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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Property class: 3.5

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A modern hotel lobby with a central island serving food, comfortable seating, a stone accent wall, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
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An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, blue chairs, and potted plants.
A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, armchairs, and a fireplace.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window with a view.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a wooden dresser, a desk, and a patterned rug.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a wooden dresser, a desk, and a patterned rug.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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 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 a coffee shop/cafe. 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 an off-lead area. 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
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 18 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Voodoo Brewing Company - State College Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cove New York Style Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Happy Valley LIVE - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Prospector’s Mount Nittany Rib Company - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

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, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. 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
  • 302 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)
  • 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
  • Coffee shop
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers 302 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. 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). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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
  • 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
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Dear Joe
  • 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

  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • 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
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 - 21

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
  • An off-lead area is 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 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on 6 Oct 2026 start from AU$208, 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 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 dog exercise areas on offer.

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1140 out of 1754 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1754 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1754 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1754 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1754 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay! Clean and comfortable rooms…we always look to stay here first when traveling to State College!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visit to Penn State.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, nice pool, near lots of things. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, wonderful staff, convenient location, well appointed rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay with the amenities, being close to State College and the staff are always friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely maintained older hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed overnight, but the room was very clean and comfortable. The front desk was helpful with dinner recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Clean friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had an amazing time. Everything was to my standard and I would be there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Akshita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had best stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Smith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, welcoming, good food. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very nice staff. A beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raffi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really appreciated the hotel decorations for graduation. We got lots of good photos right at the hotel. The brunch was outstanding though a little pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the places we’ll keep coming back to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sunday brunch fantastic. Conference center hotel is very nice and well run.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. Clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was updated with on site restaurant, nice swimming pool, and room was tastefully decorated
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026