The Hotel Hershey Guide: Fall 2024

The Hotel Hershey Guide: Fall 2024

Everything You Need To Know For A Sweet Stay In Hershey, PA

Opened by chocolatier Milton S. Hershey in 1933, The Hotel Hersheyis a one-of-a-kind destination with rich history. Situated high atop the town of Hershey, the resort is known for its refined elegance, signature service and abundant amenities and is a recipient of the Forbes Four-Star Award and the AAA Four-Diamond Award.

Planning a fall stay atthis beautiful resort? We can't wait to welcome you! Here's a guide to everything you need to know to help you prepare for a sweet visit in The Sweetest Place On Earth.

YOUR ARRIVAL

From the moment you arrive atThe Hotel Hershey, you'll experience the kind of hospitality you can only find in The Sweetest Place On Earthstarting with check-in.Here are a few things to know for your arrival.

The Sweetest Check-In
Did you know that each stay atThe Hotel Hersheybegins with chocolate at check-in? You'll receive a full-size Hershey's bar to start your getaway in the sweetest way. Check-in is after 4 p.m., and check-out is before 12 p.m.

Amenities
Please view our guest room amenities and services.

Activities & Recreation

Once you're checked in, be sure to take advantage of the activities and recreation available across the resort. On weekends in the fall, The Hotel Hershey offers a schedule of family-friendly activities for guests ranging from s'mores roasts to chocolate bingo to Hershey Character appearances, glow putting, fall crafts, and more. Schedules are posted onlinein advance for your planning purposes, or you can pick up a schedule at check-in.

Guests can also take advantage ofrecreationon property, including an indoor pool complex, 5.5 miles of hiking trails,daily fitness classes, disc golf, and anoutdoor sports complexfeaturing basketball, volleyball, tennis, pickleball, horseshoes, Spikeball, bocce ball, shuffleboard and cornhole.

• S'mores Roast at The Hotel Hershey
• Halloween at The Hotel Hershey
• Glow Golf at The Hotel Hershey
• Hotel Hershey Indoor Pool & Hot Tub
• Hiking Trail View
• Outdoor Sports Complex at The Hotel Hershey
• Fitness Center
• Adventure Explorations
• Adventure Explorations

Exclusive Hersheypark Benefits

• Extra hours at Hersheypark with Preview Plan
  • Preview Plan: Resort guests enjoy up to 2.5 extra evening hours the night before their full-day visit. Simply, present your ticket at the main entrance and enjoy a fun-filled evening.
• FREE front gate shuttle service to the exclusive resort drop-off location at Hersheypark
• Best price on Hersheyparktickets

Hersheyparktransforms for its seasonal Hersheypark Halloween event and Dark Nightsimmersive haunt experience for more haunting dates than ever before from Sept. 13 through Nov. 3. View hours here. For 25 days, including Halloween night, thrill seekers can experience five haunted houses, including the all-new Estate of Evil, three Scare Zones with the new Darkstone's Hollow: Battle for Spring Creek, 50 attractions and dark coaster rides, Hershey'sTrick-or-Treat Trail and more - all included with admission. The eight-weekend event will also feature exclusive culinary creations, including the return of the popular Dark Nights Tasting Pass, plus the newAvenue Of The Afterlife path with themed food and drink offerings, pop-up retail and live entertainment.

• Hersheypark Halloween Characters
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• Hersheypark 2021_Girl in Kisses Costume
• Hersheypark_Hersheypark Halloween_Wildcat's Revenge_Night Drone
• Treatville - The Candy Cabana
• Hersheypark_Dark Nights_2023_Scare Zone_Midway of Misery_Decayed Brigade
• Hersheypark_Dark Nights_2023_Ferris Wheel Red
• Laff Trakk during Halloween
• Wave Swinger During Hersheypark In The Dark
• Hersheypark Halloween_Family Front Gate
• Hersheypark_Halloween_Characters
• Hersheypark_Dark Nights _ Fallout Zone

More Free Resort Benefits

Make sure to save some time in your itinerary for a visit to some other area attractions throughout Hershey. All guests ofThe Hotel Hershey receive additional FREE Resort Benefits, including access to 2 award-winning golf courses at Hershey Country Club, preferred pricing to ZooAmerica, and complimentary admission to HersheyGardens and The Hershey Story's Museum Experience.

• ZooAmerica is open for guests to visit over 200 animals native to the North American region. Explore the numerous habitats of this 11-acre wildlife park and be greeted by animals such as bears, wolves, alligators, big cats, snakes, otters, and many more. Plus, Creatures Of The Nightreturns Fridays through Sundays Oct. 11-27 and is the only time of year that ZooAmericais open after dark for visitors to explore the Zoo by flashlight to see their favorite nocturnal animals under cover of nightfall and enjoy educational activities. Note: Entrance to ZooAmerica is included in the one-price admission to Hersheypark onlywhen entered via the Hersheypark bridge during park hours.
• Hershey Gardens is a 23-acre walk-through botanical display garden that offers 11 themed gardens and a Children's Garden with chocolate-scented, named and colored flora. During your visit, be sure to check out the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory, which includes a year-round indoor tropical Butterfly Atrium featuring 600 butterflies from around the world. The atrium is one of only 25 year-round indoor tropical butterfly atriums in the U.S. If you're visiting at the end of October, don't miss the return of Pumpkin Palooza on weekends Oct. 19-27 where guests can enjoy over 200 painted pumpkins, a 14-foot pumpkin tree, trick-or-treating, food trucks and hundreds of mums on display.
• The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue, invites guests to learn all about the life and legacy of our founder Milton S. Hershey, the town he created, and the lives he touched. Additional paid experiences are also available, including the Chocolate Lab, where you can try your hand at chocolate pouring and decorating.

• Creatures Of The Night at ZooAmerica
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• Cover Pumpkin Glow at Hershey Gardens
• Fall at Hershey Gardens
• Butterfly Atrium at the Hershey Gardens
• The Hershey Story Museum
• The Hershey Story Chocolate Lab
• Fall at Hershey Country Club
• Hershey Country Club

Dining

Guests of The Hotel Hershey can find a variety of restaurants on property ranging from grab-and-go to fine dining. Reservations are accepted at select locations. VisitTheHotelHershey.com/Diningfor hours and more info. Options include:

• The Circular, The Hotel Hershey's flagship restaurant
• Harvest, serving farm-to-fork American cuisine
• Trevi 5, a modern Italian grill
• Iberian Lounge, serving lite fare and signature chocolate cocktails
• Chef's Market, an all-day café serving coffee, chef-prepared food and decadent chocolate treats on the go

Other options around town include Houlihan's Restaurant + Barand Devon Seafood + Steakin downtown Hershey and The Chocolatier- a full-service restaurant, bar and patio open year-round in Hershey's Chocolatetownat Hersheypark. The restaurant features a Fun to Table menu showcasing classic family fare with a fun spin and hints of chocolate and is now accepting reservations. Note: A Hersheypark ticket is not required.

For more information about dining offerings in Hershey, visit DiningInHershey.com.

• The Circular_Interior
• Milton Table at The Circular at The Hotel Hershey
• Harvest at The Hotel Hershey
• Bavarian Pretzel Cheese Board from Harvest

  Photo credit: @mwacker7 on Instagram
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• Trevi 5
• Margherita Pizza from Trevi 5
• Iberian Lounge at The Hotel Hershey
• Whiskey at Iberian Lounge
• Iberian Lounge
• Signature Kisses Martini
• Chef's Market Goodies Case

Schedule A Spa Treatment

During your getaway, make time for some sweet relaxation at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey. Affectionately known as the Chocolate Spa, the spa is famous for its signature chocolate treatments, such as a Whipped Cocoa Bath, Chocolate Fondue Wrap and Cocoa Massage. However, this fall, guests can also indulge in a collection of decadent pumpkin-inspired treatments perfect for the season. Nothing will get your skin ready for the crisp autumn weather quite like the Pumpkin Spice Massage, Pumpkin Souffle Hydrating Body Wrap, The Great Pumpkin Facial and more, through Nov. 30. Call 844-330-1797to book your appointment.

Bring Home A Sweet Souvenir

After a sweet getaway, you may want to take a piece of Hershey home with you to help you remember your visit to The Sweetest Place On Earth. So, don't forget to stop inside The Shops At The Hotel Hersheyfor souvenirs, such as Hershey's chocolate, giftware, apparel, accessories and more. Gift bags, baskets, and shipping are available for in-store purchase.

Share Your Photos

While you're here, share your sweet summer photos with us on social and use #HersheyPA onFacebook, Instagramand X!