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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Hershey Theatre

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Restaurant
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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845 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA, 17033
  • Place, Hersheypark Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hersheypark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hershey's Chocolate World
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Hershey

Located in Palmdale within 2 miles (3 km) of Hershey Theatre, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Hershey Gardens. This hotel has 52 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Hershey Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hersheypark Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Giant Center - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Hersheypark - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Hershey's Chocolate World - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Elizabethtown Station - 19 min drive
  • Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chickie's & Pete's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Troegs Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey

Hotel with free breakfast, near Hershey Theatre
Guests of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a terrace. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, an ATM, and a banquet hall.
37-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include microwaves, free local calls, and hair dryers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
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  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,856 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • What If...

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 5 to May 31:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to August.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Hershey
Howard Johnson Inn Hershey
Howard Johnson Hotel Hershey
Howard Johnson Inn Hershey Hotel Hershey
Howard Johnson Wyndham Hershey Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Hershey
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey Hershey
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey Hotel Hershey

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey?

As of Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey on Nov 12, 2025 start from $64.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey?

This hotel is situated in Palmdale, close to Hersheypark, Hershey Theatre, and Hersheypark Stadium. You'll also find Hershey's Chocolate World and Giant Center within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey have a casino on the premises?

No, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from June until August.

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include pillowtop mattresses.

Are there hot tubs at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey serves free on-the-go breakfast at What If... each morning.

Will Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey?

The closest major airport to Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey is Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT), which is 12.9 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City), which is located 17.4 mi away (25-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hershey Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 239 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 1000 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bienvenida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Easy drive to Hershey Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Pick somewhere else!

Parking is not ideal, room was adequate but could use an update. Breakfast options were terrible and should not be advertised as breakfast, barely anything for guests to eat at all. The ice machine area was very next to a very creepy stairwell that had no door, unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Norma

Traveled with family
We felt like for the price that we paid for the room. It was old and not up-to-date. Our carpet was stained and dirty. Our building was old and the pool area was old. The breakfast was very minimal and the building was noisy. You could hear other rooms around you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Staff & service
Bed was comfy, staff was very kind
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jazmine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I felt unsafe and the place was very creepy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Felicia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in , quite area pool was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this property since it was close to Hershey Park and the online images looked nice but they are definitely old photos. We waited an hour and a half to check in because there was literally no one working in the entire hotel. Howard Johnson was no help when I called them. A staff member finally pulled up at 3pm to check us in. Also the breakfast was not on the go breakfast it was oatmeal packets, Raisin Bran, and Frosted Flakes. Will never return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place nothing fancy but great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
If this was a continental breakfast there was 2 cereals, coffee, juice, bagels w cr ch only no butter that’s all nothing else My husband went to get coffee @ 9:15 the guy said he dumped it out there was no more?? It’s still breakfast? The room was not worth the price, I booked this room in April & it was the same price w Expedia on the day we arrived, it should have been cheaper in April booking it earlier! The room I’d say was worth $129/night. The only good part it was close to things that’s all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have thought being part of the Wyndham family would have elevated the Howard Johnson property. While staff was very nice, both at the front desk and restaurant, the property itself needs help. Our non-smoking room had an unpleasant odor upon entrance and the hallway smelled of smoke. The lack or building security was shocking- anyone could access the hotel as doors did include the same technology as entering your room (I.e. using room card). The “business center” was a poorly painted room that didn’t even include a chair. Do better HoJo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No Food

The hotel was clean. It advertises a breakfast but does NOT provide one. There were two bins of cold cereal and black coffee. No milk, juice, fruit, danish, sugar... Just dry cold cereal and black coffee. This was in the middle of it's open for eating hours. It was the cheapest hotel but cost us more when you have to add in the cost of going out to eat. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

The property was ok. There was a foul odor in th the lobby and room. Breakfast was offered, choice was cold cereal or nothing else. It worked,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna-Laura

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The place was ok. Bathroom door wouldn’t close. There was a rip in the desk chair. One light wasn’t working. Staff was friendly. Just needs a remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cesar

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn’t recommend

This hotel is old and dated. There would be a moldy smell every time the HVAC turned on. Not at all worth the price. The front desk attendant wasn’t helpful when we complained about smell (she cleaned the filters and said problem solved-it didn’t change anything). The only good thing was that it appeared to be decently clean in the room. All furniture is dated including a low def TV. Shower floor looked slightly browned with age. Doors from outside remain unlocked 24 hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

julie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This location was clean and offered a nice place to rest our heads, it is just a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was scary!

Desolate, dingy, and decrepit. We forfeited our non refundable stay within 15 minutes after checking in. We made the reservation last minute due to a change in road trip plans. We understood that it wasn’t going to be the Four Seasons but figured that it would be rather busy since it was a holiday week and families would be heading to Hershey Park the next day. We pulled up to the parking lot after 11pm and we were the only car in the lot. The outside rooms all looked abandoned and we should have taken that as a sign and left. However we checked in and got assigned a room in the inside building which somehow seemed safer. The room door was so cheap feeling and the locks were jiggly and not secure. I thought I could brave it out but then we noticed the bed felt… not dry. And the furniture was stained, rusty and in disrepair. I contacted hotels.com to see if I could get a refund and they called the front desk on my behalf but said they didn’t answer and suggested I ask the front desk for a refund. Honestly flight or fight kicked in and we just threw our suitcases in the car and got the hell out of there. We went to Tru by Hilton and had a comfortable, clean stay. I wish I took the one star reviews seriously and never booked it. Trust me; stay away.
Alone in the parking lot at 11pm. Where is ANYONE?
Anyone?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tatyana

Traveled with family
Everything was good but I felt the hotel needed a little up grade.. we stood in a smoke free room but it still smelled like cigarettes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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