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Graduate by Hilton State College

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Beaver Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Pennsylvania State University
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include conference space, free use of bicycles and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.
Graduate by Hilton State College offers 150 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

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 Graduate by Hilton State College'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, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Trophy Room
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by foot from Pennsylvania State University and a 3-minute drive from The Arboretum at Penn State
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Graduate by Hilton State College offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. Event space at this hotel measures 5426 square feet (504 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Graduate by Hilton State College also features tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star State College hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Trophy Room – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 1 to 25 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,426 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 1.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • Up to 4 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Atherton Hotel
Atherton Hotel State College
Atherton State College
Hotel Atherton
The Atherton Hotel Hotel State College
The Atherton Hotel Hotel
The Atherton Hotel State College
The Atherton Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Graduate State College
Graduate by Hilton State College Hotel
Graduate by Hilton State College State College
Graduate by Hilton State College Hotel State College

Graduate by Hilton State College Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1012 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it! Perfect location and very comfortable. I was able to get a nice to go breakfast and latte from the restaurant onsite too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming and in a great location. I’m walking distance to the campus and all of the bar/ restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frost

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

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

6/10 Okay

Hasan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I had blood on my sheets , they changed it but this is unacceptable, pls reach out to me to discuss
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In this case, the "Graduate" format seems like a mostly unsuccessful attempt to update a shabby old property. Nice try, but this place has seen its day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie

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

Overall very good

The hotel is cute, the ambiance is great. The room is very spacious and beds are comfortable and room was clean. The only complaint I have is the on night lamp next to the bed was not plugged in and not working when I plugged it in. The other night lamp had an outlet, I plugged in my phone charger and it sparked. Beside those issues it was a great overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

JoAnna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Booked here because the room description indicated there was an in-room refrigerator and microwave. (This is important to us because one of the travelers has special dietary needs that we plan for!) NEITHER was in our room. One elevator didn’t operate correctly. Otherwise, good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at The Graduate
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the hotel was quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and easy to manage. Our room got warm over night and that's really the only complaint. Great experience - would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Juanita

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

ezz

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just horrible service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaviandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They place was well maintained and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff and cute decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lobby area. We were able to bring some drinks down and play cards as a relaxing night after a whirlwind of a graduation weekend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

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

Great Stay!

The overall stay with excellent. Customer Service was professional and friendly. The property was very clean. The room was beautiful, comfortable and clean. The thickness room was nice and hot all the unnecessary equipment for a nice workout. I recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable cozy perfect if you have pets quick check in I highly will recommend and come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025