21 Best Hotels in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Pennsylvania

As part of the 10-acre Plain & Fancy Farm complex, this hotel offers exactly what its name implies: views overlooking Amish farmland as far as the eye can see. The property is uniquely set up with two buildings—one for families with children and one for adults only, a quiet haven built in recent years—and all rooms are equipped with kitchenettes; the family-friendly two-bedroom suites can accommodate up to six guests. Being on the Plain & Fancy complex means you can immerse yourself in all the offerings, from buggy rides and farm tours to the country store to the Amish Experience Theater.

This 1812 farmstead property just south of downtown Gettsyburg offers 10 rooms among three 19th-century homes. During the Battle of Gettysburg, the oldest building on the property, which is located on the edge of the battlefield, served as a field hospital. Today it serves breakfast to the guests who overnight here. The carefully restored rooms are filled with antiques; many have fireplaces. Those on the ground floor of the carriage house have their own patios.

Part of a mini-empire of hotels and Amish country attractions owned by the Smucker family, whose ancestors were Mennonites from Switzerland, this resort-style property has indoor and outdoor pools, and a variety of activities including a petting zoo, minigolf, a pond and walking path, and a family-style smorgasbord restaurant. The indoor Bird-in-Hand farmers' market is steps away, as is a bakery. Rooms are simple, clean, and comfortable, and the staff has a long reputation for being friendly.

Located on 16 acres overlooking adjacent farms and woodlands, this hotel offers comfortable, albeit basic, quarters geared toward budget travelers and those traveling with pets. Despite the original name, little of historic value is on display in the rooms, but the on-site restaurant, the Fireside Tavern, is locally owned, serving up a mix of pub-style sandwiches, burgers, and other hearty fare. There's outdoor deck seating when weather permits.

The exposed-brick walls, vaulted wood ceilings, and ductwork of this boutique hotel take full advantage of its former life as the Armstrong Cork Company. The rooms themselves are sleek, if somewhat lacking in the frills you might expect from a modern luxury hotel, but you will find contemporary essentials like free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking, and access to a fitness center. The Cork & Cap Restaurant offers refined versions of Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine.

Located just minutes from U.S. 30, this Courtyard location is Marriott's first solar-powered property in the country. Although a distance from downtown Lancaster, it's very close to the Discover Lancaster visitor center, and it's well suited for families touring the Amish country and business travelers looking for a trusted hotel brand where they can rest and recharge.

About 4 miles south of downtown Lancaster, this Hilton property is well suited for families with a 9-hole golf course, an indoor pool, and large rooms surrounding a skylighted lobby. Cafe 24 Hundred doubles as a bar and restaurant with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, and of course, a warm cookie to all guests on arrival.

This sprawling campus is well suited for extended stays and for large groups as the standard rooms are spacious and the extended-stay suites often include a full kitchen. The resort has an indoor pool and whirlpool under a retractable roof—quite a hit with the kids—an outdoor seasonal pool, and three on-site restaurants.

Located on the main square of Lititz, this three-story 1764 inn offers a mix of Victorian and modern decor. With its dark wood, velveteen chairs, and roaring fireplace, the lobby takes you back in time, in a good way. On the second floor there are 11 rooms which have been renovated in recent years to add track lighting, subway-tiled bathrooms, and contemporary furnishings. The Rockblock suites on the third floor are creatively furnished with a rock-and-roll theme. Dining options are varied, from the traditional pub fare at the Bullshead Pub to fine dining in the General Sutter room. The brick patio is a prime spot during warmer months.

Built before the Civil War, this six-story hotel is in the heart of the downtown historic district. Part of the Historic Hotels of America collection, the Gettsyburg served as President Eisenhower's national operations center while he was recuperating at his nearby home. Rooms are furnished in traditional style, and suites have fireplaces and whirlpool baths. One Lincoln, a full-service restaurant, and a Starbucks store are both on site.

Overlooking the spot where Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address, this Civil War--era inn has both rooms and suites decorated in period furnishings, many with four-poster beds. Complimentary breakfast is served in the Dobbin House Tavern; guests can request dinner in their room. There's also the more casual Springhouse Tavern, with sandwiches and other light fare.

This bustling and sprawling resort caters to families as well as business and convention travelers. There are four restaurants, including the upscale Forebay, plus a café for coffee and breakfast. As one of the Official Resorts of Hersheypark, the Lodge offers free passes to Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story's Museum Experience.

This 1810 building has a rich history that includes sheltering Confederate soldiers during the Battle of Gettysburg—more than 100 bullet holes are forever part of the walls—and guest rooms are decorated with period antiques and Victorian furnishings including four-poster beds. Civil War--era dishes such as game pie, peanut soup, pumpkin fritters, and spoon bread are among the specialties in the dining room. During warmer months, you can relax in the outdoor beer garden and brick patio café. The inn offers a variety of ghost tours ($10–$15) that begin with dramatizations and stories in the basement's Mourning Theater, and hosts a monthly Paranormal Overnight ($55). There's a gift shop and bookstore on site, which doubles as overnight guest check-in.

Hand-sewn quilts coexist comfortably with iPod docking stations and electric vehicle chargers at this B&B, a former tavern built in 1763. The inn has been authentically restored and filled with hand-tooled furniture that is true to the period, much of it designed and built by the former owner, an artist who worked closely with local craftspeople. All the rooms have fireplaces and many have canopy beds. A breakfast buffet is included. Friends of the owners, who are winemakers, have opened a wine bar on the premises, featuring their Weathered Vineyard wines, light fare, and live music on weekends.

This grand Mediterranean villa–style hotel is a sophisticated resort with plenty of options for recreation, starting with the golf course that wraps around the hotel, a pool complex, a ropes course and nature trails, as well as a falconry course and Segway tours. Inspired by the fine European hotels Milton S. Hershey encountered in his travels, elegant touches abound, from the mosaic-tile lobby to rooms with maple armoires, paintings by local artists, and tile baths. The Woodside Cottages offer a private alternative for larger groups traveling together. The Spa at the Hotel Hershey has body treatments that include chocolate bean polish, cocoa butter scrub, chocolate fondue wrap, and a whipped cocoa bath.

Located in the center of town, this four-story building, built in 1804, was originally operated as a tavern and roadhouse. Today it's a homey suites-only hotel, but it was once used as a hospital for Union soldiers, among other things. All suites have a kitchenette that includes a refrigerator, microwave oven, and small dining table.

This downtown boutique hotel—once a tobacco warehouse in the 1800s—offers sleek rooms furnished with executive desks, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and free Wi-Fi; there are also whirlpool tubs in the suites. Local artwork—available for purchase—is everywhere, as are exposed brick, stone, and chestnut beams. The adjoining restaurant and bar, John J. Jeffries, offers a seasonally driven farm-to-table menu that features aged beef from the chef's ranch and butcher shop.

Standing tall in the heart of downtown Lancaster, this Marriott property went through a major expansion in 2019 with the addition of a new 12-story tower that's topped with a rooftop lounge and restaurant that have panoramic views of the city and beyond and 110 rooms. The beaux arts--style facade of a former department store faces Penn Square, the very center of the city, while the contemporary interior boasts a sprawling lobby with cathedral ceilings, marble floors, mahogany paneling, and free Wi-Fi access. Well-appointed guest rooms offer upscale amenities geared to conference groups and business travelers.

Rick and Denise Waller are the gracious hosts at this 1786 Georgian-style home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The formal living room, library, and sitting room with a fireplace are nice places to relax, as is the fish pond in the small garden. The guest rooms feature Amish quilts and four-poster beds and the charms of an old home. A hearty breakfast is served in the country-style dining room. The B&B is in the center of the village, within walking distance of many attractions.

At this working farm, guests are awakened to the sound of a bell for "earning your keep" morning chores, which can include milking the goats and bottle-feeding the calves. The accommodations have names like the Hayloft Suite and the Pig Pen Room. The old frame home has an Amish cookstove; the property has a playhouse and a swimming pond with waterfalls and a sitting area. A hearty breakfast is included if you stay in one of the rooms; guests in the apartments are given ingredients to make their own.

As part of the historic Strasburg Shoppes at Centre Square, this circa-1788 house has rooms quaintly appointed in the Williamsburg style—most have a canopy or four-poster bed; three have whirlpool baths. A sitting room is on the second floor; an old-fashioned porch overlooks Main Street. On the property, there's an old-fashioned country store, a creamery serving homemade ice cream, and a wine shop that offers tastings.