Twinkling lights, towering trees, and even life-size gingerbread houses make booking a stay at one of these iconic Pennsylvania hotels sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
Skytop Lodge
Skytop
With beautifully decorated trees and glittering garland lining the halls, fun-filled scavenger hunts, and special holiday events each day of the season, a stay at Skytop Lodge near the Pocono Mountains is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
From Nov. 27 to Dec. 27, 2026, a special tree-lighting ceremony takes place every Saturday, filled with holiday cheer and family-friendly fun, including afternoon tea with festive cookies, joyful carolers, and a special visit from Santa.
Nemacolin
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Farmington
A holiday stay at Nemacolin is nothing short of spectacular with glittering decorations and special treats only offered during the holiday season. Your family will delight in the wonderland known as Hardy's Holiday Village, running from Nov. 20 through Dec. 31, "where the magic of the holiday season meets the magic of Nemacolin" at a life-size village filled with whimsy, wonder, and happy, helpful elves.
No worries if you still have a little holiday shopping left to do. The village’s quaint shops offer a selection of beautiful gifts and festive treats sure to delight. The magic continues on select evenings when one of Santa’s elves will journey from the North Pole with a book, a stocking, and a heaping dose of Christmas cheer that will leave your kiddos with visions of sugar plums dancing in their dreams during a Bedtime Elf Visit.
Historic Hotel Bethlehem
Bethlehem
What better place to experience the magic, charm, and wonder of the holiday season than with a stay in the middle of downtown Christmas City at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, once again capturing the top spot as the Best Historic Hotel for the sixth year in a row in USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Decked to the nines with more than 35,000 twinkling lights, 7-foot toy soldiers, life-size nutcrackers, a model of the hotel created completely out of gingerbread, and uniquely decorated Christmas trees and wreaths galore, the hotel is brimming with holiday joy. While there, you just might find the perfect gift for that special someone on your list at The Shoppe.
The Hotel Hershey
Hershey
The Hotel Hershey’s decor is always stunning, but especially during the holiday season. Beautifully decorated trees and white poinsettias guide you to check-in, ensuring you’re in full holiday spirit even before you step into the decorated Fountain Lobby, perfect for your family’s holiday photo with its gorgeous Christmas tree and dozens of red poinsettias.
As a special treat, indulge yourself and maybe that special someone with a little pampering at The Spa.
Great Wolf Lodge
Scotrun
As the temperature drops, escape to the warmth of Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos from Nov. 23, 2026, to Jan. 5, 2027. Snowland’s winter wonderland is filled with seasonal festivities, games, crafts, and special events, including visits with Santa.
Reserve one of its Snow Globes to provide your family with its own magical winter wonderland experience. It comes with your very own hot cocoa bar with all the fixings, a cookie-decorating kit created by celebrity chef Duff Goldman, festive holiday games, and a just-for-you, glittering 30-minute holiday light show featuring dancing lights choreographed to music of the season.
Ritz-Carlton
Philadelphia
Seeking a truly elegant holiday experience with some modern merriment? Look no further than the Ritz-Carlton. The hotel literally sparkles with a dedicated theme year after year brought to life with colored tinsel, glittering garlands, and an array of dazzling ornaments, as well as a variety of experiences and activations during the holiday season.
When not imbibing or enjoying all the holiday splendor, experience a Latin-inspired meal from acclaimed chef Richard Sandoval at the restaurant Aqimero, located in the hotel’s lobby.
The Lodge at Glendorn
Bradford
The Lodge at Glendorn has been transformed into a holiday wonderland brimming with beautifully decorated wreaths, garlands, poinsettias, and dozens of Christmas trees. Cozy up by its warm and inviting fireplace for cocktail creations such as a candy cane martini. Savor hot cocoa and peppermint sticks and enjoy bonfires during your stay. A holiday stay at this Pennsylvania resort hotel is sure to be a truly unforgettable and luxurious holiday experience.
Omni William Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh
The lobby of the Omni William Penn Hotel sparkles with classic elegance from the three Maria Theresa chandeliers illuminating the holiday decorations and old-world charm of this historic hotel. Enjoy Pittsburgh’s bounty of holiday events with a stay at this beautiful and ideally located hotel in the heart of downtown.
