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The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Parking
Gym
Pet Friendly

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About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is a 3.5-star property located in State College, PA, within walking distance of Pennsylvania State University. The hotel sits just a 3-minute walk from campus and approximately 5 minutes by car from Bryce Jordan Center, making it convenient for university visitors and event attendees. Mount Nittany Medical Center is 1.2 miles away, and the property is close to regional recreational areas including skiing, golfing, and hiking trails.

The property offers 300 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen television, and complimentary wired and wireless internet. Rooms feature bathroom amenities including shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Each room includes a safe, desk, and phone with free local calling. Guest comfort ratings average 4.2 out of 5.

Dining options include The Gardens restaurant and room service available during limited hours, along with a bar and lounge for evening drinks. Daily buffet breakfast is served from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. The hotel features a 24-hour fitness center and an indoor pool for recreation. Additional amenities include free wireless and wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, gift shops, meeting space, and complimentary airport shuttle service to University Park Airport, located 5 miles away.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking available. Service animals are welcome; pets are permitted with restrictions. The property maintains a professional on-site management team and holds a 4.3 out of 5 guest rating.

Location & nearby attractions

A stay at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center places you in the heart of State College, a short 3-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and within 5 minutes by car from Bryce Jordan Center. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mount Nittany Medical Center and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Medlar Field.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Pennsylvania State University - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Mount Nittany Medical Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Medlar Field - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Beaver Stadium - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Bryce Jordan Center - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Pegula Ice Arena - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Penn State Tennis Center - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
The Arboretum at Penn State - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Sarni Tennis Center - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Centre County Historical Society - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Wynwood House - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Palmer Museum of Art - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Nittany Mall - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi

The preferred airport for The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 9 km / 5.6 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 300 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Grab a bite at The Gardens, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in State College? This hotel has 57996 square feet (5388 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.

Getting here

University Park Airport, 5 miles, complimentary transportation
Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
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.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only special need dogs.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 18 to 50 for adults, and USD 18 to 35.00 for children

Know before you go

  • 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.
  • Contactless check-out is available.