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Graduate by Hilton State College

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Pennsylvania State University

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Bar (on property)
Reception
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Lobby
Lobby
Graduate by Hilton State College is conveniently near Penn State University. Guests enjoy a warm atmosphere, practical amenities like dry cleaning and a 24-hour gym, plus free in-room WiFi. The Trophy Room restaurant serves American cuisine, rounding out the experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

King Room, Oversized

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Federal Taphouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vibe Coffee Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café 210 West - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tadashi #2 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

Upscale hotel near Pennsylvania State University
Located close to Palmer Museum of Art and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses, Graduate by Hilton State College provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour gym, and conference space. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Trophy Room, offers breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 150 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 1 to 25 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,426 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35

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 per pet, per 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
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 1.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Atherton Hotel
Atherton Hotel State College
Atherton State College
Hotel Atherton
The Atherton Hotel Hotel State College
The Atherton Hotel Hotel
The Atherton Hotel State College
The Atherton Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Graduate State College
Graduate by Hilton State College Hotel
Graduate by Hilton State College State College
Graduate by Hilton State College Hotel State College

Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate by Hilton State College pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 35 (subject to availability).

Where is Graduate by Hilton State College located?

Located in the heart of State College, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pennsylvania State University, Palmer Museum of Art, and The Arboretum at Penn State. Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and Bryce Jordan Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Graduate by Hilton State College Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Amenities
Clean, friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and in town!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not eat at the hotel so I can't talk about the food. The hotel was easy access to stores and food which we loved. First time staying at the hotel and it was beautiful and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location, friendly staff at restaurant and front desk, great text updates
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Penn State decor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and PSU centric decor. Great stay everytime
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay…..clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed our stay except for the shower was luke warm at best and poor tv reception
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff at desk, bar, and cleaning crew.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Graduated. Your Penn State theming was second to none! Dinner was good in The Trophy room, but we felt bad that only one staff member was working and had to take care of serving and bartending at the same time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the ambience of the hotel. The room was nice, but the location was excellent. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel/Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Staff were friendly, room was clean and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Graduate State College twice in the past few months. Staff is very friendly. Hotel is unique — love the college theme and quirky details. Walkable to the heart of State College. Easy parking under the building. Elevators are old and clanky, and access to guest floors is not restricted to key-holders, but that didn’t bother me.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the PSU feel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with parking although at a charge. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for a volleyball game and stayed for one night. Hotel is located in a great location. Very walkable to most of the campus. Room was clean and we had no problems. We did not eat in the restaurant so can't comment on this. Stay was a little pricey but then what isn't these days. Was a good experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all the college decor, so fun.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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