Hershey Inn & Suites Holiday Guide 2026
What You Need to know For A Christmas Stay in Hershey's Newest Hotel
Hershey Inn & Suites is excited to ring in their first-ever holiday season! Whether you’re visiting for a quick overnight stay or a full weekend getaway, our central location and thoughtful amenities cater perfectly to families, couples and professionals alike.
Nestled in the Hershey West End, the hotel offers 130 guest rooms (including seven family suites), each designed to blend modern convenience with that signature Hershey feel. As you are planning your holiday getaway, this guide outlines everything guests should know before their sweet stay in The Sweetest Place on Earth.
Your Arrival
The Sweetest Check-In
Once arriving to Hershey Inn & Suites, all guests will be greeted with a sweet surprise! You'll receive a full-size Hershey's bar for each member of your party to start your getaway the Hershey way. Guests can check-in after 4 p.m., and check-out is before 11 a.m.
Download the HersheyResorts App
We recommend downloading the HersheyResorts app for real-time navigation throughout the hotel, details on nearby restaurants, resort amenities and more on the go. The HersheyResorts app is available for both iPhone and Android devices.
Amenities
Hershey Inn & Suites offers a variety of amenities on property for guests to enjoy, including:
- Complimentary hot breakfast
- An indoor pool
- Lobby bar serving beer, wine and cocktails
- Outdoor patio with firepits
- A grab-and-go marketplace
- 24/7 arcade and fitness center
Exclusive Hersheypark Benefits During Christmas Candylane
If you're planning a visit to Hersheypark during your stay, be sure to take advantage of all of the perks that come with being a guest of one of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark! All guests of The Hotel Hershey receive the below FREE Resort 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 Hersheypark tickets
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane is the best amusement park for the holidays. The event brings guests more than 5 million lights, the most lights of any amusement park in the state, and one of the only places in the Northeast to see all nine of Santa’s live reindeer - including Rudolph! Plus, enjoy a unique blend of thrilling and family-friendly rides (weather permitting), photos with Santa, holiday shopping, signature hot chocolate creations and other sweet treats. Learn more about all of the festivities here.
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane is open on select dates Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, with daily operations starting Dec. 18 (closed Christmas Day). View hours here.
More Free Resort Benefits
Be sure to leave time in your itinerary to explore other attractions throughout Hershey. All guests of Hershey Inn & Suites receive preferred pricing to ZooAmerica, and complimentary admission to Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story’s Museum Experience - more sweet perks for staying with us!
- ZooAmerica is open daily for guests to visit animals native to the North American region, many of which are more active once the temperatures begin to drop. Explore the numerous habitats of this 11-acre wildlife park and be greeted by animals such as bears, wolves, big cats, snakes and many more. Note: Entrance to ZooAmerica is included in the one-price admission to Hersheypark only when 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. 20 through Jan. 3 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days), don't miss the annual Christmas Tree Showcase featuring trees uniquely decorated by local florists. The annual holiday tree display also features a car from Hersheypark’s Comet roller coaster, pulled by Comet, the reindeer, and a stunning 14-foot poinsettia tree - perfect for holiday photo opportunities!
- 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. Ahead of the anticipated release of the HERSHEY movie by Angel Studios, a special new exhibit, The Making of the Hershey Movie, takes guests behind the scenes of the making of the film. Through original costumes, authentic movie props and interactive experiences, the exhibit explores the many creative elements of motion picture production. Additional paid experiences are also available, including the Chocolate Lab, where you can try your hand at chocolate pouring and decorating.
For more things to do in Hershey, visit HersheyPA.com.
Dining
Looking for a delicious meal? Hershey has numerous dining options around town that will fuel your hunger. In downtown Hershey, try the all-new Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar for some uniquely-Hershey dishes or Devon Seafood + Steak. For some chocolate-infused delights, check out The Chocolatier – a full-service restaurant, bar and patio open year-round in Hershey's Chocolatetown at Hersheypark. The restaurant accepts reservations, and a Hersheypark ticket is not required. For more dining offerings in Hershey, visit DiningInHershey.com.
Holiday Packages
On select dates starting Nov. 13, Hershey Inn & Suites guests can book holiday resort packages to ring in the season. Book the Hersheypark Christmas Candylane 1-Night and 2-Night packages for sweet accommodations, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane tickets and more.