Warehouse Hotel

Newly opened in May 2015, this hotel was an old warehouse for Armstrong Flooring company located in rural Manheim, PA. This is traditional Dutch Amish country so the conversion of this structure is an interesting change for the quaint countryside.
We stayed two nights Fri and Sat for a large soccer tourney. Arriving late @10p, we questioned the quality of accommodations as the exterior looked like an airplane hangar. Upon entering, I had immediate sense that this was something very hipster — trendy yet simple décor, very open reception area with cozy fireplace and couches.
OUR ROOM: After an easy check-​in, we walked into a very comfortably spaced room (2 queens and a rollaway for my family of five). Very large refrigerator with freezer section. Sink area was located outside the toilet/​shower area with little counter space (not an issue though as there was a wooden rack underneath for extra storage). Beautiful relaxing shower. Room has lights conservation mode using your room key to keep lights on. Overall room was very very nice and comfortable.
RESTAURANT: we ate dinner on Saturday and breakfast Sun morning at their onsite restaurant, The Forklift and Palate (creative name n’est ce pas?). Menu offered sufficient items but I found the dinner food to be extremely salty — not just my filet sauce but the fries were overboard. Was surprised. That was the only negative to dinner, otherwise, (now this may sound odd but coming from our area with so many chemicals that over treat the water) the water was delicious! Crisp clean and refreshing. I know it’s the little things! Local fresh vanilla ice cream dessert was soooo creamy yum.
FACILITY: the hotel is connected to the 2^nd largest indoor athletic facility in the U.S. (Per their claim). The hotel gym is located here so to access, we literally walked through a wide door entrance that divides the hotel from the sports complex. It is still new and the large indoor track is slated to open in a week. Multiple volleyball and basketball courts (as a matter of fact they had v-​ball tourney going on which was so cool to watch from 2^nd floor gym that was open and overlooked the courts!). Trainer area, indoor soccer fields, two rock climbing areas with very unique climb surfaces, smoothie bar and separate food court as well as a nice size gift shop. The fantastic bonus to staying there was that the athletic facilities were included in your stay (except rock climbing but who can beat $ 15 to climb ALL DAY?!). Oh and there was a pro wrestling match held that Sat night that people from outside can attend. You can purchase a membership to the facility too.
OVERALL: solid 5 for creative use of space, extremely comfortable room, and extras included in stay not to mention the amazing Sports Complex.

What an efficient and comfortable hotel! My husband and I came to the Warehouse to be close to the Renaissance Faire and when we arrived it was 40 degrees and rainy, so we decided to lay low at the hotel instead. The room was brand new, super clean, and energy efficient. The restaurant, Forklift and Palate was superb. Every detail was well-​rehearsed by all staff and they ran a tight ship. You could tell everyone loves their job there. If we had had more time, we would have spent some time adventuring around the sports complex! Next time!

Awesome place to stay! New and very comfortable and roomy. The bar and restaurant were wonderful. The staff is friendly. The room was wonderful, but the only negative is there is no coffee machine in the room and the shower is a bit small. Otherwise, perfect!