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Hotel Hershey vs. Hershey Lodge: Where to Stay?

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Thank you to The Hershey Hotel for sponsoring this post so I can share this scoop on the Hotel Hershey vs. Hershey Lodge in helping to sort where your family should stay on their next getaway!

Hands down, one of the coolest perks of my job is the opportunity to check out Hershey properties as part of Hershey’s Sweetest Families. My first ever gig was a ride operator in the kiddie rides at Hersheypark, and I then was a server at the Fountain Cafe (now Trevi 5!) at the Hotel Hershey. Through my years working for Hershey, I never imagined myself staying on property! What an incredible treat to visit with my own family years later! (read: swooning!)

Crushing on a visit to the sweetest place on earth? Go get 'em! Here's the whole scoop on all you need consider for the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge--wherever you stay, it's a win!

Crushing on your own trip to Hershey? Not sure where to stay or how to make the most of your vacay? No worries, friends! We’ve got the full scoop on sorting the Hershey Hotel vs. Hershey Lodge here–read on!

Hershey Hotel vs. Hershey Lodge: Where to Stay?

  • Cost: The Hotel is pricier than The Lodge
  • Convenience to park: this is a non-consideration when staying on-property with Hershey (otherwise there is a hefty parking fee!), there are shuttles from the Campground, Hotel, and Lodge alike: all convenient and included!
  • Water features: The Hotel Hershey has a boss outdoor slide while the Hershey Lodge has an incredible indoor waterpark. Pro tip: Stay at the Hershey Lodge in the off-season when weather is down and enjoy their fantastic indoor waterplay; leave the Hotel’s cool outdoor fun for when it shines in the summer!
Crushing on a visit to the sweetest place on earth? Go get 'em! Here's the whole scoop on all you need consider for the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge--wherever you stay, it's a win!
Outdoor fun at the Hotel Hershey
Crushing on a visit to the sweetest place on earth? Go get 'em! Here's the whole scoop on all you need consider for the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge--wherever you stay, it's a win!
Indoor Water Works at the Hershey Lodge
Crushing on a visit to the sweetest place on earth? Go get 'em! Here's the whole scoop on all you need consider for the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge--wherever you stay, it's a win!
The Hershey Lodge is super for all ages!
Crushing on a visit to the sweetest place on earth? Go get 'em! Here's the whole scoop on all you need consider for the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge--wherever you stay, it's a win!
Indoor water park fun at the Hershey Lodge
  • Family-friendliness: While the Hershey Lodge may seem to have more family-friendly events than the Hotel Hershey, we found said Lodge events often overcrowded. The true family-friendliness of both properties was found in their acceptance of our frolicking kiddos–what a delight as parents to feel relaxed to enjoy the fun!
Crushing on a visit to the sweetest place on earth? Go get 'em! Here's the whole scoop on all you need consider for the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge--wherever you stay, it's a win!
  • Outdoor fun: I give it up to The Hotel Hershey on this count! Their lawns are home to bocce, horseshoe, tennis, shuffleboard, croquet, and volleyball! Not to mention their corn hole and foosball courts!
Crushing on a visit to the sweetest place on earth? Go get 'em! Here's the whole scoop on all you need consider for the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge--wherever you stay, it's a win!
Shuffleboard at the Hotel Hershey–so fun!
  • Ambiance. While both properties are exquisite, top-notch properties, I can’t say how incredible the Hotel Hershey is! With historic, exquisite decor and design, it reigns an unparalleled experience–a must-visit in this life-time, and I’m thankful to have done it
Outdoor fun at the Hotel Hershey
The fountains at the Hotel Hershey are SO GORGEOUS!!
Crushing on a visit to the sweetest place on earth? Go get 'em! Here's the whole scoop on all you need consider for the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge--wherever you stay, it's a win!
More gorgeous Hotel Hershey fountain pics
Crushing on a visit to the sweetest place on earth? Go get 'em! Here's the whole scoop on all you need consider for the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge--wherever you stay, it's a win!
The Fountain Lobby at the Hotel Hershey
Crushing on a visit to the sweetest place on earth? Go get 'em! Here's the whole scoop on all you need consider for the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge--wherever you stay, it's a win!

The thing is, friends, both of these properties are so top-notch, you’re hard-pressed to feel anything less than pure satisfaction, not to mention delight! But, if you’re on the unsure fence, use the handy graphic below to help you sort your plans.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Crushing on a visit to the sweetest place on earth? Go get 'em! Here's the whole scoop on all you need consider for the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge--wherever you stay, it's a win!

Whatever is in store for your crew, you are sure to find delightful fun on the Hershey properties! Check out the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge and let me know how you make out, friends! Here’s to all the chocolate-sweet fun 😉

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Meredith

Meredith blogs at The Mom of the Year, where she dedicatedly earns her title one epic parenting fail at a time, offering quick, relatable laughs for fellow parents and all their empathizers. She has been part of several best-selling anthologies, featured on prominent sites such as Huffington Post, In the Powder Room and BlogHer, and loves her role as the Executive VP/Operations Manager of The BlogU Conference. When she's not breaking up fights over Legos and juice boxes, she remains fully committed to sharing a less serious look at the world of parenting.
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  1. Janine Huldie says

    I have always tried to figure out the difference between the two if we do go to Hershey. So, I will say, you nailed it here and totally referring back to if and when we plan a trip to Hershey now. So, thank you, my friend!! 🙂

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