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800 E Park Drive, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111-2807 United States

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Enjoy modern guest rooms at the Best Western Premier, the Central Hotel while discovering Central Pennsylvania, and the Harrisburg, Hershey Region. At the Central Hotel, you are sure to experience ultra-clean, comfortable guest room accommodations and friendly, personalized service.

Our distinctive full-service accommodations include a stylish, and unique Grand Atrium, our full-service restaurant, O’Reilly’s Taproom & Kitchen, a large heated indoor swimming pool, spacious 24-hour fitness center, an expanded business center, complimentary high-speed internet access, sundry shop, shuttle service, guest laundry facilities, and over 19,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.

Whether you’re visiting Central Pennsylvania to enjoy Hershey Park® for your next vacation, or you’re in the heart of Harrisburg for an important business, or government meeting; the Best Western Premier, the Central Hotel is conveniently located to Pennsylvania's most popular destinations! We look forward to delivering a memorable experience through exceptional guest service, and full-service amenities sure to please!

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800 E Park Drive
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nearby Attractions

Area Business

  • 0.50 mile(s) from Pepsico, A multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation that participates in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of grain-based snack foods, beverages, and other products.
  • 4.00 mile(s) from TE Connectivity, A technology company that designs and manufactures connectivity and sensor products for harsh environments in a variety of industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
  • 2.40 mile(s) from Nationwide, Offers home, small business and auto insurance, among many other services.
  • 7.10 mile(s) from IBM, A multinational information technology company.
  • 8.2 mile(s) from Anthem, Working to transform health care with trusted and caring solutions.
  • 3.5 mile(s) from PPL, An energy company that currently controls about 8,000 megawatts of regulated electric generating capacity in the US and delivers electricity to 10.5 million customers in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Great Britain.
  • 1.10 mile(s) from UPS, United Parcel Services - manage your shipping online and quickly print labels, and track packages.
  • 0.90 mile(s) from UPMC, Offers access to the best hospitals, best doctors, and best customer service for individuals, families, and employer groups.
  • 0.40 mile(s) from PA Medical Society, Advocating, educating, and navigating in the art of medicine on behalf of physicians.
  • 11.90 mile(s) from Snap On Tools, A designer, manufacturer, and marketer of high-end tools and equipment for professional use in the transportation industry including the automotive, heavy duty, equipment, marine, aviation, and railroad industries.
  • 7.10 mile(s) from PaTTAN, The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance networks provides a full array of professional development and technical assistance targeted to improving student results.

Attractions

  • 6.30 mile(s) from Farm Show Complex, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center is a large exhibition center and indoor arena, that hosts more than 200 other exhibits and trade shows every year.
  • 9.30 mile(s) from Hershey Park®, Hersheypark is a family theme park, made for all ages.
  • 9.1 mile(s) from Giant Center, A 10,500 seat multi-purpose arena, that is home to the Hershey Bears ice hockey team.
  • 9.30 mile(s) from Hershey® Chocolate World, Enjoy a complimentary ride to explain how Hershey® Chocolate is made, as well as Hershey's Great Chocolate Factory Mystery in 4D, the Hershey Trolley Works, and Wrap Happiness.
  • 7.30 mile(s) from State Capitol, The Capitol Complex is a nationally recognized example of Beaux Arts architecture and is known for its interior opulence and artwork.
  • 3.00 mile(s) from Civil War Museum, The museum promotes the preservation of material culture and sources of information that are directly relevant to the American Civil War.
  • 7.20 mile(s) from City Island, City Island sits in the middle of the Susquehanna River, only a short bridge span away from Harrisburg. It is a tourist destination, which is home to numerous businesses including the Harrisburg Senators Baseball Stadium, City Islanders Soccer, and others.
  • 4.30 mile(s) from Whitaker Center, The Whitaker Center is the first complex of its kind in the United States to use science as an entry to the arts, by exhibiting science, the performing arts, and a digital cinema under one roof.
  • 4.70 mile(s) from State Museum of PA, The State Museum of Pennsylvania maintains a collection of nearly 5 million artifacts and objects that interpret the rich history and pre-history of the state. Includes visitor guide, events, news, membership and information about the exhibits.
  • 8.3 mile(s) from Indian Echo Caverns, Create your own fantastic journey of geological wonders of the limestone caves that will take your breath away!
  • 11.2 mile(s) from Hershey Story Museum, This museum is devoted to the history and legacy of Milton S. Hershey and the chocolate candy confections he invented.
  • 11.5 mile(s) from Hershey Theatre, The area's premier performing arts center, presenting the finest in touring Broadway shows, classical music and dance attractions, and world-renowned entertainers.
  • 8.10 mile(s) from Antique Auto Museum, The AACA Museum celebrates motor vehicle history with interactive exhibits for all ages. Visit & cruise through time with cars, buses, motorcycles, & more!
  • 25.5 mile(s) from Carlisle Car Show Events, Year-round Activities for Car Collectors, Racing Fans and Auto Enthusiasts.
  • 25.3 mile(s) from US Army Heritage Center, The educational center serves as the lead agency supporting the development and expansion of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
  • 5.00 mile(s) from Restaurant Row, Various restaurants, showcasing local flavors and specialties.
  • 48.00 mile(s) from Gettysburg Battlefields, Make it a memorable experience through the 18 monuments and markers of the Civil War's turning point.
  • 41.3 mile(s) from American Music Theatre, A 1,600-seat theatre that hosts more than 300 live concerts and performances each year: from Broadway shows to rock concerts and comedy club performers to today's hottest country music concerts.
  • 43.8 mile(s) from Sight & Sound, Sight & Sound Theatres is an entertainment company that produces Bible stories live on stage.
  • 40.3 mile(s) from Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster's own Amusement Park

Dining

  • Adjacent to O'reilly's Tap Room And Kitchen, full service, Irish, American, open 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., home to delicious & fresh comfort foods, irish specialties and one of the best beer lists in the area, o’reilly’s tap room & kitchen is home to great food, friendly service, and an exceptional value.

Education

  • 8.30 mile(s) from Penn State Harrisburg, Also called the Capital College, is an undergraduate college and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University.
  • 7.00 mile(s) from HACC, A community college, accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • 5.60 mile(s) from Widener University, Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital's only law school, offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional.
  • 4.80 mile(s) from Harrisburg University, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is one of the leading STEM universities.
  • 89.4 mile(s) from Penn State University, Penn State is a major, public, research university serving Pennsylvania and the global community.
  • 20.00 mile(s) from Elizabethtown College, A private, non-profit residential college.
  • 26.1 mile(s) from Dickinson University, A nationally recognized and highly selective liberal arts college.
  • 25.2 mile(s) from Lebanon Valley College, A private, coeducational college founded in 1866 and dedicated to the liberal arts.
  • 46.70 mile(s) from Shippensburg University, A bachelor's and master's degree granting institution with a rich history of teaching excellence.
  • 35.9 mile(s) from York College, A private, coeducational, four-year college located in south central Pennsylvania that offers more than 50 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences, and humanities to its 4,400 full-time undergraduate students.
  • 15.8 mile(s) from Messiah College, A private, top-ranked Christian college in Pennsylvania, offering 80+ bachelor and master degree programs.
  • 2.8 mile(s) from PA Cyber Charter School, A public cyber charter school and the premier online K-12 educational provider for Pennsylvania students.
  • 9.5 mile(s) from Central Penn College, A career-oriented, baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate, residential college in the suburbs of Harrisburg.
  • 2.80 mile(s) from Bishop McDevitt High, Bishop McDevitt High School is a private, coeducational Catholic high school of the Diocese of Harrisburg, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
  • 0.2 mile(s) from Reach Cyber Charter, A tuition-free online public school in Pennsylvania for grades K-12.
  • 16.2 mile(s) from Cumberland Valley High, A coeducational public high school founded in 1954.

Nearby Cities

  • 11.80 mile(s) from Hershey, Plan a visit for your family to Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth and make sweet memories that will last a lifetime
  • 36.9 mile(s) from Lancaster, Also known as Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster is one of the oldest inland towns in the US.
  • 41.7 mile(s) from Gettysburg, Known for Gettysburg National Battlefield, the site of a turning point in the Civil War. The park also displays Civil War artifacts and is home to the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
  • 28.7 mile(s) from York, Visit our Historic Sites then check out our horse-power and watch as a Harley-Davidson roars to life, bring the kids to visit the Alpacas then see how some of America’s favorite snack foods are made
  • 26.3 mile(s) from Carlisle, Carlisle is located in a highly productive agricultural region and is home to the US Army War College and the Carlisle Car Shows.
  • 7.80 mile(s) from Camp Hill, A borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
  • 104 mile(s) from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city, is notable for its rich history, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other American Revolutionary sites.
  • 207 mile(s) from Pittsburgh, Located at the junction of three rivers, Pittsburgh is known both as "the Steel City" for its more than 300 steel-related businesses and as the "City of Bridges" for its 446 bridges.
  • 82.00 mile(s) from Baltimore, The largest city in the state of Maryland, Baltimore is home to the birthplace of the National Anthem, as well holding a long history as an important seaport.
  • 80.9 mile(s) from Allentown, Home to a wide variety of great attractions, including Dorney Park, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms & IronPigs and the Da Vinci Science Center.
  • 61.1 mile(s) from Reading, From art and jazz festivals to outdoor adventures, Reading has a lot of Pennsylvania Dutch Heritage including traditional foods, museums, and farmers markets.

Recreation

  • 20.1 mile(s) from Roundtop, Year round resort offering zip lines, OGO Balls, paintball, ropes course, skiing, tubing, and snowboarding.
  • 9.2 mile(s) from Hersheypark, Conquer all 14 thrilling coasters, ride your way through more than 70 attractions, and soak up the fun at The Boardwalk At Hersheypark.
  • 4.00 mile(s) from Sportsman's Golf Course, our very own 18 hole golf course
  • 18.9 mile(s) from Gifford Pinchot Park, A 2,338-acre full service park, is in northern York County, consisting of reverting farm fields and wooded hillsides with the 340-acre Pinchot Lake serving as a prime attraction.
  • 20.00 mile(s) from York Fairgrounds, entertainment, festival and sports complex
  • 16.3 mile(s) from In the Net, A sports complex is an indoor and outdoor sports complex for teams, tournaments, specialized sports training, sports clinics, and much more.
  • 1.4 mile(s) from Twin Ponds East, A dual facility dedicated to family entertainment and community involvement. There are two NHL standard size ice rinks along with 9 locker rooms, 4 party rooms, Twin Ponds Café, and a full-service pro-shoppe.
  • 14.2 mile(s) from Adventure Sports, Game park offering go-karts, laser tag, mini-golf, bumper boats, batting cages, arcades, and ice cream.
  • 7.90 mile(s) from Wildwood Park, A 210 acre public park, known for its 90-acre shallow lake and over 6 miles of trails.
  • 10.9 mile(s) from Hummelstown Railroad, Join us for an 11-mile round-trip train ride along the Swatara Creek!
  • 20.3 mile(s) from Memorial Lake, The 85-acre Memorial Lake has two boat launching ramps, a courtesy dock and 56 overnight mooring spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 6.3 mile(s) from Pride of the Susquehanna, The Susquehanna Riverboat is an authentic stern-driven paddle wheeler built to beautify and enrich the Hershey/Harrisburg region.
  • 2.50 mile(s) from Meadows Family Fun Center, The original Meadows Frozen Custard stand, open year round, features miniature golf and batting cages.

Shopping

  • 4.7 mile(s) from Shoppes at Susquehanna, The Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace is a high-quality shopping and dining destination with a variety of retailers.
  • 2.4 mile(s) from Bass Pro Shop, Bass Pro Shops is your trusted source for quality fishing, hunting, boating and outdoor sporting goods. Inspiring people to enjoy & protect the great outdoors.
  • 2.60 mile(s) from Colonial Park Mall, Colonial Park Mall is your one-stop destination for shopping, socializing, entertainment, dining, and finding great deals.
  • 1.00 mile(s) from Union Square, various stores, restaurants in a strip mall
  • 2.50 mile(s) from Harrisburg East Mall, The largest mall in the Harrisburg area and currently has Macy's and Bass Pro Shops as anchor stores.
  • 10.3 mile(s) from Hershey Tanger Outlets, Shopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores.
  • 7.6 mile(s) from Rhoads Hallmark & Gift, Retail chain specializing in greeting cards, gift wrap, ornaments & gifts for all occasions.
  • 9.8 mile(s) from Capital City Mall, A 608,911-square-foot regional shopping mall, one of three enclosed malls in the immediate Harrisburg area.
  • 25.00 mile(s) from Tanger Outlets Lancaster, Shopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores.
  • 43.6 mile(s) from Gettysburg Outlets, Gettysburg's only designer outlet experience, located just minutes from historic downtown.
  • 34.5 mile(s) from Park City, Shop the brands you love at the best shopping mall in Lancaster. Visit Park City Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment activities.

Transportation

  • 9.40 mile(s) from Harrisburg International Airport, complimentary shuttle available 24 hours
  • 93.00 mile(s) from Baltimore Washington International
  • 8.20 mile(s) from Capital City Airport
  • 4.70 mile(s) from Harrisburg Transportation Center Bus/train Station

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does the Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center offer breakfast?
The Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center offers breakfast at a nominal charge.
Q. Is the Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center Pet Friendly?
We are Pet Friendly and allow up to two dogs in a limited number of rooms. The size limit for any one dog shall be 80 pounds. Other pet types (e.g., cats) may be allowed upon the hotel’s approval prior to arrival. The Pet Friendly rate is 40 USD per day.
Q. What time is Check-in at the Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center?
Check-in time at the Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center is 3:00 P.M.
Q. What time is Check-out at the Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center?
Check-out time at the Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center is 11:00 A.M.
Q. Does the Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, we offer free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and all guest rooms.  
Q. Does the Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center have a pool?
Yes, enjoy our pool
Q. Does the Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center have a fitness center?
Yes, the Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center is pleased to offer guests a fitness center/health club