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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
Interior detail
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Popular amenities

  • Pool
The current price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

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Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

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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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

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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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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 banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and a gift shop
  • 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

As of 25 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on 25 Aug 2025 start from NZ$192.27, 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.

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. 563 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1016 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 Excellent

KENT JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuecheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is great place to stay if you plan to visit the penn state campus
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner and bar on premises as well as breakfast. Friendly staff, good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very accommodating, room was spacious and clean. We stayed during remodel, so update was pending.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property Super friendly staff Breakfast was a bit bland for $20 but it was off season with very few people so it’s understandable We forgot an item in the room - staff was super friendly and prompt in getting item from room to front desk for pick up
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish I knew about the construction. People were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The renovations look great! I have stayed at The PennStater many times and always have a wonderful stay. This was my first visit in one of the newly renovated king rooms. Love the new decor in the bedroom and bathroom. The only issue was a clogged drain in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and beautiful surroundings, nice property, modern and clean rooms but the water in the shower takes forever to warm up
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to PSU. Excellent staff. Renovated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here several times. Always satisfied and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convienient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place near Beaver Stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to campus
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jenell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy the location and proximity to PSU campus when visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice. The room was clean and well kept. Breakfast buffet was moderate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Great hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Cozy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025