Standing since 1922, this Main Street hotel features a ballroom decorated with murals showing the history of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Located in Historic Moravian Bethlehem, a National Historic Landmark District, Historic Hotel Bethlehem offers free shuttle service to Lehigh Valley International Airport. Recognized by USA Today in 2022 as #1 Best Historic Hotel and tentatively listed on the UNESCO World Heritage, this hotel offers elegant rooms equipped with free WiFi, cable TV and an iPod docking station. A coffee maker, work desk and ironing facilities are included. Featuring a beautiful tile floor and majestic windows, Hotel Bethlehem's restaurant, 1741 on the Terrace is open for dinner daily and Sunday Brunch. A selection of fine cuisine and international wines is served daily. The on-site restaurant Tap Room is open during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests have access to an on-site fitness room and a full business centre. Experience Downtown Bethlehem, located on one of the “Top 10 Main Streets” in the country. The Historic Hotel Bethlehem is a 3-minute walk from the Moravian Museum and 1.6 km from the Burnside Plantation. The ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, home to MUSIKFEST, is 1.5 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
2 double beds
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Bethlehem
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See what guests loved the most:

  • William
    United States United States
    Beautiful Historic Hotel with old world charm and great, friendly service!
  • George
    United States United States
    Very nice hotel, clean and comfortable room, good location
  • Hans-ulrich
    Germany Germany
    Very special historical place. Great service and nice people.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • 1741 on The Terrace
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Tap Room
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Room Service
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Historic Hotel Bethlehem
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 3 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$10 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Historic Hotel Bethlehem takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Historic Hotel Bethlehem accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the property only accepts service animals.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Historic Hotel Bethlehem

  • Historic Hotel Bethlehem is 500 yards from the centre of Bethlehem. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Historic Hotel Bethlehem is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Historic Hotel Bethlehem may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Historic Hotel Bethlehem has 3 restaurants:

    • Room Service
    • The Tap Room
    • 1741 on The Terrace

  • Room options at Historic Hotel Bethlehem include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Studio

  • Historic Hotel Bethlehem offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Fitness
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
    • Pub crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live music/performance