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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, 3-minute walk to Pennsylvania State University
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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Nittany Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪7 min drive‬
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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

State College

Located within a 5-minute walk of Pennsylvania State University, The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is within a mile (2 km) of Mount Nittany Medical Center. This 3.5-star hotel has 300 rooms and welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Prospector’s Mount Nittany Rib Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bonfire Old-Fashioned Bbq - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪We Are! Tailgating! - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel with 2 restaurants, 3-minute walk to Pennsylvania State University
Guests of The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have access to an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle during limited hours. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with concierge services and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a conference center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
55-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

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Property amenities

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 8:00 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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Legends
  • The Gardens

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center (57,996 square feet 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
  • 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

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 crib
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 53 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

This hotel is located in State College, close to Bryce Jordan Center, Beaver Stadium, and Pegula Ice Arena. You'll also find The Arboretum at Penn State and Nittany Mall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a garden-view restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for a fee of USD 53 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

The closest major airport to The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is State College, PA (SCE-University Park), which is 5.6 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

No, at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center if that's in your vacation plans.

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 841 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1407 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Second time staying here this year. All around great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julius

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

10/10 Excellent

Ziyao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukhmanjot

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and comfortable rooms. Except for noisy neighbors (no fault of hotel), we had a great stay and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, camp hill

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Chadds Ford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The front desk staff members were friendly and efficient. Immediately following check-in we had to rush off to meet a family member. We called the desk and asked if we could get a different room as ours was quite a distance from the lobby. Bryan was happy to help and when we returned several hours later our room was switched and our suitcase was waiting in our new room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff and Service were great, the rooms, not so much. It was like being in an eco chamber.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

bryan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domingo, Yonkers

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Riku

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Riku

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. The room was good. The shuttle service arranged by the hotel was really helpful. Loved walking around the spacious hotel. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was average. There were no garbage bags in any of the cans. There was a hair in the shower. There was no linens bag. The closest ice machine on the 3rd floor didn't work. The staff was just ok I didn't find them overly welcoming and one night walking by the desk after work I heard a story being told of a drunk escapade... The food was mediocre as well. All in all I was not impressed enough to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No shuttle needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

norvin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly and very helpful … Jeanne was the best , was traveling with elderly parents and she moved our rooms to make sure we had rooms closer to main entrance plus gave us a room with 2 beds so son wouldn’t have to sleep on a roll away. Def. Coming back …
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and stay were great. Only downside is that you can hear EVERYTHING from the hallway outside the door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the new upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

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