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Axel’s take

A good-value Hershey base if you can forgive dated rooms and some noise.

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Axel’s rating: 8.0/10 · A family-run, no-frills 2-star motel in downtown Hershey

Simmons is a family-run, no-frills 2-star motel in downtown Hershey, with suites and apartments alongside standard rooms. We'd pick it for a budget-conscious park trip: restaurants are walkable, Hersheypark is a short drive away, and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and welcoming staff. Free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool add useful value without pretending this is a resort.

The compromise is an older, uneven property rather than a consistently updated hotel. Guests mention dated bathrooms and furnishings, and some report sound carrying between rooms or from the street. Housekeeping also gets occasional criticism, though cleanliness feedback is predominantly positive. Confirm your exact accommodation type, since layouts vary. We'd skip it if modern finishes or dependable quiet matter more than location and value.

Rooms
Older, varied layouts; the motel says rooms include microwaves and refrigerators, with full kitchens in apartments.
Cleanliness
Mostly praised across recent reviews, with occasional housekeeping and bathroom-detail complaints.
Service
Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are a recurring strength.
Amenities
Seasonal outdoor pool, free parking, Wi-Fi and outdoor seating; no resort-style facilities.
Fees and surprises
Official direct-booking policy requires full payment upfront and an incidental authorization; pets are not accepted.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

The location

355 W. Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Downtown Chocolate Avenue location, convenient for restaurants and a short drive to Hersheypark.

Amenities and check-in

Seasonal outdoor pool, free parking, Wi-Fi and outdoor seating; no resort-style facilities.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking (free)
  • Accessible
  • Wi-Fi (free)
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Simmons Motel: from $48 for Dec 7–8, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $48 total for Dec 7–8, 2026, 2 adults at Simmons Motel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Simmons Motel is a family-run, no-frills 2-star motel in downtown Hershey in Hershey, United States.

Address: 355 W. Chocolate Ave, Hershey. Property ID: 1157736. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/hershey/simmons-motel-1157736

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/hershey/simmons-motel-1157736/2026-12-07/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$125$133 on Expedia$8 less (6%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $48 USD

2026-12-07 to 2026-12-08 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $96 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $144 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $192 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $254 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $316 USD

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7 nights

Total price: $364 USD

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8 nights

Total price: $412 USD

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9 nights

Total price: $464 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $512 USD

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11 nights

Total price: $560 USD

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12 nights

Total price: $622 USD

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13 nights

Total price: $684 USD

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14 nights

Total price: $732 USD

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Axel's take: 8.0/10

A good-value Hershey base if you can forgive dated rooms and some noise. A family-run, no-frills 2-star motel in downtown Hershey, scored for what it is.

Simmons is a family-run, no-frills 2-star motel in downtown Hershey, with suites and apartments alongside standard rooms. We'd pick it for a budget-conscious park trip: restaurants are walkable, Hersheypark is a short drive away, and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and welcoming staff. Free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool add useful value without pretending this is a resort.

The compromise is an older, uneven property rather than a consistently updated hotel. Guests mention dated bathrooms and furnishings, and some report sound carrying between rooms or from the street. Housekeeping also gets occasional criticism, though cleanliness feedback is predominantly positive. Confirm your exact accommodation type, since layouts vary. We'd skip it if modern finishes or dependable quiet matter more than location and value.

  • Best for: Budget-conscious Hersheypark visitors; Families wanting suites or apartments; Short stays near downtown restaurants

  • Watch out for: Dated rooms and bathrooms; Noise varies by room; Occasional housekeeping lapses

  • Location: Downtown Chocolate Avenue location, convenient for restaurants and a short drive to Hersheypark.

  • Rooms: Older, varied layouts; the motel says rooms include microwaves and refrigerators, with full kitchens in apartments.

  • Cleanliness: Mostly praised across recent reviews, with occasional housekeeping and bathroom-detail complaints.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are a recurring strength.

  • Amenities: Seasonal outdoor pool, free parking, Wi-Fi and outdoor seating; no resort-style facilities.

  • Fees and surprises: Official direct-booking policy requires full payment upfront and an incidental authorization; pets are not accepted.

Axel's opinion of Simmons Motel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Simmons Motel

  • Property type: Mini-hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 355 W. Chocolate Ave, Hershey
  • Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 576 reviews (location 4.6/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Harrisburg International Airport: 17 min by taxi · Lancaster Airport: 41 min by taxi · The Boardwalk at Hersheypark: 5 min by taxi · Hershey Gardens: 6 min by taxi · The Hershey Story Museum: 9 min walk · Hershey Intermodal Center (Highway Stop): 10 min walk
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Parking (free), Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Hershey

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

1 Bedroom Standard room

2 Bedrooms Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with balcony

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Sextuple room

Suite

2 Bedrooms Suite

Single Suite

Quadruple Suite

Family Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Family Suite (full double bed)

Quadruple Suite

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Sextuple Family Suite

Standard Suite

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Apartment

Basement Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

Single Apartment

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2 Bedrooms Double Apartment (full double bed)

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Apartment (sofa)

Standard Apartment

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Comfort Apartment

Comfort Quadruple Apartment

Comfort Double Apartment (full double bed)

Comfort Quadruple Apartment

Deluxe Apartment

1 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

Studio

  • Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave

Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave

Standard Studio

Standard Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Comfort Studio

1 Bedroom Cottage

  • Bedrooms: 1

Double Cottage (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Quadruple Cottage

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Sextuple Cottage

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

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