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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
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Indoor pool
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool

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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
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 spaciousness and comfy beds
  • 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

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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1008 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

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant on site were great on a cold blustery weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Striking property. Breakfast buffet was very gpod
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Garnet Valley

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Montserrat

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Guillermo

Disliked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Lobby was cold. Needs some warmth in decorating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Jenkintown

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs updating and housekeeping
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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