Nightly rates from $55
Rate based on Check-in: May 30, 2012 Check-out: May 31, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
56 reviews
Highly recommend

We were very pleased with the Colten. Have stayed there many times in the past. Our room had been... See full review

  • Nancy063054
  • Nov 14, 2011
Good to stay for one night

We stayed for one night. The room was clean and the staff of the motel was very friendly. The smell... See full review

  • Stefan1Maria
  • Nov 14, 2011
The Colton Motel is located in Gettysburg, PA, 0.8 of a mile from the very center of downtown and located on hallowed ground at 232 Steinwehr Avenue / Business Route 15 south. We are centrally located on the battlefield with the National Cemetery as the backdrop to the property. We are within walking distance to the National Visitor Center, the High Water Mark of the battle fought here, and area museums. Area attractions include a tour of Washington D.C. – a horse-drawn Carriage tour of the town, the battlefield or even The Gettysburg Battlefield Bus tour. Your arrival date and time are mandatory so as to better serve your accommodations and touring needs. Front desk is closed from 11p to 7am. NO SATURDAY ONLY RESERVATIONS are accepted from mid April to mid November.

Colton Motel Gettysburg Rooms

1 Queen Bed Nonsmoking
Description not provided
2 Double Beds Nonsmoking
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Area served
Gettysburg
Nearby airports
Wash. County Regional, (HGR), 40.00, MI, NE; Lancaster, (LNS), 59.00, MI, SW; Harrisburg International, (MDT), 46.00, MI, SW;
Area description
Rural, Gettysburg is located in south central Pennsylvania, on the fam

Amenities

  • Double Bed
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free parking
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool
  • Queen Bed

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (56)

Ratings and reviews for Colton Motel Gettysburg

Overall score

3.4 / 5
56 out of 56
Amenities:
2.9
Room cleanliness:
3.8
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4.7
Value:
3.8

71% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
pirateof7c
northeast
Mar 15, 2012

wasn't my best experience

we visited in March...which is most certainly the off season...but the ice machine didn't work, the soda machine was out of order, there wasn't enough hot water to finish your shower the way you should be able to.....and there was no continental breakfast...plus the carafe of coffee must have been from the previous day.....it was tepid and old tasting. The room was clean....lighting in bathroom was really bad. I guess I got what I paid for.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

I would avoid the tavern at Dobbins on weekends....you are packed in like sardines and you get bumped non stop during your meal by people attempting to get past......not a pleasant experience.

Review of Colton Motel Gettysburg

Reviewer score

2
Pennsylvania
Jan 23, 2012

Good "No Frills" Motel for the price

Room was very clean. If you are looking for very inexpensive , no-frills lodging, this is it. Basic necessities only. Towels, bedding, etc, are basement bargain type. TV & Phone - thats it. Fantastic Location, just outside of town, but right in the center of many key locations / battlefields.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Very inexpensive to stay at the Colton Motel - extremely short walk and drive to most key spots in Gettysburg Historical areas.

Review of Colton Motel Gettysburg

Reviewer score

4
Nancy063054
Johnstown, PA, USA
Nov 14, 2011

Highly recommend

We were very pleased with the Colten. Have stayed there many times in the past. Our room had been updated which made our stay this time even more pleasurable and well worth the price. The gentleman at the front desk was very kind, friendly and extremely helpful. We will definitely be staying here in the future!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Within walking distance to many of the attractions, restaurants and gift shops. A perfect location!

Review of Colton Motel Gettysburg

Reviewer score

3
Stefan1Maria
Virginia, Vereinigte Staaten
Nov 14, 2011

Good to stay for one night

We stayed for one night. The room was clean and the staff of the motel was very friendly. The smell in the room is not the best. But in 5 min walking distance you can find many shops and a good breakfast resterant. (Avenue).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Colton Motel Gettysburg

Reviewer score

3
ghost girl
Pennsylvania
Oct 28, 2011

Below average stay

I was really disappointed with the motel. The bed had a plastic cover that was ripped, then instead of a fitted sheet, they had a flat sheet that came off the bed. The other bedding was ripped and nasty looking and smelling. They had to replace the tv because someone had spilled something on it that caused it not to work. The bathroom wasn't too nice either. There was no frig in the room either. The price wasn't expensive, but it should have been much more comfortable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

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Review of Colton Motel Gettysburg

Reviewer score

3
Once a year vacation
Kansas, USA
Sep 5, 2011

Family Vacation

Motel is an older place but is nice enough. The rooms could be cleaner. The carpet needs a good cleaning. It is close to the Battle field sites.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The Dobbin House is a short walk. It is a 1780 Tavern that is still going and is a great place to eat with great atmosphere and food.

Review of Colton Motel Gettysburg

Reviewer score

3
ashden
Saxton, PA 16678, USA
Aug 29, 2011

family vacation

the location was great. right in the middle of everything going on. able to walk to what ever you would want to see. the hotel was clean. the only thing was trying to unlock the door to get into the hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

the general picket's buffet was great

Review of Colton Motel Gettysburg

Reviewer score

1
Patsy
Canton, PA 17724, USA
Aug 14, 2011

A Sad Story - Colton Motel

Room was dirty! Carpet was not clean and had something spilled on it. I had to ask for toilet paper as there was very little on the roll and no spare. The wall lights had tattered lampshades and cobwebs galore! But that wasn't the worst of it. The bathroom window was broken. Someone had shot a BB through it and they said they hadn't had time to fix it. (It was cracked and there was a hole where the BB was shot through.) Consequently, it didn't lock, so, it could be opened from the outside very easily. I opened it and the window literally fell out! I ended up wedging a wooden hanger in it so it couldn't be opened from the outside. I took pictures if you need them. It definitely should not be AAA approved! I also did not receive a receipt with a price for my stay when I left. They said I should have gotten one from you so there had better not be any added items to it!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Colton Motel Gettysburg

Reviewer score

4
Charlie
Newtown, PA
Aug 8, 2011

Vacation spot

We had a room with double bed and the great part was we could swim whenever we wanted. That was nice. The only thing wrong was the bathtub. when taking a shower it was slow to drain so you stood in water a little bit, but other than that we enjoyed our stay and walked downtown a little.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Colton Motel Gettysburg

Reviewer score

4
Chris
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 4, 2011

A Trip to Gettysburg

Our stay at the Colton Motel was a necessity. I was taking a trip with my mother to Gettysburg as part of the Congressional Award for Youth. This trip was part of a two day trip to Gettysburg, so we had to find somewhere to stay. This place wasn't exciting, however it served its purpose. It was clean, orderly, and comfortable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
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