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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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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Medlar Field are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 18 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Prospector’s Mount Nittany Rib Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bonfire Old-Fashioned Bbq - ‬6 min drive
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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 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 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
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 57996 sq ft of conference space
  • 5388 sq m of conference space
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers 300 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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.

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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 8:00 AM to 11:00 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
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour 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
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
  • Safe
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 (14-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 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on May 21, 2026 start from $116, 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 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?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like 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 2.7 mi away from State College.

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 970 out of 1573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1573 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jodi L

The room had a bug problem. A beetle type bug in the bathroom. Also ants on the bed and bedside table. I wanted ice so I went to 2 ice machines on the my floor. Neither had ice. The vending machine was out of water. It's a bummer they no longer have a gift shop - instead they have a sundry area with a very small selection of snacks. On the plus side, that is available 24/7.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff and amenities are top notch. The heating system could not keep up with temperatures outside below 10 degrees and the lobby was veru cold as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler, Tarentum

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Trash was not taken out from previous guests. The one trash can had used syringes in it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
When walking into the hotel it looked clean from a distance. As I start using the room with my kids, I started to notice dirtiness. The floor did not seem vacuumed, there was a bottle cap on the floor under the table by the beds, there was a yellow piece of tape on the water spout of the tub, the tub had dirt spots in it and hair, and there was a small black curly hair under the pillows. Also, the loby and the elevator smelled like cigarettes enough that my 6 year old wouldn't stop talking about it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel. We didn't use many of the amenities, but everything looked great and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suhasini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was spotless—the room, the public bathrooms, gym. Staff is excellent. Restaurants have great staff and delicious food. Super-reasonable pricing too! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vey clean and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean and spacious room! Staff was so pleasant . Hotel shuttle was an added bonus . Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean and very nice staff!! Both restaurants are good also.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saige

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, clean facility, and staff was very helpful and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Todo muy bien !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, great fitness center. We stopped by just for the night but it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Eryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I don't recall booking a handicap accessible room but that is what we were put in. Shower was not the cleanest. And, upon arrival the heat was broken. Our room was freezing until Saturday evening when maintenance was in to fix it. Then, it was unbearably hot. Don't feel like we should be paying full price for a room with broken heat when it is absolutely freezing outside. I emailed the manager and have not heard back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was outstanding and the staff was terrific!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026