With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about where to plan your year-end celebration. If you live near historic Harrisburg, PA, we have the perfect place to host your event The Central Hotel & Conference Center. Our Harrisburg event center is located in the heart of Dauphin County, offering a centrally located venue to several major cities. We are within a three-hour drive of New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh.

From company parties to New Year’s Eve celebrations and religious gatherings, we are the ideal place to spend the holidays. Remember, if it’s worth celebrating, it’s worth celebrating at The Central Hotel & Conference Center!

Harrisburg Event Center General Information

We proudly offer one of the region’s largest ballrooms for holiday gatherings at our Harrisburg event center. Our flexible room arrangements and dedicated service team make planning a holiday gathering with us a breeze. Here are a few features of our event space:

  • We offer almost 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space
  • There are 12 meeting rooms available that can host groups of all sizes
  • We have an expansive three-story atrium, which offers an exquisite venue for your holiday gathering
  • Our meeting rooms have comprehensive audio and visual capabilities
  • We provide complete catering capabilities

Holiday Gatherings at The Central Hotel

Begin planning your holiday gatherings with The Central Hotel by filling out our Request for Proposal. Our staff planners are happy to tailor a custom event for your special occasion, ensuring every detail is covered from start to finish. We put together a special holiday menu served sit-down or buffet style every year. Entree options include anything from orange pomegranate salmon to ricotta stuffed chicken. 

Meeting & Event Testimonial:

“WOW! Premier in your name fits your establishment perfectly! Everything and everyone was excellent and perfect, from the setup time to our last goodbye. All of our attendees raved about the food and the service. Everyone on your staff was a joy, accommodating, and pleasant! So much so that I was giving out hugs!!! And the food was excellent!”

-La-Kita G.

Enjoy the Extra Conveniences & Comforts

In addition to our meeting spaces, you will also have access to our hotel amenities during your stay. Enjoy these extra conveniences and comforts of our Harrisburg hotel:

  • O’Reilly’s Taproom & Kitchen is open for food and drinks to enjoy throughout your stay.
  • Please take advantage of our complimentary business center in the Grand Atrium; you will have access to desktop computers, scanners, photocopiers, and printers.
  • We offer a complimentary shuttle service to the Harrisburg International Airport, Amtrack Train, and Greyhound Bus Station.
  • Unwind in our heated indoor swimming pool or the spacious fitness center.
  • Chat with our guest service team to discover the best things to do in Harrisburg during your stay.

Plan Your Holiday Gathering in Harrisburg Today!

Start planning your holiday gatherings at our Harrisburg event center today! Then choose from over 170 guest rooms with amenities to accommodate professionals traveling this holiday season. If you have any questions about planning your event, please get in touch with our sales office at 717-561-0080 for more information.