The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
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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
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
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
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.