Shaner Hotels Announces Grand Opening of 89-Suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lebanon PA

LEBANON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Officials of Shaner Hotels, an award winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced the grand opening of the 89-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lebanon PA.

“The newly opened TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lebanon PA marks the first and only true extended-stay hotel in the area,” said Elias Thompson, regional vice president of operations, Shaner. “Designed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers the spacious accommodations and thoughtful amenities that make longer stays more comfortable and convenient. As the newest addition to Lebanon’s hospitality landscape, TownePlace Suites provides guests with a fresh, modern lodging option in the market.”

Located just a short drive from Lancaster and Hershey at 106 Blackford Blvd., the pet-friendly hotel is a short distance from the Lebanon Valley Expo Center, Lebanon VA Medical Center and Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Spacious suites feature fully equipped kitchens and signature Elfa® closets from The Container Store®. Hotel amenities include 24/7 fitness center, on-site laundry and business center. Guests also may enjoy the outdoor pool and patio providing cozy seating, fireplaces and Weber® grills. The TownePlace also is home to TowneTap, a unique, self-serve beer wall featuring local and craft beers alongside appetizing small plates.

“South central Pennsylvania remains an attractive market for Shaner Hotels,” Thompson added. “According to the state data presented at the 2025 third annual Hospitality and Tourism Summit, tourism contributed $268.6 million to Lebanon County alone in 2024 as interest in the area increases.”

About Shaner Hotels

Headquartered in State College, Pa., Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost owner-operator companies in the hospitality industry with more than $1 billion invested in 60 hotel properties owned and managed across the U.S., Italy, Greece and the Bahamas. Over the past 40 years, the company has also been engaged in both new development and redevelopment of more than 80 hotel projects with leading brand affiliations such as Marriott International, InterContinental Hotels, Choice Hotels and Hilton. New properties are constantly evaluated as Shaner Hotels continues a conservative yet opportunistic approach to growth. For more information about the company and its divisions visit www.shanercorp.com.