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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University

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Exterior
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool

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215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Beaver Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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 - 0.0 miles
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rey Azteca - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University
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 3.5-star 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 desk chairs, as well as 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • 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.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • 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 (32 inches high)
  • 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 provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

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 to 50 for adults, and USD 18 to 35.00 for children
  • 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.

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.

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 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on May 11, 2025 start from $113.9, 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need to improve access to VIP perks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the first time staying here and it was very nice. We would stay again if we’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 DNR

Very disappointed. Our room was VERY dated and not the cleanest: Hair on the comforter, odor on sheets, dirty shower curtain and tiles, sticky bathroom floor. Mostly, we switched to this hotel for the indoor pool. No where when we booked did it say the pool was closed or we would’ve chose elsewhere. We found this out at check in. The air flow in the room also did not work. It’s winter, we needed to turn on AC and still was hot all night. I’m typically a cold sleeper. Front desk staff was very friendly as well as the evening and morning wait staff. Lastly, there’s no option to stream any TV or rent movies.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Good

Solid establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was rude, unhelpful, unwelcoming. Hotel was very loud at night even though there was no event in the hotel. Shower drain broken.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

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

8/10 Good

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no heat on in the room upon arrival. Turned the heat on, but it did not work. State College in January requires heat! I told the front desk and maintenance did come in 15 min. The maintenance staff member was very nice and was able to fix the problem. The heat stopped working again overnight. Told the front desk in the morning. Again, the maintenance crew was great. I asked the front desk for some reimbursment for not having heat on two occasions during our one-day stay. All they offered was one voucher for brunch. There were two of us. Thats almost insulting for having no heat all night. The maintenance crew is great, but they can't overcome the aging building.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super out dated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay in State College!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very safe facility and the rooms are very comfortable but especially clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly. The main door to get into the hotel was out of order and entry was through a different door further away from the check in desk. The indoor pool was closed due to a leak. We chose this hotel specifically for the indoor pool. There was no mention that the pool was closed until we got to the hotel. As per one of the staff it was not a recent issue. It should not be advertised as having a pool if guests will not be able to use it. We would have stayed elsewhere for less money had we known.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARMELLA, Blackwood

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is excellent. The newer section is much nicer than the original. That being said we’ve had rooms in both section and they were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel and staff

The front desk staff was very friendly and flexible. We requested a late checkout and they allowed us to check out an hour late. They brought sheets to us promptly upon request for the sofa bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What disturbed us the most was the big red & green dried up booger on one of the pillows. A closer look at the sheets also led me to believe that the sheets were never changed prior to our late arrival. There was a little mold in the tub area and the bathroom sink would fill up and slowly drain after each use leaving it dirty after each use. When we arrived there was hair in the sink. We were expecting more. We will not stay here again. Still waiting to here from someone about adjusting our bill. I showed the front desk a photo of the booger on the pillow!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mollie

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025