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The Woodlands

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Premium Room
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 10.00 per person)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702
  • Place, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohegan Pennsylvania
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wyoming Valley Mall: Wilkes-Barre Township
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Panoramic Single Room HNK

Panoramic Single Room HNK

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room NDD

Comfort Double Room NDD

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Resort view

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Comfort Double Room NDD1

Comfort Double Room NDD1

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Resort view

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Deluxe Double Room NDD2

Deluxe Double Room NDD2

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • River view

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Comfort Double Room NDDNB

Comfort Double Room NDDNB

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, desk

Confort Room NK

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Resort view

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Premium Room NK1

Premium Room NK1

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

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Comfort Room NKNB

Comfort Room NKNB

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Resort view

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Comfort Room NQ

Comfort Room NQ

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Resort view

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

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About the area

Wilkes-Barre

When you stay at The Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 5-minute drive of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. .This casino hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wise Crackers Comedy Club and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wyoming Valley Mall: Wilkes-Barre Township.

What's nearby

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mohegan Pennsylvania - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Wise Crackers Comedy Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Wyoming Valley Mall: Wilkes-Barre Township - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sheetz - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪TGI Friday's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Woodlands

Hotel connected to the convention center in Wilkes-Barre with 2 restaurants
The Woodlands offers 150 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 150 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 36-inch flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite body treatments and facials. After enjoying recreational amenities such as a nightclub and a seasonal outdoor pool, a lucky night at the casino is the perfect end to the day. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon. Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Enjoy American cuisine at Crescenzos, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 5 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Wilkes-Barre? This hotel has 3500 square feet (325 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 9 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Crescenzos - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Shogun Japanese - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Crescenzos Lounge - This cocktail bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Executive Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Evolution Night Club - Onsite bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Crescenzos
  • Crescenzos Lounge
  • Evolution Night Club
  • Executive Lounge
  • Shogun Japanese

Things to do

  • 4 slot machines
  • Casino (108 square foot of space)
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,500 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (132 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 27 2025 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Airport shuttle
  • Health club access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 for adults and USD 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 25 to September 10
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Woodlands Inn
Woodlands Inn Wilkes-Barre
Woodlands Wilkes-Barre
The Woodlands Hotel
The Woodlands Wilkes-Barre
The Woodlands Hotel Wilkes-Barre
The Woodlands Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
The Woodlands Inn an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

The Woodlands Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1267 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexis

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were running a prostitution system out of that hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good night life, nice hotel in woods.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here especially the staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eugene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We walked away. Please contact me. 203-667-2903
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space but needs some updating, leaks happen inside the hallways. rooms have issues with WiFi, not the cleanest but was clean. Staff was helpful and apologetic, no one to be blamed just needs a little revamp in some areas and will absolutely be a nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love sam at breakfast remembered me from my last stay very personable made me feel at home
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heydi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good area and good food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very nice and great. The nighttime staff lady was so sweet and great. This hotel was awful. The indoor pool looked like a horror movie. The hotel smelt of cigarette and mildew. Place looked like it was falling apart. Would never come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed creekside at this hotel, and while the view was genuinely lovely and peaceful, it felt like a missed opportunity. The small deck outside our room was broken and unusable, which was disappointing since it could have been the highlight of our stay. On the positive side, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and the room itself seemed clean. Breakfast was a basic continental setup—nothing special, but enough to start the day. Unfortunately, the property as a whole is clearly in need of significant maintenance. The roof was leaking in several areas (thankfully not in our room), and the entire building had a strong smell of cigarettes, even in supposedly non-smoking areas. Other guests during our stay were loud and disruptive, particularly in the lobby, which made the atmosphere uncomfortable at times. It’s easy to imagine this place being a charming retreat—maybe 30 years ago—but today it’s showing its age and neglect. With some serious updates and better management, it could shine again. Until then, it’s a mixed experience at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Norma

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness

Forget this place.

My roommate was not sent A survey. She is very upset because she feels the same way and doesn’t have a chance to express it.We checked out immediately after going to our room: small, dinky, dimly lit and uncomfortable set up. The clientele was mostly young and loud with no respect for common areas. The worst of it was: our room was in the towers, which has nine floors and one elevator to service them. The elevator was not functioning properly, created so much noise going up and down that it rattled our bedroom walls and we did not feel safe at all. Front desk said they were waiting for the repair people – – you think?
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good experience at the Woodlands!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room good breakfast. Very noisy room location. Very disappointing. Could not sleep because of loud music in club and people in parking lot and very noisy people in hallways and near club. I would rate this part 1star. Will not come back if we would get another room in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madison

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself really was not that bad for the price given but let’s talk about the so called amenities. There were no extra towels available which has never happened to me at a hotel ever - no pool towels either so make sure you bring your own.The bartender at the hibachi place was one of the only waitresses. We get to crecenzos to get lunch and the bartender told us she was only able to make the fried foods because the chef wasn’t there, we get the food and as more people are coming in she is telling them they aren’t serving food as we’re eating ours. We couldn’t find the snack bar and deli which sucked because that only left us with shogun as the only restaurant in the hotel for the most part although there is other good restaurants in the area. We went to the club which smelt like an old bowling alley and the majority of the people there drinking were employees of the hotel. The fee for the club was $5 per person on Friday and $10 per person on Saturday - which was not specified in the hotel description - it’s also cash only and it’s $3 to use the atm. Continental breakfast ends at 10:00am not 11, found that out when I wanted to get it at 10:30 and they said it was done. The gift shop is just a couple shelves at the front desk. The free shuttle is a hippie van looking thing which I couldn’t find the seatbelt. The only good thing besides the room was the top shelf liquor choices. All in all I think this hotel has false advertising and I would never stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very clean room. Quiet. Staff was wonderful and breakfast definitely above what you usually get at this price! Property is dated and in need of some maintenance but the pluses and price make up for that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great; however our “pet friendly” room made it difficult for our larger dog as he doesn’t like stairs and there were no elevators / ramps for him to get to the room. Also, no carts could conveniently get us to the room (we asked for a ground floor). The only ground floor room was up a flight of 5 steps. (My husband “fell” trying to get our luggage up the small flight of stairs, and my dog (140 lbs.) had to be lifted up the srtairs. There should, at the very least, have a small ramp that allows handicapped patrons and those with pets go up that area without too much difficulty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint place in the mountains

Sunny at the bar was amazing . The grounds are beautiful if you go out and explore
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Woodlands was a great experience. Yes, it is a bit dated, but the experience was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The toilet paper holder and towel holder in the bathroom were broken and hanging. The top drawer in the dresser was broken and kept opening. The hotel phones lines were under maintenance for quite awhile and we couldn’t reach front desk. The indoor pool was green and disgusting. No room service and the continental breakfast was cold and gross and we weren’t allowed to bring it back to our room for my husband’s birthday. Even though we had a microwave and fridge in the room and told them we would bring the plates back to the breakfast room we still weren’t allowed to bring breakfast to our room. This place has new owners from the last time we stayed there. It is nothing like it used to be. It used to be beautiful and luxurious and now it’s a hole in the wall. It needs to be updated. We will never go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025