11 Best Hotels in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Pennsylvania

This unique property—two buildings, one for families with children and one for adults only—offers exactly what its name promises: views overlooking Amish farmland as far as the eye can see. In addition to standard rooms, there are family-friendly two-bedroom suites that can accommodate up to six guests. Hotel amenities run the gamut from a complimentary full breakfast to an arcade. On the property, guests can board a buggy or van tour, go to the Amish Experience Theater, and eat barbecue.

The vision of a faux paddlewheel riverboat parked along busy Route 30 might make you do a double-take, but this is more than a theme hotel as the thoughtfully decorated rooms (in a Victorian-inflected style) include not only straight-ahead doubles but clever family quarters with a king and a bunkbed. On the grounds are a playground, indoor pool, and firepits, and inside are a restaurant and separate pub. The third floor is exclusively for adults sans kids under 16.

This boutique hotel in a former tobacco warehouse dating from 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 and stone and chestnut beams. The adjoining restaurant and bar, John J. Jeffries, offers a seasonally driven farm-to-table menu.

In the heart of downtown Lancaster, this beaux arts–style former department store offers well-appointed guest rooms with upscale amenities geared to business travelers, including a fitness center and spa. Attached to the Lancaster Convention Center, the hotel with a 12-story tower faces Penn Square, the very center of the city. One of three dining options in the hotel, the rooftop lounge and restaurant have panoramic views of the city and beyond.  

Formerly the James Gettys Hotel, the building, dating back to 1804, was renovated in 2020, and its eclectic-contemporary design belies its ragtag history. With about a dozen names over the years, it's been a boarding house, youth hostel, and soldiers' hospital after the Battle of Gettysburg. Each suite is unique, from the tiling in the bathrooms to the rich colors on the walls, and has a wet bar with a microwave and fridge. This is a thoroughly modern boutique hotel, but in many small touches it pays homage to the Union's hard-won victory on the nearby battlefield.

The former Wilbur Chocolate factory is now a beautifully repurposed, centrally located boutique hotel with well-appointed guest rooms that are accented by the original exposed brick and wood beams; some rooms overlook pretty Lititz Springs Park. The light-filled lobby segues into a spacious lounge with a fireplace and lots of places to curl up with a book. 

This 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. Simple, clean, and comfortable rooms include standards, junior and family suites, and efficiencies. The staff has a long reputation for being friendly, and many guests return year after year. The indoor Bird-in-Hand farmers' market (days open vary by season) is steps away, as is a bakery. 

The exposed-brick walls, vaulted wood ceilings, and exposed ductwork of this boutique hotel recall its former life as the Armstrong Cork Company. The varied rooms are modern but no-frills, though you will find essentials like free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking, and a fitness center. The hotel's Cork & Cap Restaurant is cocooned within rustic rock walls.

Its perfect downtown location makes this generic chain property handy for exploring the city. Rooms and public spaces are modern but basic, but the rooms have refrigerators and free Wi-Fi. A fitness center and indoor pool, plus a restaurant and bar, are among the amenities, and the hotel welcomes pets. 

Located at Rock Lititz, a unique 96-acre campus that caters to live-entertainment productions for big-name musicians, this hotel is where many crews and celebs stay incognito while they rehearse before going on tour. Mere mortals can stay here and enjoy the unique art and repurposed road-case doors in all the rooms. The lobby is designed for hanging out, with shuffleboard and a pool table, and lots of spots to chill. You never know who you might rub elbows with at the on-site restaurant and bar, which are open to guests only for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is open to the public.

Located on the main square of Lititz, this three-story 1764 inn mixes Victorian and modern decor. Dark wood, velveteen chairs, and a roaring fire in the lobby take you back in time. Rooms on the second floor blend historical details with sleek modern decor. On the third floor, the RockBlock suites are decorated in a rock-and-roll theme, tipping a hat to Rock Lititz, a local powerhouse that builds sets for major international touring bands. Off the lobby, Irish and American fare are served at the pub, fine cuisine can be had in the dining room, and choice spirits await in the cocktail bar.