and hung up on us. I would never recommend this venue to anyone bc the staff and service has ZERO customer service… zero!! Spend your money and time literally anywhere else!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

Lokmer Photography Inc. Lokmer Photography Inc. Wedding Photographers

Mansions on Fifth has that worldly charm of the bygone eras where quality still stands the test of time. The intimate and classic settings all add to the charm and distinction of the fine traditional past, with the amenities of the modern world. Truly a wonderful and worldly experience. Nicole is there for that special customer who is looking for a very unique experience. They host weddings, parties and corporate events. -John Lokmer - Lokmer Photography Inc.

Kristy Lumsden Photography Kristy Lumsden Photography Wedding Photographers

I love this location for weddings, not only is it a charming and warm venue but it allows you to have a one stop wedding day. The old Pittsburgh charm is all over this mansion with dark woods, beautiful light and so much warmth. I've photographed weddings here a number of times and the staff has always been wonderful and the events co-ordinator is there for your every need!

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