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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
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace
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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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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 Millbrook Marsh Nature 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.

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
  • 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
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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.

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. 565 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1009 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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place near Beaver Stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient property to the university
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to PSU
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice & clean stay. The hotel provided shuttle service to Bryce Jordan Center which was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price the rooms for a little small
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosemarie, Newark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to venu
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Disruptive Stay Due to Unannounced Renovations

I wanted to share some feedback about my recent stay from March 22-23 2025. Unfortunately, I was not made aware that the hotel was undergoing renovations until I saw a sign in the elevator. The noise levels, especially on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, were extremely disruptive—it sounded like a jackhammer was coming through the floor. Additionally, at one point, the water in our sink was orange, which was concerning. We also requested blankets in person at the front desk but never received them. I understand that renovations are sometimes necessary, but better communication and guest service would have improved the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was out of order and the pool area was kinda gross. It was a huge event weekend, so it was busy, none the less they shouldn't have just left it. Found glasses on the side of the bed, wondering how they were missed if the sheets had been changed 😕. The beautiful fire place was not lit. Nice view from the room. Grounds were pretty. Legends restaurant was very good. Not sure I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed her when it first opened in the 90s. Great outdoor area, restaurant and pub was good, friendly staff! Overall would nice stay and will be staying here again when back in Penn State.

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

No early shuttle to airport

Would greatly appreciate an early morning shuttle to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Room didn't appear it was cleaned

Have been staying at the Penn stater for many years. this trip was not as good as past trips. The room was not very clean. Found hairs on floor an in sink and a used washcloth wrapped inside a clean towel and water still in ice bucket from last occupant. Felt as though wasn't even cleaned at all. Legends restaurant was excellent as it has always been so that was the highlight of the trip. This Hotel is very tired and needs some updating for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis, Pittsburgh

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shuttle was awesome! Having no pool was a bummer though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The overall site was convenient for our conference.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jenell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy the location and proximity to PSU campus when visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025