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
Lounge
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 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

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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 King Beds

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

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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About the area

State College

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center places you in the heart of State College, steps from Pennsylvania State University and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Mount Nittany Medical Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Gardens, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 57996 square feet (5388 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class State College hotel include Beaver Stadium and Bryce Jordan Center.

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

  • ‪Prospector’s Mount Nittany Rib Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Happy Valley Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Voodoo Brewing Company - State College Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪We Are! Tailgating! - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel with free parking, steps from Pennsylvania State University
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 57996 square feet (5388 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star State College hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 300 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 57996 sq ft of conference space
  • 5388 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers 300 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This State College hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 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 rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • 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: USD 53 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • 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 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

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 and cash
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Yep, The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center has a free self car park.

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

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on 24 Nov 2025 start from AU$163.49, 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.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have a pool?

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center has an indoor pool.

Is The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is a hit with families.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Furry friends are welcome at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, with food and water bowls on offer.

Reviews

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 701 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1207 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Leigh

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

Lovely

Great location, they are renovating so the main lobby is relocated during this time to the garden side. We had an updated room on the 5th floor. It was very nice. No hair dryer, but not a big deal grabbed one at Walmart for $10. Linens and bed were fresh and comfy. Towels were nice and soft. Not the hotel fault but someone set off fire alarm at 8:30 ish this morning but was handled very well.5 flights of stairs means I got my steps in. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. It was unfortunately for us a weekend of youth baseball tournaments so lots of kids. My only suggestion is to not allow baseball to be played in the parking lot near cars, other than that staff was amazing. I asked for a suggestion of a less crowded area to sit outside for some quiet in the evening and the gentleman working suggested the patio area by the main lobby that is being renovated as no one was over there and told me how to get there on one of the the pretty paths and I found that to be a perfect spot to relax for a bit as the other areas and pool were just over flowing with children having fun. Staff planned well for the kids and had us on a floor with no baseball team so it was great!!! All in all a lovely place, we chosen it to try the restaurant or bar as after full days of seeing family and being in busy restaurants and bars we just wanted some quiet time in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L

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

6/10 Okay

wendell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bad lighting, too low and air contioning was too cold
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Carolyn

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

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

6/10 Okay

Mythili

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property under construction with a temporary registration desk far from parking making if difficult to push luggage cart. Took over an hour to get additional linens for pull out sofa bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita, Erie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No working ice machines. Mold on ice bucket. No one vacuum the hallway in 4 days or picked up the trash laying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Hui-Min

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Under construction and understaff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Construction!

Check in was at the back of the hotel due to construction. Tree trimming was also being done at that entrance. The walkway was covered with tree limbs and branches. Not only was it inconvenient, but also unsafe. When we came back after dinner, there was very little lighting on the walkway. When we turned on the shower we had to wait almost 10 minutes for the hot water to come on. Room was dated. A microwave and safe would be helpful. We were unaware there would be construction
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stay was good we had an issue with the air conditioning in our room but the hotel quick accommodated us with an upgraded room and partial refund which was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025