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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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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Berkey Creamery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rey Azteca - ‬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 return 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 dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a porter/bellboy and a banquet hall
  • ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
  • 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 such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the size rooms at the property.
More 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/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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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 transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (57,996 square foot 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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (81 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (81 centimetre 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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 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
  • 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

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 are 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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?

Checkout 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 miles (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 miles (5 km).

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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Always love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Great night stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great value for the location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This was the perfect overnight for us while attendting Xcel regionals gymnastics competition. The staff was friendly, the room clean and in working order. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed here several times. Always satisfied and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Always love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Close to campus
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place near Beaver Stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Property was very nice. The room was clean and well kept. Breakfast buffet was moderate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very Cozy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excellent service. Great hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

We enjoy the surrounding grounds and atmosphere. Dog friendly. They are currently renovating rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The staff were super helpful. The hotel is undergoing some renovations - signage around the updates that can be expected. The front desk crew was top-notch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This is a great property if you are going to the Nittany Sports Plex as well as Penn State University. I would definitely give it 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

We enjoy the location and proximity to PSU campus when visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

It was a nice & clean stay. The hotel provided shuttle service to Bryce Jordan Center which was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Easily accessible to PSU campus
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This is my 2nd stay at The Penn Stater. It's a great ootion as a Penn State parent! They are currently renovating, but it has not been any inconvenience! Looking forward to staying again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Always a great place to stay in State College!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Very convenient property to the university
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

This was the first time staying here and it was very nice. We would stay again if we’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024