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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property

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Meeting facility
Indoor pool
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July

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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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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 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. .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
  • ‪Prospector’s Mount Nittany Rib Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Happy Valley LIVE - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Voodoo Brewing Company - State College Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪4MR LION, More Cowbell Tailgate 3513 - ‬5 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. 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
  • 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
  • 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 18 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on 26 July 2026 start from AU$166, 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. 1057 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1665 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the bar served good food and drinks. Stayed there twice so far ands great experience both time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Room was recently redone, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms and good food for brunch buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel close to campus. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was great. It was very clean, the restaurant was nice and there were plenty of places to sit and hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great location, easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and courteous...very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is very clean. Staff is great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible to/from Bryce Jordan Center.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and property for the price. Convenient location to Campus and downtown with complimentary shuttle. Will stay again for the price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
newly renovated rooms are fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful, room was clean, great stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vey clean and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mahmood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good shuttle service all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, clean room, beautiful facility and everyone so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and service was good. Nice atmosphere. Cafe in the morning was very convenient. Good latte.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room made our three night stay feel a bit of a home away from home. The staff was wonderful and the location was such a close commute to campus venues.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay at the Penn Stater. It's a beautiful, clean, relaxing hotel. I slept so well both times and the staff are lovely. It's very reasonably priced for what you get, too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and beautiful lobby and hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Hotel staff were nice. Rooms were spacious and clean!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026