Country Inn and Suites by Carlson in Gettysburg is Close to Historic District

Country Inn and Suites by Carlson is a Gettysburg hotel located about 5 miles from the town's historic district and sites such as the Gettysburg Battlefield. Suitable for leisure or business travelers, this mid-rise hotel is nicely appointed with country-style furnishings and d,cor, giving it a homey feeling. It is a member of the Carlson family of hotels, which is a chain that was established in 1987 and now boasts nearly 500 hotels worldwide.

The Country Inn and Suites in Gettysburg contains 83 rooms of six different room types: Standard guest rooms with one king or two queen beds; Family Studios with two queen beds, a sleeper sofa, microwave, and refrigerator; King Suites with a king bed in a separate sleeping area and a sleeper sofa in the living area, two TVs, microwave, and refrigerator; the Executive King Suite, similar to the king suite but with extra square footage; Celebration Jacuzzi Suite, featuring a king or two queen beds, 2-person Jacuzzi, microwave, and refrigerator; and the VIP suite, the largest guest quarters featuring amenities similar to the Executive King Suite but also including a conference table, making it suitable for small meetings. Other in-room amenities might include coffee and tea maker, hair dryer, high-speed internet access, in-room movies and games, iron and ironing board, and spacious desk.

Other hotel amenities include a complimentary breakfast buffet, a porch with sitting area, complimentary cookies and candy throughout the day, lobby with fireplace, a lending library, and guest laundry facilities. The Country Inn and Suites by Carlson also boasts a sizeable fitness room and an indoor heated pool and whirlpool. Pets are permitted at this hotel, which is 100 percent non smoking.

There is no restaurant on site at Gettysburg's Country Inn and Suites but the hotel does have a large breakfast room where they serve a full complimentary breakfast to all guests. Selections include both hot and cold foods such as assorted breads, bagels, country biscuits and gravy, eggs, waffles, fresh fruit, cereal, and coffee, tea, milk, and juices. Numerous restaurants are located just a stone's throw from the hotel, ranging from fast food to well-known chain eateries to fine dining establishments. The front desk staff can provide information on nearby restaurants.

While the Country Inn and Suites does not have an excess of function space available for meetings, they can offer a 900 square-foot room that can accommodate up to 70 people for business or social events. A variety of seating options are available depending on the type of function scheduled to take place. The hotel also offers audio visual equipment like projectors, microphones, podiums, and projection screens, as well as easels, flip chart pads, and much more. The meeting room is equipped with wireless internet access.

The Country Inn and Suites by Carlson Gettysburg offers occasional special rates or package plans, especially in the summertime, when tourist traffic in the Gettysburg area is at its peak.