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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Pennsylvania State University

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Reception
Exterior
Indoor pool
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
The current price is SAR 513
SAR 570 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

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Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Berkey Creamery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rey Azteca - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel near Pennsylvania State University
You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. The on-site restaurant, Gardens, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 300 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the spacious rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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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 transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (57,996 square feet 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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (32 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches 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 crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 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
  • 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 available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 53 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 53 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center located?

Located in the heart of State College, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Pennsylvania State University, Mount Nittany Medical Center, and Beaver Stadium. Bryce Jordan Center and Pegula Ice Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean, comfortable beds, friendly staff and bar/restaurant onsite is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jenell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy the location and proximity to PSU campus when visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed her when it first opened in the 90s. Great outdoor area, restaurant and pub was good, friendly staff! Overall would nice stay and will be staying here again when back in Penn State.

10/10 Excellent

SARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay in State College!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great conference center.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Pegula Arena, clean, comfortable rooms, easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the first time staying here and it was very nice. We would stay again if we’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect, the staff made the stay extra special. Hotel rooms were clean, and the shuttle bus they have is so helpful when going to a Penn State Hockey Game.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The overall site was convenient for our conference.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. I liked the restaurant that was onsite and nice to not have to travel back to town for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Campus, great location. Hotel.and Restaurant exceptional. Great staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very attentive. Buffet breakfast was very good and our waiter was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to ice hockey area.Handy to eatery locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility with clean, spacious and modern rooms. First class bar and restaurant and a large comfortable lounge with a large fireplace, free shuttle service was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very safe facility and the rooms are very comfortable but especially clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant on site were great on a cold blustery weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shuttle was awesome! Having no pool was a bummer though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay as always! We love staying at The Penn Stater!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, the hotel was beautiful and easy to navigate can't wait to book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Love when you walk in with the fireplace. Quaint and cozy. The bar/restaurant is very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024