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Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Kent

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Exterior
Pool
Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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215 S. Depeyster Street, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Place, Kent State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Kent Stage
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuyahoga River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Kent

Heart of Kent.With a stay at this Kent hotel, you'll be steps from The Kent Stage and a 5-minute walk from Kent State University. Cuyahoga River and Haymaker Farmers’ Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kent State University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Kent Stage - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cuyahoga River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kent State University Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrio Tacos Kent - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zephyr Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Board And Bevy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪EuroGyro - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Kent
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center offers its guests a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Kent hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5000 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 13.50 per night)
  • Self parking on site (USD 13.50 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 for adults and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • 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.
  • 12 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (35 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • 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 full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 13.50 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 13.50 per night (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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

Hotel Kent
Kent Hotel
Kent State Hotel
Kent State University Hotel
Kent University Hotel
Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center Ohio
State University Hotel
Kent State University Hotel Conference Center
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Kent
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Hotel
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Hotel Kent

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicer hotels in the area. My go to hotel when traveling through for work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed multiple times - great staff and location is perfect for visiting Kent State -
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The gym was so small as to be nonfunctional. Every thing else was as good as could possibly be expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Denver

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Well located if visiting Kent and Kent State.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Clean & comfy - reasonable rates - great location!

An overnight stay with two friends as we were in Kent to attend an event. Check-in was easy; the front desk person was friendly and informative and helped us with parking and more. Our room with two queen beds was spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and the shower very easy to find the right settings. Loved Pearl the Squirrel statue in the lobby. Parking in the garage across the street was a breeze. Walkable to the KSU campus. Restaurants for dinner and breakfast within a couple blocks. For the price, this was really the perfect choice for our hotel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very helpful with allowing my sons wheelchair to come on the bus the day before we arrived and stored it for him in there office space.Thank you again for the help
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY

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

10/10 Excellent

Candlelin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful! Loved the hotel and the rooms. Service was great, and location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

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

Kent state university hotel

Staff very nice Room very clean Nice over all building Other than the pool was shut down and I brought my grandchildren there so they could swim before the next day event so we were very disappointed about the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful and clean hotel. I did not like that the pool was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

nice

Check in was quick & easy, young lady was polite, friendly and very helpful. Room was very nice, clean. great location. People above the third floor had heavy feet most of the night. Temp bartender was not very attentive, Breakfast was great. My eggs were just how i like them. would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything went smoothly. Easy quick check in. Everything was clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Only disappointment was that the pool was closed. Hotel restaurant had good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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