About us
At The Hotel Hershey, you'll find the right combination of classic elegance, modern amenities, and uncompromising service matched with distinctive meeting space and complimentary breathtaking views of Central Pennsylvania. While overlooking the town of Hershey, let us help you bring sweet success to any meeting!
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built1933
Renovated2014
Total meeting space25,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms276
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Awards
Industry awards
The Hotel Hershey has been recognized with the prestigious Forbes Four Star and AAA Four-Diamond Awards, and is the proud recipient of both the Meetings & Conventions Gold Key Award and Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award.
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Water sports
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Jun 20 - Aug 31
Shoulder season
Low season
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
25,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,282 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
5,490 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
450
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
25,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,282 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
5,490 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
450
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5,490 sq. ft. 90 x 61 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 700 | - | 360 | 700 | 450 | 300 | - | - | |
2,867 sq. ft. 47 x 61 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 300 | 50 | 200 | 300 | 250 | 175 | 40 | 60 | |
2,623 sq. ft. 43 x 61 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 250 | 40 | 160 | 250 | 180 | 125 | 40 | 45 | |
1,696 sq. ft. 32.6 x 80 sq. ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
50 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2,856 sq. ft. 79.9 x 58 sq. ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2,130 sq. ft. 87 x 24.6 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 180 | 48 | 130 | 175 | 180 | 100 | 58 | - | |
857 sq. ft. 35 x 24.6 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 60 | 18 | 40 | 60 | 50 | 30 | 20 | - | |
1,275 sq. ft. 52 x 24.6 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 110 | 35 | 80 | 100 | 110 | 70 | 40 | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
276
Single (1 bed)
112
Double (2 beds)
166
Suites
25
Tax rate
6%
Occupancy rate
5%
Total guest rooms
276
Single (1 bed)
112
Double (2 beds)
166
Suites
25
Tax rate
6%
Occupancy rate
5%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
12 mi
Distance from airport 12 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Local Attractions
The Spa at Hotel Hershey
Recreation
1 min
The Spa At The Hotel Hershey portrays a timeless elegance that is reflective of High Point Mansion, the home of chocolate magnate Milton S. Hershey and his wife, Catherine. From the stained glass windows to the breathtaking views of The Hotel Hershey's majestic gardens, The Spa is a beautiful haven for all of our guests.
Hershey Golf Collection
Recreation
10 mins
There’s more than one way to play golf in Hershey, where the smell of chocolate actually fills the air! Guests of Hershey® Resorts have access to our three distinctive courses. Experience the legendary Maurice McCarthy-designed West course, built in 1930, and the George Faziodesigned par-71 East course built in 1969 at Hershey® Country Club. Or visit Spring Creek Golf Course, a Maurice McCarthy-designed 9-hole public course perfect for junior players and families.
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Hershey Gardens
Recreation
1 min
Milton S. Hershey’s vision of rural splendor first opened in 1937, and continues to offer year-round beauty with spectacular colors in the fall and snowy landscapes in the winter. Overlooking the beautiful town of Hershey, enjoy 23 acres of dazzling summertime flowers, theme gardens, and our newest attraction, the indoor Butterfly Atrium, which also serves as an after hours unique event space with private access to the atrium available.
170 Hotel Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
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Hersheypark
Recreation
5 mins
Hersheypark is a world-class amusement park offering over 65 rides and attractions, including 11 thrilling roller coasters, live entertainment, and a full waterpark experience with The Boardwalk At Hersheypark.
100 West Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
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Hershey's Chocolate World
Recreation
5 mins
Whether you’re visiting all week or just for the day, make Hershey’s Chocolate World your very first stop! Ever dreamed of making your own chocolate bar? Step inside Hershey's Create Your Own Candy Bar, where families and guests of all ages can operate high-tech chocolate making equipment while creating their very own on-of-a-kind Hershey's milk chocolate bar. Enjoy interactive chocolate FUN for everyone and a shopper’s paradise for everything Hershey’s. Learn how we make chocolate on our free Hershey’s Great American Chocolate Tour and receive a free Hershey’s sample.
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Team Building Activities
Recreation
Enhance team spirit with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. You'll foster group rapport while strengthening management and leadership skills in a unique and fun environment.
As an exclusive service to our Hershey Resorts clients, Mr. B Entertainment partners with HE&R with team building professionals who create spectacular, cutting-edge events. These exceptional team building activities will unite, inspire, and educate your attendees - all while giving you the time of your life.
Popular team building events include the following:
Chocolate Challenge
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Fruit & Vegetable 500
Domestic Demolition
Paintball Challenge
Odyssey Ropes Course
Build a Bike for Charity
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The Hershey Story: The Museum On Chocolate Avenue
Museum
5 mins
Located in the heart of Chocolate Town, U.S.A., this world-class museum guides visitors on an inspirational and interactive journey through Milton S. Hershey's lifetime and beyond, a tale spanning more than 150 years of trials, triumphs, and philanthropic endeavors. The Hershey Story also doubles as an after hours reception/dinner space for groups of up to 150 attendees with catering provided exclusively by the Hershey Lodge.
63 West Chocolate Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
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Giants Center/Hershey Bears
Recreation
5 mins
GIANT CenterSM hosts an impressive line-up of star-studded performances, including concerts, comedy shows, professional ice shows, and family events. It also serves as home to the Hershey Bears® Hockey Club and various PIAA high school state championship events.
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Hershey Theater
Theater
10 mins
Located in downtown Hershey, Pennsylvania, the magnificent Hershey Theatre is the area's premier performing arts center, presenting the finest in touring Broadway shows, intimate concerts, classical music and dance attractions, comedy shows, and world-renowned entertainers.
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Facility Restrictions
Pets not allowed. Only service pets allowed. No Smoking Venue.
Additional details
Centrally located just three hours from New York City as well as two hours from the Washington D.C/Baltimore area and Philadelphia. The Hershey Lodge is also easily accessible via Amtrak or the Harrisburg International Airport, located just 15 miles away.
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The Hotel Hershey Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Hotel Hershey's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does The Hotel Hershey have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Hotel Hershey and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Hotel Hershey's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at The Hotel Hershey developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does The Hotel Hershey clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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