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.
F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Chacko's Family Bowling Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Abide Coffe - 6 min walk
Circles On The Square - 4 min walk
Dunkin' - 3 min walk
Vesuvio’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar - 8 min walk
III Guys Pizzeria & Restaurant - 6 min walk
About this property
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City
At Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. You can go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool and visit the fitness center for a workout. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
75 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children
Up to 3 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total, up to 50 lbs 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 onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
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, which 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 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
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Plus Wilkes Barre Center City
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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 50 lbs 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 RV/bus/truck 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 onsite 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) is nearby.
What is there to do at Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like 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 center.
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. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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Reviews
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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 described as delicious, exceptional, and unmatched with a variety of options to choose from. (31 reviews)
Free gated parking was a convenient and easily navigable option. (7 reviews)
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8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2025
Great place to stay. 15 min from everything.
Lisa
Lisa, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2025
Awesome stay great breakfast loved the swimming pool to ill be back before summer ends indeed
anthony
anthony, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Entire staff was very friendly
Cary
Cary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
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
Allan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Wonderful relaxing place to stay
Lawrence
Lawrence, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2025
Weekend Getaway
The entrance was beautiful the room a little outdated. The carpet didnt appear to be vaccumed as there was small rubber bands and a artificial fingernail on the floor.
The pool was nice, however it is small.
Great location in regards to shopping and food locations. All really within walking distances
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
The front desk staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2025
Fine but old
Everything was basically fine. The staff was nice and the rooms were clean and comfortable. But the hotel is definitely old and feels like it; the carpet in particular felt dirty and there was no AC in the hallway so it felt stuffy.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2025
Great service, great location,comfy and cozy
Nice hotel great location.
peter
peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
Very clean hotel with excellent staff
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
All staff very friendly and accommodating
jolie
jolie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Great hospitality and breakfast!
KATHRYN
KATHRYN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Loved my stay here! I will be back. Super clean, quiet and kind staff. Awesome breakfast! Super easy to get to bars, restaurants and stores.
Shannon
Shannon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Great location
Karrie
Karrie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
Fantastic stay!
Great hotel… well stay there again! The best breakfast on our trip from Florida to our home in Canada!
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Always a great stay. everyone so friendly. excellent breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Walking distance to many restaurants and The Kirby Center
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Very friendly
Paula
Paula, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Wonderful!
Beautiful older hotel, front desk staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was exceptional. Bed was comfortable.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Perfect place to stay for a concert at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
All the staff was very friendly. When we checked in, they had a sheet with all the info needed, a map with close by eateries, and a town map.
Silvia
Silvia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Personnel at the counter were helpful and received me with a smile. They stated that if I needed any help, to please contact them. The breakfast was good too.
Lucila
Lucila, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
This property is practically next door to the Kirby Center. Staff was wonderful showing us exactly how to get there. Parking was very convenient. Pricing on concessions was reasonable. We'll be back if we're in this area.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
We were able to walk to all the graduation events at Wilkes University
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 1, 2025
Best breakfast you will ever find among hotels with a breakfast, makes up for the slow elevator and adjoining room. Excellent choice for a show at the Kirby!