Holiday Inn Harrisburg - Hershey Area, I-81 by IHG

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Hershey Exit 80, I-81, Grantville, PA, 17028
  • Penn National Race Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hollywood Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 372 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Pool View

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 372 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 744 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Harrisburg - Hershey Area, I-81 by IHG

3-star Grantville hotel close to Hollywood Casino
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a casino, and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a nightclub, and a bar/lounge.
Holiday Inn Harrisburg - Hershey Area, I-81 by IHG offers 200 accommodations with video-game consoles and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Holiday Inn Harrisburg - Hershey Area, I-81 by IHG provides an indoor pool and a hot tub. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 20000 square feet (1800 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers a casino, a nightclub, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Holiday Inn Harrisburg - Hershey Area, I-81 by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Great American Grille - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Winners Circle Saloon - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14.99 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great American Grille
  • Winners Circle Saloon

Things to do

  • 2,389 slot machines
  • 56 gaming tables
  • Casino (451,758 square feet of space)
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Sportsbook
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (48 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business 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 van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 150 and a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 20 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14.99 per person
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 150 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 23 to September 09
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Harrisburg Hershey Area
Holiday Inn Harrisburg Hershey Area I-81
Holiday Inn Harrisburg Hershey Area I-81 Grantville
Holiday Inn Harrisburg Hershey Area I-81 Hotel
Holiday Inn Harrisburg Hershey Area I-81 Hotel Grantville
Holiday Inn Harrisburg I-81
Holiday Inn Harrisburg Hershey Area I 81

Holiday Inn Harrisburg - Hershey Area, I-81 by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 915 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 915 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 915 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 915 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 915 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was here for a banquet. The food was absolutely great! As were the servers there. Went after to check in, as check in time was 4pm and it was 4:30 but never got a room until 5:40. The bed was clean, the trash cans had new bags but there was debris all over the floors. I wasn't calling the front desk bc of how little they cared about actually getting me into a room I paid for and just kept saying I have to wait! Never again! I only stayed here because of the banquet. I will happily drive elsewhere after an event then ever stay in another holiday inn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great quick stay. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene, Monmouth

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient clean and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond being outdated, there was black mold in the shower, multiple spiders crawling in the shower and sink, there were crumbs in the pullout sofa bed, and the heating/cooling system made the loudest humming noise that would only stop when the system was completely turned off.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

JACOB, GRINDSTONE

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was food and fingernails all over the carpet, walls had mold growing on them. Other then the desk staff who were very friendly, we ran into other staff who were not friendly and rude
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful noisy and needs remodeled
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly but i could barely understand what he was saying. They are in the progress of updating and used the pictures of the updated rooms to advertise. That wa misleading. My was was very outdated. It had cracks and holes. Visible stains on the furniture. A small tv. And all i heard all night was traffic outside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly, Colorado Springs

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It looks like they are getting ready to start renovations. They should not be rent out ANY rooms with in the deplorable conditions of the rooms. My room looked like someone with animals had lived in the room. Lampshades broken, carpet pulled up, stained, and bubbling, furniture with huge scratches and gouges. It was not in condition to rent out!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place no issues
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jimmie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yelena

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & Very spacious room!! Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Pulaski

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to casino,bar/restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jurudoe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is run down and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not worth the price, but still okay
You can see they are working on remodeling the hotel, updated key entry for rooms and building, fresh paint, but the rooms still need work, shower/tub is dated and needs some major updates. I don't see how this place is on average a $120 plus a night hotel with the current state of the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Showered with no hot water. Light was out at sink. Shaving in the dark sucked. The hotel is old and needs work and attention to detail. Not worthy of Holiday Inn brand. This visit sucked. Never again. Lots of newer choices in the same area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Loved every thing about it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was there only for a quick one night stay. I really only slept and showered, but my bed and pillows were very comfortable and the water pressure in the shower allowed somewhat of a shoulder and head massage that helped ease a headache!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Justina

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family suite that I paid quite a bit extra for was not available when we showed up. This was after a 12 hour drive with 2 kids. They had given it to a wedding party and blamed it on me booking through Expedia instead of directly through them. They sent 3 adults and 2 kids to stay in a standard room. It hadn't even been cleaned since the last guest. Then I had to wait 30 minutes in line and they moved me to another room that wasn't a suite but they claimed it at least had a sofa bed. When we got to the room, it did not have a sofa bed. I then stood in line again for another 30 minutes and the assistant manager finally gave us a room with a sofa bed (but it was not a suite and did not have a separate bedroom, like was advertised and I had paid for). Then on the second night we got back to the hotel after midnight and our keys did not work to get in to our room. My children had to sit and wait for over 45 minutes while I stood in line to get the attendant to fix the the key. I feel as though I should at least receive a partial refund as I did not get the room I paid for and for all the stress this caused on our family trip. I have been using expedia for over 20 years now for my travels and am questioning whether or not I should use it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Holiday inn review
Door didn’t lock when you left your room wouldntt shut closed tight …No microwave in room , microwave in lobby didnt work . Balcony door got stuck with the dead bolt had tape around the door handle.No ice in the icemachine ..Service was extremely slow Stayed in room 252 on September 29,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024