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BEST WESTERN PREMIER The Central Hotel & Conference Center: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111 (Formerly Four Points by Sheraton Harrisburg)
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NE Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Positives and some negatives-- that made me nuts after a while”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

Here for the PACTE conference Tuesday-Friday. Overall an upgrade from previous hotels for the conference.
Pros
Rooms were comfortable and nice and very clean.
Nice looking atrium (more on this later)

Cons
Rooms facing atrium and pool are LOUD- we were lucky it was a quiet group if there were kids in the pool or anyone swimming late, you heard them loud and clear.
The music. Yes, this might seem petty, but after four days it was enough to drive me crazy. In the pool and in the atrium there was the loudest, most annoying elevator music playing 24/7. This was especially a problem if your room faced the pool, because you had the 'pleasure' of listening to it all day and ALL NIGHT. On some levels it was a good way to keep people out of the atrium.
Breakfast Buffet-- not very good-- sausage gravy was nasty and baked goods seemed frozen. Not worth it for the price

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Harrisburg, PA
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“Conference Center”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

Attended a 3-day professional conference here and loved the location, the ambiance, the service, the staff, and the food. Everything about the experience was exceptional. Having attended similar conferences in many different locations, for the size of the event, this property was absolutely perfect. Great job!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Katy, Texas
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“Comfortable, clean & good location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

Stayed for 3 days during the Hershey Car Show & Swap Meet. We chose to stay a little further away from Hershey on purpose due to the nightly rates close by and the BW was only 15 min. away. Room had nice appointments, comfortable beds with plenty of pillows and nice linens. Towels were soft and sufficient. Bath had good water pressure for showers but more light would have been preferred, maybe our age but so many hotels seem to have low lighting. The entrance light was really bad; one of those awful curly-q lights that was very low upon turning on and taking several minutes to warm up & make much light.

There is a nice Irish pub on the property. The hotel gives you a voucher for their breakfast buffet @ $8.95. As we were always in a hurry in the morning to meet friends in Hershey for the swap meet we chose to stop at the Burger King just down the street. We did enjoy drinks at the pub one night and quite a few people (several appeared to be regulars) seemed to be enjoying their meals but cannot say from personal experience on the food.

There is a grocery store within a block if you wanted to have breakfast items to heat up in the microwave, also a fridge. Would stay here again.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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BWPremierCentral, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PREMIER The Central Hotel & Conference Center, responded to this review
October 23, 2012
Dear Hershey Guest,

Thank you for sharing your comments regarding your recent stay with us at the Best Western Premier, the Central Hotel! We are pleased that our location just minutes from Hershey was convenient for you as you attended the 2012 Hershey Car Show! We are proud to provide our guests with clean, comfortable accommodations, and thank you for your positive remarks!

We hope to have an opportunity to welcome you, and many additional visitors of the Hershey area, back the the Central Hotel in the future!

Best Regards,

Peter J. Chiccarine
General Manager
Best Western Premier, the Central Hotel
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Tuckerton, New Jersey
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“great experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2012

My husband and I stayed here Oct 10th ad 11th and were very pleased with the whole experience. The entire property seemed to be well maintained and very clean. I usually bring lysol wipes when traveling since I feel most hotel rooms aren't as clean as I would like but did not feel the need to use them here except for door handles,light switches and remote controls which I am sure aren't usually cleaned anywhere.The beds were very comfortable and smelled very fresh. Nicholas and Emily at the desk were beyond friendly. When we left we felt we had made a friend of Nick and due to him booked another 2 nights in June. We also had a problem with the drapes but Nick sent Jim to our room (another very friendly fellow)and he quickly fixed the problem.This hotel actually gave us new soap every day!I would definitely recommend this hotel to everyone.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Great place to hang your hat for a couple of days!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

We liked both the reviews and rates for this property and we're pleasantly surprised by the friendly staff, especially Dawn, Nicholas and Emily, and amenities this property offered. The lobby is huge, there is complimentary coffee served in the morning and cookies served in the evening. Although we didn't swim, the property has a very large indoor pool. I would highly recommend The Central Hotel & Conference Center.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about BEST WESTERN PREMIER The Central Hotel & Conference Center

Also Known As:
Best Western Premier The Central Hotel
Best Western Premier The Central Hotel And Conference Center
Best Western Premier The Central Hotel Harrisburg
Sheraton Hotel Harrisburg Pa
Four Points By Sheraton Harrisburg
Sheraton Harrisburg
Harrisburg Four Points
Harrisburg Sheraton
Four Points Harrisburg
Address: 800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111 (Formerly Four Points by Sheraton Harrisburg)
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Region: United States > Pennsylvania > Harrisburg
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Business Hotels in Harrisburg
#10 Family Hotels in Harrisburg
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Best Western Premier, the Central Hotel & Conference Center is located centrally to all of Harrisburg, and Hershey's most popular attractions! Located just 8 miles from Hershey, 10 miles from the Capital, a short distance from Lancaster, and Gettysburg. Whether business or pleasure brings you to our door, you’ll find that our recently renovated rooms and event facilities, friendly service and host of on-site amenities will make you feel right at home – in the heart of Pennsylvania. The hotel's 174 stunning guest rooms offer all the conveniences the modern traveler expects, including: plush king or queen beds with luxurious linens, 42” LCD TVs, Jack Packs for lap-top connectivity, refrigerators, microwaves and free wireless Internet service.Our restaurant, O’Reilly’s Tap Room and Kitchen offers a full menu, 24 craft beers on tap and room-service. With over 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space, the Central is a perfect spot to hold you next business meeting or convention or if you are looking forward to getting married in the Harrisburg area we encourage you to come view the stunning Central Ballroom. ... more   less 
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