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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
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

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Room options

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Multiple 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 5
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

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
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen 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 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple 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 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Located in State College, The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is in the city centre and near the airport. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Stone Valley Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Arboretum at Penn State and Pegula Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Beaver Stadium or Bryce Jordan Center. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding and skiing lessons, or try out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing.
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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 a fireplace in reception and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and a porter/bellboy
  • ATM/banking services, a vending machine 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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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 7:00 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
  • 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
  • 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

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 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on 24 Aug 2025 start from NZ$184.37, 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. 559 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1007 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

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and a very clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhanu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, I suggest to stay in this property around this area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about the property and would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, large walk-in shower, convient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, very convenient. Employees were amazing. Absolutely will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great facility!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice- great comfortable room, beautiful property with an excellent restaurant. So pleased!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENT JASON

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

10/10 Excellent

sindhu

Liked: Amenities
Staff is great. Room is very comfortable and decent size.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
love love the renovated rooms. So comfortable, clean and updated! Wanted to stay longer:) Can't wait for main lobby to open back up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was huge and comfortable. room spacious and clean and staff bent over backwards to be accommodating and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one restaurant, but it was fine for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angelita

The hotel room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. I had easy access to the internet for my work. My meal at the hotel restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was newly redone and the beds comfortable. The renovation is still in progress so I can't speak to other amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The showerhead was either too weak or too powerful and flooded the bathroom. Everything else was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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