The two-and-a-half-pearl Best Western Plus Philadelphia Convention Center Hotel is a solid choice for convention-goers and tourists. The modern hotel is fresh from a significant early 2017 renovation. Its 107 guest rooms are comfortable though decor is slightly lackluster, with no bright accents to liven up spaces. All units have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers with free coffee and tea, safes, and free Wi-Fi. The free hot breakfast is a highlight, as is the lobby bar and 24-hour gym and business center. Business travelers looking to be closer to the convention center can check Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City, which has more amenities for a slightly higher rate.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Best Western Plus Philadelphia Convention Center Hotel is a solid choice for convention-goers and tourists. The modern hotel is fresh from a significant early 2017 renovation. Its 107 guest rooms are comfortable though decor is slightly lackluster, with no bright accents to liven up spaces. All units have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers with free coffee and tea, safes, and free Wi-Fi. The free hot breakfast is a highlight, as is the lobby bar and 24-hour gym and business center. Business travelers looking to be closer to the convention center can check Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City, which has more amenities for a slightly higher rate.
The 64-room, two-and-a-half-pearl Comfort Suites Amish Country is a smart value option that's a 15-minute drive from historic downtown Lancaster. Rooms are bright and modern with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and one-cup coffeemakers. The hotel is especially popular with families and couples touring the area, but its meeting rooms and business center could suit corporate travelers as well. A modern fitness center and an indoor heated pool add value to a stay here, as does the free hot breakfast. In an area packed with other budget hotels, this is a solid choice for almost any type of traveler.
The 64-room, two-and-a-half-pearl Comfort Suites Amish Country is a smart value option that's a 15-minute drive from historic downtown Lancaster. Rooms are bright and modern with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and one-cup coffeemakers. The hotel is especially popular with families and couples touring the area, but its meeting rooms and business center could suit corporate travelers as well. A modern fitness center and an indoor heated pool add value to a stay here, as does the free hot breakfast. In an area packed with other budget hotels, this is a solid choice for almost any type of traveler.
This upper-middle-range hotel is an eight-minute drive to historic Gettysburg and features an Americana theme that includes tasteful colonial decor. Its 248 rooms and suites are clad in stars and stripes -- expect to see red, white, and blue -- though the homey look may appear dated to some. Modern conveniences include coffeemakers and mini-fridges, while suites add separate living areas with sofa beds. There is a tasty restaurant on-site (but it's pricey) as well as a fun, saloon-style bar, plus the hotel offers an indoor pool, fitness room, well-stocked gift shop, and extensive event space. For something closer to historic Gettysburg, travelers might want to check out the Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast, a more intimate downtown spot with similar rates.
This upper-middle-range hotel is an eight-minute drive to historic Gettysburg and features an Americana theme that includes tasteful colonial decor. Its 248 rooms and suites are clad in stars and stripes -- expect to see red, white, and blue -- though the homey look may appear dated to some. Modern conveniences include coffeemakers and mini-fridges, while suites add separate living areas with sofa beds. There is a tasty restaurant on-site (but it's pricey) as well as a fun, saloon-style bar, plus the hotel offers an indoor pool, fitness room, well-stocked gift shop, and extensive event space. For something closer to historic Gettysburg, travelers might want to check out the Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast, a more intimate downtown spot with similar rates.
The three-pearl Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore is popular among families, couples, and business travelers due to its location between two of Pittsburgh’s popular professional sports arenas, PNC Park and Heinz Field. Highlights include free daily buffet breakfasts, a small indoor pool, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. The 178 suites have the standard Hyatt Place layout, plus features like flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and pullout sofas -- but they look a little dated and dark. On-site parking costs a fee, though that’s not uncommon for the area. For a similar hotel nearby, SpringHill Suites North Shore is a slightly cheaper option with an on-site restaurant.
The three-pearl Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore is popular among families, couples, and business travelers due to its location between two of Pittsburgh’s popular professional sports arenas, PNC Park and Heinz Field. Highlights include free daily buffet breakfasts, a small indoor pool, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. The 178 suites have the standard Hyatt Place layout, plus features like flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and pullout sofas -- but they look a little dated and dark. On-site parking costs a fee, though that’s not uncommon for the area. For a similar hotel nearby, SpringHill Suites North Shore is a slightly cheaper option with an on-site restaurant.
The Hilton Philadelphia is an upper-middle-range hotel located on the waterfront, within walking distance of the Old City’s historic areas. Its extensive meeting space, on-site restaurant and contemporary rooms make it a solid pick for business travelers. But features such as an indoor pool, free use of cribs, a family-friendly program, and a location adjacent to the Independence Seaport Museum draw travelers with kids as well.
The Hilton Philadelphia is an upper-middle-range hotel located on the waterfront, within walking distance of the Old City’s historic areas. Its extensive meeting space, on-site restaurant and contemporary rooms make it a solid pick for business travelers. But features such as an indoor pool, free use of cribs, a family-friendly program, and a location adjacent to the Independence Seaport Museum draw travelers with kids as well.
Baymont Inn & Suites Bartonsville Poconos is one of the area's nicest budget options. Sitting just off of I-80 in the Poconos, it's a good choice for those doing outlet shopping in nearby Tannersville or those seeking other outdoor fun in the Poconos. The 115 spacious and contemporary rooms have mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, and some suites have jetted tubs or sofa beds. Extra perks include a hot-and-cold breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub, grill restaurant, and bar with weekend dancing. Rates will be similar at the Budget Inn & Suites in East Stroudsburg for guests looking to stay closer to Stroudsburg, though rooms are a bit less modern.
Baymont Inn & Suites Bartonsville Poconos is one of the area's nicest budget options. Sitting just off of I-80 in the Poconos, it's a good choice for those doing outlet shopping in nearby Tannersville or those seeking other outdoor fun in the Poconos. The 115 spacious and contemporary rooms have mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, and some suites have jetted tubs or sofa beds. Extra perks include a hot-and-cold breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub, grill restaurant, and bar with weekend dancing. Rates will be similar at the Budget Inn & Suites in East Stroudsburg for guests looking to stay closer to Stroudsburg, though rooms are a bit less modern.
The three-pearl Fulton Steamboat Inn, located near historic Lancaster is a cozy option with more personality than many of its neighboring competitors. Full of homey character, its rooms feature nautical or Victorian themes and include family friendly rooms with features like bunk beds. Its delightful restaurant serves comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the hotel also has an indoor pool, fitness center, game room, and banquet area. Downtown Lancaster is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and the Rockvale Outlets are just across the road. Travelers seeking lower rates might want to check out the Days Inn, though it lacks this hotel's charms.
The three-pearl Fulton Steamboat Inn, located near historic Lancaster is a cozy option with more personality than many of its neighboring competitors. Full of homey character, its rooms feature nautical or Victorian themes and include family friendly rooms with features like bunk beds. Its delightful restaurant serves comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the hotel also has an indoor pool, fitness center, game room, and banquet area. Downtown Lancaster is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and the Rockvale Outlets are just across the road. Travelers seeking lower rates might want to check out the Days Inn, though it lacks this hotel's charms.
Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown is a striking three-and-a-half-pearl property located across the street from City Hall. The hotel’s setting in a historic former City Hall Annex building makes for a grand backdrop, with its 498 guest rooms featuring 11-foot-high ceilings and original bronze work. Common areas also display beautiful plaster detailing. These stately 20th-century elements are nicely juxtaposed with snappy decor and modern amenities like iHome radios in rooms and gym equipment with built-in TVs in the fitness center. Travelers may also want to consider Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City, another downtown hotel with comparable rates that has a pool -- although it lacks the Courtyard’s architectural charm.
Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown is a striking three-and-a-half-pearl property located across the street from City Hall. The hotel’s setting in a historic former City Hall Annex building makes for a grand backdrop, with its 498 guest rooms featuring 11-foot-high ceilings and original bronze work. Common areas also display beautiful plaster detailing. These stately 20th-century elements are nicely juxtaposed with snappy decor and modern amenities like iHome radios in rooms and gym equipment with built-in TVs in the fitness center. Travelers may also want to consider Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City, another downtown hotel with comparable rates that has a pool -- although it lacks the Courtyard’s architectural charm.
The four-pearl Hershey Lodge is the more casual sister property of the iconic Hotel Hershey. Despite the lodge's enormous size, its lobby exudes a rustic, homey ambience with a large stone fireplace, exposed ceiling beams, and cozy sitting areas. It offers upscale amenities like free area shuttle, room service, full-service spa, and both indoor and outdoor pools (open summer 2016). The huge conference center creates lots of activity as do children having fun in the pools and the other recreation areas. The 665 rooms are clean and pleasant but not overly spacious. Furnishings in some rooms are showing wear, too, and some past guests have reported noise and maintenance issues. For a more luxurious experience, The Hotel Hershey, about 10 minutes away, is the clear choice.
The four-pearl Hershey Lodge is the more casual sister property of the iconic Hotel Hershey. Despite the lodge's enormous size, its lobby exudes a rustic, homey ambience with a large stone fireplace, exposed ceiling beams, and cozy sitting areas. It offers upscale amenities like free area shuttle, room service, full-service spa, and both indoor and outdoor pools (open summer 2016). The huge conference center creates lots of activity as do children having fun in the pools and the other recreation areas. The 665 rooms are clean and pleasant but not overly spacious. Furnishings in some rooms are showing wear, too, and some past guests have reported noise and maintenance issues. For a more luxurious experience, The Hotel Hershey, about 10 minutes away, is the clear choice.
Situated off the Lincoln Highway and about a five-minute drive from downtown Gettysburg, this mid-range Hilton Garden Inn offers 88 spacious rooms with Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Interiors are bright, with homey decor that verges on dated. The hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as an indoor pool and a small fitness center, while business facilities include meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout. The property is a solid choice for business guests and tourists, particularly those seeking easy driving access around Gettysburg. Families and couples might prefer the Federal Pointe Inn, however, which is closer to town and has more character.
Situated off the Lincoln Highway and about a five-minute drive from downtown Gettysburg, this mid-range Hilton Garden Inn offers 88 spacious rooms with Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Interiors are bright, with homey decor that verges on dated. The hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as an indoor pool and a small fitness center, while business facilities include meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout. The property is a solid choice for business guests and tourists, particularly those seeking easy driving access around Gettysburg. Families and couples might prefer the Federal Pointe Inn, however, which is closer to town and has more character.