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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
Hotel near Pennsylvania State University in State College

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Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Bathroom sink
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803
  • Popular LocationBeaver Stadium5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBryce Jordan Center5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPegula Ice Arena5 min drive
  • AirportState College, PA (SCE-University Park)11 min drive

Room options

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Exterior
Graduate State College
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1002)
The price is $152
per night
$180 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
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About the neighborhood

State College

City center stay.Stay at this State College hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pennsylvania State University and 2 miles (3 km) of Mount Nittany Medical Center. Beaver Stadium and Bryce Jordan Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center - 3 min drive
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Berkey Creamery - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Burger King - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 4 min drive

About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel near Pennsylvania State University in State College
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 57996 square feet (5388 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this State College hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 300 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 57996 sq ft of conference space
  • 5388 sq m of conference space
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers 300 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This State College hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 18 to 50 for adults and USD 18 to 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 18–50 for adults, and USD 18–35.00 for children

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
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, and cash. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center to the airport?

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is 5.6 mi (11-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 The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

As of May 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on May 26, 2024 start from $92.65, 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 The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have an airport shuttle?

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers a free airport shuttle, available during limited hours.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 18 and 50 for adults, USD 18 and 35.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have a pool?

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center features an indoor pool.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have a restaurant?

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is home to Gardens, which features garden views and brunch.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center to downtown State College?

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is 2.8 mi away from State College.

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1006 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1006 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very close to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location with spacious room and nice hotel layout. Would like a comforter on the bed (or at least in the closet).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was welcoming, helpful and friendly. Room was nice, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Feng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay when visiting the state college
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomarra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! Highly, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

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

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here numerous times. Has easy access to campus and town. Comfortable and staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024