23 Best Hotels in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Pennsylvania

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 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.

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.

Gas-burning fireplaces, bathrobes, and a chef-made breakfast are among the amenities offered at this adults-only (18 and up) inn with contemporary country style. All but four of the 12 accommodations are suites housed in a collection of rustic buildings along a brick path back from the busy road. The multi-course breakfast is served on china in the 1909 main house or it can be brought to your room. A separate building houses a day spa.

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.  

Built in the late 1990s on a 26-acre former homestead, this expansive, luxurious B&B offers suites with electric fireplaces, jetted tubs, and private balconies or patios. Each room is unique, with decor that runs from Victorian to Alpine, some warm and dark and others bright and airy. A full three-course breakfast is served at your private table in the dining room, and complimentary coffee and snacks are available in the open kitchen and rec room. The meticulously manicured grounds have a picnic area and two gazebos. All profits go to a local charity.

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. 

In this former tavern built in 1763, all of the rooms have electric fireplaces and hand-sewn quilts, and some have four-poster or half-canopy beds. The stone building is filled with hand-tooled furniture that is true to the period, much of it built by local craftspeople. Friday to Sunday a small bar serves local wine and beer, as well as pizza from the oven in the backyard; sometimes there is live music.

This 1786 Georgian-style home listed on the National Register of Historic Places has a comfortable living room, library, and sitting room with a fireplace, and a fish pond in the small garden. The warm and dedicated owners have furnished the guest rooms with Amish quilts and vintage objects that reflect the charms of an old home. A hearty breakfast is served in the country-style dining room. All rooms have private baths, but some are located down the hall (bathrobes are provided). The B&B is in the center of the village.

Sumptuous guest rooms with modern amenities draw guests to this grand 1887 Victorian house that retains many of its original design features without feeling stuffy. Each room has its own traditional style and might include a stained glass window, hand-painted French tiles, an electric fireplace, or a whirlpool bath. Afternoon snacks are laid out in the comfy parlor, and wicker furniture awaits on the long porch overlooking the garden and town. A full breakfast is served at a long dining room table.

This 1812 farmstead just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown Gettysburg offers 10 carefully restored rooms among three 19th-century homes. Many of the antique-filled rooms have fireplaces; those on the carriage house's ground floor have their own patios. The included three-course breakfast is served in the airy great room or on the terrace overlooking the broad lawns. The property was used as a field hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg.

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. 

Welcoming staff greet visitors arriving at this revamped motel with clean-lined and modern rooms and suites in the center of town. Units near the road get some traffic noise, but you'll also hear the clip-clop of passing Amish buggies. Although there's no on-site dining, the Carriage House provides breakfast vouchers for Speckled Hen, the wonderful café across the road.

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.

Especially geared to families, this inn just north of Strasburg stands on 23 acres of manicured grounds with walking paths past gardens, a catch-and-release pond, and creekside woods. The hotel offers modern rooms and suites in three buildings distinguished by different decor; some have patios or balconies. Sight and Sound Theatre is right around the corner. The smorgasbord restaurant serves a complimentary all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet to inn guests.

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.

This 1810 inn's guest rooms are decorated with period antiques and Victorian furnishings, including four-poster beds. Downstairs, the Meade and Lee Dining Rooms present Civil War–era dishes such as game pie and peanut soup; there are also  a tavern and an outdoor beer garden. The building sheltered Confederate soldiers during the Battle of Gettysburg—more than 100 bullet holes are forever part of the walls. The purportedly haunted inn hosts several ghost tours of its property ($10–$15) that begin with dramatizations and stories in the basement's Mourning Theater. 

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.

Surrounded by pretty gardens, this 1912 Dutch Colonial inn is known for outstanding hospitality and a full breakfast served in an antiques- and art-filled dining room. Unfussy yet cozy guest rooms feature cast-iron electric fireplaces, robes, and free Wi-Fi. Guests must be 16 or older and the inn is about 1½ miles from the heart of downtown, so the property exudes a relaxing charm. 

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.