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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

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Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a garden and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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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

  • A brick building with a sign reading "The Pennsylvania State University" surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
    Pennsylvania State University
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A large campus with multiple buildings, green fields, and a 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
  • Voodoo Brewing Company - State College Pub
    4 min drive
  • The Cove New York Style Pizzeria
    4 min drive
  • Happy Valley LIVE
    5 min drive
  • Prospector’s Mount Nittany Rib Company
    7 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 7:00 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
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Dear Joe
  • 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

  • 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 on-site 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
  • Banquet hall
  • 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
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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: 21

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
An off-leash area is 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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Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1755 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1755 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1755 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kailei

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Great hotel and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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Excellent hotel...staff is friendly and helpful...room is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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Great location, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma Ramona

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The location was convenient and the hotel was nice and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Muralikrishnan

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Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

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Amazing hotel, staff were very helpful and professional. Clean facilities, and elegant ambiance
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Racquel

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Great stay! Clean room and great amenities. Breakfast buffet is good, but pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

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Sprawling hotel with easy and ample parking. Great lobby and amenities. Top tier coffee shop on site and the Legends pub was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

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Love this hotel, clean, well kept, friendly staff, love the theme and not far from psu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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Nice location, easy parking and in/out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tenera

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My room was clean and the staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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The property was a great location. Not in the center of the town but close to campus!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

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It was a great location to the university. The price was incredible! Staff was friendly and the room was very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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Perfect for my overnight after moving in my son. Everything I needed was there especially good coffee shop.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Philip

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Good clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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Lived this hotel. Staff was friendly and room was well kept. It is not within walking distance to the campus but if you have a car it is close.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Melina

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Clean room and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

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Always a great stay! Clean and comfortable rooms…we always look to stay here first when traveling to State College!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juli

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Very nice spacious rooms! We got a deluxe and it was 2 king beds!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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Wonderful service, love the shuttle, accommodating with our early check in. As always, they go above and beyond expectations to ensure a great stay in Happy Valley. Very impressed with the front desk, shuttle driver, and concierge. We had four rooms for golf outing and every guest remarked on great staff and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, nice pool, near lots of things. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional place. Enormous space. Diplomatic and friendly staff. Wonderful dog-friendly place. Great for business travel and vacation. Super nice guest who all live Penn State.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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We stayed on the 5th floor with 2 King beds. The room was clean and comfortable. The property is immaculate and recently renovated. Plenty of parking even for people with trailers. The buffet brunch was the cherry on top of the experience. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are large and comfortable. The staff are friendly and helpful. There are multiple options for dining and the food was delicious. I was incredibly impressed with my stay. I will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed one night passing through, but very nice rooms. New and clean. Beds comfortable. Room was roomy/fairly good sized. Front desk super helpful. Fun goings on with list of activities at front desk. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026