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7.9

615 reviews

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, 16803, Pennsylvania, United States

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Free parking

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Free Airport Shuttle

Air conditioning

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is a 4-star hotel in State College, Pennsylvania, United States. Situated at 215 Innovation Boulevard, it sits about 2.7mi from the city center and has 615 reviews.

Amenities include free on-site parking, free WiFi, an indoor pool and fitness center, and complimentary airport shuttle as well as shuttle service. There is a restaurant and bar, a 24-hour front desk, and a terrace with mountain views. Non-smoking rooms, a kitchenette, elevator access, free toiletries, a bathtub, and a hot tub round out the in-room and common-area comforts. Pet-friendly accommodations and meeting/banquet facilities are available for an extra charge.

Minimum price starts from $194.

On-site dining is provided by The Gardens, the on-site restaurant, with a bar to unwind after a day of adventures. The terrace offers mountain views, making a scenic pause part of the stay. A complimentary airport shuttle as well as shuttle service helps with arrivals, departures, and local excursions. A 24-hour front desk is ready to assist at any hour.

Keep active year-round in the heated indoor pool, which is adults-only, paired with a fitness center for workout-friendly downtime.

Pet-friendly accommodations are available on request, with applicable charges. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for an extra charge, ideal for gatherings and events.

Closest airports

Penn State University Park Airport

1.2mi

Altoona-Blair County Airport

44.6mi

Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport

55.9mi

Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport

60mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Free Airport Shuttle

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Suite with Two Double Beds in The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

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Suite, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

635 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

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This air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a Keurig® coffee maker. Complimentary bottled water and a USB charging station are also provided.

King Suite in The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

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Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

580 sqft

Mountain view

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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x5

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This air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a Keurig® coffee maker. Complimentary bottled water and a USB charging station are also provided.

Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds in The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

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Standard, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

345 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Wifi

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x3

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This air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a Keurig® coffee maker.

Standard King Room in The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

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Standard, King Size

1 King Size Bed

290 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Wifi

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Deluxe Double Room

560 sqft

Spa tub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

x4

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x3

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This air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a Keurig® coffee maker. Complimentary bottled water and a USB charging station are also provided.

Deluxe Double Room in The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

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Deluxe, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

560 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Wifi

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Standard, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

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x3

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Suite

1 Double Bed

x8

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Standard Room

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Guest reviews

7.9

615 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Teddy

10

August 2025

The Staff is INCREDIBLE!!! EVERY single person I interacted with during my stay, was extremely courteous and professional. Especially the front desk staff. This hotel has INCREDIBLE customer service. I’ve stayed at the Nittany Lion Inn as well. Other than the elevated price, I would stay at this hotel every time I visit and recommend this hotel to ANYONE!

I stayed during move in week and the renovations. So the price was extraordinary and because of the renovations we had to do extra walking from the parking lot with our bags and to our rooms with only one set of elevators working. But other than that, it’s a great hotel. I’m going to try to stay there again when I visit my daughter. As long as the price isn’t ridiculous again.

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Nicole

8.2

August 2025

Love the updated rooms and cleanliness. Location to campus can't be beat.

We were disappointed to find the hot tub has been filled in with concrete. Beds were hard and not terribly comfortable. There was a lot of noise in the hallway outside of our room last night between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Also noteworthy is there are no microwaves in the rooms and the mini fridge was the smallest I've ever encountered. Can't fit much in there so be prepared when ordering/buying food. It's more of a beverage fridge.

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Denise

8.2

August 2024

The hotel room & front desk/housekeeping were very nice & attentive. Free parking & wifi a bonus.

The Garden breakfast buffet could have had a better & greater selection of food option. The Saturday morning we showed up at 9:45am and we're told by the hostess that the wait staff was a bit overwhelmed & it would be like a 15-20 min wait. The couple ahead of us, and my 3 person family echoed that we were all getting the buffet so there would be minimal if anything for waitstaff to do. The restaurant had at that moment 6 tables already eating. They had 2 wait staff & a table cleaner, in addition to what appeared to be 2 hostesses. The couple ended up walking out.

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Ali

9.1

July 2025

The food for lunch and dinner was very good however we expected a more diverse dinner menu when we sat for dinner. Breakfast was delicious. The staff in both restaurants were very friendly.

The bathroom lighting was more suited for a spa. Standing in front of the bathroom mirror it was very dark. If the light circling the mirror was brighter that would have been much better. I thought it was on a dimmer....I was wrong.

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Peggy

8.2

November 2023

N/a.. no breakfast. The hotel is very nice; warm fire was roaring in the lobby. The shuttle driver was very nice to drive me to the airport so I could rent a car. The restaurant was handy, food was very good for an early dinner and watching football. Restaurant staff was very nice. They have a cute little gift shop with Penn State gear and snacks. The room was basic but warm and clean. Hotel was quiet. The pool is very nice; I did not use the exercise room. I out dstay here again, just know that the airport shuttle doesn’t leave until 7:00 am.

The reason I booked this hotel was because they advertise an airport shuttle.. come to find out they don’t start the shuttle until 7:00 am.. so since I was leaving for the airport at 4:00am there was no way to get there.. so I ended up going to the airport and renting a car for the night so I could get to the airport. This was very disappointing.

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Nell

8.2

April 2024

The location was nice, seems to be an active hotel which was nice. Loved the coffee & tea

I wasn’t able to have a late check out- I was surprised since I never ask. It was because my son had to stay outside in my car while we were at a Penn State sorority event(he was last minute to surprise his sister). Not a big deal, but even an hour extra would have made a difference. The lobby was filled with people, so he stayed in a cold car. Last- the hotel is hard to navigate, I’m in Architecture & still got lost! Need softer pillows- honestly, my husband said his neck killed. I brought my own pillow so I was great!

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Lori

9.1

April 2024

Great location close to highway and a few miles from campus, lovely big fireplace in lobby, well laid out reasonably spacious room, very nice bed linens and comfortable bed! The gym and pool were decent. I like that there is a restaurant right there on property although I did not try it. Price was great (Easter weekend)

The carpets and ceilings could use some updating (a little grungy but not too bad) other than that the room was perfect. Nothing fancy but a good value overall. It would have been nice if front desk mentioned the restaurant, as I didn’t know it was there on the property . (Not visible from front)

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Kimberly

10

July 2024

Loved the size of counter in bathroom. It allowed for the two of us to get ready at the same time. The staff was very accommodating when I went to report that the ventilation system in our room was not working properly. Initially they said they would send maintenance up right away. But since it was almost 10pm and had just checked in. We were tired. And when asked if we could have a different room, they quickly our room without any hassle,

Ice machine on our floor didn’t work. Not a huge deal…..just went to the next floor

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Peoples

9.1

November 2024

The location was perfect. We went to a concert at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University the hotel shuttle delivered us right to the door. I can’t say enough about our shuttle driver, Charlie. He was informative and concerned about the well being of everyone on the shuttle. The room was clean and comfortable and the water pressure in the shower was on point.

While the room had everything we needed, it was a little run down looking.

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David

8.2

September 2024

The staff was very courteous and helpful. There was a courtesy van to take you into and from State College. I liked the outside facilities as well to sit and enjoy nature.

It was very expensive to stay for one night. The rooms need to be updated. They were very clean but they were outdated. The channel selection for TV seemed to be over the air channels only.

Points of Interest Around The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Airports

Penn State University Park Airport

1.2mi

Altoona-Blair County Airport

44.6mi

Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport

55.9mi

Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport

60mi

Restaurants

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Free parking

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Free Airport Shuttle

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Can I bring my pet to The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, but be sure to request it in advance as charges may apply.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Rooms at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center become available for check-in at 04:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

Can guests park for free at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Yes, The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center provides ample on-site parking for its guests. The parking is conveniently located on the hotel premises and is free of charge. Reservation for parking is not required as it is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

What are the rates at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

The entry-level price at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is $194. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

Which room categories can I book at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers several types of rooms. These include Standard King Rooms, King Suites, Deluxe Double Rooms, Standard Double Rooms with Two Double Beds, and Suites with Two Double Beds. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms have various sizes ranging from 291 sqft to 635 sqft. Occupancy varies from 2 adults and 2 children to 5 adults and 4 children.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Guests at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have a variety of leisure amenities available to them. They can start by enjoying a swim in the hotel's indoor swimming pool, which is available all year round. The pool is heated, making it a comfortable experience for the guests.

For a relaxing time, guests can also make use of the hot tub or Jacuzzi provided at the hotel. This is a great option to unwind and de-stress after a long day.

Guests who are looking to maintain their fitness routine can take advantage of the fitness center, which is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

In terms of dining options, guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, The Gardens. This provides a convenient and delicious option for guests who prefer not to leave the hotel premises.

Additionally, for those who enjoy outdoor activities, the hotel has hiking trails nearby for guests to explore.

Is there a swimming pool at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

The hotel has an indoor pool available all year round, which is heated. However, the pool is restricted to adults only.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have on-site restaurants?

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center has The Gardens restaurant on site.

What methods of payment does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center accept?

At The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, cash is not accepted as a method of payment. However, guests can conveniently pay for their stay using major credit cards such as Visa, Discover, Mastercard, and American Express.

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