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 center. 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 mi from the Burnside Plantation. The ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, home to MUSIKFEST, is 0.9 mi away.

Couples in particular 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 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
2 full beds
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
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:

  • Fugger
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was a bit dirty. Chair had food and crumbs all over the edge. Bathroom floor not cleaned near the toilet.
  • S
    Steve
    United States of America United States of America
    Love the ambiance and the entire vibe of the city. Great food and shops. My wife and I had our engagement, bridal shower, and wedding all at the hotel 20 years ago. We keep coming back yearly and love it. The service is outstanding and the hotel...
  • Angel
    United States of America United States of America
    Very friendly staff. Maria at the front desk was exceptionally helpful and friendly and easy to talk to. Nina and Francisco were also charming and very good servers.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 3 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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 dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $10 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • 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
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • 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)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've 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 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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
Must-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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 1,500 feet from the center of Bethlehem. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Historic Hotel Bethlehem has 3 restaurants:

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

  • Room options at Historic Hotel Bethlehem include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Studio

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

    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Fitness
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
    • Bar crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Themed dinners
    • Live music/Performance

  • The prices at Historic Hotel Bethlehem may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Historic Hotel Bethlehem is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.