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Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, connected to the convention center

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, City View
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Lobby
Ballroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, City View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 at Casey Plaza 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 - 0.2 km
  • River Common - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chacko's Family Bowling Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Abide Coffe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rodano's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City

3-star hotel near F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, connected to the convention center
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 3-star 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

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 to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (51 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 14 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 14 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 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 a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and 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 credit 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 fire extinguisher, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Terrell

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quick and easy check inn, great room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes cant wait to return next year
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very polite and freindly. room was very clean and roomy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Orquidea

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I must say, I was totally pleased. The room was modern especially the bathroom. The TV had tons of channels. AMAZING restaurant. Great complimentary coffee in the lobby. Bed very comfortable as well as the pillows and my favorite thing was how WONDERFUL the whole place smells.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kofi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room. Clean. Staff very courteous and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff on arrival, clean room, clean hotel, nice breakfast buffet cooked fresh and the amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent breakfast. Great place to stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spotless. Joshua checked us in. He was very friendly and accommodating. He answered all our questions with a smile. The breakfast area was lovely & the food was fresh & tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Amenities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel updated, charming. Very clean, accommodated us with an adjacent room. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, Hotel was clean and staff was terrific.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia-Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!!! Very pleasant and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean! Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, no issues. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia-Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is soooo very friendly. From check in at front desk, to housekeeping, the breakfast staff and checking out at front desk!! Every single staff member was so kind, polite and helpful. Will definitely stay here again on my frequent trips to Pittsburgh, and then again on my way back home!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025