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Is Simmons Motel Still Open? Hotel Impossible Update (Hershey, PA)

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As of September 2026, Simmons Motel is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing for Simmons Motel, updated 2026-08, shows the business still operating at 355 W Chocolate Ave, while the motel's own site carries only 2021-dated content.

  • Season / episode Season 6, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 355 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033

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What happened after Hotel Impossible?

Hotel Impossible (Travel Channel) featured the Simmons Motel in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in the episode 'Hershey Addiction,' which aired 2015-09-29 (S6E5). The series sent host Anthony Melchiorri to small, independently run lodging properties working through operational and presentation problems, and the Hershey motel was one of the properties the show worked with. The Simmons Motel sits at 355 West Chocolate Avenue, a few blocks from Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World. The motel's own website, simmonsmotel.com, lists the same address, a phone number, and a booking email, though the page's copyright and most recent dated content run through 2021 rather than 2026, so the site alone does not establish current operation. More recent evidence does. A Yelp listing for the business, updated in 2026-08, carries 55 reviews and lists the same Chocolate Avenue address and category. Google Places separately carries the Simmons Motel as operational at the same coordinates. Guest feedback summarized on Booking.com and Tripadvisor in 2026 describes an older, budget-priced property with an outdoor pool and spa, free parking, and mixed opinions on room soundproofing, alongside praise for the staff and location near Hersheypark. No dated source reviewed for this batch reports a closure, sale, or rebrand of the Simmons Motel since the 2015 episode aired.

Featured on Hotel Impossible

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Hershey Addiction
What was featured
Family-run roadside motel near Hersheypark with dated rooms and management issues
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Simmons Motel

Frequently asked questions

Is Simmons Motel still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Simmons Motel is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Simmons Motel after Hotel Impossible?

Hotel Impossible (Travel Channel) featured the Simmons Motel in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in the episode 'Hershey Addiction,' which aired 2015-09-29 (S6E5). As of September 2026, Simmons Motel is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Simmons Motel located?

355 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Hotel Impossible featured Simmons Motel?

Season 6, Episode 5 of Hotel Impossible, first aired September 29, 2015. The episode is titled “Hershey Addiction”.

What do reviews say since Hotel Impossible?

A Yelp listing for the business, updated in 2026-08, carries 55 reviews and lists the same Chocolate Avenue address and category. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Simmons Motel still using the Hotel Impossible menu or branding?

No dated source reviewed for this batch reports a closure, sale, or rebrand of the Simmons Motel since the 2015 episode aired. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
355 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033
Venue type
hotel
Official website
simmonsmotel.com

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