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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Pennsylvania State University

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A modern hotel lobby with a central island serving food, comfortable seating, a stone accent wall, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
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A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, armchairs, and a fireplace.
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An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, blue chairs, and potted plants.

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Popular amenities

  • 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

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window with a view.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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(56 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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
  • 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
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 18 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Valley Casino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ville Billy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

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, along with a coffee shop/café. 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
  • 302 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)
  • 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
  • Coffee shop
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers 302 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. 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). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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 7:00 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
  • A coffee shop/cafe

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
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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: 21

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
  • An off-leash area is 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 Aug 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on Sept 7, 2026 start from CA $158, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1131 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1753 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, wonderful staff, convenient location, well appointed rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

eric

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Great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

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Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

francine

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Beautiful hotel. Clean friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Smith

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Clean, welcoming, good food. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

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Very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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Beautiful facility - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very nice staff. A beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grace

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One of the places we’ll keep coming back to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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

Christy

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Great stay! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sunday brunch fantastic. Conference center hotel is very nice and well run.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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Enjoyable stay. Clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was updated with on site restaurant, nice swimming pool, and room was tastefully decorated
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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The hotel was clean and the bar served good food and drinks. Stayed there twice so far ands great experience both time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jolene

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Excellent stay! Room was recently redone, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Derek

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Very nice hotel close to campus. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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clean rooms and good food for brunch buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean and modern amenities. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Atef

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Hotel nice close to everything nearby the college
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Damaris

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Our room was clean. Staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

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This hotel was great! Centrally located, nice room and great staff. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

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Rooms are a little dated now but it is clean and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret Heather

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Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Rooms are big and kings beds are very comfortable. Restaurant/bar was convenient and good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026