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 9 miles from Dorney Park Wildwater Kingdom and 2 miles from the Wind Creek Event Center, with Lehigh University and downtown Bethlehem within walking distance. The property is 6 miles from the Allentown Art Museum, 7 miles from Steamtown National Historic Site, and 6 miles 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: 9 miles 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