Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conference Center

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Best Western Premier
9 (836 reviews)
800 East Park Drive , Harrisburg , US
+1 717-561-2800

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean rooms and property
Friendly, helpful staff
Excellent onsite restaurant / great food (noted wings, breakfast)
Good pool and family-friendly amenities
Convenient location for Hershey and accessible parking
Comfortable, modern rooms
Cons:
Some guests found the stay/restaurant pricey
No hot tub and breakfast often costs extra
Occasional traffic noise from adjacent freeway
Checkout/late checkout limitations mentioned
Isolated report of weak shower water flow

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Repeatedly praised as extremely clean—many reviews mention very clean rooms, thoughtful housekeeping, and a well-maintained property.
Service
9.3
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and going above and beyond (front desk assistance, helpful restaurant and pool staff).
Location
9
Good location for Hershey and for access in Harrisburg; convenient parking noted. One report of traffic noise from the adjacent freeway on one side of the hotel.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms described as comfortable, modern, and in some cases spacious family suites with well-kept beds and amenities.
Amenities
8.6
Pool and pool hours praised (family/kid-friendly); onsite restaurant and breakfast available. Lacked a hot tub and breakfast is sometimes an extra cost—mixed points on included amenities.
Value for Money
8.5
Mixed sentiment: some guests called the stay pricey and noted restaurant prices, while others felt the restaurant was good value and the hotel avoids event price surges.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Strong positive comments on onsite restaurants (noted as delicious, best wings, breakfast buffet worth the price); multiple guests praised food quality.
Overall Experience
9
Overwhelmingly positive overall—many guests say they'll return, citing cleanliness, friendly staff, good pool and strong restaurant experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:10

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities

Located just 2.2 km off Interstate 83 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the Best Western Premier offers an indoor pool and on-site dining. The National Civil War Museum is a short 13-minute drive away.

Modern Rooms with Essential Features

Rooms at the Central Hotel and Conference Center feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee making facilities. The modern furnishings add a touch of elegance to your stay.

Dining and Leisure Options

Indulge in an extensive beer selection and comfort food at O’Reilly’s Tap Room for lunch and dinner. The hotel also offers a fitness centre, business centre, laundry facilities, and free shuttle services for a convenient stay.

Book your stay at the Best Western Premier for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Pets are allowed based on the availability of pet-friendly rooms.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MDT

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 836 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9
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Michael • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Jamison • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • family_with_children • us
9
Pricey to stay but very clean and nice.
Pros:

Very clean room and hotel. All staff we encountered were very friendly and nice. Pool area nice and clean. Provided paper products and silverware for us when requested.

Cons:

Would have loved a hot tub and breakfast included with stay… or even a voucher/discount for adjoining restaurant.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • us
10
An amazing place with a cozy vibe and great room!
Pros:

The ambiance

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Christine • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Extremely clean! Beautiful hotel, breakfast was well worth the $15 per person! Buffet style or sit down, we chose to bring it up to our room! The staff from the restaurant to the front desk was amazing!
Will definitely be staying again!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • us
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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peter • couple • gb
9
Our first choice when visiting Hershey Swap Meet
Pros:

Always stop here for Hershey swap meet. Very clean & comfortable, good restaurant & bar. Great location & on the right side of Harrisburg for Hershey. They also don’t seem to hike the prices up for when events are on. We’ll be back.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • extended_group • ca
10
Pros:

Clean, quiet and good location.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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FARRUKH • family_with_children • us
8
For a 1 night stay on route it's good.
Pros:

Amenities

Cons:

Nah.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Tomlin • couple • us
9
Good stay.
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Gali • family_with_children • il
10
מלון יפה מאוד
Pros:

ישנו בסוויטה משפחתית והיה חדר הורים מרווח ביותר מופרד עם דלת ועוד חדר עם שתי מיטות קווין

Cons:

הזרם במקלחת חלש מאוד

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • us
7
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Shyaam Sundhar • family_with_children • us
10
A peaceful stay!
Pros:

The ambience, cleanliness, amazing staff (all of them), and well organised system.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Lila • extended_group • us
10
had a great experience
Pros:

clean room and breakfast was great

Cons:

there were no dislikes

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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christina • couple • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Denville • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good hotel
Pros:

It was all good with no problems

Cons:

Nothing, it did the job

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Gisele • couple • us
10
Pros:

Clean, updated, and customer oriented staff

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • extended_group • us
9
Very comfortable and clean.
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • family_with_children • de
9
Gerne wieder, ein Ort zum entspannen
Pros:

Alles wie erwartet!

Cons:

Der Pool war super, das Personal sehr nett!

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee