Staying at a hotel amid the coronavirus pandemic might look and feel drastically different than it did in 2019.
There’s plexiglass now between guests and the concierge in the lobby. Passers-by are mandated to wear facial masks. Some amenities, such as hot tubs, might be closed. Minibars in suites could be totally empty.
None of this, though, seems to be deterring those eager to leave home in 2021.
About a year ago at this time, Gov. Tom Wolf ordered a shutdown of all non-essential businesses, including hotels, and encouraged residents to stay home for an approximate three-month span. Lehigh Valley hotels interviewed for this story say it’s just more the reason they are experiencing an uptick in guests — mostly across Pennsylvania, New…