Wilbur Mansion Hotel - Bethlehem

Boutique hotel in a restored 1864 mansion in Bethlehem, PA

Accommodations

Wilbur Mansion offers 9 rooms, each with a seating area, flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom featuring a rain shower, hairdryer, bathrobes, and heated towel racks. Select rooms include a soaking tub and a separate changing room, with views of the city or the Lehigh River. Every room provides a fridge, a safety deposit box, a Keurig coffee maker, and keyless entry, with a continental breakfast basket delivered to the door each morning.

Dining

The on-site Swift restaurant serves dinner and brunch, with a happy hour offering $7 glasses of wine and $10 appetizers such as shrimp cocktails and fried calamari. Menu highlights include Chilean sea bass, lamb chops, duck, and mushroom risotto, with cocktails crafted by hand using no pre-fab mixes. Guests can also enjoy a seasonal courtyard and garden seating, with a full-service bar available upstairs.

Location

Wilbur Mansion is 15 km from Dorney Park Wildwater Kingdom and 3.1 km from the Wind Creek Event Center, with Lehigh University and downtown Bethlehem within walking distance. The property is 10 km from the Allentown Art Museum, 11 km from Steamtown National Historic Site, and 9 km from Lehigh Valley International Airport. Guests can walk to the Musikfest grounds and South Side restaurants, with free on-site parking included.

History & Grounds

Built in 1864, the Wilbur Mansion has been restored with original hand-carved woodwork, stained glass, and hardwood floors throughout the common areas. The property retains its historic character while adding modern bathrooms, a large courtyard garden, and a private parking lot. The mansion's chimney serves as an overnight resting place for swifts, a bird species visible at dusk from the courtyard.

Services

The hotel provides keyless entry, free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning in all rooms, with family rooms and non-smoking rooms available. Staff offer luggage assistance and personalized recommendations for local landmarks, restaurants, and events. A continental breakfast basket with fresh juice, pastries, and fruit is delivered to each room each morning, with additional coffee and tea available in-room.

• Accommodation: 9 rooms with rain showers, heated towel racks, and soaking tubs
• Dining: Swift restaurant with $10 happy hour appetizers and craft cocktails
• Location: 15 km from Dorney Park, walking distance to Musikfest & Lehigh University
• History: Restored 1864 mansion with original woodwork and stained glass
• Services: Keyless entry, free parking, and breakfast basket delivered to the door