Hotel Bethlehem, A Historic Hotel of America - Bethlehem 40.61947, -75.38204

We have stayed in this hotel before when visiting family in Allentown. The staff was polite and courteous, and the lobby was beautifully decorated. We would definitely stay there again.

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I have never been so angry while staying at a hotel. Without informing us, they had a band performing in the lobby until 1:00 a.m. I could hear it clearly and I was on the fifth floor; others on my floor were complaining too. Not a family friendly hotel. Don't bring your kids here. The lobby has been converted into a dining area so there is no where on the main floor to wait for others or to simply read a newspaper. No gift shop or place to buy essentials or snacks. Nicely renovated...except for the ancient elevators. Wonderful setting in downtown Bethlehem. Probably great for couples on a romantic weekend.

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Great place to be. Nice area, the historic district. Hotel is fabulous. Dining fabulous. Bar - fabulous. People, nice, thorough. Rooms, clean, comfortable and just a great place to be. I'd rather not say too many nice things, because I don't want to see all the weekends booked, because I want to stay there. I love the Hotel Bethlehem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Somehow, they did not have 2 room reservations. One was for a king and the other was for 2 doubles. When I showed up at the desk, they one had the confirmation for the doubles. They found a king available and I was satisified with their service.

Enjoyable repeat visit at a fairly well maintained aging beauty. Convenient features, always select for opening windows and fitness room and wireless free in room as well.

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I enjoyed my stay at this hotel in part due to the comfort and location of the hotel. I initially had a problem with the room because it was located on the 8th floor, which is a no-smoking floor. Some guest decided s/he didn't have to comply with this and promptly filled up the floor with cigarette smoke. Since I had asthma, this didn't bode well for me. I went to the front desk staff to see what could be done. They moved me to another floor. Personally, I thought they should find the culprits, since it was also so late at night and it was an inconvenience to me, but it worked out well in the end because the other floor was also much quieter. The room was a bit small, much like European hotels, but it was nicely appointed and the bed was very comfortable. A bit spendy for someone who only slept in it but a nice splurge for me. I would definitely stay there again.

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Very nice, but old. Bar and food are great. Room was very tiny and doors stuck (hard to open and close) due to being so old. The A/C was stuck and room was frigid...still atmosphere and part of town, made it a most enjoyable stay.

Enjoyed the stay here - very good value for what I paid. The staff was generally very helpful and pleasant. Good location in the historic disctric to walk to shops and cafes. Good parking facility as well.

Very good location. Lots of shops and restaurants near the hotel. Nice park below hotel along river. Service was very good.

This hotel is outstanding in every way; -The view and the food at the 1741 dining room was excellent. -We were given a room upgrade, Thank you Hotels.com. -The service by all, including, bar tenders, maids, front desk personel, was outstanding. -I was impressed that we were treated as well as we were considering, the hotel was the headquarters for the U.S. Open Ladies Golf Tounament. We will go back to this hotel.

The hotel is very pretty and the location is terrific. On Sunday morning, there was no hot water and the staff were unhelpful and unconcerned. Just told me that the hotel was full. For the price, I want to be able to take a shower in the morning, and if hot water is is not available for some reason, I'd like the staff to be concerned and apologetic - and they were not. Poor service for the price.

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My most recent stay at the Bethlehem Hotel was pleasant and I always love staying right downtown in old Bethlehem. The location of this hotel can't be beat and I received an extra bonus of spring pricing, which made it quite affordable. The only drawback to this hotel is that, being one of the premier places in the area, there are always weddings and large groups using the hotel. The large groups are fine but the weddings can get very loud and go long into the night. My in room movie service was unfortunately not working this trip, which made for long nights with only the TV stations to watch. Regardless though, I always enjoy my stay at the hotel.

For what I paid, it was unacceptable. The bed was small and squeaky. The TV was blurry. The phone's buttons didn't work. My daughter goes to Lehigh and I wanted to stay at this Hotel because I heard so much about it. The staff was great. Room service for a Greek salad was to high. i don't think for the price I would stay there again.

I usually ignore the really negative reviews that stand out among the positive ones, assuming that that guest's experience was an anomaly, or the traveler was inexperienced and had unrealistic expectations. However, I hope you will read this. We used to stay here in the 1990s, when it was still lovely and elegant, if slightly shabby. It's been refurbished and updated, but the new incarnation has totally abandoned the grandness. We stayed on a Saturday night, and a wedding held on the mezzanine (opening on to the lobby) blasted Abba music. Drunk middle-aged guests wandered around. Our room was tiny, and to see the view we had to stand in front of the miniscule window. The guys at the front desk were unfriendly. The lobby was freezing and stunk of cigarette smoke; the front desk guys off-handedly explained that the smoke drifted in from outside and there was nothing they could do about it. Plus, the Tap Room--which used to be cozy with dark wood and beautiful old murals--has been made into part of the lobby, a cold space with neon lights and a disinterested-looking hostess. So if you don't want to eat at the fancy restaurant, you're stuck with that generic space. Save your cash and get a big comfortable room at the Comfort Suites, where they actually want your business!

We found the room to be a little small but the service and location were great.

A beautiful facility that has been updated. Very comfortable with an attentive staff.

Most things were very good to excellent. I tried the restaurant this time and enjoyed it (I also love the bagels across the street). The neighborhood can't be beat and the service, cleanliness, character, and feel are all elegant and upscale without any stuffiness or pomposity. Last time my room was on a corner and spacious and lovely, this time it was a bit small. This was fine (and efficient & cozy) except for in the bathroom, where standing at the sink was cramped. I love that the window opens all the way (though the increased airflow brought stale smelling air in from the hallway until I put a towel at the bottom of the door). Main complaint is that the long distance phone service and voicemail was not turned on when I checked in (and this is the second stay this has happened to me).

Very nice hotel, though not stuffy or super high-end. The location is fabulous, right downtown in a town with a real main street with restaurants, cafes, spas, shops and a great art gallery for all interests. The room was elegant, very comfortable, and had windows that opened wide to the lovely air -- a rare and fabulous treat. The train whistles and church bells are not quiet with the windows open, but add to the charm. I'll definitely stay again on my next visit.

Great location within walking distance of numerous shops and restaurants in Bethlehem. The hotel itself is older, with smaller rooms and no pool. However, it is well cared for, clean and a nice place to visit.

The facilities of the Hotel Bethlehem were wonderful. Staff was polite. After hours room service was great. Try the Sunday brunch, don't miss it! Walk out the front door take a left 1 block and you will be at Bethlehem Brew Works. Fantastic craft brewed beer with top notch pub fare in a beautiful "steel garden".

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"The Tap Room" downstairs was perfect for a great dinner and drinks

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stayed there during their 3-day changeover from heat to AC April 18-20 2008-so it was too hot for guests in the room-we opened the window! Big event spilled-over? into the lobby Sat. night so too crowded to linger-show our guests...But Eggs Benedict excellent in convenient lobby restaurant with view of "street action". An old hotel in an old town trying to charm. Clean room with small but new-remodeled stylish bathroom.

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Lovely, affordable room. Old world styling in the room and bathroom. Great view. Sunday Brunch was outstanding.

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My husband and I were pleasantly surprised at the quality of this hotel; the recent renovation was impressive and the food was of the highest quality. The Sunday Brunch is a treat! Our room was small, and we were given two double beds, not a King as requested. We had trouble adjusting the room temp. - it was a bit warmer than we would have liked. Overall,we enjoyed our stay and would stay there again if we ever find ourselves back in Bethlehem.

This lovely hotel has down a fabulous job at maintaining the historic beauty while still meeting the needs of todays visitors. Everything from staff, to room decor to the food were terrific, could have easily spent twice the price for the same accomodations and service.

Traditional historic hotel - mostly for its location. The building has few architecturally special qualities, but at a fair price for a nice, safe experience.

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The hotel is in a lovely, safe area with great shops and restaurants surrounding. The common areas of the hotel are beautiful and well cared for. The room was just ok. The linens were nice, but the furnishings were not. We were in a suite and the furniture was knicked up and the couch was quite dirty and stained. The bathroom was nice and clean except for the jacuzzi tub- Yuck. Some of the staff were unfriendly and unhelpful. The elevator was broken and they just let us stand there waiting for it- not telling us until we asked that it was broken. Did not offer the service elevator just told us we would have to wait for it to be fixed or climb the 6 flights.

the hotel is a beautiful historic hotel, complete with doormen. BUT, the walls are thin and we had VERY loud and vulgar neighbors (swore and and talked loud - 2AM to about 3:30 AM) even with a visit from the front desk

It is such a nice hotel with everything you could possible need. Restaurant and bar, fitness room, internet in every room. It is in an area with great little shops and restaurants and the service was wonderful.

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Walk from this hotel to various restaurants, coffee shops, historic sites. Nice views of the valley. Great for Lehigh families.