Best Western Gettysburg Hotel is Charming and Historic

Situated in a building that dates back to the late 18th century, the Best Western Gettysburg Hotel is a mid-sized lodging establishment located in the heart of downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, not far from where the famous Civil War Battle of Gettysburg was fought. A member of the Best Western chain of hotels, it is continuously voted the best hotel in Gettysburg by a number of different travel publications.

The building that holds the Best Western Gettysburg Hotel was erected in 1797 and was originally the home of a tavern belonging to Mr. James Scott. Some 66 years later, the building was part of history when the Battle of Gettysburg was fought nearby in 1863. It was in a house located just steps from the hotel that Lincoln wrote his famous Gettysburg Address. In the 1950s, the building served as President Dwight D. Eisenhower's National Operations Center when he was staying at his Gettysburg Farm with his wife Mamie and their family.

Today, the Best Western Gettysburg welcomes travelers to come share in the history of the area. It now contains 119 guest rooms and suites, all with an old-fashioned charm but plenty of modern amenities. Traditional standard guest rooms contain one king or two double beds. Premiere rooms have a king or queen bed and a refrigerator for the convenience of the hotel's guests. Amenities in those guest rooms include coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, cable television with premium channels and in-room movies, and complimentary high-speed internet access. Nearly 50 percent of the guestrooms at this Best Western are suites. The two-room suites have separate living and sleeping areas and include a refrigerator and are appropriate for families traveling together. Other suites have Jacuzzi bath tubs and/or fireplaces for a romantic rendezvous. Executive suites at this hotel include a two-person Jacuzzi, fireplace, wet bar, large flat screen televisions, and more.

Other amenities at the Best Western Gettysburg Hotel include a full service business center with a variety of services to accommodate the needs of the business traveler. There's also a complimentary fitness center with a variety of exercise equipment and a rooftop swimming pool that is open in season.

Dining at this hotel includes Centuries on the Square, a fine dining restaurant that is open for breakfast and dinner. The restaurant hosts a daily breakfast buffet that includes a variety of hot and cold dishes, and the dinner menu includes an excellent variety of appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts. An extensive children's menu is available. McClellan's Tavern, an English-style pub, is also located on site. It offers pub fare for lunch and dinner as well as beer, wine, and cocktails.

About 9,000 square-feet of meeting space is available for either business or social functions at the Best Western. Rooms are outfitted with the latest technology but still reflect the charm of the 18th century. The former Gettysburg National Bank is now home to the hotel's Grand Ballroom. Built in 1814, it boasts 28-foot hand-painted ceilings, 19th century crystal chandeliers and sconces, and majestic velvet green draperies. It is the ideal setting for a wedding reception or other gala social event.