When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Harrisburg I-81 – Hershey by IHG in Harrisburg, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Hersheypark and Giant Center. .This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Hershey's Chocolate World and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Hersheypark Stadium.
What's nearby
Giant Center - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
Hershey's Chocolate World - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
Hersheypark Stadium - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
Hersheypark - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
Hershey Theatre - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
Getting around
Harrisburg Transportation Center - 19 min drive
Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 118 min drive
Restaurants
Flying J Travel Center - 7 min walk
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Country Pride - 10 min walk
Perkins American Food Co. - 6 min walk
Put-Put's Patio & Brew - 4 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Harrisburg I-81 – Hershey by IHG
Hotel in Harrisburg with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Holiday Inn Express Harrisburg I-81 – Hershey by IHG offers 80 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Harrisburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
24-hour gym
Archery
Indoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
24-hour business centre
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Holiday Inn Express Harrisburg NE
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Harrisburg NE
Holiday Inn Express Harrisburg NE Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Harrisburg I-81 – Hershey by IHG Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Room was very $$$ for what it was. Plus room was not totally clean. Random hairs in blanket. Microwave area hasn’t been cleaned in awhile. Electrical outlets by beds didn’t work. Check in took too long for nobody being there.
Staffs was at my door when we was going out of the room listen to our conversation and looking at us won’t stay here again
Mari
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
2/10 Terrible
Joseph
Travelled with family
27 June 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Found cockroach on air conditioner, hair all over the bathtub, fridge didn't work/ice over, bedspreads stained (hopefully washed). The place was run like a Red Roof Inn or Super 8, but charging Holiday Inn prices. It may have turned me off from the brand for good, why risk running into an independantly owned hotel run like this if they aren't held to Holiday Inn standards. I'll stick to Hamptop I guess, terrible.
I like the fact that the hotel was located near the interstate. I did not like the fact that my room was located near the lobby and so I could hear people talking in the hallways and walking around while I am trying to sleep.
The checkin guy was one of the least welcoming hotel check-in people I've had. He was on the phone the whole time and barely interacted with me. He got the job done but it was not welcoming at all
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
2/10 Terrible
ALEXANDER
Travelled with family
21 June 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
I liked the breakfastes but the room was very small and dirty.
ALEXANDER
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Charles
Travelled with family
20 June 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Informed management about sluggish toilet.Came to check the first time but never showed up to look again when requested.
Shower bar not properly fastened so shower curtain slides and prevents full coverage.
Provided kcup coffee for Keurig,but no sugar,cream,or stirrers.
Everything was great except water pressure was low and shower didn't get too hot (luke warm). Other than that I enjoyed my stay.
Shayla
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Katelyn
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
9 June 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Decent place to stay near Hershey with the kids! They don’t clean the rooms daily though and I thought that was kinda odd. Pools okay. Good location to food / stores.
Dirty shower and bathroom. Had left over used cups from last person who stayed in the room before. The housekeeping staff pounded on the door 6-7 times at 9am until I got to the door. Check out was at 11. It pissed me and my partner off when we were trying to sleep in.
Everything was great from checkin to checkout. We only stayed one night but if we are ever in the area again we would most definitely stay here. The front desk manager was very accommodating which made the experience even better. An added perk was the shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion were all Dove which was amazing we have never stayed anywhere that had Dove. 5 out of 5 stars. Overall great experience here.
Overall the hotel was good. The only disappointment was the pool. It was super cloudy. We didn’t feel comfortable letting the kids go in, they were bummed about that.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Jevaughn
1 June 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Was good to lay our heads for the weekend while we visited Hershey park.