Published October 24. 2023 10:45AM
by Dana Grubb Special to the Bethlehem Press
As a thank you to its supporters who voted the Historic Hotel Bethlehem USA Today’s #1 historic hotel for the third year in a row, ice cream sundaes and root beer floats were served compliment of the Historic Hotel Bethlehem at an ice cream social held Sept. 17. Forced into the Hotel’s Grand Ballroom due to inclement weather, residents, guests and visitors enjoyed the ice cream treats and danced to music performed by The Castaways.
In remarks to attendees, managing partner Bruce Haines thanked the community, the Hotel’s customers, staff, suppliers and 12 partners who saved and reinvigorated the Main Street icon over 25 years ago. “We have loyal dedicated associates who make it a special experience,” said Haines, who recognized the hotel’s superb management team.
Also recognized among attendees were those who voted for the Hotel Bethlehem regularly and every day. “We are a three-time national champion and still the community’s hotel,” said Haines. “Thank you for the passion you have for the Hotel Bethlehem,” he added.
Liz DeWalt from Hanover Township and Rose Murphy from Bethlehem are served ice cream by Hotel Bethlehem employees before adding sundae toppings.
PRESS PHOTOS BY DANA GRUBB Ballerinas from the Pennsylvania Youth Ballet in Bethlehem attended to help the Hotel Bethlehem celebrate. More photoson A7.
Hotel Bethlehem's managing partner Bruce Haines and Harrisburg resident Melissa Ventresca dance to music by the Castaways.
The Castaways performed in the Hotel's grand ballroom during the ice cream social.
Bethlehem resident Elliot enjoys his root beer float at the social.
