The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
VIP Access

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Reception
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Beaver Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪11 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Similar properties

About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel with free parking, steps from Pennsylvania State University
This hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers 300 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This State College hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pennsylvania State University. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Gardens
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and spaciousness
  • Steps from Pennsylvania State University and a 5-minute drive from Beaver Stadium
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 57996 square feet (5388 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star State College hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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.

Languages

English

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 6:00 AM to 11:30 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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • 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
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 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
  • 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

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: USD 53 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel State College
Penn Stater Conference Center State College
Penn Stater Hotel
Penn Stater Hotel State College
Penn Stater State College
Penn Stater
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Hotel
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center State College
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Hotel State College

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee, Ashburn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha, mill hall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, the hotel was beautiful and easy to navigate can't wait to book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay as always! We love staying at The Penn Stater!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

anthony

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS PLACE IS A DUMP! The room was terrible. Beyond the fact that they had clearly not cleaned (food crumbs on the dresser, trash and debris on the floor), I felt like I was in the basement of my fraternity… stains on the carpets, dust and dirt in every corner, water stains throughout the bathroom, and a terrible smell. The mattress on the bed felt like a pull out couch it was so spring and uncomfortable. And to top it off, the heat would periodically make a loud bang sound, waking us up off and on during the night. I know prices are inflated during football weekends but I can’t believe I spent over $400 for this.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was too hard. No extra blanket. It was not a VIp room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tarek

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found hair under sheets and many colored spots, the breakfast not included, tv sucks hair dryer not working, house keeping start knocking the door to check out at 8 am
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and cheaper option. Close enough to where everything is 10 min away. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marieme

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the conference, a little far from downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tabrenn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great place to stay, rooms are large and comfortable. Carpet could use a cleaning in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Austin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful with the questions we had for them and the restaurant had very good food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024