The Hotel Hershey Named One of Top Historic Hotels by USA Today
Historic Hotel Ranks First Time in Category Thanks to Guest Voting
The Hotel Hershey has been voted #5 in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards in the category of Best Historic Hotel/Resort. This is an incredible honor as it's the Hotel's first time being nominated and included in the voting process.
A Legacy of Rich History
Opened by chocolatier Milton S. Hershey in 1933, The Hotel Hershey is a one-of-a-kind destination with rich history and features 276 rooms and more than 25,000 square feet of meeting and function space. Located atop the town of Hershey, Pa., this luxury hotel is known for its refined elegance, signature service and abundant amenities.
Guests can enjoy three full-service restaurants, a cocktail lounge, an expansive outdoor pool and sports complex, retail shops, hiking trails and the world-class resort spa at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, affectionately known as “The Chocolate Spa,” all on property. The Hotel also prides itself on winning the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond award for 45 consecutive years, and most recently, the historic Iberian Lounge was recognized on The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America® Most Historic Bars, Taverns, and Speakeasies List.
To learn more about the history of The Hotel Hershey, the Hotel offers complimentary tours Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 10 a.m.
“It's an incredible honor to be recognized among the nation's top historic hotels, especially in our first year of consideration. This achievement reflects the dedication of our entire team to preserving our founder, Milton S. Hershey's, vision while continuing to offer refined elegance and superior hospitality for our guests since the Hotel's inception in 1933.”
The Newest Luxury Accommodations
Adding a new chapter to the Hotel's legacy, the company recently announced the completion of The Villas at The Hotel Hershey. Featuring 19 Villas with 98 guest rooms, this expansion represents the second-largest investment in the historic Hotel Hershey’s 90-year history. The Villas At The Hotel Hershey offer even more luxury blending privacy, luxury and exclusive guest perks that elevate the traditional resort experience as part of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark and the most premium Hersheypark experiences.
The Villas amenities include access to an 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
About the Nominating Process
USA TODAY 10Best begins with a hand-picked panel of experts, who selected 20 accommodations based on properties that reflect a great deal of history, and each has held true to its historic roots and unique sense of place. From the list, the ranking was determined entirely by public voting, validating support from our valued guests and community.
Stay With Us
To learn more about packages or to book your stay at The Hotel Hershey overlooking The Sweetest Place On Earth, visit https://www.thehotelhershey.com/.