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Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, steps from Kent State University

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
215 S. Depeyster Street, Kent, OH, 44240

What's nearby

  • Kent State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Kent Stage - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kent State University Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dix Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Euro Gyro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zephyr Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel near Kent State University
At Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 94 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 45-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 13.50 per night)
  • Self parking on site (USD 13.50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 for adults and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Nineteen10 Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (5,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (35 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 75.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 13.50 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 13.50 per night (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Kent
Kent Hotel
Kent State Hotel
Kent State University Hotel
Kent University Hotel
Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center Ohio
State University Hotel
Kent State University Hotel Conference Center
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Kent
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Hotel
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Hotel Kent

Frequently asked questions

Is Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center?

Self parking is available for USD 13.50 per day.

What time is check-in at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center located?

Located in the heart of Kent, this hotel is steps from Kent State University and The Kent Stage. Cuyahoga River and Kent State University Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 769 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

The staff at the desk and in the restaurant were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean, comfortable, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Just know you are in a great location for all Kent State activities. It’s walking distance to the campus and the area around has plenty of dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Everyone was friendly and we got in our room earlier. The was very clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Awesome hotel and location 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

In the central part of downtown, everything is wa
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice stay when we came to visit Kent State campus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Love this hotel… love that you can walk to restaurants, bars and shops. Always clean/well kept, and the staff is always friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything about our stay was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Nice room but noisy neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location Visiting for Beatle fest
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place to stay everyone was nice and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The newness the hotel was beautiful I will be back Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Another fabulous stay you the Kent conference center! We had a great time. Breakfast was delicious too. Thank you. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice hotel in a great area. You can walk to any restaurant or bar you want. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Only issue with my stay was pool and hot tub were closed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location, great room, overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

It was centrally located in the downtown area of Kent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Love staying at this hotel. Convenient location, rooms are spacious and clean. The staff is friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Hotel in general decent. Good location. Room cleanliness could use some work.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Lots of nearby restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

It was very pleasant, staff was very friendly and it was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great experience, friendly staff, neat and clean hotel room was nice and clean as well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024