BW Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center

800 E Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111 US near Exit 48 on I-83 (~0.4mi)
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3.0 Star Property Near Happy Tails Dog Park
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  • Swimming pool
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free airport transportation
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
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07/28/2026 - 07/29/2026
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Verified Reviews of BW Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Room was great and food at restaurant was very good"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Had a wonderful stay.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Jan-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 02 to Sat Jan 03 2026 at a $115.99 average nightly rate.
"Convenient and pleasant."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We found the hotel to be well kept and clean. The staff were pleasant and attentive. The restaurant and bar on property let us eat and relax without having to drive. We’d visit it again and would recommend it.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 05 to Wed Jul 09 2025 at a $167.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center in Harrisburg, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 10-minute drive of Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Kohl Memorial Park. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Hersheypark and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Hersheypark Stadium.

You can enjoy a meal at OReillys Taproom serving the guests of Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 174 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Kohl Memorial Park - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Happy Tails Dog Park - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Allyson Miller CRNP - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
National Civil War Museum - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Red Crown Bowling - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Regal Harrisburg - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Appalachian Brewing Company - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Spring Gate Vineyard - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Dorothea Dix Library and Museum - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Strawberry Square - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Open Stage of Harrisburg - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Forum Auditorium - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT) - 15.7 km / 9.8 mi
Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 59.2 km / 36.8 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center is Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT).

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Harrisburg? This hotel has 16469 square feet (1530 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours), and a train station pick-up service is also provided at no charge.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1530
  • Swimming pool
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Free airport transportation
  • Heated pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Conference center
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Long-term parking
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Casino nearby
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Vending machine
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Total number of rooms - 174
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Television in common areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 71
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 36
  • Off-street parking
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 28
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 91
  • Luggage storage
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Express check-out
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free train station pickup
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Computer station
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 16469
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Harrisburg International Airport- 8 milesLocal Shuttle available upon request for airport transportation & local radius of 5 miles

Local Shuttle Info: Local Shuttle available upon request for airport transportation & local radius of 5 miles

Breakfast Information

Breakfast buffet consisting of 25 plus items hot and cold and runs everyday starting at 6:30am and ending at 11:00am, priced at $8.95 for all guest staying in the hotel. A full breakfast menu available for all guest as well.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. We are pet friendly and allow up to two dogs in a rented room. The size limit for any one dog shall be 80 pounds. Other pet types (e.g. cats) may be allowed upon the hotelâ??s approval prior to arrival. The pet friendly rate is $20 per day with an $80 per week maximum.

Parking Info

We have a very large parking lot and all parking is complimentary. Local Shuttle available upon request for airport transportation & local radius of 5 miles

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary high speed internet access and Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms, and throughout the Central Hotel

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)

Essential workers only - NO

About Best Western Premier

  • Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services
  • All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels
  • On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms
  • Optimal for the upscale market, these properties are equipped with a pool, business center, fitness facility, media center and boardroom.

The Best Western Premier highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Seasonality and Projections at Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center

Rate fluctuations of Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center

The graph above is fluctuations of room rates for both group rates and the lowest online individual prices we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was placed. The lowest group/meeting rate displayed is 27.9% in the month of October 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $298 in the month of August 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center in a month when rates are lower.

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