Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City

3.0 star property
Hotel near F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, connected to the convention center in Wilkes-Barre

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, City View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
77 E Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701
  • F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
    2 min walk
  • Chacko's Family Bowling Center
    13 min walk
  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
    3 min drive
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, City View

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (with Sofabed)

  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Wilkes-Barre

City center stay.At this hotel, you'll be steps from F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts and within a 15-minute walk of Chacko's Family Bowling Center. Also, Mohegan Sun Arena is within 3 miles (5 km) and Seven Tubs Natural Area is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chacko's Family Bowling Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mohegan Sun Arena - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Seven Tubs Natural Area - 11 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Senunas' Bar and Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Valley Sea Foods - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rodano's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mary Stegmaier Mansion - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City

Hotel near F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, connected to the convention center in Wilkes-Barre
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 22000 square feet (2044 square meters) and includes a conference center. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City. Self parking is free.

This Wilkes-Barre hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 22000 sq ft of conference space
  • 2044 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1978
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Wilkes-Barre hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 28
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 20.00 per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carol

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Henrik

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The receptionist was very welcoming and helpful. The location is right in downtown, you can walk to restaurants. The pool was not super clean, several cigarette butts in the water, trash laying around. Our bathroom was not very clean- hair everywhere. The breakfast was ok. The AC unit in the room was too noisy to keep it on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room. Delicious breakfast buffet! Great location to Wilkes Barre square and King’s College.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clients satisfaits
Cela fait plusieurs fois que nous allons à cet hôtel, c'est un bel emplacement, le service est très courtois. Personnel très accueillant et souriant, et tout spécialement Chris, qui a répondu à une demande suite à un problème, il a trouvé un arrangement, nous étions plus que satisfaits. Notre séjour a été plus qu'agréable. Nous y retournerons encore, c'est certain. Merci. Line et Pierre
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family friendly!
Upon arrival, the keys keys didn't work. It was late and we were traveling with children. Chris was quick to try new cards and then give us a new room. He was calm and polite. He gave us a discount and a bag of goodies for the kids. Our room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast options were great compared to pther places we have stayed. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained quiet older property with great staff and superior breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Please put in more recycle containers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Burruss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my second time staying. This is a convenient location to stop from my trip from Virginia to Maine. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! The staff was very helpful. The room was very spacious, and clean. The breakfast was really too. Located very conveniently downtown, with nice secure parking. The only negative was that only one of the two elevators were working during this visit, otherwise it was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Breona

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Holes in walls. The one bed is almost smack up against the wall so you have tonscoot to the end of the bed to get out. However the staff was very friendly and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Building could use some upgrades, but for a night or two, it definitely does the job. Very easy to access the building from the side door without a key so not the safest setup considering the location. Location was within walking distance to many restaurants and downtown events, but I wouldn't recommend walking around alone after dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
People in the hallways being load when I'm trying to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel, sketchy downtown
The hotel is nice with very friendly and helpful staff, an expansive hot breakfast, and a wonderful outdoor pool, but it’s in a sketchy downtown area. We heard yelling on the street in the middle of the night — apparently not an unusual incident. Wilkes Barre has, alas, seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Inconvenient. No stores nearby but excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel needs help
Wonderful staff, but we paid for a center city experience with no center city open. We paid for an upscale hotel (at least pricewise as compared to others in the area) and we stayed in a hotel barely hanging on. There were 7 stories, but only one elevator that worked and one ice machine that worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnight stay
We did an overnight stay on a road trip & our way back home to upstate NY. I booked because of previous reviews & hotel. Was a very comfortable stay (beds, a/c, large screen TV, and bathroom) Outdoor pool was beautiful & exactly what we needed on this hot day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Francis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Breakfast was included but was mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024