The Hotel Hershey Holiday Guide 2024

The Hotel Hershey Holiday Guide 2024

Everything You Need To Know For A Sweet Holiday 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. And it's even more beautiful during the holiday season!

Planning a holiday stay? 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 this holiday season 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, take advantage of the activities and recreation available across the resort. On select dates, The Hotel Hershey offers family-friendly activities for guests ranging from s'mores roasts to chocolate bingo to Hershey Character appearances, crafts and more.

Guests staying Thanksgiving weekend won't want to miss the Hotel's annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Harvest Plaza from 7-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. The event includes hot cocoa and cookies, live music, holiday carnival games and a tree lighting with the Hershey Characters at 8 p.m. Activity schedules are posted onlinein advance for your planning purposes, or you can pick up a schedule at check-in.

Guests can also take advantage of recreationon 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.

• Holiday Characters at The Hotel Hershey
• Hotel Hershey Indoor Pool & Hot Tub
• Fitness Center
• S'mores Roast

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• Outdoor Sports Complex at The Hotel Hershey

The Villas - New this Winter

For the first time this holiday season, The Villasoffer guests an elevated luxury accommodation experience with 48 reimagined rooms, refreshed furnishings and unmatched amenities. Amenities include access to an all-new exclusive Concierge Lounge, daily Hersheypark tickets and a One-Day Fast Track per person.The Concierge Lounge can be accessed with a Villa room key from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and includes:

• Continental breakfast
• Snacks and fountain drinks
• Evening hors d'oeuvres with beer and wine plus desserts
• Exclusive Hershey character appearances and s'mores roasts

View a full schedule for the Villas Concierge Lounge here.

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• Villas Concierge Lounge Fire Pit
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• Desserts at The Villas Concierge Lounge

Additional enhanced amenities offered exclusively for Villa guests include:

• Exclusive check-in
• Dedicated Concierge at the Villas Lounge to assist guests with any requests
• Access to make preferred spa and dining reservations at The Hotel Hershey
• Door-to-door transportation to other Hershey properties

Exclusive Hersheypark Benefits during Christmas Candylane

Hersheypark Christmas Candylaneis the best amusement park for the holidays and the only place in the Northeast where guests can get an up-close look at all nine of Santa's reindeer, including Rudolph. The seasonal event also features more than 5 million twinkling lights (the most in Pennsylvania), including a dazzling NOEL light show with more than 250,000 dancing lights synchronized to Christmas music; a unique blend of thrilling coasters and family-friendly rides, weather permitting; photos with Santa; holiday shopping; signature hot chocolate and other sweet treats; and more.

• 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

Hersheypark Christmas Candylaneis open on select dates from Nov. 15, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025, with daily operations starting Dec. 12 (closed Christmas Day). View hours here.

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Hershey Sweet Lights

From the comfort of their cars, guests can enjoy two miles of fields and wooded trails decorated with nearly 600 illuminated, animated displays, such as The 12 Days of Christmas, an Enchanted Forest and Hersheypark rides.

More Free Resort Benefits

• ZooAmerica is open daily (with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) 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. Note: Entrance to ZooAmerica is included in the one-price admission toHersheypark 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. Plus, from Nov. 22 through Jan. 1 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas), don't miss the annual Christmas Tree Showcasefeaturing trees uniquely decorated by local florists.
• 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.

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• River Otters Cuddling at ZooAmerica 2022_Credit to Erika J

  River otters can be found in rivers throughout Pennsylvania. The presence of this water weasel indicates that the water is clean. At ZooAmerica, Link and Iris, both 14 years old, can often be found swimming in their pool or snuggled up together on land while they sleep.
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• Hershey Gardens in Winter
• Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens Pano
• Butterflies at Hershey Gardens
• The Hershey Story Museum
• Enhancements at The Hershey Story Museum
• The Hershey Story Chocolate Lab

Dining

Guests of The Hotel Hershey can find seasonal menus at a variety of restaurants on property ranging from grab-and-go to fine dining. Reservations are accepted at select locations. Visit TheHotelHershey.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 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 Tablemenushowcasing 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.

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• Chef's Market Goodies Case

Breakfast With Santa

Guests staying overnight at The Hotel Hershey can celebrate the holidays with Breakfast with Santa. Enjoy a breakfast buffet in the beautifully decorated Fountain Lobby and get your family photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 9 a.m to 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 30 through Dec. 22.

The price for this all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is $50 for children and $62 for adults. Reservations are required. Please call 855-338-7126 to reserve a table.

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 and holiday season, guests can also indulge in a collection of decadent pumpkin-inspired treatmentsthrough Nov. 30 and peppermint mocha and peppermint hot chocolate treatmentsstarting Dec. 1. Call 844-330-1797to book your appointment.

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Adventure Explorations

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 and holiday gifts, such as Hershey's chocolate, 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 holiday photos with us on social media and tag us on Facebook,Instagramand @HersheyPA on X!