Groundbreaking held for new hotel coming to Bellefonte

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A new hotel is coming to Bellefonte and many officials said this is just part of a growing town.

The new hotel will be located on Amberleigh Lane along Benner Pike and will be a dual-brand facility that will be called the Avid & Candlewood Suites. The new $15 million facility will include 94 rooms.

Local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday since construction is set to begin soon.

“It shows what a hot community this is. Benner Township and Bellefonte and the Borough of Bellefonte itself,” President and CEO of The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau Fritz Smith said.

The hotel is just one project that is happening on the Benner Pike. Community leaders believe this is an opportunity to showcase the town as well as provide more stops for tourists to boost the local economy.

“Tourism and lodging are thriving in Centre County,” Centre County Commissioner Mark Higgins said.

Centre County Commissioner Amber Concepcion says this is a great time to invest in hotels around the county as the area is growing quickly.

“This is really a great time to invest in this industry as our hotels have had record revenue growth over the past 18 months in Centre County, the highest percentage growth of any county in Pennsylvania,” She said.

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The hotel is set to be complete by July 2025.

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