WELCOME TO THE CITY HALL GRAND HOTEL! The City Hall Grand Hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Once the "Lumber Capital of the World," the city is nestled between the beautiful mountains that frame the Susquehanna River. Our beloved Old City Hall, designed by the illustrious architect Eber Culver in the late 1800's, has been recently renovated so that its history and incomparable architecture can be shared with both business and leisure travelers alike. We are sure visitors will be intrigued by the unusual, yet comfortable atmosphere of the guest rooms, each with a different theme based on a special piece of Williamsport's past. Every photo displays the soul of a structure that bears the memories of many long-forgotten moments that helped form Williamsport into the proud city it is today. Our boutique hotel has NO front desk! We are a contact-free, no-hassle experience. ACCESS CODES allow entry into the building as well as your guest room at time of check-in. Visit our website for more information at www.cityhallgrandhotel.com.
ATM on site
Elevator
Fitness center
Lounge
Meeting rooms
Accessible Parking
Air conditioning
Bar
Contactless check-in / check-out
Daily Housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Guest parking
Heating
Internet
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Private check-in / check-out
Property has wheelchair access
Restaurant
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Smoke-free property
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Vending machines (contents unspecified)
309 - The Lumber Room
KING BED SUITE; Industrial-style room is out of a romantic story book; Small, curtained shower in bedroom, sink, and toilet room (with no door) are perfectly placed within bedroom; Large sliding door opens to second room with large table and chairs and a Queen sleeper sofa with bedding that can easily accommodate TWO children. Tall windows offer view of Western sky. The "Hulk" Lobby with vending area is located just down the hall. A "HULK" ROOM - Our nation had a need for lumber; our area had vast forests of hemlock and pine. The overnight rise of a rich young city was the result, and Williamsport became "The Lumber Capital of the World." Saw mills sprang up along the Susquehanna River as early as the late 1830's, eventually resulting in more millionaires per capita here than in any other U.S. city. Room 309 celebrates our thriving lumber industry during late 19th century.
Air-conditioning
Cable television
Hairdryer
Wireless internet (WiFi)
Keurig Machine
Iron/Ironing Board
Refrigerator
Queen Sleeper Sofa
Microwave (3rd Floor Lobby)
Vending Machine (3rd Floor Lobby)
Ice Machine (3rd Floor Lobby)
Pack-N-Play upon request
310 - The Little League Room
KING BED SUITE; This large industrial-style room has an exposed shower for an intimate experience; Toilet room has door for privacy; Queen sleeper sofa with bedding can easily accommodate TWO children, although this room is not recommended for more than two people for privacy reasons due to open shower. The "Hulk" Lobby with vending area is located just down the hall. A "HULK" ROOM - Williamsport is the original home of Little League Baseball, founded in 1939 by Carl E. Stotz. Today, as always, Little League has instilled "leadership, character, courage and loyalty in all that participate." We here at City Hall Grand Hotel would like to dedicate Room 310 to the the nearly 1.5 million adult volunteers that make it possible to host the Little League World Series each year in August.
Table/4 Chairs
104 - The American Red Cross Suite
KING BED SUITE; Large bathroom with glass shower boasts JET BATH; Queen sleeper sofa with bedding in separate room has 2nd TV; Large windows offer Western view of city; City Hall Vault is large walk-in closet; Note: Fireplace is decorative only. A TRADITIONAL ROOM - Founded by Clara Barton and formed on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education in the United States, has had a long and faithful presence here in Williamsport. This traditional, large suite is dedicated to the countless volunteers, as well as our community, who have supported them over the years.
Microwave
Jet Bath Claw-Foot Tub
Mini-Fridge
2nd Television
308 - The Flood Room
KING BED SUITE; This wildly-romantic industrial-style room is a must-see! Large sliding door exposes toilet room while providing privacy to and from adjacent space with Futon & bedding for additional child; Open shower is intimately-exposed to bedroom; Tall window offers view of Western sky. The "Hulk" Lobby with vending area is located just down the hall. A "HULK" ROOM - Williamsport has certainly seen its share of flooding (1889, 1936, 1972, and 2011) since considered "swampland" in Ross' days. During the "Great Flood of 1889," at Williamsport's Susquehanna boom, an estimated 150- to 200-million feet of logs and 160,000 to 170,000 feet of sawed lumber were swept away. But don't worry; this room offers a great view of the city from "much higher ground."
204 - The Mail Room
KING BED; Spacious and brightly-lit, this room has large windows that offer the most spectacular sunset view over the city. Large bathroom with glass shower (no tub) offers same view; Spacious Market Square Lobby is located on same level. A TRADITIONAL ROOM - In 1799, the city's first post office opened at the corner of Third and State Streets in what is now downtown, and was later converted to a saloon. Built between 1888 and 1891, the most-recent City Hall on West Fourth was designed by the "Office of Supervising Architect" under the direction of William A. Freret and served as the post office until it moved to its current home on Reach Road in 1979. "The Mail Room" honors the men and women of the United States Postal Service that let "neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night" keep them from their "appointed rounds."
Vending Area (3rd Floor Lobby)
306 - The Twain Room
KING BED; Perfect for the "Honeymoon" Couple (We recommend leaving the Kids with Grandma!) This industrial-style room is a fan favorite; Bedroom with crazy ceiling and bathroom with open walk-in shower (no tub) merge to form one amazingly-intimate space; The curtainless, semi hexagonal windows behind the King bed offer a spectacular sunset view of the city. The "Hulk" Lobby with vending area is located just outside your door. A "HULK" ROOM - Noted American author, Mark Twain, lectured in Williamsport at the Ulman Opera House on New Year's Eve, 1869. According to one legend, Twain passed the dilapidated Pine Street Cemetery, then on this site, and conceived a short story about skeletons leaving in search of a better home. Admittedly, we had a bit of fun with this room!
Writing Desk
Microwave (Adjacent Lobby)
205 - The Council Room
QUEEN BED; Large open bathroom with glass shower (no tub) merges with bedroom to form one room for an intimate stay; Large semi-hexagonal windows offer a beautiful sunset view. Spacious Market Square Lobby is located on same level. A TRADITIONAL ROOM - Prior to the early 1970s, Williamsport's City Council met under a commission form of government, when the council and the mayor governed the city as one legislative body. Each councilman, including Chester D. Wolfe (featured in Room 205), was in charge of a department, and the mayor was the head of public affairs, including both the police and fire departments. Councilman Wolfe, director of public safety, once used "The Council Room" as his office.
Small Desk
301 - The Houdini Room
KING BED; Industrial-style room has open, walk-in shower with no door for a unique experience; Small toilet room boasts an original door from the old city hall; NOTE: THIS ROOM HAS NO WINDOWS. The "Hulk" Lobby with vending area is located just outside your door. A "HULK" ROOM - Famous American magician and escape artist, Harry Houdini, appeared in Williamsport just a year after the Old City Hall was finished as part of his campaign against spiritualists, or psychics, who claimed to communicate with the dead. Ironically, just decades before, the "dead" had been removed from this very site.
Keurig Machine (Adjacent Lobby)
Vending Machine (Adjacent Lobby)
Ice Machine (Adjacent Lobby)
302 - The Soldiers Room
KING BED; Industrial-style room has open, walk-in shower with no door for a unique experience; Small toilet room boasts an original door from the old city hall; NOTE: THIS ROOM HAS NO WINDOWS. The "Hulk" Lobby with vending area is located just outside your door. A "HULK" ROOM - City Hall Grand Hotel is proud to recognize the courageous men and women that served our country and made it what it is today. Our beautiful monument graces our front yard as a reminder of the sacrifices they made. Room 302 is dedicated to these brave conquerors who continue to "live in fame though not in life."
304 - The Ross & Russell Room
KING BED; Industrial-style room has open, walk-in shower with no door for a unique experience; Small toilet room boasts an original door from the old city hall; NOTE: THIS ROOM HAS NO WINDOWS. The "Hulk" Lobby with vending area is located just outside your door. A "HULK" ROOM - In 1796, Michael Ross, the city's co-founder, set aside a small piece of land here on this site as a place of burial. Room 304 is dedicated to our humble beginnings, back when the "Russell Inn" (1786) and just a few small cabins were all that stood here when Ross envisioned Williamsport as our county seat.
305 - The "Men in Blue" Room
KING BED; Industrial-style bedroom and open walk-in shower blend seamlessly together to create one ultra-exposed space for a highly intimate experience; Small toilet room has no door as well. NOTE: THIS ROOM HAS NO WINDOWS. The "Hulk" Lobby with vending area is located just outside your door. A "HULK" ROOM - The first police chief and three officers were sworn in June 4, 1866, along with Mayor James M. Wood. Old City Hall once proudly housed the Police Department, with Evan H. Russell being the first chief to serve from this site. Room 305 honors all who have courageously served our city long ago as well as those serving today.
303 - The Culver Room
KING BED; Industrial-style room has open, walk-in shower and toilet with large sliding door for adjustable privacy; Futon & bedding in room for additional child. NOTE: THIS ROOM HAS NO WINDOWS. The "Hulk" Lobby with vending area is located just outside your door. A "HULK" ROOM - Eber Culver is Williamsport's best known architect. After arriving here in the early 1850's, Culver designed many homes in the historic district, as well as such landmarks as the "Weightman Block" and the "Park Home," originally a magnificent four story hotel. Eber Culver is also the genius behind our beloved "Old City Hall."
Futon
103 - The G.A.R. Room
QUEEN BED; Traditional room located next to main lobby; Bathroom has shower/tub combo; Large window/limited view. A TRADITIONAL ROOM - "Death makes no conquest of these conquerors, for now they live in fame, though not in life." The Grand Army of the Republic answered with their blood when the Republic called. We want to honor these heroic dead, as well as the veterans of all wars and the Allied Orders of the GAR, who initially dedicated our Civil War bugler over 120 years ago.
108 - The Court Room
KING BED; The old vault once used by the Treasurer at the Old City Hall is now a unique bathroom with glass shower (no tub); Large windows offer Eastern view. The Hangar Conference Room is part of the Legacy Wing. Small first floor Lobby is also located in this section. A LEGACY ROOM - Lycoming County was created in 1795. After a caustic battle between the old frontier town of Jaysburg and co-founder Michael Ross's swampy upstart town of Williamsport, the latter took the title of County Seat. Ross offered lots of his property for the building of a county courthouse and jail. Nearly a decade later, Williamsport's first courthouse, built by John Turk and Edward Gobin was finished in 1804. Williamsport's second court house was built in 1860 (Architect Samuel Sloan) and the present court house in 1970.
Desk
111 - The Theatre Room
QUEEN BED; Bathroom with glass shower merges with bedroom to form one room for an intimate stay; Windows offer Western view. The Hangar Conference Room is part of the Legacy Wing. Small first floor Lobby is also located in this section. A LEGACY ROOM - From the early performances at the Ulman Opera House to the recent shows at the Community Arts Center, Williamsport has rarely been without top-notch entertainment. By 1950, there were five theaters in Williamsport, many having changed hands ... and names ... several times over the decades: the Park, the Karlton, the Rialto (next door to our Old City Hall), the Keystone, and of course, the Capitol Theatre. A young theater-goer had enough for bus fare, a movie ticket, and a small snack if he had but 50 cents in his pockets.
112 - The Art Room
KING BED; Perfect for the not-so-shy couple! Bathroom has glass shower (no tub); BONUS: Exposed SOAKER TUB stands alone in bedroom by magnificent semi-hexagonal windows with Western view of the city; Walk-in closet has full-length mirror. The Hangar Conference Room is part of the Legacy Wing. Small first floor Lobby is also located in this section. A LEGACY ROOM - Lycoming College is a private, under-graduate college of the liberal arts and sciences. One of the country's fifty oldest colleges & universities, Lycoming was founded in 1812 as the "Williamsport Academy." After being purchased by the Methodists in 1848, the institution was renamed the "Williamsport Dickinson Seminary" and was moved to the current location just blocks from our hotel. Dickinson experienced much growth in the 1920s, and in 1929 became the first private junior college in the state. By 1947, this institution underwent its fourth metamorphosis as "Lycoming College," a four-year institution of higher learning.
Bathrobes
Stand-alone Soaker Tub
210 - The Church Room
QUEEN BED; Brightly-lit room with soft colors has large windows with view of Pine Street; Unique bathroom has glass shower (no tub). Spacious Market Square Lobby is adjacent to room and offers microwave & Keurig machine. A MARKET SQUARE ROOM - The first Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Williamsport was erected on Pine Street in 1826. They have undergone many changes since their humble beginnings as the city's first brick church, now boasting the largest auditorium in Williamsport. In 1844, 1872 and 1908, a new building replaced the old. Today's building is the fifth to be constructed across the street from our hotel. After a disastrous fire in 1977, the present building was built in 1980 and a new addition in 1992.
Keurig Machine (adjacent Mkt. Sq. Lobby)
Microwave (adjacent Mkt. Sq. Lobby)
109 - The "Working Class" Room
QUEEN BED; Old vault once used by the Old City Hall is now a unique bathroom with glass shower (no tub); Coffee nook sits just inside guest room door. Large windows offer South-Eastern view. The Hangar Conference Room is part of the Legacy Wing. Small first floor Lobby is also located in this section. A LEGACY ROOM - Since the origin of Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1914, the college's relentless commitment to answering the call for skilled workers has remained steadfast. By 1941, this real-world approach to learning evolved into the Williamsport Technical Institute. This created the bedrock for one of the state's first community colleges, the Williamsport Area Community College (WACC), which was founded in 1965. In 1989, the organization evolved again and emerged as Pennsylvania College of Technology. Today, the institution continues to adapt and meet changing demands through hands-on education.
Keuring Machine
Large Desk
110 - The Band Room
QUEEN BED SUITE; One-of-a kind Shower is in an Old City Hall Vault; Living area with Sofa has 2nd TV. Large windows offer South-Western view. The Hangar Conference Room is part of the Legacy Wing. Small first floor Lobby is also located in this section. A LEGACY ROOM - Williamsport has been entertained by many local bands since the first half of the 19th century, including the Fisk Military Band, the Hammer Band (directed by John Hazel) and the Little German Band, just to name a few. The Repasz Band first performed in 1831 and has been in continuous existence since it was founded the same year. It's the oldest American community band. The Repasz Band, named for its fourth director Daniel Repasz, has performed for many civic and military events and is known for the "Repasz Band March," one of the most popular band marches in the world.
Living Area w/2nd TV
203 - The Library
QUEEN BED; This cozy second floor room has large windows with limited Northern view; BONUS: Reading Nook with Electric Fireplace outside bathroom with glass shower (no tub); Spacious Market Square Lobby is located on same level. A TRADITIONAL ROOM - Lumber baron and philanthropist James VanDuzee Brown had dreamed for years of giving the city a free, public library, an idea which was suggested by his late wife, Carile Brown. In his will, Brown bequeathed $400,000 to the city, and stipulated that $150,000 be used to erect and endow a public library at the corner of Fourth and State Streets. The James V. Brown Library opened its doors in June 1907. City Hall Grand Hotel would like to thank the library for allowing us to borrow and restore the many pictures seen in our hotel.
Electric Fireplace
102 - The Pageant Room
KING BED; Industrial-style room in Lower Level; Windows/no view; Large sliding door adjusts amount of privacy for open shower and/or toilet; Queen Sleeper Sofa with bedding shares space. North Entrance provides easier access with additional Code. NOTE: Although Room 102 is recommended for those with disabilities, a guest's individual limitations and/or needs may present challenges restricting maneuverability throughout the premises. CALL US WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. A "HULK" ROOM - In July of 1956, 150 years after the incorporation of Williamsport as a borough, Williamsport celebrated the city's "Sesquicentennial." A pageant was held to find a queen, followed by a parade celebrating Williamsport's "Proud Past and Promising Future!" Dressed in Pink, Room 102 would also like to honor the women and men, who have fought against a most formidable foe ... cancer.
Keurig Machine (3rd Floor Lobby)
Shower Chair
101 - The Parade Room
KING BED; Industrial-style room in Lower Level; Windows/no view; Large sliding door adjusts amount of privacy for open shower and/or toilet; North Entrance provides easier access with additional Code. NOTE: Although Room 101 is recommended for those with disabilities, a guest's individual limitations and/or needs may present challenges restricting maneuverability throughout the premises. CALL US WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. A "HULK" ROOM - Since Ross co-founded Williamsport in 1806, the streets of our proud city have seen many parades. Room 101 recalls the days when elephants were on parade (May 1900), when spectacular floats excited the city, and, of course, when our citizens welcomed home our soldiers after World War I (June 1919).
106 - The Mayor's Suite
TWO QUEENS SUITE; Two queen beds share room; Large bathroom has shower/tub combo and closet; Large windows offer limited view; Futon & bedding in room for additional child. NOTE: "The Mayor's Suite (106)" and "The Engine Room (105)," share a wing, perfect for traveling with friends or additional family members. A TRADITIONAL ROOM - Williamsport was incorporated as a city on January 15, 1866. On June 4th of the same year, Major James M. Wood was sworn in as the city's first chief executive. Major James H. Perkins, the fourth mayor, built the lumber boom and started the city on its way to become the "Lumber City." Archibald M. Hoagland, mayor from 1917 to 1924, welcomed the soldiers home from WWI with parades and prayers. These are just a few of the people we honor in the "The Mayor's Suite."
105 - The Engine Room
QUEEN ROOM; Brightly-lit bathroom has glass shower (no tub); Large windows offer limited Eastern view; Old City Hall Vault is now a small closet. NOTE: "The Engine Room (105)" and "The Mayor's Suite (106)" share a wing, perfect for traveling with friends or additional family members. A TRADITIONAL ROOM - Until the mid-20th century, Williamsport was a major transfer point between the Reading Railroad, the Pennsylvania Railroad, and New York Central Railroad, and direct passenger services were once provided to many eastern cities. From the early transporting trains of the lumber era that dominated the tracks at the turn of the century to the Freedom Train making its way through Williamsport on November 14, 1947, "The Engine Room" proudly displays a few of the old locomotives that once produced that familiar clickety-clack as their wheels passed through the Susquehanna Valley.
201 - The Horse & Carriage Room
QUEEN BED; Brightly-lit bathroom has glass shower (no tub); Large windows offer limited Eastern view; Old City Hall Vault is now a small closet. Spacious Market Square Lobby is located on same level. NOTE: "The Horse & Carriage Room" is next door to the "Fires & Fighters Suite" (Suite 202) and share a cozy foyer. A TRADITIONAL ROOM - Geo. W. Setley, with his "Horse Shoeing and Gen. Blacksmithing" shop, and Geo. Conner, with his "10th Ward Carriage Shop," were among just a few of the early Williamsporters that made their living around horses. Peter Herdic patented a horse-drawn carriage, a predecessor of the taxicab, in 1881 that could carry up to eight passengers.
202 - The Fires & Fighters Suite
TWO QUEENS SUITE; Two queen beds share room; Large bathroom has glass shower (no tub); BONUS: Exposed JET BATH stands alone in Bedroom! Futon & bedding in room for additional child. Spacious Market Square Lobby is located on same level. NOTE: "The Fires & Fighters Suite" is next door to the "The Horse & Carriage Room" (Rm 201) and share a private foyer. A TRADITIONAL ROOM - Like most cities, Williamsport has seen its share of fires, although none has been as devastating as the "Terrible Conflagration" of August 20, 1871. This "Great Fire" started in a stable owned by C.M. Baker on what was then called Black Horse Alley (now East Church Street). The images in Suite 202 of such fires as the "Weightman Block Fire," the 1934 "Prior & Sallada Fire," and the 1897 "Second Presbyterian Church Fire" may spark our memories, but it is the courageous fighters that we honor here.
206 - The School Room
KING BED; Large windows offer Eastern view; Brightly-lit bathroom with glass shower (no tub) offers same view. Spacious Market Square Lobby is adjacent to room and offers microwave & Keurig machine. A MARKET SQUARE ROOM - A "school" is not defined by the building so much as by the teachers and their students. City Hall Grand Hotel would like to give a special shout-out to the Williamsport Sun-Gazette for the wonderful images depicting just a sampling of precious moments in the classroom, on the playground, and on the field here in Williamsport.
Keurig Machine (adjacent Mkt.Sq. Lobby)
208 - The Women of Williamsport Room
QUEEN BED; Extremely high windows, once a feature of the old Judge's Chamber of City Hall, provide soft natural lighting (no view); Delicate bathroom has glass shower (no tub). Spacious Market Square Lobby is adjacent to room and offers microwave & Keurig machine. A MARKET SQUARE ROOM - With a name like "The Women of Williamsport," we don't have to tell you what it represents. But the fifteen women honored in this cozy room helped change Williamsport in ways that greatly impacted the future of those that followed. Our most feminine room here at the City Hall Grand Hotel is as unique as the matriarchs that grace the walls of "Expressive Plum" and "Malted Milk."
207 - The Salvation Army Suite
ONE KING & ONE QUEEN SUITE: Two brightly-lit bedrooms (one King and one Queen) share bathroom with glass shower (no tub); Futon & bedding in queen room for additional child; Both rooms have TVs; Large windows offer Eastern view. Spacious Market Square Lobby is adjacent to room and offers microwave & Keurig machine. A MARKET SQUARE ROOM - "The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible.Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination." This is their MISSION now, and their calling since their early beginnings here in Williamsport where they offer "a variety of programs and activities to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people of all ages." (Quoted from website.)
209 - The Room of Refuge
QUEEN BED; Brightly-lit room with soft colors has large windows with view of Pine Street; Unique bathroom has glass shower (no tub). Spacious Market Square Lobby is adjacent to room and offers microwave & Keurig machine. A MARKET SQUARE ROOM - "The Woman's Christian Association," renamed "The Home for the Friendless" in 1876, was a ministry that originally provided for "the temporal, moral, and religious welfare of homeless and friendless women and children,especially aged women." In 1940, providing care for children was phased out, and its name was changed to "The Williamsport Home." By the time the last child left the Home, the organization had cared for hundredsand hundreds of needy children over a period of almost 80 years. In 1975, The Williamsport Home moved to its present location at 1900 Ravine Road.