Shaner Hotels is pleased to announce the opening of TownePlace Suites Hershey, a brand-new 84-suite hotel located on West Chocolate Avenue in Hershey, Pennsylvania. With its convenient location, spacious accommodations and thoughtful amenities, the new hotel offers travelers a comfortable home base for exploring everything Hershey has to offer.
Located within walking distance of downtown Hershey, guests can easily enjoy local restaurants, shops and attractions, while many of the area's most popular destinations are just a short drive away. Hersheypark, Hershey's Chocolate World, Hershey Gardens, ZooAmerica, Hershey Theatre and the GIANT Center are all nearby, making the hotel a convenient choice for both leisure and extended-stay travelers.
The Comforts of Home, Away From Home
One of the highlights of TownePlace Suites Hershey is its all-suite design. Each suite is thoughtfully designed to provide more space and flexibility than a traditional hotel room, making it especially appealing for families and guests planning a longer stay.
The suites feature kitchenettes, while select one- and two-bedroom suites offer full kitchens with ovens. Having a kitchen in the room gives guests the flexibility to prepare a quick breakfast before heading out for the day, make dinner after a busy day exploring Hershey, or simply keep snacks and drinks on hand for the family.
For families spending several days exploring the area, these conveniences can make a stay feel a little more like home. The additional space and in-room kitchen amenities are equally well suited to extended-stay guests who appreciate having the ability to settle in and maintain some of their normal routines while traveling.
Guests can also enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast each morning, complimentary Wi-Fi and on-site guest laundry facilities, a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor patio with Weber grills, complimentary parking and EV charging.
The outdoor patio provides another place for guests to unwind, while the grills give families and extended-stay guests the option to prepare a meal outdoors. E-bikes are also available outside the hotel, offering another way for guests to explore the surrounding area.
A Convenient Home Base in Hershey
The hotel's location on West Chocolate Avenue puts guests close to the heart of Hershey. Downtown restaurants and shops are within walking distance, while the area's signature attractions are easily accessible by car.
Whether the trip centers around a day at Hersheypark, a visit to Hershey's Chocolate World, a weekend exploring downtown or a longer stay in the area, TownePlace Suites Hershey provides a convenient place to return to at the end of the day.
A Successful Opening Made Possible by Teamwork
Opening a new hotel is a tremendous undertaking, and the TownePlace Suites Hershey opening team demonstrated exceptional preparation and teamwork throughout the process.
The hotel received its Authorization to Open with zero outstanding items—a remarkable achievement that reflects the team's attention to detail, preparation and commitment to delivering a strong guest experience from day one.
This tremendous accomplishment was made possible through the leadership and dedication of:
- Stephen Copenhaver, General Manager
- Corey Ross, Assistant General Manager
- Katia Bueno, Front Desk Supervisor
- Keesha Reasner, Area Director of Sales
- Scott Trowell, District Director of Sales
- Priscilla Wagner, Executive Housekeeper
From the very beginning, this team worked tirelessly to ensure every aspect of the opening was executed to the highest standard. They established strong operational processes, prepared guest rooms and public spaces, trained associates, built a strong sales foundation, and worked relentlessly to ensure the hotel was fully prepared to welcome its first guests.
A special thank you goes to the many team members from other Shaner properties and our corporate team as well who provided invaluable support throughout the opening process. We would also like to recognize Michelle Fulco, Kiara Goodrich, Kimberly Miramontes, Denise Lalley, Kyleen Levine, Julian Vasquez, Franklin Kuhn, Sandra Barscheski, Inese Roth, Zachary Kreutzer and (Alex, Drew, and Duvoir from TPS Lebanon) for their contributions and assistance.
We would also like to recognize the entire TownePlace Suites Hershey team. Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork helped bring this property to life and have created a hotel that reflects the very best of Shaner hospitality.
Congratulations to everyone who played a role in this tremendous accomplishment. We are incredibly proud of what you have achieved and excited to welcome the TownePlace Suites Hershey team to the Shaner family. We look forward to watching this hotel continue to grow, succeed, and make a lasting impact for years to come.
