Skip to main content

Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with outdoor pool, connected to the convention centre, near F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

Choose dates to view prices

Located in the heart of downtown Wilkes-Barre, Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet and cozy fireplace. Relax by the outdoor pool or stay productive at the 24-hour business center. With helpful staff and free self parking, this hotel is perfect for both work and play.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is HK$754
HK$837 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 15 of 15 rooms

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mobility Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Hot Tub, Living Area, Board Table, Kitchenette, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Handheld Showerhead, Shower Chair, Microwave And Refrigerator, Non-Smoking, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Hot Tub, Living Area, Kitchenette, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, City View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Premium bedding
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2

City View King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Similar properties

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Comfort Inn & Suites Wilkes Barre - Arena
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,002 reviews
The price is HK$754
HK$837 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Wilkes Barre - Arena
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
77 E Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701

What's nearby

  • F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • River Common - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Luzerne County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chacko's Family Bowling Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Circles On The Square - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Thai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rodano's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City

Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City is a great choice for a stay in Wilkes-Barre. You can go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool, and visit the fitness centre for a workout. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 75 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Children

    • Up to 3 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ski area nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (22000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1978
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 130
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 71
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 14 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per day
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Also known as

Best Western Genetti Hotel Wilkes-Barre
Best Western Genetti Hotel
Best Western Genetti Wilkes-Barre
Best Western Genetti
Best Western Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre Best Western
Best Western Plus Genetti Hotel Wilkes-Barre
Best Western Plus Genetti Hotel
Best Western Plus Genetti Wilkes-Barre
Best Western Plus Genetti
Best Western Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre Best Western
Best Western Genetti Hotel Conference Center
Plus Wilkes Barre Center City
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City Hotel
Best Western Plus Genetti Hotel Conference Center
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City Wilkes-Barre
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City Hotel Wilkes-Barre

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 20.00 per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (8-min drive) and Mohegan Pennsylvania (9-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as skiing and return when the snow melts for hiking and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre.

What's the area around Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City like?

Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City is in the heart of Wilkes-Barre, a short 2-minute walk from F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts and 9 minutes' walk from Susquehanna River. Travellers say that this hotel is in a good location.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a nice variety of options and often served fresh and hot. (41 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant, Oyster, offers a wonderful menu with excellent choices and the owner provides reliable suggestions. (7 reviews)
  • Free gated parking was a convenient and easily navigable option. (7 reviews)
AI Sparkle IconFrom real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Location
Bed
Restaurant
Food
Bar
Parking
Breakfast

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Really nice hotel, staff very friendly.
Charles, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room and staff were great.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff on arrival, clean room, clean hotel, nice breakfast buffet cooked fresh and the amenities
Ericka, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

staff was very helpful and friendly
denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Yes cant wait to return next year
anthony, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel convent to the Kirby center, right next door, helpful and friendly staff, had a nice gym, breakfast was a nice setup with a nice verity
Patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean hotel with good breakfast
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marcus, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay!
Melvi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean and friendly staff
William, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff was very nice but the hotel was in the inner city and not close to highway Rt. 81.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice Place to stay
Amaka, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
Ledwing, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay. Check-in was pleasant. The beds were very comfortable. The room temperature was perfect, as the HVAC was off...I love a cool room for sleeping. We stayed on a Thursday night and it was so nice and quiet. The breakfast area was beautiful.
Gerri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, clean and comfortable hotel. The breakfast was delicious. Will definitely stay here again.
Patrice, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay. 15 min from everything.
Lisa, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay great breakfast loved the swimming pool to ill be back before summer ends indeed
anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Entire staff was very friendly
Cary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is well maintained, but it is a little dated. Breakfast was good and the restaurant on site was good and reasonably priced.
Benjamin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good area and convenient for dining and entertainment.
Chabir, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Even though it was a year since we had been there front staff remembers everything about our last stay, even things that wouldn’t have been in their system
Frederick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful relaxing place to stay
Lawrence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick family trip

This was a short getaway. The hotel was very quiet and the staff was super helpful and friendly. The pool area was very clean and quiet even though it's in town. The breakfast was good and the staff kept it well stocked.
Allan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is definitely a little dated but it was very clean and the staff was very nice. I would recommend to others and would stay there again. Also, a really nice continental breakfast!
TORIANNE, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel met our expectations and we had a nice mini vacation. The pool is small but clean, and the breakfast was good. The hotel is located in a nice, quiet area, which made for a relaxing stay.
Veronica, 2-night trip