Best Western Inn at Blakeslee-Pocono

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Best Western
8.8 (399 reviews)
107 Parkside Ave , Blakeslee , US
+1 570-646-6000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, accommodating staff
Quiet rooms
Very clean rooms
Pet friendly with no lingering odor
Convenient location (near trails, raceway, Wawa/BK)
Good breakfast selection (per some guests)
Warm pool and sauna
Comfortable rooms
Convenient parking
Choice of room types
Cons:
Unsecured back entrance / security concern
Mold found on breakfast bread
Smoke alarms going off at 7 AM with no explanation
Front desk unresponsive during incident
Housekeeping inconsistent / not daily unless requested
Only two towels for two guests in at least one stay
Small TV in some rooms
Double booking / charged twice
Third-party bookings not counting for loyalty points
Unexpected nightly price increases

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Rooms frequently described as very clean and like-new; pet rooms reported with no lingering pet odor. Isolated issue noted with mold on a piece of toast in the breakfast area.
Service
9.4
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and accommodating (fulfilled quiet-room requests, helpful at check-in), though there were service lapses reported (front desk unresponsive during a smoke alarm, inconsistent daily housekeeping). Overall service sentiment leans positive.
Location
9.4
Multiple mentions of a convenient location – close to hiking trails, the raceway, nearby gas/BK/Wawa and easy parking. Location was consistently praised.
Room Quality
9
Rooms described as comfortable and modern; positives include cleanliness and comfort. Minor negatives: small TV in some rooms, occasional low water pressure, and limited towels reported.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities like a warm pool and sauna and convenient parking were praised. Continental breakfast is available but opinions on it vary.
Value for Money
7
Value was weakened by pricing and booking issues: unexpected nightly price jumps, a guest charged twice, and reports that stays booked via third parties did not count toward loyalty points.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast opinions are mixed — some guests said it exceeded expectations with good selection, others called it mediocre or poor; one guest reported mold on bread which negatively impacted their experience.
Overall Experience
9.4
Majority of guests reported a pleasant or great stay, recommending the hotel and noting it is family- and pet-friendly and generally quiet, despite some service and F&B issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Welcome to Best Western Inn at Blakeslee-Pocono!

Convenient Location: Located just 19 km from Mount Pocono, our hotel offers easy access to nearby attractions such as Jim Thorpe and Scranton.

Free WiFi: Stay connected throughout your stay with our complimentary high-speed WiFi available in all areas of the hotel.

Accessible Airport: For your convenience, Lehigh Valley International Airport is only 49 km away, making travel to and from the property a breeze.

Experience comfort and convenience at Best Western Inn at Blakeslee-Pocono. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: AVP

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 399 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Robert • couple • us
7
Back entrance not secured and some quality control needed in the breakfast area. Quiet hotel.
Pros:

I liked that the staff fulfilled my request for a quiet area room even though that request was only fulfilled at check in. I liked that the room/hotel was quiet. Provided cookies were great!

Cons:

No security on back entrance. Anyone can walk into the hotel through the back entrance without a card at any time. Only 2 bath towels for 2 people. Bread used for toast had a nickel sized mold spot on it. After seeing that, breakfast was off the menu. Smoke alarm went off at 7 AM one morning. When I tried to call the front desk, no one answered after letting the phone ring quite a while. TV in the room was a smart TV but, must have been 36" and small. Also, was advised that the 3 night stay would not count towards BW points because, " You booked the room through Booking.com." Isn't BW getting the money for the stay? Seems like a shady practice by BW if true! When asked if BW could match the Booking rate they were more than $100 more for the 3 night stay. I'll keep my $100, you keep your points BW.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Devin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Location was good. Very clean. Choice of rooms.

Cons:

Did not have charging ports in the room.
Smoke alarms went off at 7:00 AM throughout the hotel for no reason and no explanation why. Breakfast was mediocre.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
10
I would book a stay there again
Pros:

Room was clean and appeared to be like new. Breakfast was more then you would expect. Staff was accommodating. Nothing bad very satisfied

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • couple • fr
7
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Marie • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Staff was nice, location good

Cons:

Housekeeping did not come to room every day. I'm on vacation, could have come in to make bed and check towels and toilet paper without being ask

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Kathrina Joy • family_with_children • us
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Krista • couple • us
5
Cons:

They booked me twice and I winded up paying double. Trying to get money back.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Andres • family_with_children • us
5
I would recommend adding a little more variety to the breakfast menu. Including a few additional hot options, fresh frui
Pros:

The staff

Cons:

Poor breakfast

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Theresa Hughart • solo_traveller • us
10
Pleasant
Pros:

For once my room didn't smell like cigarettes usually that's what the issue is a lot of hotels they say no smoking but people don't follow the rules it was very clean I enjoyed my stay and will recommend it to others

Cons:

There's really nothing I didn't like I only stayed one night I was visiting friends and didn't want to drive home I'm about 40 minutes away and I stayed there

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Shabina • couple • in
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Block • couple • us
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Cleah • family_with_children • us
10
Overall a great stay. It’s a family and pet friendly hotel.
Pros:

Convenient location for the hiking trails. I love that it is a pet friendly hotel. I’m glad to bring our dog with us, because most of the time he gets left at home. The breakfast has a good selection to choose from. I like the warm pool and sauna too.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Sonya • extended_group • gb
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
7
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Strong • couple • us
10
Would stay again but during the week.
Pros:

Location was wonderful. Breakfast was one of the best ever along with the selections. Room was very confortable. Parking was convienent.

Cons:

Unexpected price jump between Thursday & Friday & Friday & Saturday. Could have used better water pressure in shower.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Marlana • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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M1528MPnicoles • Family
10
Convenient location and clean rooms
Pros:

The staff is friendly and the room is clean. We stayed in a pet friendly room. You’d never know dogs had stayed in there previously. No stinky dog smell. The have continental breakfast with a little something for everyone. There is a Burger King/gas station next door, and a Wawa up the road. It’s 10 minutes from pocono raceway which has events on weekends all throughout the year.

2026-07-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Boukhorissa • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything was amazing 👏 it's my first time going to that area and I enjoyed every moment ❤️

Cons:

Nothing everything was amazing 👏

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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jessicarJ5639RB • Family
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

Had a great opportunity to stay at the hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Excited to book my next trip.

2026-07-22 • via Tripadvisor