2 Best Hotels in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Pennsylvania

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Lancaster County lodgings off a wide range of options—stay at a historic inn, or indulge yourself at a luxurious resort. A good selection of moderately priced motels caters to families. Although hotels welcome guests year-round, rates are highest in summer. Some inns and bed-and-breakfasts have minimum stays in high season.

Many working Amish and non-Amish farms throughout Lancaster County welcome guests to stay for a few days to observe and even participate in farm life. Operated as bed-and-breakfast establishments with a twist, the farms invite you to help milk the cows and feed the chickens, and afterward share a hearty breakfast with the farmer and his family or help with other farm chores. Reservations must be made weeks in advance, as most farms are heavily booked in summer. The Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau has a listing of all area B&Bs and farms that welcome guests. Lancaster County Bed-and-Breakfast Association has information on 15 area B&Bs.

The Hotel Hershey

$$$$ | 100 Hotel Rd., Hershey, PA, 17033, USA Fodor's Choice

Built during the Great Depression, this grand Mediterranean–style hotel offers classic rooms with maple armoires and paintings by local artists. Elegant original touches abound, from the mosaic-tile Fountain Lobby to the clubby Iberian Lounge. The spa's chocolate-based body treatments include a chocolate fondue wrap and a whipped cocoa bath. There are plenty of options for recreation, including a golf course, indoor and outdoor pools, a ropes course, nature trails, and a falconry course. The Circular is an iconic fine-dining restaurant.

Pros

  • Five dining venues plus room service
  • Panoramic valley views
  • Free admission to Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story museum

Cons

  • Tiny, outdated bathrooms
  • Strict 10-day cancellation policy
  • Confusing navigation within the hotel
100 Hotel Rd., Hershey, PA, 17033, USA
717-533–2171
Hotel Details
276 rooms, 48 cottages
No Meals

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Hershey Lodge and Convention Center

$$$ | 325 University Dr., Hershey, PA, 17033, USA

This bustling and sprawling resort caters to families as well as business and convention travelers. An indoor water park and seasonal outdoor pool, arcade, mini golf, and crafts activities keep the kids busy until they're ready to crash in your spic-and-span room. There are four restaurants, including the upscale Revelry, plus room service and a café for coffee and breakfast. The Lodge offers discounted Hersheypark tickets and free passes to Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story's Museum Experience.

Pros

  • Discounted and free admission to Hershey attractions
  • Sports bar with 39 TVs
  • Well-equipped fitness center

Cons

  • Chain-hotel vibe
  • Sprawling layout not ideal for families with young children
  • Crowded during large conventions
325 University Dr., Hershey, PA, 17033, USA
844-330–1802
Hotel Details
665 rooms
No Meals

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