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Hilton Garden Inn State College

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly

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1221 E College Ave, State College, PA, 16801
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Accessible

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

One king bed

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Two queen beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

State College

Near the airport.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Pennsylvania State University and Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Also, Centre County Historical Society is within half a mile (1 km) and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Café Lemont - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Happy Valley Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Voodoo Brewing Company - State College Pub - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn State College

3-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University
Hilton Garden Inn State College offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Hilton Garden Inn State College. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn State College offers 103 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 11:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Garden Inn mobile app before check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 53 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 53 per accommodation (varies based on length of 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Garden Inn State College to the airport?

Hilton Garden Inn State College is 5.5 mi (10-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 Hilton Garden Inn State College?

As of Oct 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn State College on Nov 6, 2025 start from $136.65, 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 Hilton Garden Inn State College have an airport shuttle?

Hilton Garden Inn State College offers a free airport shuttle, available from 7:30 AM to 11:30 PM at scheduled times.

Does Hilton Garden Inn State College offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hilton Garden Inn State College, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 20 for adults, USD 8 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hilton Garden Inn State College?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn State College?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Hilton Garden Inn State College?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hilton Garden Inn State College have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn State College features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Hilton Garden Inn State College have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hilton Garden Inn State College have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hilton Garden Inn State College to downtown State College?

Hilton Garden Inn State College is 1.7 mi away from State College.

Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn State College Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 717 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was recently updated but the workmanship was really bad. The pool was not heated, the entire hotel was being renovated, and the bar and restaurant are closed. I chose Hilton Garden Inn for the standard of hotel and service not for a free breakfast and a cheap room. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean, the front desk was friendly and helpful. Other than that I would have been better served at a super8. Oh and the fire alarm went off at 9am on Saturday morning ending a vacation attempt the sleep in. This hotel is not a Hilton Garden Inn and based upon the lack of quality workmanship should not be in the future. Stayed at a Delta hotel by Marriot after and was very satisfied and it was 35 dollars less a night. Hilton Garden Inn will no longer be my go to for business travel, why pay more for less. They were my first choice, Yikes someone needs canned..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hallways were obstructed by workers and their equipment making it unsafe and inconvenient. Should have opened a banquet room to substitute for the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald F

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location! Great personnel! Room very nice! Despite the “advertised” construction/renovations warning on their website was still nice. HOWEVER, this location was specifically chosen for their featured and PICTURED INDOOR POOL AND HOT TUB ON THEIR WEBSITE for a special 50th birthday celebration getaway! Much to my HORRIBLE DISCOVERY when we got to the pool area there was NO HOT TUB TO BE FOUND!! I was given an apology and that was it! No one offered to find us another location that did have what we expected, WHAT WAS ADVERTISED. I think if they went through all the trouble of making the change on their website to show there were renovations being done surely they could have updated the pictures and descriptions so that the new pool area did NOT show the hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

kathlyn

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I suggested to the front desk agente to inform her manager that at the moment we did the reservation it was not inform that the hotel was in construction, notification was received after we did the payment. Instead of acknowledging, she refuted that the only area under construction was the lobby and that sahould not affect us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

WILLIAM, Gibsonia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mesalina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was fine. They advised me of renovations going on in the lobby. At check-in make sure you ask for upper level floor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was fine but was under construction right next to our room. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Plymouth

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

10/10 Excellent

megan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CASEY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay ever
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was nice and convenient but under construction when visited
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness
The shower water was not very hot, Luke warm at best. Didn’t know renovations were taking place prior to our arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disappointed as we were not made aware of renovations being done at the property. We were on the 1st floor. Room was dimly lit and the bathroom sink trickled water. No water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Arthur

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