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Graduate State College

4.0 star property
Hotel near Pennsylvania State University in State College

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Property amenity
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Interior
Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
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  • BarBarBar

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125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801
  • Popular LocationPennsylvania State University8 min walk
  • Popular LocationBryce Jordan Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPegula Ice Arena5 min drive
  • AirportState College, PA (SCE-University Park)12 min drive

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite - Accessible)

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Graduate King - Accessible)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate Premium King)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate Premium King)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Graduate Queen Queen - Accessible)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen Suite)

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen) | Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Graduate King Suite)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Graduate King Suite)

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

State College

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pennsylvania State University and 2 miles (3 km) of Palmer Museum of Art with a stay here. The Arboretum at Penn State and Pegula Ice Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 8 min walk
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 3 min walk
  • Federal Taphouse State College - 4 min walk
  • Irving's - 6 min walk
  • Doggie’s Rathskeller And Garden - 7 min walk
  • Cafe 210 West - 4 min walk

About this property

Graduate State College

Hotel near Pennsylvania State University in State College
Graduate State College offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3957 square feet (368 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Graduate State College also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available.

This State College hotel is smoke free.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3957 sq ft of conference space
  • 368 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Graduate State College offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: USD 1 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 11.10 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 1.00–25.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Atherton Hotel
Atherton Hotel State College
Atherton State College
Hotel Atherton
The Atherton Hotel Hotel State College
The Atherton Hotel Hotel
The Atherton Hotel State College
The Atherton Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Graduate State College Hotel
Graduate State College State College
Graduate State College Hotel State College

Frequently asked questions

How close is Graduate State College to the airport?

Graduate State College is 6.1 mi (12-min drive) away from the State College, PA (SCE-University Park) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate State College?

As of May 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate State College on May 26, 2024 start from $152.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Graduate State College have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Graduate State College.

Does Graduate State College offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Graduate State College, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 1.00 and 25.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Graduate State College?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Graduate State College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Graduate State College?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.

Does Graduate State College have a pool?

Graduate State College does not have a pool.

Does Graduate State College have a restaurant?

Graduate State College is home to Trophy Room, which features American cuisine and light fare.

Does Graduate State College have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Graduate State College to downtown State College?

Graduate State College is 0.3 mi away from State College.

Graduate State College Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great so far!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

KATI, NEW YORK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Graduate chains are the best. This one did not disappoint. Helpful staff cool room and yummy breakfast. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom were very clean. The bed pillows need to be replaced with firmer pillows plus the pillowcases didn’t smell clean or fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024