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Graduate by Hilton State College

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Pennsylvania State University

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Bar (on property)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Federal Taphouse State College - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Irving's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 210 West - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

Upscale hotel near Pennsylvania State University
Located close to Palmer Museum of Art and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses, Graduate by Hilton State College provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour gym. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Trophy Room, offers breakfast, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A front desk safe, wedding services and tour/ticket information
  • A lift, a banquet hall and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 150 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 cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Free 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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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

We should mention

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate by Hilton State College pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton State College?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton State College on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$285.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Self-parking is available for USD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 35 (subject to availability).

Where is Graduate by Hilton State College located?

Located in the heart of State College, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pennsylvania State University, Palmer Museum of Art and The Arboretum at Penn State. Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and Bryce Jordan Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Graduate by Hilton State College Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1008 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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff at desk, bar, and cleaning crew.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay…..clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel/Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Staff were friendly, room was clean and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with parking although at a charge. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - short walk to PSU, restaurants and stores. Hotel has PSU decor - really cute. Staff very friendly. Hotel very clean. I would definitely book here again.
Love the nittany lion lamp!
Cute ice cream wall paper - the creamery!
Nice double stall shower - spacious!
Very comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Overall a good hotel for a college town. Breakfast was not great, but room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Corinne

Liked the Penn State theme and its location close to campus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was quite clean, and the beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful and friendly. Cafe is a must. Nailed the decor!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a very convenient property close to campus and downtown. The decor is fun, and the rooms are very nicely appointed and roomy. Free parking is a plus. However, be forewarned that the elevators are VERY slow. Also, I ate dinner one night at the bar, and the food was BELOW average so take advantage of other nearby options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about The Graduate (formerly Atherton Hotel) was wonderful. There's a feeling of both sophistication and school spirit permeating the atmosphere. Best of all are the little personal touches, like one bed having a pillow stitched "We Are..." and the pillow on the other bed stitched "...Penn State!" It doesn't feel like the generic hotel chains at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel Jeffery

Liked: Amenities
Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely room, great facilities and comfortable modern lobby. Kitchenette was a great little bonus though I didn’t use it. Fab overhead seemed at first to be really strong but was pretty quiet though the night. My stay at this hotel pinned it for my future stays in State College!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Good location, nice staff...almost the entire property could use a refresh!
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

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Penn state, great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025