The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Nittany Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪7 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Pennsylvania State University
This hotel features 2 restaurants, an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers 300 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This State College hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pennsylvania State University. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • For dining with garden views, stop by The Gardens, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Pennsylvania State University and a 5-minute drive from Bryce Jordan Center
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 57996 square feet (5388 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star State College hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Gardens – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. A children's menu is available.
Legends – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 8:00 AM to 11:00 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
  • 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 cot
  • 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 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
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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
  • 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

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: USD 53 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1300 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

2/10 Terrible

Cincere

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loud!

Sherrie at the front desk was great, but house keeping was not. They were as loud as could be first thing in morning and proud of it, even when I said something to them. Parking was also very confusing with all the renovations taking place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's all so new ...

First time back since they started the renovations (which are still going on). It's beautiful! Love the new decor and the bed was amazingly comfortable. There were a couple of "new" things in the room that needed attention and they took care of everything. The drinks at the bar are still amazing as is the bartender.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to everything, but far enough yo avoid the congestion
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jerzy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little bit pricy. For the price I have paid the breakfast should be included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

venkata suresh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not made aware that construction taking place main entrance of the hotel closed Mary inconvenient checking in at the garden lobby had to walk along distance from the parking lot, which was very difficult for my handicapped husband!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Beata

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It was very loud. It might just be the room placement. Near elevator, the doors slammed and made a lot of noise. Woke up throughout the night. I stayed on the 4th fl.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk seemed a bit robotic and offended by our questions at check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOMENICA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms recently renovated very nicely. Beds extremely comfortable! Shower curtain seemed to be missing liner as this fabric is not meant to repel water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and looks like rooms were recently remodeled. However, room didn’t have iron, ironing board or hair dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025