The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bethlehem stands on Main Street in the center of the Lehigh Valley's historic Moravian city, two blocks from the SteelStacks arts and entertainment campus that occupies the former Bethlehem Steel blast-furnace site. The surrounding neighborhood is dense with 18th-century Moravian architecture, including the Moravian Museum, the 1741 Gemeinhaus, and a UNESCO-designated historic district that extends along Church Street. Bethlehem's walkable downtown hosts independent restaurants, galleries, and the Banana Factory arts center, all accessible on foot from the hotel's front entrance. The building follows Hilton's mid-scale full-service standard, with updated contemporary interiors featuring warm-toned furnishings and local accent photography referencing the city's steel-industry heritage. Every arriving guest receives the brand's signature warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in — a widely recognized DoubleTree tradition. Standard King and Two-Queen rooms are equipped with ergonomic work desks, 40-inch flat-screen televisions, and the brand's Sweet Dreams sleep system; Junior Suites offer separate seating areas appropriate for families or extended-stay business travelers. The on-site restaurant serves a full American breakfast and dinner menu with a complete bar, and the lobby lounge is a reliable gathering point during SteelStacks event weekends. An indoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool provide year-round recreational options, supplemented by a fitness center covering cardio and free-weight equipment. The hotel draws a consistent mix of leisure travelers — attending Musikfest (August), Christkindlmarkt (November–December), and SteelStacks concert series — alongside corporate guests tied to Lehigh Valley's healthcare, financial-services, and manufacturing sectors. A business center and flexible meeting rooms accommodate events from small board sessions to mid-size corporate conferences. Complimentary surface parking and direct access to US-22 and Route 378 make this an efficient base for day trips to the Poconos, Allentown, Easton, and the Delaware Water Gap.
Room types
- Standard King
- Standard Two Queens
- Junior Suite
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
- Free Parking
- Business Center
Location
437 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
40.6259, -75.3752 View on map
Highlights
- Signature warm chocolate chip cookie welcome at check-in, a DoubleTree brand tradition
- Indoor heated pool and whirlpool available year-round — a genuine asset for winter and rainy-season stays
- Walking distance to SteelStacks arts campus built on the historic Bethlehem Steel site
- Located in Bethlehem's UNESCO-associated Moravian historic district on pedestrian-friendly Main Street
- Flexible meeting and event space for conferences and private group events
Tips for visiting
- Book 3–4 months ahead for Musikfest (first two weeks of August) — this festival draws over a million visitors and fills every Bethlehem hotel to capacity
- Main Street has metered daytime parking, but most blocks are free after 6 PM; hotel parking is also available and saves time during busy event weekends
- Hilton Honors members should check member rates and points redemption, which frequently offer 10–20% savings below the standard rack rate at this property