Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center is a great option for families, offering spacious family rooms and convenient amenities. Kids will love the large indoor pool, and the on-site restaurant provides delicious meals for the whole family. The hotel's location is also convenient, making it a great base for exploring nearby attractions. While some families mentioned issues with unsupervised children in communal areas, the hotel itself receives consistently high praise for its cleanliness, welcoming staff, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Guest highlights
The large indoor pool, perfect for kids of all ages.
The convenient access to the pool from certain rooms.
The on-site restaurant with great food for breakfast and dinner.
The friendly and welcoming staff
About the hotel
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free airport shuttle, and free train station pick-up. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Nearby attractions
Located in Harrisburg, Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center is connected to the convention center. Kohl Memorial Park and Spring Gate Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Strawberry Square and Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace. Ready for a night out? Consider Appalachian Brewing Company and The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including downhill skiing, winery tours, and outlet shopping.
Popular amenities
Family friendly
Free cribs/infant beds
Grocery/convenience store
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Refrigerator
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Wifi
Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi and wired internet
Food and drink
1 bar
1 restaurant
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 am–11 am: usd 5-15 per person
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Accessibility
Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Things to do
24-hour fitness center
Heated pool
Indoor pool
Conveniences
Atm/banking services
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Grocery/convenience store
More
Smoke-free property
Tv in lobby
Nearest Airport
Harrisburg International Airport
10 km from this hotel
Reviews that mention...
Family Reviews
for Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center
4.5 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
Review data
5 star reviews
73%
4 star reviews
14%
3 star reviews
10%
2 star reviews
2%
1 star reviews
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Latest reviews (49)
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Marylyn
3 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom
4 out of 5 stars
Came to a concert at Hershey and chose this location primarily for its pet policy, location and photos. Pet policy was accurate, location was perfect and photos were pretty spot on. The front desk clerk, Jose, was super welcoming and inviting. Enjoyed O'Reillys Tap Room next door as well as the amazing pool which was large and went from shallow to 7 feet deep. Overall great stay. Only mention and this is not directly the fault of the hotel but unsupervised children running a muck shouldnt be tolerated in halls or other common areas. This is parental problem. However, this should be enforced by the hotel.
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Abir
14 Jul 2024 - 15 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
The hotel is very clean and the staff is very friendly. They made sure our request for cribs was taken care of at check in. The indoor pool is very nice. We had a great dinner at the Irish pub attached as well. Very close to Hershey, and a great stopover for us as we headed home to NJ from visiting family in Pittsburgh.
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Kizzy
5 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia
4 out of 5 stars
The property was very nice. The staff was super friendly. The room was great but the toilet handle was not properly installed so it was difficult flushing the toilet but we didn't complain because we were only staying 2 nights. There were kids running around outside our room for hours but we didn't report.
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Asia marie
5 Jul 2024 - 6 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
Clean, quiet, perfect for big families
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Andrea
4 Jul 2024 - 6 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
Beautifully maintained, renovated property. Common areas and rooms were very clean. Staff are courteous and accommodating. Suites are spacious and perfect for families.
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Lori
28 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
It’s perfect for a family stay!
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Kaitlyn
1 Jul 2024 - 2 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom
5 out of 5 stars
My children and I had the best experience here when traveling through on a road trip. From the moment we stepped into the hotel we felt so welcomed. It was incredibly clean and I am a stickler for that. The kids were given an ice cream chip and it made their whole day. We all enjoyed the walkout door to the pool for convience with the kiddos. We also enjoyed the gym and and arcade! We didn't want to leave and will definitely stop here each time we do the trip from SC to Connecticut.
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Fredrick
24 Jun 2024 - 28 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom
5 out of 5 stars
This hotel was excellent. We used it for our trip to Hershey Park. We stayed in a family room and it was all we thought it could be. Kids got their own beds and we got our own room! The pool is huge. Downside, no hot tub. Also no continental breakfast, but those usually are crap anyways. However, the restaurant attached to the hotel is excellent. Had breakfast and dinner here and the food was amazing. The hotel is gorgeous and the staff are lovely. I may never stay anywhere but a Best Western now!
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Dr Miranda
26 Jun 2024 - 27 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
Pool side room was spectacular. Made it extremely accessible with multiple kids.
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Kenneth
7 Apr 2024 - 8 Apr 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
Close for me to visit with my brothers and their family.