Disclosure : I received a nights stay and 2 meals in exchange for this post the opinions are my own.

Recently I was visiting Lancaster and I had the opportunity to stay at Bird in the Hand Inn.    The Bird in Hand Inn and entire facility is own by the Smuckers family and has been run for 3 generations.  The inn is a great place for kids.  My kids are all about the overnight at a Hotel.  We never stay at a hotel unless there is a pool.  Good thing that Bird in Hand has 3 pools (2 indoors and 1 outdoor).  They also have a jacuzzi for adults, and yes I sat in it for quite a while.  So a great activity year round.  Yes they did provide towels so just bring your suit and sunscreen.

The bird in the hand has a mini golf course, an ice cream polar, playground and also a animal area where you can feed ducks and goats.   The grounds of the inn are lovely and spacious.  I really hope to return so I can enjoy the grounds more.

The rooms are clean, and great accommodations,  They have mini fridge, coffee maker, shampoo/conditioner, and blow dryer in  the rooms.  Out room had 2 queen beds.  The lovely thing that  Bird In Hand Inn has many different accommodations:  From Hotel, to suites, to a Campground.

The in has a restaurant on the premise the Bird in the Hand Smorgasbord  or an alcart menu has great variety of Country Amish food and also the traditional favorites for the entire family.    The fried chicken was a big hit wit my family. The desert area was great  loved the Amish pies and sweets.  In the morning they offer a buffet for the guests of the hotel.  I really enjoyed the biscuits and gravy and the sausage.

Here is a video of what to expect at the Bird In Hand Inn and Smorgasbord:

I can recommend the Bird and the Hand as a great place to visit with the family.  I wish I had 2 nights because there was much more we wanted to see. Be sure to check out the Bird in Hand deals and vacation packages.  They even have packages that are with  Strasburg train.

Want to know what to do while in Lancaster here is a link to   My Favorite things to do while in Lancaster