The Hotel Hershey Celebrates 90 Years

The Hotel Hershey Celebrates 90 Years

A proud tradition since 1933, The Hotel Hershey celebrates 90-year history

For guests who have yet to visit The Hotel Hershey, our 90th anniversary summer is the perfect time as we celebrate the rich history and elegance of a one-of-a-kind property - opened on May 26, 1933.

At a time when the nation was gripped in the throes of the Great Depression, chocolate magnate Milton S. Hershey undertook the building of a magnificent hotel high atop the town of Hershey overlooking his chocolate factory. During construction, Mr. Hershey gave his architect a postcard showing the front view of a 30-room hotel he visited in the Mediterranean. The architect used the design to guide his creation of a 170-room hotel with a tower at either end, featuring a Spanish patio, tiled floors, a grand fountain and a dining room without corners. Learn more about the Hotel's history.

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  The first bellman at The Hotel Hershey stands in uniform in front of the property in 1933.
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• The Hotel Hershey_Iberian Lounge_1934
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• The Hotel Hershey_Aerial View_1935-1940
• The Hotel Hershey_Formal Gardens_1933-1935

Today, the Hotel - now a 276-room property with 25,000 square feet of meeting space, three full-service restaurants and a spa offering signature chocolate treatments - is recognized as one of the finest Historic Hotels of America. The Hotel is known for its refined elegance, signature service and abundant amenities and is a longtime recipient of the Forbes Four-Star Award and the AAA Four-Diamond Award.

90th Anniversary Weekend Festivities

On May 26, 2023, The Hotel Hershey will commemorate its milestone anniversary with cake and punch in the Fountain Lobby. From 3:30-5 p.m., guests are invited to gather in this beautiful space, designed like a Spanish-style courtyard inspired by Mr. Hershey's travels, and enjoy an anniversary cake made by the Hotel's talented pastry team.

Throughout the anniversary weekend, the Hotel will also offer a special cocktail inspired by the Prohibition era when the Hotel first opened in 1933. The Antique Old Fashioned will feature bourbon from a single barrel of Weller Antique 107 that was hand-selected specifically forThe Hotel Hershey.

This special cocktail will be available at the Iberian LoungefromFriday, May 26 through Monday, May 29. Did you know, the Iberian Lounge was originally designed as a Reading Lounge since the Hotel was built during Prohibition? It became a bar and lounge in 1968 and today offers signature chocolate cocktails, over 100 whiskies from around the world and delicious lite fare.

Check out our Memorial Day Weekend Guidefor more things to do across the destination.

Stay with us for our 90th anniversary summer

Following our 90th anniversary weekend, guests can celebrate our history all summer long with a stay at The Hotel Hershey. From the moment guests arrive, they are continually reminded of this special property's sweet history starting with the full-size Hershey's bar received at check-in. Throughout their stay, guests can also enjoy:

• Chocolate-scented bath amenities in guest rooms
• Cocoa-inspired dishes and signature chocolate martinis
• Signature chocolate treatments at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey
• 90th anniversary retail at The Shops At The Hotel Hershey
• Hotel history tours every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 a.m.

Summer Packages and FREE Resort Benefits

This summer, guests can save on their stay with sweet multi-night packagesthat include daily Hersheypark admission, deluxe accommodations, and more. As an Official Resort of Hersheypark, all guests also receive FREE Resort Benefits, including the best price on Hersheypark tickets, complimentary shuttle service to and from the Park, extra hours at the Park, complimentary admission to HersheyGardensand The Hershey Story's Museum Experience and more.

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• Hotel Hershey Outdoor Pool Summer
• Character Appearance at The Hotel Hershey
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• Outdoor Sports Complex at The Hotel Hershey
• Glow Golf at The Hotel Hershey
• S'mores Roast at The Hotel Hershey
• Signature Chocolate Martini (10)
• Hershey Gardens Roses 2021
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Summer Recreation & Activities

While on property, guests can also look forward to splashes at the Hotel's outdoor pool complex(open Memorial Day-Labor Day), featuring a family pool with zero-grade entry, two large slides and a kiddie spray deck; an infinity edge adult pool and whirlpool; and 14 poolside cabanas. Additional recreation includes an outdoor sports complex with basketball, tennis, pickleball and more; an 18-hole putting course; disc golf; indoor pool; fitness center; and more. The Hotel also offers daily resort activities in the summer ranging from chocolate bingo and Hershey Character visits to s'mores roasts and glow putting - perfect for guests of all ages.

The Hotel Hershey continues to build upon a dream that Milton Hershey realized in 1933 and is dedicated to preserving his legacy. At our one-of-a-kind destination, guests can expect to leave with sweet chocolate-filled memories that can only be made at The Hotel Hershey.