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Hershey Lodge is a premier venue within the Hershey resort network, offering extensive meeting spaces and flexible event configurations. Located at 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, the lodge combines comfortable accommodations with top-tier meeting facilities, making it a strong choice for conferences, galas, and banquets. We’ve got you covered with seating options, parking details, transportation, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a seamless event.
With a total of over 100,000 square feet of meeting space and 665 guest rooms (plus 18 deluxe suites), Hershey Lodge can accommodate both large gatherings and more intimate sessions. The venue’s flagship spaces—Great American Hall and Chocolate Ballroom—offer substantial capacities for theater, banquet, and reception formats, while Cocoa Ballroom and related spaces provide excellent breakout options. Complimentary shuttle service to Hersheypark during park hours adds extra value for attendees looking to extend their trip.
Whether you’re booking a multi-day conference, a formal banquet, or a large convention, Hershey Lodge serves as a solid hub in the heart of Hershey, Pennsylvania, with easy access to local amenities and dining.
Nearby, The Hotel Hershey and other Hershey Resorts properties provide additional options for attendee accommodations and experiences. For planning, consider secure your seats early for preferred dates and leverage our trusted connections for recommended hotels and dining partners. If you need specific seating configurations or space breakdowns for a particular event date, we can tailor options to fit your timetable and budget.
Address: 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. On-site parking is free, with valet service available for a fee. Transit options include a complimentary shuttle to Hersheypark during park hours, helping attendees maximize their visit. For groups, we offer detailed space layouts and breakout configurations to ensure your program flows smoothly.
- Parking: Free on-site parking; valet available for a fee
- Transit: Complimentary Hershey Lodge shuttle to Hersheypark during park hours
- Nearby hotels: The Hotel Hershey and other Hershey Resorts properties
- Nearby dining: Affiliate partner restaurants and resort dining options
- Event spaces: Great American Hall, Chocolate Ballroom, Cocoa Ballroom, Cocoa Boardroom, Cocoa Suites, Tower Suites, Confection Hall
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
- Rooms: 665 guest rooms (plus 18 deluxe suites)
- Total meeting space: over 100,000 sq ft
- Great American Hall: 32,004 sq ft; Theater capacity up to 3,500; Banquet 2,400; Reception 4,000
- Chocolate Ballroom (and other spaces) provide additional capacities (e.g., Chocolate Ballroom: Theater 1,700; Banquet 1,180; Reception 1,500)
- Cocoa Ballroom / Cocoa Boardroom & Cocoa Suites offer smaller breakout spaces (e.g., Cocoa Ballroom: Theater 380; Banquet 240)
- Tower Suites and Confection Hall provide additional flexible spaces
- Parking: Free on-site parking; valet parking available at Hershey Lodge for a fee
- Transit: Complimentary shuttle service to Hersheypark during park hours
- Nearby hotels: The Hotel Hershey and other Hershey Resorts properties are part of the same resort network
- Notable events hosted: Inaugural Ball for Governor Tom Ridge (1995) and Bi-Partisan Congressional Retreat (1997); large conventions since the 1960s
- Renamed/demolished: Originally opened as Hershey Motor Lodge in 1967, later renamed Hershey Lodge and Convention Center; current brand is Hershey Lodge