Graduate by Hilton State College

4.0 star property

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Enjoy a drink at the bar with a variety of seating options.
Decorative wall featuring a stylized 'Graduate State College' panel surrounded by floral designs.
Classic literature-inspired hallway with a traditional aesthetic, featuring a cabinet, bookshelves, and a door.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.
Cozy library with a rich book collection, comfortable seating, and a traditional atmosphere.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Beaver Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

State College

A stay at Graduate by Hilton State College places you in the heart of State College, within a 5-minute drive of Pennsylvania State University and The Arboretum at Penn State. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Palmer Museum of Art and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses.

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Federal Taphouse State College - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Irving's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 210 West - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Pennsylvania State University
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 150 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Trophy Room serving guests of Graduate by Hilton State College. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in State College? This hotel has 5426 square feet (504 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Trophy Room - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 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 bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,426 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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. 670 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1015 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pretty good overall

Cozy, fun, great location. A little noisy and shower could be better cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kin, milpitas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The noise at midnight from delivery trucks on the side street its really bad
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Travelled with family
Rooms were very comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying, Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Penn state, great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a beautiful hotel and the decor was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Harris, Chappaqua

Property could not handle the amount of people checked in over the weekend, No hot water and no clearing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked a King Bed room at a steep price so that we could attend Parents Day festivities. When we arrived for check in we were informed that our room “with two queen beds” and two other rooms were unavailable due to an issue with temperature control resulting in our room and the others to be 90 degrees plus. They then gave us as a choice between two other hotels that had availability. The one we choose did not have a vacancy after all. We ended up staying in Boalsburg, quite far from our original booking downtown State College. Things happen, which we understand, but we can’t help but feeling that we were oversold.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the boutique style with all the college decor. So glad we stayed here instead of a generic chain!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025