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Residence Inn by Marriott State College

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University

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A patio with outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.
A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a small desk, a lamp, a TV, and a fireplace.
A spacious hotel lobby with a long dining table, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the wall.
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1555 University Dr, State College, PA, 16801
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a dining table, sofa, TV, and a desk with a lamp.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a dining table, sofa, TV, and a desk with a lamp.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a TV.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a TV.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a small desk, a lamp, a TV, and a fireplace.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace

A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a small desk, a lamp, a TV, and a fireplace.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a TV.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a dining table, sofa, TV, and a desk with a lamp.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

State College

State College South stay.Your stay at this State College South hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State University and Sarni Tennis Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 10 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 11 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fatoum Bistro - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Uni-Mart - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn by Marriott State College

3-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University
Residence Inn by Marriott State College offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is available daily. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Residence Inn by Marriott State College. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star State College hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1998
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Residence Inn by Marriott State College offers 81 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. 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 desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Residence Inn Marriott Hotel State College
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State College Residence Inn
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By Marriott State College
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Residence Inn by Marriott State College to the airport?

Residence Inn by Marriott State College is 6.5 mi (13-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 Residence Inn by Marriott State College?

As of Jul 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Residence Inn by Marriott State College on Aug 3, 2026 start from $188, including 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 Residence Inn by Marriott State College have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Residence Inn by Marriott State College.

Does Residence Inn by Marriott State College offer free breakfast?

Residence Inn by Marriott State College offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Residence Inn by Marriott State College?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Residence Inn by Marriott State College?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Residence Inn by Marriott State College?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Residence Inn by Marriott State College have a pool?

Residence Inn by Marriott State College features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Residence Inn by Marriott State College have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Residence Inn by Marriott State College to downtown State College?

Residence Inn by Marriott State College is 1.4 mi away from State College.

Residence Inn by Marriott State College Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 236 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All of the staff were kind and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, several choices for breakfast, short Uber to University area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Qiming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephan J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great space for the money ,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Livia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful. Staff friendly and helpful during snowstorm. Studio was great for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean all around. Rooms were great with awesome pool and gym
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CAROLINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to my daugher college dorm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to stay when picking up a student from PSU. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you are visiting your child at Penn State.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for us and easy access to amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property! Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and the property is pet friendly, which was great as we had to travel with our dog and cat. Especially appreciated the complimentary hot breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and our room was clean and ready for us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

We had a great stay at the Residence Inn. The room was clean, quiet, and had plenty of space. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff. Quiet and easily accessed property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location to Penn State University. Very spacious room and excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elin Catrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with our stay. Friendly staff, clean room no issues. Breakfast sucked but all breakfast included hotels do nowadays!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive if you are staying when Hershey Theme park is open
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Venkateswarao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very convenient location for Pennstate university. Plenty of parking spaces around the residence. Near by PNC bank and ATM available.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mi jung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff and the proper size of the room size.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

BERNICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and the bed was comfortable! I enjoyed all of the breakfast options and how most options were healthy. The breakfast attendant was very sweet asking everyone how breakfast was and collected your dishes for you! I will definitely stay in the future when I’m in State College!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cortney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

Wonderful. Kind front desk people, and the room was clean. Breakfast was much better than other hotels I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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