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4.5 out of 5

"Very friendly staff and overall a nice place to stay. " More

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University

Near the airport

Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Pennsylvania State University and Centre County Historical Society. What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Pegula Ice Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free shuttle, parking

This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and perks like free self parking and a free airport shuttle. Enjoy the spa tub and conveniences like a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$131* Per night/room Apr 14 - Apr 15

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Junior Suite, Accessible

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

One king bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Two queen beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hilton Garden Inn State College ratings based on 15 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hilton Garden Inn State College

Everyone (7) Couples (1) Family (2)
5 out of 5
Very friendly staff and overall a nice place to stay.

Posted by on Mar 5, 2024

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5 out of 5
The staff is always so helpful and friendly and knowl. The lobby decor is beautiful and inviting.

Posted by on Dec 30, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 30, 2023 by Kendra - Front Office Manager

Thank you for taking the time to do the post stay review! Also, thank you for giving us a 5/5! We appreciate you. We look forward to welcoming you back! Have a great day!

4 out of 5
Very accommodating to Fido

Posted by on Jul 25, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 25, 2023 by Kendra - Front Office Manager

Thank you for staying with us and doing the review! We are happy we could accommodate Fido! We love hearing that! Have a great day!

5 out of 5

Posted by on May 14, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 18, 2023 by Kendra - Front Office Manager

Thank you for staying with us! Also, thank you for taking the time to do the post stay review! We appreciate the 5/5! We hope to see you again! Have a great day!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jun 2, 2022

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5 out of 5
Manager, Kendra was very helpful and accommodating and friendly as well

Posted by , from syosset on May 28, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 23, 2022 by Kendra - Front Office Manager

Thank you for doing the survey! I am glad I was able to help! We hope to see you again. Have a great day!

5 out of 5
Conveniently located and comfortable

Posted by on Apr 13, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 13, 2022 by Kendra

Thank you for rating our hotel 5/5 and for doing the review! We appreciate the comments and appreciate having you stay with us!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 12, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 29, 2019 by Kendra

Thank you for the review! We appreciate it!

5 out of 5
Nice hotel, helpful staff close to college & town center

Posted by on Jan 15, 2019

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4 out of 5
Very accommodating staff eager to please. We enjoyed our stay. Clean rooms. Clean pool. Plenty of towels. No problems at all.

Posted by on Aug 7, 2018

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About the Hilton Garden Inn State College

Location 1221 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801

Property Features

Hilton Garden Inn State College offers its guests an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour 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. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Hilton Garden Inn State College. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Hilton Garden Inn State College offers 103 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Travel crib

Food & Drink

Mercato Mio Italian Rest. - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Sledding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 53 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

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, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • UnionPay
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Security system
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines CleanStay (Hilton)
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 53 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Hotel Names

  • Hilton Garden Inn Hotel State College
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  • State College Hilton Garden Inn
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You should know

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.