Lancaster Arts Hotel
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
300 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
Original Property Opened in 1881
Historic Hotels of America member since 2008
This innovative hotel is a historic marriage of substance and style. While the exterior of the 19th-century tobacco warehouse has been preserved, its interior reflects a thoroughly modern sensibility. Bright colors and bold artwork strike a harmonious chord with the original exposed brickwork and hand-hewn timbers. As a boutique hotel in Lancaster, PA, art gallery features rotating collections by various local artists. All artwork and furnishings throughout the hotel’s rooms and common areas are available for purchase. The restaurant is named after a tobacco inspection ticket bearing the name John J. Jeffries, dated November 12, 1890, that was discovered during the building’s transformation. John J. Jeffries is Lancaster’s first organic fine-dining establishment.
Discover
- Discover the heritage of the Lancaster Arts Hotel. This stunning historic hotel was once a tobacco warehouse that housed cigars during the 19th century.
- Visit the Blanche Nevin meeting room at this historic hotel. The venue derives its name from America’s first recognized woman sculptor.
- Marvel at the brilliant artwork on display inside the Lancaster Arts Hotel. Lancaster Arts Hotel serves as one of Lancaster’s premiere art galleries, displaying over $300,000 worth of fine art throughout its historic walls. Its gallery exposes the work of both local and established artists to a broader audience, while also promoting the rich fabric of the arts in Lancaster County.
Explore
- Explore the North Museum of Nature and Science. This amazing cultural institution features a variety of interactive science exhibits that cover a range of topics from dinosaurs to outer space.
- Visit the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. The museum is home to around 100 historic locomotives and rail cars that chronicle the history of the railroads in the state.
- Travel to former U.S. President James Buchanan’s Wheatland just moments away. Now a U.S. National Historic Landmark, the former U.S. President purchased the estate roughly a decade before his single term in office began in 1857.
Experience
- Tour The Amish Farm and House right outside of Lancaster. This remarkable cultural institution chronicles the heritage of the region’s distinctive Amish community.
- Experience the Lancaster Museum of Art. This quaint museum is a fantastic place to view a stunning collection of regional artwork.
- Ride along the Strasburg Rail Road. The Strasburg Rail Road features a steam locomotive that takes guests on a thrilling ride through the countryside.
Taste
- Drink locally produced cocktails at John J. Jeffries, the restaurant at the Lancaster Arts Hotel. Enjoy drinks containing Pennsylvania vodka. Consume local beers (including Lancaster’s own Spring House) and Lehigh Valley wine.
- Enjoy the artisan food shops that reside at the Lancaster Central Market. Built in 1889, it is one of the most historic continuously run farmers market in the United States.
- Taste some classic Amish cuisine when out exploring the area. Lancaster is located in the heart of Amish Country, enabling guests to try such authentic dishes like shoofly pie, doughnuts, and Dutch cabbage rolls.
Featured Offers
Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
National Trust for Historic Preservation Members enjoy 10% off our Best Available Rate during Preservation Month!
National Trust for Historic Preservation Member Rate
