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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, Multiple Beds
Lounge
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool

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215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪9 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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

State College

With a stay at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, you'll be centrally located in State College, steps from Pennsylvania State University and within a 5-minute drive of Beaver Stadium. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Bryce Jordan Center and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Mount Nittany Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prospector’s Mount Nittany Rib Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Happy Valley Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Voodoo Brewing Company - State College Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪We Are! Tailgating! - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel with free parking, steps from Pennsylvania State University
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 300 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Gardens, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet 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 front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in State College? This hotel has 57996 square feet (5388 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Gardens - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Gardens

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (57,996 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift (81 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (81 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 53 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is also known as

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Reviews

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1180 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Hui-Min

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Under construction and understaff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Construction!

Check in was at the back of the hotel due to construction. Tree trimming was also being done at that entrance. The walkway was covered with tree limbs and branches. Not only was it inconvenient, but also unsafe. When we came back after dinner, there was very little lighting on the walkway. When we turned on the shower we had to wait almost 10 minutes for the hot water to come on. Room was dated. A microwave and safe would be helpful. We were unaware there would be construction
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stay was good we had an issue with the air conditioning in our room but the hotel quick accommodated us with an upgraded room and partial refund which was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
entire building being remodeled. everything is a mess. then at 7am they started CUTTING DOWN TREES right outside our window. literally. i’m currently listening to stomping and drilling from the lobby and saws cutting trees outside our window. i would go out of my way not to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Hoboken

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first impression was it seemed empty. Not a lot of cars in the parking lot and upon entering looked quiet. Renovations definitely going on. The room was definitely recently done and was sparkling clean. Only negative was the walls are pretty thin so you hear every door closing. Great staff. Very helpful with every question. Left something behind and called. They were very responsive in trying to help us out and called me back to let me know they located the item.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and beautiful surroundings, nice property, modern and clean rooms but the water in the shower takes forever to warm up
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The renovations look great! I have stayed at The PennStater many times and always have a wonderful stay. This was my first visit in one of the newly renovated king rooms. Love the new decor in the bedroom and bathroom. The only issue was a clogged drain in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel but renovations and Constance access difficult. We couldn’t use the front entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Anita, Erie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna, Bothell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property Super friendly staff Breakfast was a bit bland for $20 but it was off season with very few people so it’s understandable We forgot an item in the room - staff was super friendly and prompt in getting item from room to front desk for pick up
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

As of June 30, 2025, the beautiful lobby you see in the online promotional pictures is GONE. It is under renovation and completely torn apart. Guests are forced to enter into a makeshift “lobby” on the other side of the building. The Hotel itself is located apart from all the goings on in State College and Penn State. If you want to be close to the action in town and at the college, this is *not* the place for you. Driving down Innovation Boulevard to the hotel is an experience like no other and not in a good way. Everything was deserted. No people No cars. I wondered if the apocalypse had happened. Really weird! The room itself was clean and comfortable but maybe a little outdated. Hotel-wide renovations are currently underway. Not sure if they will be completed in 2025.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very accommodating, room was spacious and clean. We stayed during remodel, so update was pending.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convienient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025