Harrisburg Hotel Shares a Gift From the Heart This Winter

HARRISBURG, PA--(Marketwired - Nov 25, 2014) - Just as a chill begins to set in the air, one Harrisburg, PA hotel begins its campaign to ensure every local child in need spends the winter season safe and warm. Beginning on November 15^th, TownePlace Suites Harrisburg Hershey launched their 5^th annual blanket-making program.

In a partnership with their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital -- Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, TownePlace Suites' community outreach is unmatched by other Hershey, PA hotels. Together, TownePlace Suites and Penn State Hershey have captured the true spirit of the holiday season with their campaign of giving. By creating handmade blankets for patients of the hospital, they bring a little joy of the holiday season into the lives of these brave children who deserve the best.

As part of TownePlace Suites' "Real Giving" initiative, dedicated to community outreach through involvement with local area Children's Miracle Network hospitals across the country, TownePlace Suites challenges guests, owners, franchisees, other hotels near Hershey, and anyone looking for a way to make a difference this holiday season to donate whatever they can -- materials, money, or time to this worthy cause that warms the hearts of children, not just in Harrisburg and Hershey, but nationwide.

TownePlace Suites across the U.S. and Canada have set a goal of hand-crafting 100,000 blankets for child patients this winter. Over the course of the next three weeks, local communities will come together for organized blanket-making events, and heartwarming deliveries. TownePlace Suites Harrisburg Hershey is resolved to rally their community to help their hotel near Hershey, PA to do more than its part this holiday season.

About TownePlace Suites Harrisburg Hershey
From chocolate and rollercoasters, to national monuments and shopping, the TownePlace Suites Harrisburg Hershey is convenient to the area's best attractions and offers a stay for every type of traveler, including group stays in Harrisburg. This extended-stay hotel's suites are 25-percent larger than average, and their comfort, flexibility and affordability make them a smart choice for both business travelers and families. With six available floor plans, guests can pick the space that best meets their needs. Every suite features modern decor, a full kitchen, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, high-speed Internet access and a well-lit workspace. Staff members at this pet-friendly hotel are available 24 hours a day. A neighborhood-style hotel, the TownePlace Suites Harrisburg Hershey feels like home with daily complimentary continental breakfast and a convenience store, while an exercise room and indoor pool are nice ways to stay on track with fitness goals. Just eight miles from Harrisburg International Airport and at the crossroads of I-83, I-283 and Route 322, this hotel makes it easy to explore areas near and far. Hersheypark, Hershey Spa, Hershey Outlets, PA Farm Show Complex, Hollywood Casino and Carlisle Car Shows are just minutes away. Walk to the Bass Pro Shops and Great Escape Theatre, or take a day trip to Philadelphia, Baltimore or Washington, D.C. Gettysburg and Lancaster Amish Country are less than an hour away.