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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University

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Meeting facility
Lobby
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

State College

City center stay.Stay at this State College hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pennsylvania State University and 2 miles (3 km) of Mount Nittany Medical Center. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Medlar Field are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nittany Mall - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Prospector’s Mount Nittany Rib Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Happy Valley LIVE - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Voodoo Brewing Company - State College Pub - ‬4 min drive
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About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 57996 square feet (5388 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star State College hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 300 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 57996 sq ft of conference space
  • 5388 sq m of conference space
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers 300 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This State College hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 18 to 50 for adults and USD 18 to 35 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 53 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • 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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 18 to 50 for adults, and USD 18 to 35.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 53 per accommodation, per 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 and cash
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, and cash.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center to the airport?

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is 5.6 mi (14-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 The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

As of Jul 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on Jul 16, 2026 start from CA $148, 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 The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have an airport shuttle?

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers a free airport shuttle, available during limited hours.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 18 and 50 for adults, USD 18 and 35.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have a pool?

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center features an indoor pool.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like garden views and brunch.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center to downtown State College?

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is 2.7 mi away from State College.

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1048 out of 1663 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1663 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1663 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1663 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1663 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms and good food for brunch buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel close to campus. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was great. It was very clean, the restaurant was nice and there were plenty of places to sit and hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great location, easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible to/from Bryce Jordan Center.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and property for the price. Convenient location to Campus and downtown with complimentary shuttle. Will stay again for the price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
newly renovated rooms are fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful, room was clean, great stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vey clean and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mahmood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good shuttle service all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room made our three night stay feel a bit of a home away from home. The staff was wonderful and the location was such a close commute to campus venues.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, clean room, beautiful facility and everyone so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay at the Penn Stater. It's a beautiful, clean, relaxing hotel. I slept so well both times and the staff are lovely. It's very reasonably priced for what you get, too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and beautiful lobby and hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and staff was helpful and nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Hotel staff were nice. Rooms were spacious and clean!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish hotel will have a breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy beds, daily housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, poliet staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great - clean, spacious, etc. the toilet seat was loose/shifted so gave 4 stars for that area but otherwise overall great place & location was very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026