Name: Holiday Inn Harrisburg I-81 Hershey Area by IHG
Address: 604 Station Road, Grantville, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Grantville, Dauphin County, US
Price range: US$80–US$129 per night
Rating: 7

What guests think

Reviews of Holiday Inn Harrisburg I-81 Hershey Area by IHG are mixed, balancing praise for friendly staff and a convenient location near I-81 and Hershey attractions with recurring complaints about dated rooms, maintenance problems, and inconsistent cleanliness.

Ongoing renovations lead to amenity disruptions, including closed or out-of-order indoor pools, hot tubs, and the fitness room, plus occasional key-card failures and elevator issues. Room comfort varies: some reported noisy or erratic AC, limited TV channels, weak hot water or pressure, and noticeable highway noise, while beds are commonly described as comfortable. On-site dining and the saloon receive frequent compliments, but breakfast quality, value, and hours are inconsistent. Expect a convenient base with friendly service but notable trade-offs until upgrades are complete.

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Facilities

The property is undergoing renovations, and guests frequently report closures or outages of the indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness room, plus occasional key-card and elevator issues. The saloon/bar and on-site restaurant draw praise, and the casino shuttle’s schedule can be inconsistent.

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Jennie

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was very disappointed that the pool and fitness were under renovation….

6

Cynthia

25 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Online hotel says it offers shuttle service, which we wanted to go to the casino. We were told it didn’t start running until 3 by one staff member and then when we asked at 3:15 another staff member said the shuttle won’t be ready for at least about 15 minutes and it really doesn’t run until the evening. The hotel owner had a family party, they were lighting off fireworks and one of the kids pulled the fire alarm at 11pm at night waking everyone up. I am glad the owner cares about the people paying for hotel rooms. The $14.99 buffet was not good either for the money and the staff acted like we were going to leave without paying.

6

angie

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were amazing .. no hot water for my shower though .. the gym had no working treadmills an the pool an jacuzzi were closed

8

Kacie

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was in good shape minus some minor flaws like the toilet seat being a little broken and the temp knob on the fridge being broken. A little disappointed that the hot tub wasn't in service, but it was great to have an indoor and outdoor pool. Staff was great and friendly and hotel food options were nice. Definitely planning to stay here again for our next trip.

10

LAURA J

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Fast and friendly check in. Breakfast buffet with great staff (Sherrie). Stayed in room with upstairs bedroom. Lots of room and comfortable. Clean pool and fitness room. Close to Penn National Racing and Hollywood Casino.

10

Dennis a

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

good location - shuttle to casino

4

Elizabeth

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was under renovations and they did not share this. The place smelt musty and the hot tub wasn't running and the pool was dirty. The only good thing was that the room was clean.

10

Jessica

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

loved the country bar that was on the property!

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Melissa

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The building is undergoing renovation and lacking signs to help navigate you around the building. Floor 1 hallway was wet. The pool room was cold and hot top was taped off. Bar was the bright spot. Friendly, meal was average and watching the line dancing was fun. Wouldn’t stay again until renovation is completed

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John

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Unfortunately, our stay was not satisfactory. Key amenities like the pool and hot tub were closed, which was a major disappointment—especially since my son was looking forward to using them. Additionally, there was heavy construction and dust throughout the area near our room, which affected our overall comfort. None of this was mentioned on the website, and had we known in advance, we likely would have made different arrangements. Transparency about closures and renovations is important for guests when planning their stay.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed. Many cite musty odors, visible mold/mildew, and worn or dirty fixtures and carpets, while others report clean rooms.

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JACOB

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was food and fingernails all over the carpet, walls had mold growing on them. Other then the desk staff who were very friendly, we ran into other staff who were not friendly and rude

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Jennifer

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For the price this Holiday Inn was not up to snuff. We stay at lots of Holiday Inns and this one was a bit worn out. It is not consistent with our Holiday Inn experience. It seems like an older hotel that needs updating. The carpets were dirty, the towels were dingy, the decor was tired. The AC was one of the ones that cycles off and on all night waking you up with each noisy change. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The food was ok. The staff was good.

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Jessica

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to switch rooms do to a leaking fridge, black mold on the shower and a non working toilet. Our new room had holes in the lamp shades, rust in the shower, an actual hole in the wall and stains on the rug

4

Anne

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room could’ve been a lot cleaner. The tub in the shower was obviously old and had rust around the drain. The small bottles of shampoo and conditioner were dirty. The toilet had a ring of dirt in the bowl and something was stuck on the front of it. Our thermostat kept showing error and not all of the electrical outlets worked. The door also needed to be played around with to shut properly and the deadbolt didn’t work. Thankfully we were only planning to be in our room for a few hours since we were at the casino for the night. We did like how close it is to the casino but next time we will definitely try somewhere else.

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Takoya

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was a nightmare. It was mold inside of the bathrooms. The carpet looks like it never been cleaned. The curtains had blood stains on them. The beds were uncomfortable. The refrigerator had an odor. Mold on our room door look like someone tried to get in it.

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Jordan

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and efficient. No problems at all.

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Jurudoe

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is run down and dirty

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Lori

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room smelled like mildew. I could see black stuff in the air conditioner vent. Our door that overlooked the pool was stuck and rusty. The tub was not the cleanest. The restaurant food was not good. My kids didn't eat their pulled pork sandwiches. We paid 697.08 for 2 nights. This was very over priced for the condition of the hotel and room. I will not stay here again and would not recommend it to anyone.

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Kimberly

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It looks like they are getting ready to start renovations. They should not be rent out ANY rooms with in the deplorable conditions of the rooms. My room looked like someone with animals had lived in the room. Lampshades broken, carpet pulled up, stained, and bubbling, furniture with huge scratches and gouges. It was not in condition to rent out!

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Christopher

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Many of the appliances were broken or damaged, shower was dirty with mold.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with maintenance issues such as noisy or cycling AC, limited or outdated TVs, misaligned doors/locks, and weak hot water or pressure; highway noise affects some rooms. Beds are often reported as comfortable.

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Rodrigo

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dated rooms, mattresses suck, pillows suck, room key breaks every 5 mins.

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William

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly but i could barely understand what he was saying. They are in the progress of updating and used the pictures of the updated rooms to advertise. That wa misleading. My was was very outdated. It had cracks and holes. Visible stains on the furniture. A small tv. And all i heard all night was traffic outside.

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Barry

21 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Main issue is that is an old property with very little sound insulation. Traffic noise kept us up all night.

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Holli

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My favorite part was that it was pet friendly! Really nice hotel with a lot to do right on the premises. The only complaint I had was that the ac would come on, turn off, turn on, turn off. It would get hot and I would wake up and it would turn on and cool off. I hardly slept.

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Jennifer

3 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I paid for a king suite and received 2 double beds overlooking (after i had to stand on my tiptoes) the vents! I called down to get a king bed and was told hotels.com booked me in a double bed room! I was also informed at that time there was no king available. It was so stuffy and warm in the room and the heating system must have been controlled by a cental location because i turned the thermostat down to 58 and it was the same temp (hot and stuffy). We had to open the window a crack to get air and there were no screens

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Jessica

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The outlet between the beds was malfunctioning and clicked every 3 seconds the entire night we had to put white noise on in order to go to sleep, when I texted the front desk their response was oh sorry to hear that. The only mirror in the room was the bathroom There was no access to tv hubs and the tv and cable seem to be from the early 2000s

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Shana

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very dated and the rooms are small and dated. The beds are tiny and should only be for 1 person each

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Karen

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was quiet. The TV only got 8 channels and none of them were cable channels, very disappointing.

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William

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very well maintained, very nice staff. Great room But… do be aware that much of the hotel is right next to I-81. And very audible traffic noise

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Rebecca

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Toilet & Tub clogged Noisy air conditioner

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. However, guests report check-in delays, poor communication about closures, and recurring key-system problems, making service reliability inconsistent.

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M

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at 245 after a 3 hour car ride. My husband and I had our 4 year old granddaughter with us. We were told that we could not check in until 4. We waited in the car with the windows down as it was a hot day. At 4 we checked in and was told that the card reader was down so they would not be able to give us a room key. Every time that we needed to leave our room we would have to come to the front desk as asked to be let back in. The staff in the lounge were very friendly. The front desk, not so much.

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Denise

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was here for a banquet. The food was absolutely great! As were the servers there. Went after to check in, as check in time was 4pm and it was 4:30 but never got a room until 5:40. The bed was clean, the trash cans had new bags but there was debris all over the floors. I wasn't calling the front desk bc of how little they cared about actually getting me into a room I paid for and just kept saying I have to wait! Never again! I only stayed here because of the banquet. I will happily drive elsewhere after an event then ever stay in another holiday inn.

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Stephen

31 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I've stayed here a couple times. Before going in I'd checked online for availability. Expedia showed rooms available. Walked in to rent a room directly. The lady at the front desk stated they were totally booked up. I told hwr Expedia shows theres rooms available. She stated Expedia was wrong and just hasnt taken them offline yet. Walked outside to my car. Reserved a room through Expedia, walked back in and checked in. Needless to say the desk attendant had nothing at all to say. Pretty decent hotel but be very careful of their staff.

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Ellen

2 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had no room key. Machine was broke at front desk. Had to call each time so they could let us in our room. Huge inconvenience!!!

4

Catelyn

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was okay but check in was rough. Staff behind counter were frazzled and not sure what was going on. They dont allow check in until 4 (which is late by industry standards)for regular guests, 2 for IHG members...except nobody got to check in until 4, because they didnt have rooms clean in time to be available, and when we did get to check in, the man helping us (who was great!) had to keep stopping to help the other employees (including his boss), because they were confused and about to double charge another guest. If they could get better staffing and bump up check in times, my rating would increase to a 3 or 4.

10

Angela

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We knew the hotel was under construction before we arrived and honestly, it wasn’t too bad. Our room was really clean and comfortable, the staff was amazing and it was conveniently located to Hershey Park. All in all, a great experience and would definitely stay here again

10

Christina

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

stayed here for a concert at the casino up the street at the casino. super convenient. tom was working the front desk during my check in and check out, he is very nice and helpful!

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Julian

8 Jul 2024

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Terrible costumer service, rude staff, “Air conditioning” blows warm air. Room doors do not shut properly, hotel under renovations and not kept up with as it should be, check in times are when the staff feels like it, overall terrible experience would not recommend booking.

4

Genelyn

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Key card machine wasn’t working so every time you enter your room, you had to let the lobby know that someone needed to let you into your room.

10

Tony

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly

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Location

Convenient just off I-81 and close to Hershey Park, Hollywood Casino, and local venues. Some guests experienced noticeable highway noise.

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Jaime

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location.

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Kevin

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice Hotel with restaurant. Great location off I81

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LAURA J

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Fast and friendly check in. Breakfast buffet with great staff (Sherrie). Stayed in room with upstairs bedroom. Lots of room and comfortable. Clean pool and fitness room. Close to Penn National Racing and Hollywood Casino.

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Dennis a

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

good location - shuttle to casino

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Angela

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We knew the hotel was under construction before we arrived and honestly, it wasn’t too bad. Our room was really clean and comfortable, the staff was amazing and it was conveniently located to Hershey Park. All in all, a great experience and would definitely stay here again

8

Krista

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here before with no issues. This time the shuttle to the casino never showed up and the highway traffic noise was loud. We were in room 348 facing the outdoor pool and highway.

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Christina

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

stayed here for a concert at the casino up the street at the casino. super convenient. tom was working the front desk during my check in and check out, he is very nice and helpful!

10

Wenda

1 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is clean, has nice rooms, adequate parking, a restaurant with bar.We enjoy gambling, this hotel is within a mile of a Hollywood Casino.

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Elizabeth

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property. Could use more parking.

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William

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very well maintained, very nice staff. Great room But… do be aware that much of the hotel is right next to I-81. And very audible traffic noise

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Dining

The on-site restaurant and saloon receive frequent compliments for food and atmosphere. Breakfast is inconsistent in quality and value, with added charges or limited hours mentioned.

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JEFFERY

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was having some renovations done, but it never affected our stay. The bar had entertainment, and the food was good. I’ll stay here again.

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R

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Website completely inaccurate, restaurant not open, breakfast starts later than advertised, guest laundry non functional. Wouldn't have stayed there if any of those things had been accurately advertised online.

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Sara

9 Mar 2023

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At first I wasn’t really into the hotel but the saloon, restaurant, and breakfast was great. The pool was very nice, clean, and heated. I was disappointed the jacuzzi pool wasn’t working and i wasn't used to a breakfast that wasn’t a buffet. It was very nice though once i got used to it, the saloon let us buy a six pack, they let us take our food to go back to our room with dinner, and our breakfast. Very nice staff and welcoming. Was only a 4 minute drive to the casino.

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Catherine

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property and amenities were great. The food in the restaurant was very good

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Evin

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay at the Holiday Inn was disappointing overall. The only positive was that it was a convenient distance from my destination. Unfortunately, several issues made the experience less than satisfactory. The outlets in the room were very loose, making them difficult to use consistently. The hot tub was out of order with no signage or prior notice to guests, which was frustrating. Additionally, breakfast was very underwhelming. We were charged $15 per person for the same basic items that are typically included in a free continental buffet, and the food quality was not great. For the price, I expected better upkeep, clearer communication, and more value for the amenities advertised.

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Cynthia

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was convenient and quiet. Restaurant hours were limited. Breakfast was $14.99 per person. The room door looked like someone had busted the security handle. We requested extra towels and only got 1 full body size with extra floor mats, hand towels, and wash cloths. One bed looked as though there was no center support.

8

Denis

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice restaurant. Very nice bar and bartender. Close to Hershey

8

Bruce

17 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was good hot water in sink and shower Luke warm. The breakfast was below average.food cold and over cooked.service very friendly

10

cassius

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great until breakfast the day of check out. The service was nonexistent and had the personality of a rock.

8

Carol

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a good experience. We appreciate having the restaurant right in the hotel. The food was very good

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Month	Average price
January	US$84
February	US$101
March	US$106
April	US$146
May	US$134
June	US$160
July	US$141
August	US$124
September	US$133
October	US$126
November	US$93
December	US$90

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $85	2 $123	3 $123
4 $88	5 $89	6 $121	7 $123	8 $121	9 $123	10 $121
11 $89	12 $92	13 $85	14 $87	15 $88	16 $121	17 $123
18 $89	19 $80	20 $84	21 $83	22 $82	23 $123	24 $121
25 $89	26 $81	27 $80	28 $83	29 $88	30 $123	31 $118

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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20 $98	21 $94	22 $89	23 $86	24 $91	25 $128	26 $126
27 $91	28 $86	29 $86	30 $88