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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Pennsylvania State University

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lounge
Bar (on property)
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quaker Steak & Lube - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brother's Pizza & Pasta - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel near Pennsylvania State University
You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. The on-site restaurant, Gardens, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 300 rooms offer 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 spacious rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Gardens

Things to do

  • 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

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

Property is also known as

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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 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

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 2 mi (3 km) of Pennsylvania State University, Mount Nittany Medical Center, and Beaver Stadium. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Bryce Jordan Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1085 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and convenient to get to Penn State campus area. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great dining and close to university
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love to stay here if possible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice in process of renovating! Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhanu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, I suggest to stay in this property around this area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jahaira

Liked: Amenities
Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and a very clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about the property and would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great quick stay! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated rooms! Legends restaurant was terrific and appreciate the convenient location and parking!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though there is a lot of construction on the grounds the hotel was welcoming,clean,and Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk service was great. Hotel recently was remodeled. Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert J

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and quiet. Bed was VERY comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great facility!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Yongfang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is a bit far away from downtown and the campus, but it is suitable for travelers with a car. The parking is very accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice- great comfortable room, beautiful property with an excellent restaurant. So pleased!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beautiful and clean. Our room was recently renovated and was top-notch. We are Penn State parents to our freshman, so we plan to stay here frequently. Loved it!
Hotel lobby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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