I love the location of this hotel, it's perfect when you are doing things on Penn State's campus. The property itself is beautiful and the staff are all quite friendly. The rooms are enormous. We booked a King room. It had a very large pull out sofa and plenty of room to put my son's blow up mattress with room to spare.

The renovations took away some of the historical charm that I loved about the hotel. They no longer provide free parking in the lot in front of the hotel, it is now valet only and you get an overnight pass for the parking garage. If you need to use your car several times a day, you'll be paying for it. For as much as we spent on the room, I was surprised at some of the small things that were overlooked, like the quality of the toilet paper, the floor in the entry of the room was still dirty when we first checked in, and the comfort of the sleeper sofa was non-existent.

The room was large and beautifully decorated. The king bed was quite comfortable, and the thermostat could be adjusted to your comfort. The bathroom had plenty of space. The towels were large and absorbent. The showerhead was very nice and a handheld was also available. Shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner were also available. Hand soap and lotion were available at the sink. The Triplett’s Bar was a favored hangout and provided food and drink. Of course, apples and water were available in the lobby. There was more than ample space in the lobby area leading to the main desk for meeting friends and relaxing. The elevators were never a problem. The close proximity to Rec Hall was a bonus, and the location in regards to downtown was only a short walk away.

Location is great as we were visiting my daughter that attends PSU.

Our coffee/tea machine did not work. My daughter went to the front desk and requested a new one. Then they left to get me tea. The staff person showed up but did not speak any English. Communication was difficult but she understood the machine did not work. She said she would be back but never returned. I was very sick and the walk to the front desk was quite a ways so I called the desk several times but no one ever picked up. We used the phone in the room to contact the front desk. Nothing was ever done and we never could reach the front desk. My daughters even tried while they were out from their cell phones with no success.

The whole hotel was beautiful and to come at Christmas time was such a treat! You are greeted in the lobby to a lit fireplace and the ambiance of warm wood and soft blues and whites letting you know exactly where you are. From the adorable lion door knockers to the best smelling and cleanest rooms, our stay was comfortable and homey. The hotel staff and our bartender at 1855...just wonderful. Highly recommend if in State College. We parked in the garage over using the vale service and it was 100% complimentary (one time). Couldn't have asked for a better experience!

Due it being a low volume weekend, the brunch at the Lionne wasn't available and there is no other complimentary breakfast option which for the price would have been nice. I wish the beds were a little softer in my opinion. It was a very firm mattress.

The hotel is beautiful. I love the convenience of the coffee shop and clothing store in the lobby. The bar and restaurant are really nice as well, although we did sit at the bar but did not eat.

The hotel was fully booked, and it seemed as though the staff was not prepared to handle it. I went down to order take-out food from the restaurant and was told by another guest not to bother, they had ordered their food two hours prior and still had not received their order. So, I didn't bother to order, which was disappointing.

It has recently reopened after being closed for a few years. $15 million was invested so the exterior and interior looks great. I stayed there a few months ago and had some issues with the TV and the A/C but they “comped” us for the whole 2 day stay. The elevator was behaving erratically so I think the infrastructure still has a few issues but overall it’s a beautiful hotel. Prices have spike from around $180/night normally to $1200/night on PSU football weekends.

As I mentioned above, they are still having some infrastructure issues since the hotel had a major redesign recently.

Everything was lovely and decorated beautifully. So many cozy spots to relax outside of our room. Triplett’s was delicious and a great place to have a cocktail and snack. The staff were welcoming and extremely accommodating. The location of the hotel was perfect and having the parking garage next door was super convenient. I loved the filtered water bottle stations in the hallway too. We had an issue with our toilet not flushing and maintenance fixed it within 10 mins. I can’t wait to book our next visit.

The room entrance could use a brighter lightbulb. I love the dark paint but when the bathroom door is shut, you can barely see the clothes in the closet. For the price we paid, I thought the room might have slippers, robes, and a safe. A shower cap would have also been nice. I found a small vanity kit in the bathroom but no shower cap. Those are all superficial issues. The only real issue I had was the bright white flashing of the smoke detector. It flashes a tiny green light when the lights are on but as soon as you turn the lights off, a bright white light flashes. I literally had to sleep facing the opposite way with a pillow over my face. I’ll be sure to bring an eye mask the next time we visit. Everything else was absolutely excellent.

Main dining facilities are closed on Monday, so we ate at the Dear Joe cafe, which was good coffee and muffins. On our second morning we had a spectacular breakfast at Lionne. Room was clean and comfortable, all new furnishings throughout the entire facility. Shower was great, with both an overhead nozzle and a removable shower wand, a rarity in hotels these days. Very Penn State decor, inspiring.

Valet parking is $20/day. A garage is conveniently located beside the hotel if self-parking is desired, but is nearly $20/day. A parking voucher should be issued to hotel guests for half price parking, or something for stays longer than one night.

The hotel is beautifully renovated. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room #335 was spacious, clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable, and the sheets and towels are fresh. The shower is roomy, and all the amenities were full and smelled delightful. We had plenty of towels and we loved all the hooks to hang towels, coats etc. Simply, an awesome place to spend your time while enjoying the PSU campus. We walked everywhere!!!!

The toilet seat was loose! It kept sliding. Kind of annoying but everything else was so perfect.

The service was excellent. The workout room was extremely well appointed for a hotel. The overall facility was great and we enjoyed the many comfortable seating areas. The cafe and restaurant were very nice with great service.

Small things that still need to be worked out, mostly having to do with processes and people - flickering room entry light that never got fixed, no hand soap in the bathroom initially, hotel signage was confusing and bar staff was inattentive with some possessing a decided attitude (other people we met while visiting had heard the same thing).