Candlewood Suites Harrisburg I-81 Hershey Area by IHG

Hotels
Candlewood Suites
8.2 (518 reviews)
504 North Mountain Road , Harrisburg , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Unpleasant smells

Categories

Cleanliness
5.7
Multiple reviews cited unsanitary conditions, including black mold and filth.
Service
9.7
Staff were friendly and check-in was easy, although there were issues with room service communication.
Location
9.7
Convenient location close to shopping and attractions.
Room Quality
7.2
Rooms reported to be dated with unpleasant smells, impacting overall comfort.
Amenities
8.2
Amenities were included but overall inadequate, particularly regarding cleanliness and equipment.
Value for Money
7.7
Good deal for the area, but compromises on quality and cleanliness affect perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.7
No specifics regarding food and beverage were mentioned; standard quality expected.
Overall Experience
8.7
Mixed experiences with staff and location; significant cleanliness issues detracted from stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:54

Property Description

Spacious Accommodations with Kitchenette and Entertainment

The Candlewood Suites Harrisburg provides guests with spacious accommodations featuring a fully equipped kitchenette and a DVD player, perfect for a comfortable and convenient stay.

Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, and Fitness Center

Guests can enjoy the hotel's indoor pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness center, ideal for relaxation and staying active during their visit.

Convenience and Entertainment Options

With amenities like free Wi-Fi, a terrace with barbecue grills, and a 24-hour convenience store offering frozen meals and snacks, the hotel ensures that guests have everything they need for a pleasant stay.

Book your stay at Candlewood Suites Harrisburg now for a memorable and enjoyable experience!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note that pool parties are not permitted at the hotel. Non guests are not permitted in the pool area.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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
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
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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 518 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.7
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Devann couple us
5
I stayed and double paid
Pros:

Nothing great but it was fine

Cons:

They checked someone else into my room that I prepaid and checked me into so
Done else’s room and charged me a second time. We had the same last name but I caught it at check in. I was assured 2 times day of check in and at check out i was only charged once. They gave me a receipt with that guests info and i assume my info to him.

If that wasn’t bad enough, 2 calls to the property and i was ignored. Still have no refund

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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George solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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chrisjN53GC Business
2
Dirty rooms and subpar management
Pros:

Just like several other recent 1 star reviews, I was given a room that wasn't properly cleaned. I gave management two opportunities to make things right.
On day 2 they assured me that the room would receive a full cleaning - didn't happen. On day 3, same assurance - floors recieved a dirty mopping and trash was emptied.

What was my specific and detailed complaint? Shower curtain was giving off a horrible piss smell, dirty towel hanging over the shower curtain, clearly the shower wasn't cleaned at all. The coffee pot and every other appliance had clear signs of filth.

The GM and housekeeping are gone by noon so the clerk at the front desk has to deal with all of the dissatisfied guests.
As a government employee traveling on official business, I will be recommending this property be removed from the approved list of accommodations.

2026-06-04 via Tripadvisor
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Naima extended_group us
9
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Takeria solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Nicole family_with_children us
1
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Mia2424 Solo travel San Miguel de Allende, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
2
Worst hotel in the universe
Pros:

Everything was beyond horrible, checked in and was given a defective key upstairs and downstairs and back up with luggage... Room was unclean. Bugs and hair in bed.bathtub moldy and dirty. Front desk came up and have be new sheets and blanket. I was so freaked out I couldn't sleep. Didn't shower either.

2026-05-18 via Tripadvisor
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Cynthia solo_traveller us
2
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Bikhet Family
2
Horrendous experience. Do not stay here.
Pros:

My son and his family have not traveled overnight or more than 10 years, because he is a disabled vet. They decided you want to travel from Maine to visit us in South Carolina. I if I wanted to pay their expenses and make the arrangements. Reserved an ADA room for their family of three. The room was was dirty upon check-in. Fire alarm went off almost immediately, and of course the elevators lock. They had a chat with a local later who said the alarms will go off frequently . Anyway, he took the stairs in in his wheelchair. Before you criticize that move, imagine, in addition to no use of legs, also having PTSD. Could you sit in the so-called refuge area with the alarm screeching and strobe lights flashing , waiting to be rescued? And his family wasn't going to leave him behind, so he took the stairs in his wheelchair. Got to the lobby and complained about the dirty room, and that he did not want to be on an upper floor after the fire alarm experience. They were put in a one bed room, so one of them was not going to have a bed. Ask for a cot, they don't have them. Asked for an adjoining room, none available. Apparently no second room available either. I called customer service four times, and they reached out to the general manager who we never heard from. Finally they decided to crash as they still have a long trip the next day. Checked out, looked at the invoice, that double charged for the ADA room they never slept in.
Wish I'd checked the Google reviews ahead of time, they are horrendous. Avoid this place at all cost. In fact, sleep in your car, you'll be better off.
Made my fifth call to customer service this morning, I'll update if anything changes.

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
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Mutembei solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

No breakfast

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller us
6
Would not stay there again.
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Long wait to check in. Loud voices in the lobby at 1:00 am.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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pokhrel solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cleanliness

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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lorena family_with_children us
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dear Candlewood management and Marriott Corporate Customer Relations,

I am writing to formally escalate a serious complaint regarding a recent stay at one of your properties near Hershey Park. This matter requires urgent corporate attention due to significant concerns involving health, safety, and sanitation standards.
While I want to acknowledge that the front desk associate demonstrated professionalism and excellent customer service, the overall condition of the hotel reflects a critical failure in management oversight, housekeeping practices, and maintenance operations.
From the moment we entered the property, it was evident that basic cleanliness standards were not being upheld. There was discarded clothing appearing to be shorts or underwear left on the floor near the elevator, which had not been addressed by staff. This alone raised immediate concerns about routine cleaning and supervision of common areas.
Upon entering our room, we encountered a strong musty odor of mold. A closer inspection revealed multiple sanitation failures:
• The pull-out sofa bed contained an old blanket covered in food crumbs, clearly left behind from a previous guest
• The bathroom emitted a strong urine odor, and the floors appeared unclean
• The table surface was sticky and had not been wiped down
• There was leftover food in the refrigerator from a prior guest ( square cheese)
• The closet contained dirty linens and a used pillow instead of clean, sealed bedding
• Kitchen cabinets were empty, while dishes and cups remained inside the dishwasher, not properly stored
When we brought these concerns to the front desk, the response further highlighted operational issues. Instead of housekeeping addressing the situation, the front desk associate personally came up to our room and  provided us with clean linens and asked what else needed to be cleaned so she (herself), could clean our room to accommodate our stay.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Brenda family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Staff was helpful and pleasant

Cons:

Hotel has lots of signs of wear. Needs updating.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children us
3
I definitely won't be staying there again.
Pros:

It was okay because I was actually able to sleep a little bit in the bed was comfortable

Cons:

For one, need to change the area of smoking why would I want to walk into the hotel and be surrounded by people that are smoking on either side of the entrance walking through a cloud of cigarette smoke? 2, the managers, or whoever they was on night shift. First of all, I came downstairs to the lobby on 2 occasions to go to my car, and he was sitting in the lobby chairs feet on the chairs, picking his toes With dirty feet at that. 3 The windows in the rooms open and twice the guy in the room Next to me at first I was like. Why does it smell like cigarettes in here? And my son told me that when he went to the car, the guy in the room next to us, on the second level, was basically hanging out his window, smoking a cigarette the smoke was traveling. Also I know that's an ongoing thing with hotels, but it's like you guys do not thoroughly clean your rooms all the dishes in the the drawer and just so many things around the room Just look like it hasn't been wiped or cleaned in so long. Like The room looked clean , but once you touch surfaces or looked at surfaces closely it's dirty the bathtub I had to go and get cleaner and clean the bathtub. Like you guys get paid to clean like And I'm always skeptical about the bed sheets because sometimes it's like if you barely mess up the bed, they just pull the sheets back into place. The location is kind of secluded, but I mean, it depends on who's staying where but it's not really much around the hotel if you need quick access to something you have to drive about. 5 minutes or so away, which is not bad? And just overall the smell of the lobby and going into the elevators upstairs into the hallways, it's just like a funky smell. And then also I had to wipe my door down because there was just so much dirt on the door from people pushing it open and I'm just like as housekeeping You guys don't see these dirt stains on the room door when entering!!!!

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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deborahwH6456YB Solo travel
10
Clean, Comfortable, and Felt Like a Home Away From Home
Pros:

I had an excellent stay at Candlewood Suites Harrisburg Hershey and was honestly very impressed from the moment I arrived. The check-in process was quick and easy, and the staff was extremely friendly, welcoming, and professional. They made me feel comfortable right away and were always helpful whenever I had a question. Customer service here is definitely top-tier.

The room was very clean, spacious, and well put together. I really loved having the full kitchenette — it made the stay so much more convenient. Everything was stocked with the essentials, and the appliances were clean and in great condition. The bed was very comfortable, the room was quiet, and I was able to relax without any noise or disturbances. You can tell the hotel takes pride in keeping the rooms well maintained.

The entire property felt safe, clean, and well cared for. The common areas, hallways, and outside of the building were all neat and organized. I also liked that the location is perfect — close to Hershey, restaurants, stores, and the highway, but still quiet enough to get a good night’s sleep.

One thing I appreciated the most was how peaceful the atmosphere was. Sometimes hotels can feel crowded or loud, but this stay felt calm and comfortable the whole time. It really felt like a home away from home instead of just a place to sleep.

Overall, I had a great experience and would absolutely stay at Candlewood Suites Harrisburg Hershey again. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the Harrisburg or Hershey area, whether it’s for a short stay or something longer. Definitely a 5-star experience for me.

2026-03-12 via Tripadvisor
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Cynthia solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The manager (Owner?) came to my room to fix my TV. Excellent service. Very friendly. I felt safe traveling alone.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Taunya couple us
1
Don’t stay here
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Everything

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Garner couple us
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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crystal family_with_children us
5
We didn't stay, we left. After trying to make due.
Cons:

Carpet was dirty, front desk person came to vacuum. Sheets smelled clean but had multiple hairs on both beds. Room was super hot, could not get cooled down. Kitchen not adequately stocked with basic necessities.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee