Romantic and Historic Hotel In Pennsylvania - Historic City Grand Hotel

History in Williamsport at the City Grand Hotel

 Looking for a Romantic, historic hotel stay in Pennsylvania should be an easy task right?  Pennsylvania IS historic and has two cities, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as well as many small towns speckled all over the place.  I am here to help you find some romantic getaways for your next anniversary, birthday or just plain getaway stays.

Where to find a historic and grand hotel for a couples weekend?
With the holidays just having passed, my husband and I decided a nice gift for one another would be do a small getaway in a new hotel.  Leaving the kids home for a little adult time is not just desired but often required.  We began our search for a unique hotel that had some charm and wasn't the typical Holiday Inn or Comfort Inn Suites.   We ended up finding the City Grand Hotel.

The Historic City Grand Hotel in Williamsport
The Historic City Grand Hotel had availability, was reasonably priced and had unique themed rooms based on different themes from Williamsport history.  We ended up staying in the Band Room for the separate seating area and vault that is a door to the shower.  On the walls were many historic photographs of bands of yester year.  It was really interesting to momentarily step back into time to remember a little bit what life may have been life back in the day in the city of Williamsport located in Northeast Pennsylvania.

This historic hotel was full of charm, great pictures and cool decor.  
Some other rooms available are:

• The Little League Room
• The Lumber Room
• The Mayors Suite
• The Council Room
• The Engine Room
• The American Red Cross Room
• And more rooms not mentioned

Michael Ross, is the Founder of Williamsport located in Lycoming County.  At the conclusion of his seven-year indenture with Samuel Wallis in 1779, Ross received 109 acres from the large landowner having left him with a good impression.  You can find more history of the hotel here.

We really enjoyed the keyless entry and self check in the City Grand Hotel offered.  Although there is no front desk, there is a hang out room on the third floor, with ice, vending machine, microwave and additional cups and coffee maker.  It felt a lot like an Airbnb and I am very surprised they do not actually have any of their unique rooms listed on Airbnb's directory.  Maybe one day.

There is a restaurant call the Newsroom at the hotel, but it was closed during our stay.

Amenities at the City Grand Hotel

• Coffee Machines
• Ice Maker
  
• Microwave
• Elevator
• Keyless Entry
• Uniquely themed rooms
• Historic Photographs
• Walking distance to restaurants, hotels and bars
• Near River walk (we did a 2.5 mile run and it was beautiful)
• Restaurant
• Small fitness center
• Clean Rooms
• Historic architecture