Meetings Rooms & Ballrooms

The Central is home to a selection of flexible event spaces designed to balance function and comfort.
Our dedicated team of event professionals are present every step of the way to ensure the effortless execution of your next meeting, conference, or special occasion.

  • 19,000 Square Feet of Flexible Meeting Space
  • 12 Meeting Spaces Serving 10–500 Guests
  • Our Largest Meeting Space +9,000 Square Feet
  • Industry Leading Audio-Visual Services
  • Free, Fast, and Reliable Wi-Fi 
  • 174 Well-Appointed Guest Rooms
  • O’Reilly’s Taproom & Kitchen
  • Comprehensive Culinary Capabilities
  • Free On-Site Parking
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Meeting Room Spec

About our Meeting & Event Venue in Harrisburg

One of the Top Event Venues in Harrisburg/ Hershey, the Central Hotel offers modern amenities, personalized service, and culinary selections certain to exceed your expectations.

Offering 19,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including 12 unique function rooms, we offer the perfect setting for business gatherings, conferences, seminars, team building activities, and special occasions of all kinds. Our unique Grand Atrium offers an exquisite, intimate space for your reception, gala, or gathering.

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Meeting and Events Expertise near Harrisburg/ Hershey 

In addition to flexible event space, the Central Hotel offers the assistance of dedicated meeting-service specialists who can arrange for an array of distinctive experiences. Explore our multiple room sets, and work seamlessly alongside our professional team to ensure a memorable and enjoyable event in Harrisburg/ Hershey. 

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FAQ

1. What types of events can be hosted in your space?
Our venue is ideal for corporate meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, networking events, private celebrations, and social gatherings.
Capacity varies based on room setup. At the Central, we host events ranging from board meetings of 10 to gatherings of over 500 attendees.
We offer 12 flexible meeting spaces, and are able to accommodate all industry-standard meeting and event configurations including, but not limited to: Boardroom, Classroom, Theater, U-shape, Crescent Round, Banquet, Reception-style
Certainly! We offer cutting-edge audiovisual technology including, but not limited to, high-definition displays, projectors, microphones, sound systems, and high-speed Wi-Fi. On-site technical support is available upon request.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the facility.
We offer in-house catering and customizable menu options. Outside catering may be permitted upon request while meeting certain conditions (additional fees may apply).
Absolutely! We encourage site visits and would be happy to schedule a tour at your convenience.
Rental packages may include tables, chairs, table linen, basic audio-visual equipment, Wi-Fi access, setup and breakdown time, a dedicated coordinator, and a highly experienced service team. Detailed inclusions are provided in your event proposal.
Yes, we offer ample complimentary on-site parking and are also capable of accommodating multiple motor coaches.
Our cancellation terms vary depending on event size and timing. Please refer to your contract’s terms and conditions; or your event coordinator will be happy to assist you with details.
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak seasons in the spring and fall. Many clients reserve nine or more months in advance.

Contact our events team at (717) 561-0080 OR simply submit a Request for Proposal and a member of our sales team will respond within 24-hours.

What Our Event Guests Say

"I did my best to tell each of you how wonderful you are while I was there last week for our annual conference, and I truly mean it! I was so happy to know we would be at your hotel for the conference for the second year in a row because of your amazing Central Hotel Team! Your genuine hospitality is first class! We were at a Ritz Carlton in Philadelphia for brunch yesterday and they don't hold a candle to you! Thank you for all you do."

"Everything for our semi-annual meeting was GREAT! I was thoroughly impressed with the staff, food, and service we received! I was a little nervous going into the night with being at a new place and not being able to show up early... but everything turned out even better than I expected! The room was decorated and set up very well, and the overall atmosphere of the place was excellent. We’ll certainly make the Central Hotel our new home for meetings and events!"

"Thank you, and your team, for another truly wonderful event! I must applaud the banquet staff, including our coordinator, for everything they did for us. I've run a lot of events, and I've never seen such a dedicated staff that was willing to ensure our needs were met every step of the way. THANK YOU for providing a great meeting and event venue in Harrisburg, PA!"

"Thank you for making our event a huge success. Your team is excellent from the moment of coordination, through the execution of the event itself. The banquet team was very personable and accommodating, and the team setting up for the event was gracious to make a few last-minute changes without hesitation! Thank you for everything!"

"WE ARE SPEECHLESS! The hospitality of your hotel, the staff, the details, and the attention to our needs was well BEYOND anything we could have ever expected. The event was BEYOND what we imagined, thanks to both you, your staff, and your attention to detail. We’ll certainly be back at the Central Hotel for our corporate meetings in Harrisburg!"

"As always, the event was wonderful and I sincerely could not have done it without your staff. Everyone was so wonderful, polite, and professional. Everyone LOVED the hotel!! They thought the food was delicious and enjoyed the bar as well. The lobby lighting was so pretty in the evening! We had a great time, and our board is excited to come back for future events in Harrisburg/ Hershey!"

The Central Meeting Room Spec

Full Service,
Audio- Visual Production

Flexible Meeting
Space

Experienced,
Professional Event Service

Superior Culinary
Offerings

High-Speed,
Reliable Wi-Fi

Free On-Site
Parking

Meeting Rooms

Room Capacity Table
Dim. Sq. Ft. Banquet Class Theater Reception
Keystone 26x38 990 56 42 100 100
Harris 37x21 780 40 30 80 80
Cameron 24x27 650 40 24 65 65
Board Room 27x11 300 12 12 12 12
McClay 25x25 625 40 22 60 60
McCormick 25x25 625 40 22 60 60

All ceilings are 8′ at the lowest point.

Ballrooms

Room Capacity Table
Dim. Sq. Ft. Banquet Class Theater Reception
Central Ballroom 143x64 9050 496 396 905 905
Heritage Ballroom 72x42 3025 160 129 300 300
Central A 34x64 2175 112 96 210 210
Central B 34x64 2175 112 96 210 210
Central C 34x64 2375 120 105 235 235
Central D & E 34x64 2300 120 102 230 230
Central D or E 38x32 1150 60 48 115 30

Central Ballroom ceiling is 13′ at the lowest point.

Heritage Ballroom ceiling is 11.5′ at the lowest point.

Grand Atrium

Room Capacity Table
Dim. Sq. Ft. Banquet Class Theater Reception
Grand Atrium 60x84 4320 80 NA NA 300

Elegant 3-story Grand Atrium

Capacities displayed are for the sole purpose of providing a visual representation of proposed meeting space and should not be relied upon as a commitment to actual room capacities. Stated capacities are based upon maximum room sets and may vary once certain restrictions such as, but not limited to, Dauphin County Fire Code, Audiovisual Sets, Stages, or food selections are taken into consideration. Sets are based upon standard industry and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) formulas: Theatre = 10 square feet per person; Banquet = 8′ Rounds or 20 square feet per person; Classroom = 24 feet per person; Reception = 10 square feet per person.