The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, 3-minute walk to Pennsylvania State University

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

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215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Nittany Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪7 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
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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, within a 5-minute walk of Pennsylvania State University and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Mount Nittany Medical Center. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Gardens, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. 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 24-hour 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. .Near this 3.5-property class State College hotel, you'll find 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 - 3.2 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪We Are! Tailgating! - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Voodoo Brewing Company - State College Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪4MR LION, More Cowbell Tailgate 3513 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Happy Valley Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel with 2 restaurants, 3-minute walk to Pennsylvania State University
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants 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
  • 2 dining venues
  • 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
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 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Legends
  • The Gardens

Things to do

  • 24-hour 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 20 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on 21 Jan 2026 start from AU$159.44, 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 a free airport shuttle, 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 8:00 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 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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.

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 831 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1392 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandrine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for visiting PennState University. I’ve booked a room with 2 king beds…and they gave me a room with 2 queen beds but I was too tired to ask a change…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the property was clean, comfortable and of high quality. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to campus
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is very nice but the shower/tub in 485 really needs to be replaced. It does not bother me but I am surprised someone else has not complained. It is really a mess.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and facilities were very clean and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great shuttle service and dining options, rooms very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Overall it was a nice stay. The room was very clean. The bar staff especially Roy, was very good and exceeded expectations but the bar closed way too early. I found out that each room was not equipt with a microwave but only one could be found on each floor which was a very long walk from our room. I would suggest that if you do not want to place on in the rooms at least place more in strategic areas on the floors. Like at the end and middle of each hallway. Also the pool water could have been a little bit warmer than it was. The staff was helpful with the issue with the heat in my room and it was solved quickly. I would also try to at least have your cleaning staff understand simple English to help better communication with guests
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious (regular suite King with Sofa Bed) but blandly decorated. Close easy drive to PSU campus. water pressure in shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and super friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didnt have maid service. Then when leaving for dinner I asked if soneone can do maid service and provide fresh towels. No one did a thing and we ended up having to call again. Resturant Breakfast hours ar not convenient. We like to get up and go down for breakfast with out having to rush. Sunday we went down apparently they stop service breakfast at 930 because they having a brunch at 10. We were literally3 minutes past and could use the convenients of our hotel to eat. Need better breakfast hours. Tben we were woke by very loud talking of the maid staff outside the door. It wasnt quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Overall the stay was fine and we would stay here agin. However, the toilet seat was broken and kept falling off, the pillows were overstuffed and difficult to sleep on, and there was a wet spot on the floor that we could figure out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food at restaurants very good Rooms very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

altin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was not ready when arrived at 422pm. Agreed to Room being downgraded to smaller room if credit was given
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is awesome. Very clean and lovely. Great staff. We enjoyed the lounge and bartender. Great food & drinks. The only thing I did not like was that the bath-tub had rust on it. The old tub was not replaced when the renovations were done. It also backed up a little when showering and gunk came out of the drain in tub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I’m sharing a few things about my stay at the Penn Stater. I’ve stayed at the hotel several times previously. Ironically, the room I was assigned on this stay (#487) is my favorite room type to date and upon arrival I thought to note that for future reference. HOWEVER… shortly after arriving we realized that our TV was not functioning properly (no signal). I called the desk and a very kind man came to try to get it working. He was unable to and said he’d send someone else. Nobody ever arrived. It’s ok I used my iPad. On Saturday am we left for the day. We can back at 5pm for a quick shower. Housekeeping had not serviced our room and in my way out, I stopped at the front desk to ask if they could have housekeeping stop by with towels. They said “of course”. Housekeeping never arrived. There were also a few things wrong with our room: the bathroom door does not close properly and therefore cannot lock. The security lock on the room door was also not functional. Those last two things I bring to your attention for future guests - I did not mention them to the staff. Nor did I mention that the vending machine on our floor was out of order. The housekeeping and TV issues, again, were ignored. FYI. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025