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Carnegie House

4.0 star property

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Fireplace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, golf course views
Property entrance
Premier Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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100 Cricklewood Dr, State College, PA, 16803
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

State College

Located in State College, Carnegie House is within a 10-minute drive of Beaver Stadium and Bryce Jordan Center. .This golf hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Pennsylvania State University and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Pegula Ice Arena.

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 8 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Carnegie House

Hotel with free parking, near Pennsylvania State University
Carnegie House offers 20 accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite with French cuisine at Grace Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the golf course view. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Grace Restaurant - Overlooking the golf course, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Stonehouse Pub - Overlooking the golf course, this pub specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 50; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • Grace Restaurant
  • Stonehouse Pub

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (89 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1994
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per day

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 50

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Reviews

Carnegie House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 381 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has unique decor, very classic vintage vs modern! A definite Hallmark signature hotel ! Our room was spacious with lovely amenities! The staff were pleasant and accommodating! We couldn't have asked for a better experience! Thank you Carnegie House ! 💕
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

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

A Hidden Gem in State College – Truly Exceptional

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently stayed one night at the Carnegie House and was absolutely blown away. I had never heard of it before, but it turned out to be an incredible find. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel genuinely welcome — warm, attentive, and professional. The bar and restaurant were top-notch, offering a cozy yet refined atmosphere with delicious food and drinks. What really stood out, though, was the room. The renovation and design were flawless — every detail was thoughtfully considered, creating a space that was both elegant and comfortable. Even though it was just a short stay, it left a lasting impression. I’ll definitely be back — and recommending it to anyone heading to State College!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are places one simply stays—and then there are places one is graciously welcomed into, as if into the pages of a quieter, more refined life. The Carnegie House, nestled in the serene embrace of State College, Pennsylvania, is emphatically the latter. It does not clamor for attention; it does not shout luxury. Instead, it murmurs elegance with the confidence of something long-established and deeply loved. From the moment of arrival, the experience becomes more than mere lodging. The staff, a chorus of grace and professionalism, do not perform hospitality—they embody it. Every gesture feels sincere, every kindness unhurried. One senses quickly that this is not a job for them, but a practiced art. The architecture whispers old-world charm without pretension, and the grounds are a quiet sonnet to beauty—manicured, but not sterile; curated, but not contrived. It is a place where the windows hold the light just so, and mornings arrive with gentle dignity. And then—the food. To call it a meal is to undersell the craft. Each plate is composed like a stanza, balancing boldness with restraint, decadence with discipline. The chef is clearly both artist and steward, drawing from the surrounding bounty of Pennsylvania with reverence. Every bite reveals thought, care, and an unapologetic devotion to excellence. There are stays that leave their imprint quietly, like pressed flowers in the folds of a beloved book. The Carnegie House is one.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

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

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our best stays ever. It cannot be beat if you are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only suggestion would be to have a microwave in the hotel room. Otherwise, we loved our stay. The closet was dusty as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, WEST COLUMBIA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, great restaurant, always enjoy staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfu staff, fabulous restaurant, beautiful property, great value!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Newburyport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Amenities
Good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
V friendly owner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice getaway

Carnegie House is a lovely hotel in a quiet residential area with a golf course surrounding it. Staff was very friendly and helpful and the room was perfect. We had dinner in the pub and the bartender was awesome. Love the shower in our room as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, quiet get away. Room was clean and quiet. Restaurant was upscale and had great drinks and food. Higher priced entrees, but delicious with a fine dining atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Really nice rooms and really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small unique property. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025