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Graduate by Hilton State College

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with comfy beds

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Flat-screen TV, pay movies
Lobby
Bar (on property)
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Arboretum at Penn State
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

King Room, Oversized

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV, pay movies

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV, pay movies

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

State College

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Arboretum at Penn State - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Federal Taphouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café 210 West - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vibe Coffee Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

4-star guestrooms with comfy beds
Public spaces have free WiFi. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star hotel is smoke free.

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 1 to 25 per person
  • 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)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

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

Policies

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

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 are welcome for a fee
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • 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! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 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

Graduate by Hilton State College Hotel

Graduate by Hilton State College State College

Graduate by Hilton State College Hotel State College

Frequently asked questions

Breakfast is available for a fee.

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

As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton State College on May 24, 2026 start from $182, 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.

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for a fee.

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

Graduate by Hilton State College Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1012 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great & love the common areas in the lobby for congregating with a group
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check out the staff was helpful and professional. The room was nice and clean. It was a great location. I’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at The Graduate before, and have always had a good experience. This time something had changed. There were stains on the floors from previous residents (not the carpets/rug area) the pillow cases were stained, no tissues in the bathroom. The bar/restaurant staff were super friendly and engaging. - sadly this energy was not found at check -in…. Rather we were made to feel like an inconvenience - which really nobody likes to feel that way. At last one elevator during the day was commandeered by housekeeping, whilst a second was not working - leaving one elevator for 11 floors - which was frustrating. Yes these are all first world problems - and I have never submitted a negative or whiny review- but this trip was so disappointing - when your room doesn’t feel clean and obviously has not been appropriately cleaned or restocked - it’s disappointing. For $614 for two nights - I at least would have liked clean pillow cases and a cleaned floor. Will. To be returning sadly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Wendi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room decor, comfortable bed, clean, well kept. Staff was friendly and accommodating. We like the lounge area where you can sit, relax, talk, have a drink, or play one of the board games they have (chess, checkers, Scrabble, and some others).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexis A.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking garage was a tight fit, and elevator takes awhile but otherwise a great location and walkable area. Room was very clean, beautifully decorated, comfortable beds and great pillows. Not many probably appreciated the ice cream wallpaper in the bathroom but I did. Breakfast was not included but the restaurant has a nice variety of foods.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in state college to be close to the action and in a nice and updated hotel. Dogs can stay too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is always super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great theme to hotel, very friendly and Professional,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul, HINSDALE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique decor, very cool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No breakfast at hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine, Chicago

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely dirty and sticky. There was so much dust as well as no coffee maker. The poor staff was completely beleagured with only about two or three people working. I would not recommend this hotel for a business travelers or anyone who seriously enjoys a clean quiet room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! Very clean and great staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025