A Stay at Hotel Rock Lititz in Lancaster County, PA

Exterior of Hotel Rock Lititz at twilight

Date of Stay: September 1, 2019

I have done a lot of traveling for work, and more often than not, I find that a hotel is just a hotel regardless of the name on the door. There are exceptions to those rules, however.

One notable exception I’ve found in PA is Hotel Rock Lititz.

View from Hotel Rock Lititz looking out at the Pod 2 building and farmland in the distance

The hotel opened in 2018 on the grounds of Rock Lititz – best described as the place where your favorite musical artists perfects their stage show before going on tour. The actual Rock Lititz building is off limits – we wouldn’t want anyone to see the surprises before that first tour date – but the Hotel and the neighboring “Pod 2” are open to the public.

My wife and I stayed at the hotel while in town for a wedding, and immediately upon arriving at the hotel, it is clear that this is not just another hotel.

speakers backlit in red behind the check-in desk at the Hotel Rock Lititz

The check-in area at the lobby features a panel of speakers set against a changing light that go from floor to ceiling. Vintage concert posters line the wall along with visuals from the many stage shows that were developed in the “black box” across the street.

Large number 5 on steel wires with red backlights

The theming extends throughout the building. Each floor has a large number set against a display by a company that is responsible for a unique aspect of the live concert experience. We were on floor five – the top floor – which had steel structures from ATOMIC.

Bathroom inside Hotel Rock Lititz with the top of an equipment box used as a door

Entering the suite, the theme continued. The sliding doors for the bathroom were made from equipment cases. The same was true of the built-in desk. A strip of wallpaper featuring a collage of album covers and concert posters popped against the white paint.

And to top it off, the room had an incredible view looking out over Pod 2 at the Lancaster County countryside.

Dinette inside a suite at Hotel Rock Lititz

Somehow we had managed to book a suite that was across the hall from the penthouse. If a famous musical act were staying at Hotel Rock Lititz, they would have access to a private entrance to their suite while their security could stay in our room, which had a door facing the penthouse’s entrance.

blue couch in the lobby of Hotel Rock Littiz

(Unfortunately for us, it was just a bachelor party using the penthouse during our stay).

In addition to rooms, the hotel offers a finer dining restaurant, Per Diem, which specializes in farm-to-table cuisine.

Wall art featuring concert scenes at Hotel Rock Lititz

Across the street at Pod 2 are more businesses to discover. It is not only home to many of the suppliers that come together to form Rock Lititz, but also businesses open to the community including the Lititz Bikeworks, the Litiz Rec Center, a yoga studio and a brewery.

And it’s all just a short drive from the borough of Lititz, named “Coolest Small Town in America 2013” and a destination in itself.

When looking for a place to stay in Lancaster County, don’t sleep on Hotel Rock Lititz.

When You Go

Rates can range from $170 to $300 depending on demand. Book early to get the best rate.
The hotel has an on-site dining option, Per Diem, and there are additional dining options available across the street at Pod 2.
The hotel is just a mile north of Lititz, but Route 501 is probably too large and busy of a road to walk to town from the hotel.