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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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Front of property
Pool
Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Lobby

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
(70 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
(78 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
  • Haymaker Farmers’ Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrio Tacos Kent - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zephyr Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Scribbles Coffee Co. - ‬6 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 14 per night)
  • Self parking on site (USD 14 per day)
  • 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: 4:00 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 stay
  • 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 14.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 14.00 per night (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • 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. 779 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SCHANEL, AKRON

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhett

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
staff was great but chose this specific hotel for hot tub and pool which was closed and not informed before arriving
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly, the restaurants food was phenomenal. The only issue was the pillows. They were so hard and uncomfortable. Other than that, the room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible bed pillows
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Allison

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and walkable area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Pittsburgh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean room; perfect location; friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool closed, beauty light missing batterys, when you walk in the room the main light not working, hot water took awhile to even get warm in the room. Food was good at the resturant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, attractive hotel in convenient downtown location. Room was spacious, comfortable, and quiet. Fitness center was a welcome amenity as it was raining heavily when we were there. We would certainly recommend this hotel to other visitors to Kent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great and the staff are top notch, however, there is a bar 1 block down the street that played VERY LOUD music until 2:30 am on Friday night. We requested a room change to be on the other side of the hotel which was granted. The noise from the bar was minimized, however, the person in the room above us checked in at 1am and rolled their suitcase around the tile entry way for 15 minutes. One of the people staying on our floor must have been throwing furniture because it literally shook the entire floor. I wish I can say I'd stay here again but will likely not unless it's a weekday.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was here for a wedding
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui Yu

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

good stay.

It is clean, comfortable, and staff are nice. shops are nearby but I think some of them close early. Overall, it is good. I will stay again if price is right. It is close to the Kent state University.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shehroz

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carys

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t know what was on the bed or bedding. But I woke up with red marks on my body caused irritation and swollen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Nice hotel in a quiet location.

Clean, quiet stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I don't drink so I don't know about that. The work space was quiet even though it was homecoming weekend for the Kent State alumnae.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025