The Cartoon Network Hotel: A Quirky Hotel For Kids Of All Ages

Exterior of the Cartoon Network Hotel in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cartoon Network Hotel

If you grew up on Saturday morning cartoons or have kids who are glued to the characters and shows on the Cartoon Network, this hotel might be the perfect staycation destination.

Located just four miles east of Lancaster, in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the Cartoon Network Hotel is as family-friendly as it gets.

Evocative guest rooms

Whimsical Guest Room with Bunk Beds at Cartoon Network Hotel

Cartoon Network Hotel

This one-of-a-kind hotel has a total of 159 rooms, many large enough to sleep a family of four. The colorful guest room decor evokes the fun and whimsy of six Cartoon Network series: The Amazing World of Gumball, Adventure Time, Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, Steven Universe and We Bare Bears.

Designed with kids in mind, each room has a 49-inch large screen TV and mini-fridge for families with insatiable snackers. Exterior entryways to these rooms (like those found at a motel) allow easy access to free parking and bypassing of common areas.

Four Dream Suites—Adventure Time, Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls and Steven Universe— are located upstairs from the lobby in the main building. Each suite, which can sleep 6-8 guests, comes with its own kitchenette and dining area (with microwave, mini-fridge, and coffeemaker). Here the size of the living room area TV screens to 75-inches. Two of these suites are ADA accessible.

All accommodations offer high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots for the whole family to stay connected.

Other onsite amenities

Lobby/Toon Lounge at the Cartoon Network Hotel

Cartoon Network Hotel

Other memory-making amenities at this extremely photogenic hotel, in addition to a gift shop, include:

Omnicade, an electronic game arcade with virtual reality experiences;
Toon Room, a relaxing lounge with four Powerpuff Yourself stations; and
An outdoor and heated indoor pool (availability of both subject to weather).

The Cartoon Kitchen is a full-service, on-premises restaurant with kid-friendly menus and bold cartoon character decor. The hotel also has a Bearista Cafe offering coffees, teas, grab-and-go snacks, and mixed cocktails for the adults.

Currently operating at full capacity, the Cartoon Network Hotel first opened in January 2020, closed briefly during the pandemic, and reopened at a limited capacity in the summer of 2021. Packages are available for multi-night stays and The hotel’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols are fully outlined on its website.

Nearby explorations

Amish horse pulling cart near Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania Dutch country.

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The hotel is a great base for exploring scenic Lancaster, an area that is rich in history. Families will enjoy driving through 25 covered bridges, past farmlands, catching glimpses of horse-and-buggies along the road, and visiting local Amish markets and Pennsylvania Dutch-style restaurants. There are abundant opportunities for the entire family to learn about Amish culture and traditions.

In addition, visitors will find a host of family-friendly attractions, theme parks, and activities nearby, including Dutch Wonderland (adjacent to the hotel), Traintown USA, Hershey Park, and more.

The Cartoon Network Hotel is overseen by Palace Entertainment, a company that owns and operates more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels, and educational venues across 10 different U.S. states. Other properties include America’s Oldest Amusement Park Lake Compounce, Kennywood Park America’s Most Thrilling Historic Landmark, the Kingdom for Kids Dutch Wonderland, New York’s Largest Water Park Splish Splash, and several more.