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Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Exterior
Reception
Pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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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 cots/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 cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Kent

A stay at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center places you in the heart of Kent, steps from Kent State University and The Kent Stage. .This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Cuyahoga Valley National Park and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Blossom Music Center.

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
  • Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrio Tacos Kent - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zephyr Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Board And Bevy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪EuroGyro - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel in Kent with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Kent? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center has a restaurant on site.
Nineteen10 Lounge - This lobby lounge serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 13.50 per night)
  • Parking on site (USD 13.50 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

Restaurants on site

  • Nineteen10 Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (5,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (89 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (94 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

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: 3 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 13.50 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 13.50 per night (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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; 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

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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
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. 777 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY

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

10/10 Excellent

Candlelin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful! Loved the hotel and the rooms. Service was great, and location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

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

Kent state university hotel

Staff very nice Room very clean Nice over all building Other than the pool was shut down and I brought my grandchildren there so they could swim before the next day event so we were very disappointed about the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful and clean hotel. I did not like that the pool was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

nice

Check in was quick & easy, young lady was polite, friendly and very helpful. Room was very nice, clean. great location. People above the third floor had heavy feet most of the night. Temp bartender was not very attentive, Breakfast was great. My eggs were just how i like them. would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything went smoothly. Easy quick check in. Everything was clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Only disappointment was that the pool was closed. Hotel restaurant had good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was the best part of the hotel. From the front desk to the restaurant/bar. I didn't feel the housekeeping actually did a good job. For example, the bed was not made but just pull the cover over. I also didn't like the fact that there was no safe in the rooms. I wouldn't feel comfortable locking anything in my vehicle being that it was in a public garage due to the lack of parking for the hotel. The food was also very good especially the breakfast. As far as the staff, I think the most friendly and valuable employee would be Cassie in the restaurant. Now only did she go over and above what was required, but also very helpful with the area and seem very nice person.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zuleika, Panama

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El mejor lugar para hoy cerca de KSU.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean place and surprisingly peaceful for being next door to a college. Overall a great experience, parking was also only 13 dollars for a nice garage right across the street. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect for walking distance to restaurants and bars. Police station adjacent to hotel so felt safe walking my dog out after dark. Hotel restaurant with good menu and average prices 11-14$ sandwiches. Only down side is no complimentary breakfast. Nice surprise I found during this stay was outdoor patio. Located on second floor. Large area with tables /chairs , couches etc . Nice get away in afternoon to relax with the sun
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great near kent state
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’m pleased with everything. But paying 14.50 per day to park is expensive and not getting a free breakfast. I’ll probably stay somewhere else the next time I visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to stay in Kent or anywhere nearby!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room & helpful staff. Excellent location - easily walkable to a wide variety of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025