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Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Kent State University

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Enjoy dining al fresco in our outdoor patio with tables and chairs surrounded by a brick wall and a window.
Relax in the hotel's inviting reception area, featuring a comfortable sofa, armchair, and tables, with a view of the street outside.
Relax by the rectangular pool surrounded by a tiled deck and enjoy access to nearby exercise equipment.
Experience the modern design of this stylish hotel, featuring a combination of brick and glass architecture with large windows.
Two beds with matching headboards and footboards, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with a chair.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

Explore the area

Map
215 S. Depeyster Street, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Kent State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Kent Stage
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kent State University Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kent

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center puts you in the heart of Kent, within steps of Kent State University and The Kent Stage. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .Nineteen10 Lounge is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. 5000 square feet (465 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Kent hotel include University of Akron and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

What's nearby

  • Kent State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Kent Stage - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kent State University Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porthouse Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Dix Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Barrio Tacos Kent - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Euro Gyro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zephyr Pub - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Kent State University
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center offers its guests Access to hot tub and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Kent hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 5000 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 13.50 per night)
  • Parking on site (USD 13.50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 for adults and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Nineteen10 Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (5,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (89 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (94 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

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 full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • Self-parking fee: USD 13.50 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 13.50 per night (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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

Hotel Kent
Kent Hotel
Kent State Hotel
Kent State University Hotel
Kent University Hotel
Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center Ohio
State University Hotel
Kent State University Hotel Conference Center
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Kent
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Hotel
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Hotel Kent

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center?

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center?

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center on 22 Aug 2025 start from AU$230.79, 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 parking available at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center?

Yep, Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center has a self car park for USD 13.50 per day.

Is Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center is a hit with families.

Does Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center?

No, Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 788 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1020 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya, Waterford

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

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Annette

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Really went downhill

Pool and laundry services were out of service with no discount available. We have stayed here a lot and it’s went down hill. The bed sham had something that looked like a bodily fluid on it. We had two rooms and both fridges were broken and when I told the front desk they said there was no one available to fix it so I went to the ice machine to fill up my cooler and there was never any ice. We arrived 20 minutes early and they asked housekeeping if our rooms were ready and housekeeping said no but we will get started and 15 minutes later they were ready. How much did you clean? Always enjoyed staying here even though it was expensive but it was nasty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another fabulous stay you the Kent conference center! We had a great time. Breakfast was delicious too. Thank you. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, great area especially for food choices, downfall the pool was out. Was told on the phone we would have access to kent states campus pool, then when we arrived we were not able to use the facility. Was abit disappointed in that as we were going to relax in the pool for a few hours before our event.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay when we came to visit Kent State campus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Always great

Always great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Olmsted Twp

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel… love that you can walk to restaurants, bars and shops. Always clean/well kept, and the staff is always friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great area. You can walk to any restaurant or bar you want. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Only issue with my stay was pool and hot tub were closed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only thing I would “complain” about was that each bed only had two pillows and they were extremely firm. Most hotels offer 4 pillows (2 soft and two firm)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

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

Not up to PAr

Staff was unfriendly and unwelcoming. Certainly made no effort to make us feel wanted. Pool was closed. Would not recommend based on staff alone.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was centrally located in the downtown area of Kent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Poland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and location 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025