The iconic Hershey Hotel features a luxurious addition.

The magical allure of Chocolate Town, USA, begins long before you enter the cozy confines of Hershey, Pennsylvania, where the smell of cocoa permeates the air. For most visitors, the simple anticipation of a Hershey vacation awakens the senses days before the trip itself. After all, the city is well known not only for its wide and varied range of chocolate activities, but also for attractions such as Hersheypark Stadium, the largest outdoor stadium in central Pennsylvania, GIANT Centerwhich is home to the Hershey Bears hockey club, and Hersheypark Arena, the original home of the Hershey Bears and now hosts local youth, high school and college hockey teams and offers public skating sessions. The city’s iconic attractions, Hershey Park And The world of Hershey chocolate, provide enough fun for several days.

Located at the top of the town that bears its name, The Hershey Hotel, an iconic property with a rich 90-year history, is known for its refined elegance, personalized service and extensive amenities. The 276-room property is home to three full-service restaurants, upscale retail stores, a historic cocktail lounge, a chocolate spa, indoor and outdoor pools, family resort activities, an outdoor entertainment complex and much more.

The hotel offers a variety of activities for the whole family. Make a splash at the indoor and outdoor pools, organize a friendly game of basketball, volleyball or tennis at the sports complex and discover the great outdoors with miles of hiking trails and the hotel’s falconry program. From the chocolate bar at check-in to cocoa-inspired dishes in restaurants and chocolate treatments at the spa, guests can enjoy a full range of indulgent treatments.

As part of its first phased expansion in 15 years, Hotel Hershey has announced Hotel Hershey Villas. Formerly The Woodside Cottages, these premium accommodations feature all new exclusive amenities that provide an elevated luxury experience. The expansion represents the second largest investment in the history of the famous hotel.

“The Hershey Hotel villas are our newest, most upscale accommodations, marking the second largest investment in the Hershey Hotel’s 90-year history,” said Bill Hendrix, general manager. “The first phase opened earlier this summer to rave reviews with reimagined rooms and new amenities like an exclusive concierge lounge with breakfast, snacks, evening hors d’oeuvres, toasts and roasts smores and our most personalized Hersheypark experience yet with tickets and Fast Track included. . We look forward to ushering in a new era of luxury when phase two opens in fall 2025 with the construction of nine new villas with 50 luxury guest rooms at The Hershey Hotel.

Ten cottages featuring upscale furnishings, larger rooms, marble bathrooms and native stone fireplaces were introduced to the public in 2009 as part of the hotel’s latest major expansion to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Fifteen years later, the hotel’s 10 existing cottages now feature new flooring and furniture, plush bedding and brand new amenities in the rooms. Guests have the option to book single rooms with private exterior entrances. When guests book entire four- or six-bedroom villas, they also enjoy a multi-functional great room with cathedral ceilings, fireplace, panoramic views, private exterior entrance, microwave, and wet bar with refrigerator.

During the first phase, which was completed in late May 2024, the hotel’s 10 existing cottages and 48 guest rooms were reimagined as Hershey Hotel Villas with refreshed furnishings, custom amenities, including the sweetest Hersheypark experiences, and an all-new exclusive. concierge lounge. The second and final stage will add new villas with 50 luxury rooms. Scheduled to open in late 2025, The Villas will offer even more luxury as part of this official Hersheypark resort.

Among the highlights of the villas are:

Concierge lounge of the brand new villas

Continental breakfast; Grab-and-go snacks and fountain drinks; Evening hors d’oeuvres with beer and wine as well as desserts prepared by the hotel’s expert culinary team; Exclusive Hershey character appearances and s’mores roasts.

Improved amenities

Exclusive check-in with dedicated concierge at the Villas Lounge to answer all your requests; Access to make preferred spa and dining reservations at the Hershey Hotel; Access to tee times at Hershey Country Club and transportation to other Hershey properties.

Experiences at Hersheypark

Hershey Park entry for each day with shuttle stop; A one-day Hersheypark Fast Track pass (one per person), allowing guests to skip the regular line once for each participating attraction.

Guests would do well to take advantage of upcoming special offers packages designed for the whole family, including Hersheypark Christmas Candylane. This one- or two-night package is available on select dates from November 15 to January 1, 2025. Start a new tradition or continue an old favorite in luxury accommodations with daily breakfast and 2-day Hersheypark Christmas tickets Candylane included for each. guest.

Visitors to Hershey are immediately impressed by the pristine environment, where the gardens are immaculate and Hershey’s Kisses lamp posts add a whimsical touch to the festive atmosphere. Your stay here is guaranteed to be filled with chocolate adventures and fun around every corner that can only be found in “the sweetest place on Earth.”

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