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Hilton Garden Inn State College

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Pennsylvania State University

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Terrace/patio
Located in the heart of State College, this welcoming hotel offers practical amenities like a grocery store and airport shuttle. Guests can relax in the spa tub, connect to WiFi, or enjoy the indoor pool. Visitors particularly praise the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Two queen beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

One king bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in State College, Hilton Garden Inn State College is in the business district and near the airport. Palmer Museum of Art and Pennsylvania Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Boal Mansion Museum and American Philatelic Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bryce Jordan Center or Beaver Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and snow tubing.
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1221 E College Ave, State College, PA, 16801

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Playa Bowls - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Voodoo Brewing Company - State College Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café Lemont - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn State College

Hotel near Pennsylvania State University
At Hilton Garden Inn State College, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant, Mercato Mio Italian Rest., offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a banquet hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 103 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like high-speed internet and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cribs
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 11:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Mercato Mio Italian Rest.

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Garden Inn mobile app before check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 53 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 53 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn State College have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Hilton Garden Inn State College pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 53 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hilton Garden Inn State College?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn State College?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn State College?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hilton Garden Inn State College provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:30 AM–11:30 PM on request.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn State College located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Pennsylvania State University. Centre County Historical Society and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hilton Garden Inn State College Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 712 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 712 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 712 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 712 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 712 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

francine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Penn State. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CASEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay ever
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

george

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom was so dirty and it was not advertised that the hotel is under construction
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kellie

Remodel going on. Loud, unfinished work all Over property. Room Smelled of bleach, pool Closed and empty. I’d like a refund or discount.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was fine but was under construction right next to our room. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Enjoyed my stay and personnel were friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was nice and convenient but under construction when visited
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and overall a nice place to stay.

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except they were renovating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, quiet and clean place, great food,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Amenities
Your employees were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mesalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was fine. They advised me of renovations going on in the lobby. At check-in make sure you ask for upper level floor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and good location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

XiaoYe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is super nice and it has a Tesla charger, very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Oustanding Hotel Staff, Very Comfortable & Clean Hotel. The Pool & Jacuzzi were very nice as well. well.were
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hollie

Liked: Staff & service
Check in staff was very nice and process was easy. I loved the Hershey kisses. The room is average..has the basics.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, checkin was super fast, room was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOIRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Penn State
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Food was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and up-kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Clean convenient location. Great breakfast and pleasant staff:)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient hotel near U penn
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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