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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
Unwind by the fireplace or take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool. Explore nearby attractions with ease thanks to top-notch staff assistance.

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Located near Pennsylvania State University, The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers a warm welcome with an on-site restaurant offering breakfast and garden views. Enjoy the indoor pool, dry cleaning/laundry services, free in-room WiFi, a fireplace in the lobby, luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in State College, The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is in the city center and near the airport. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Stone Valley Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Arboretum at Penn State and Pegula Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Beaver Stadium or Bryce Jordan Center. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding, and skiing lessons, or check out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing. Visit our State College travel guide
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215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803

What's nearby

  • Panoramic view of the campus of Penn State University in sunny summer day, State College, Pennsylvania, USA.
    Pennsylvania State University
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Aerial View of Beaver Stadium
    Beaver Stadium
    7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena
    7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses
    18 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    6 min drive
  • Prospector’s Mount Nittany Rib Company
    7 min drive
  • Happy Valley LIVE
    5 min drive
  • Voodoo Brewing Company - State College Pub
    4 min drive
  • 4MR LION, More Cowbell Tailgate 3513
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Legends
  • The Gardens

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (57,996 square feet 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
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (32 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch 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
  • Safe
  • 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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 53 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 53 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center located?

Located in the heart of State College, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mount Nittany Medical Center and Pennsylvania State University. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Medlar Field are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1013 out of 1624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1624 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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A great place to stay with the amenities, being close to State College and the staff are always friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

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We only stayed overnight, but the room was very clean and comfortable. The front desk was helpful with dinner recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raffi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really appreciated the hotel decorations for graduation. We got lots of good photos right at the hotel. The brunch was outstanding though a little pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Smith

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Clean, welcoming, good food. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

francine

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Beautiful hotel. Clean friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a little dated now but it is clean and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean and modern amenities. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an issue at check in and the manager took care of it promptly. The hotel is clean and in a quiet area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patty

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We enjoyed our stay. Rooms are big and kings beds are very comfortable. Restaurant/bar was convenient and good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dayna

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Room was very nice but the hallway noise was loud
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

luis

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What a great stay for a great price. Room was clean, hotel was quiet. Can’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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The staff was friendly and courteous...very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

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Place is very clean. Staff is great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet! Excellent conference facilities and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well-maintained. Check-in and check-out were extremely easy. Staff was friendly. It was nice having food options right on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and property for the price. Convenient location to Campus and downtown with complimentary shuttle. Will stay again for the price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
newly renovated rooms are fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Staff was accommodating. We did not eat breakfast or try the bar. Coffee at coffee shop was great but a little $.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Elaine

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Vey clean and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mahmood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good shuttle service all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, clean room, beautiful facility and everyone so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Hotel staff were nice. Rooms were spacious and clean!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, poliet staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfortable beds, great bedding and pillows
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Nice setting and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026