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Best Western opens in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Owned by Anish Patel, it is near the chocolate maker’s headquarters

Best Western opens in Hershey, Pennsylvania

The Best Western Plus Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is now open. It is owned by Anish Patel.

The 60-room hotel is near Hersheypark, The Hershey Co., Hershey's Chocolate World, Hersheypark Stadium, Giant Center, Milton Hershey School, the Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Health and the Tanger Outlets Hershey. Amenities included 1,000 square feet of meeting space, a heated indoor pool, fitness center and outdoor patio area.


“Best Western Plus hotels go beyond the expected, and we are thrilled to be part of this well-respected and highly-regarded brand,” said Anish Patel, Owner of the Best Western Plus Hershey. “Hershey is a destination for travelers around the world, and we look forward to our brand-new Best Western Plus® hotel being a preferred travel option for business and leisure travelers alike.”

In June, the 84-key Best Western Plus Regency Park in Walker, Louisiana, opened near the Louisiana State Capitol and Louisiana State University.

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