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Graduate by Hilton State College

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University

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Lobby
Bar (on property)
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies
Interior detail

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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pegula Ice Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

King Room, Oversized

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

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

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

State College

City center stay.With a stay at this Downtown State College hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pennsylvania State University and 2 miles (3 km) of Palmer Museum of Art. The Arboretum at Penn State and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Arboretum at Penn State - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Federal Taphouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café 210 West - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vibe Coffee Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elixr - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

4-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Graduate by Hilton State College offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Event space at this hotel measures 5426 square feet (504 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Graduate by Hilton State College also features tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star State College hotel is smoke free.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5426 sq ft of conference space
  • 504 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1989
  • 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
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Graduate by Hilton State College offers 150 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-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-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35

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 per pet, per 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.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 1.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (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

  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger 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

Graduate by Hilton State College Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very nice, particularly the bartender and the staff was really helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, staff was very friendly, rooms were nice and clean, old college feel!! Definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and room was beautiful. Clean and comfy. I will be back!!! Receptionists were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walt

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALIZE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stefan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is an old run down overpriced hotel. The rooms are dark and dreary. None of the hotel has been updated in the last twenty years. I’ve been to “Graduate” hotels from Hilton and this is by far the worst. Save your money. Go someplace else. Anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty decent and a nice location. We have been going there for years. Hands down the best part of the hotel is the painting of what can't possibly be anything but Ben Bernanke eating an apple behind the toilet in each room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Spring

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book here! Where do I start? Run by college kids - not their fault but there is no professional staff here. It’s tacky, dirty, zero amenities (like no water in the room!!), bad bedding with dirty accent pillows. And it’s LOUD! Like, you’ll hear every voice outside (drunk college kids are loud), commercial trash trucks, etc - cheap walls and infrastructure. Super cheap. State College isn’t known to be bougie, but this is supposed to be one of the nicer hotels and it just disappoints on every level. Unless you need to stagger back late night from downtown, please book elsewhere. This place is “We Are Not”… a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chong

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. The elevator doors are sometimes stuck. 2. The rug in the room looks old, worn and dirty. 3. The bathtub faucet drips 4. The promised room service did not happen. 5. The treadmill in the small gym was squeaky.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We also got a noise complaint my husband and I where talking and where told the walls are thin. Won’t be going back to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is excellent. Great location and the staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun decor, clean room, friendly service, and perfect location downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025