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Hilton Garden Inn State College

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University

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A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of greenery, and a modern ceiling design.
An outdoor patio with brick flooring and black metal chairs and tables, surrounded by large umbrellas.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar area with glass shelves, and red bar stools.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance with a covered area and a visible garden.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1221 E College Ave, State College, PA, 16801
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre County Historical Society
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Pegula Ice Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

1 KING BED JUNIOR SUITE WITH SOFABED

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

2 Queen Beds Junior Suite With Sofabed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a chair.

Room, Accessible

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern bathroom with a white bathtub, grab bars, a showerhead, and a sink with a mirror above it.

Junior Suite, Accessible

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a carpeted floor and a door leading to another room.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

One king bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, a small table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Two queen beds

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

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About the area

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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Millbrook Marsh Nature Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Centre County Historical Society - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Medlar Field - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Voodoo Brewing Company - State College Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Big Chicken - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cove New York Style Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Happy Valley LIVE - ‬6 min walk
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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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Sept 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn State College on Oct 8, 2026 start from CA $338, 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.

Hilton Garden Inn State College Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 782 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 782 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 782 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 782 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 782 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and clean hotel. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for a family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Room clean , staff very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and facility, super staff and great restaurant. Easy on site parking with plenty of lighting for outdoor visits with our pet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Great spot. Reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice area and parking is easy. Bedroom is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room! Staff was so friendly! Nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anjali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was really nice, the food at the restaurant was super good. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CASEY

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and overall a nice place to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room and hotel were spotless, friendly staff. Renovations turned out beautiful. Love that there’s a bar/restaurant in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Enjoyed my stay and personnel were friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant here was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, quiet and clean place, great food,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in, food onsite and close to the university.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Food was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025