Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center

Hotels
Ramada
6.8 (1209 reviews)
1450 South Atherton Street , State College , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Affordable stay
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Maintenance issues
Loud noises

Categories

Cleanliness
4.7
Multiple reviews mention dirtiness and cleanliness issues.
Service
8.2
The staff was described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
7.7
Close to campus and convenient for events.
Room Quality
5.7
General sentiment of rooms being run down and some maintenance issues.
Amenities
6.7
Pool and breakfast amenities mentioned positively.
Value for Money
7.2
Stay was affordable, good value during events.
Food and Beverage
7.7
Complimentary breakfast noted as good, with variety.
Overall Experience
6.5
Mixed feelings; some enjoyable aspects but numerous complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:14

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center offers an outdoor pool, indoor pool, restaurant, and fitness center for your relaxation and enjoyment.

Convenient Facilities

With meeting facilities, a games room, and luggage storage, this hotel ensures all your needs are met during your stay.

Prime Location

Located just a short distance from Penn State University, Palmer Museum of Art, and Stone Valley Recreation Area, this hotel provides easy access to nearby attractions.

Book your stay at Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Please note, a full breakfast buffet is available for a USD 9.99 surcharge on weekends.

Please note that a credit card authorization may be processed by the property, however the method of payment can be changed during or after check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Fitness center is closed from 2026-09-01 until 2026-07-29
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SCE

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 1209 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.7
Service: 8.2
Location: 7.7
Room Quality: 5.7
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 7.7
Overall Experience: 6.5
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stevenpA9483QT NONE
2
Terrible check in experience. Receptionist rude.
Pros:

Rude staff at front desk checking us in. We had three rooms and I came up to check in. Staff member was loud and aggressive. Said I couldn’t check in with just myself. The other members of my party were standing 10 feet away but she was so focused on her stupid protocol that she didn’t even have basic courtesy.

2026-08-13 via Tripadvisor
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sandras0211 Business Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
10
Customer Service Above and Beyond
Pros:

I enjoyed my stay at your hotel. Huge shout out to the young man with pink hair that worked overnight on August 11. I am kicking myself for not getting his name. I appreciate you!

2026-08-13 via Tripadvisor
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B5296AXlaural Solo travel
10
A very nice retreat
Pros:

My stay was amazing I really enjoyed the wonderful staff the comfortable rooms and the cleanliness.

2026-08-11 via Tripadvisor
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Donald solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Ka solo_traveller us
7
it was alright
Pros:

It had the backrooms vibe. Everything felt far from 2026

Cons:

sheets weren't that comfortable but I was able to sleep. Wish it had a kitchen stove to cook something

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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jarold2026 Couples
8
Great ... BUT ...
Pros:

The facility and staff were great! But, the communication of which room was available was terrible. The first room we went to with out keys was not clean. We saw a housekeeping staff member and reported it. She said it was not on her list. We called the front desk and they put us by the pool on the first floor and it was so noisy that we couldn't get to sleep in the early evening hours.

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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Renee family_with_children us
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller us
3
Pros:

Location. Room size. Walk up outdoor room

Cons:

Dirty. No running water for first 8 hours. No discount

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Romana couple us
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Stephanie family_with_children us
8
Awesome hotel, “crappy” circumstances
Pros:

The property was beautiful, rooms were nice and clean, breakfast buffet was great every morning and the staff was all really nice!

Cons:

We decided to skip the pool the first night because there were so many kids in the hottub and pool and we were tired. First morning though we were in the hottub and the jets went off and we decided to leave them off because it was getting very hot. When the bubbles all dissipated there was actual poop floating around. The pool did not have any at that point time so the staff shut down the hottub only for the rest of the time we were there. The next night a ton of people including the same large group of young kids were swimming in the pool and one of the moms yelled for everyone to get out because there was poop in the pool now…. Staff shut down the pool for two days and when it reopened it was so cold we didn’t end up wanting to swim for very long. Completely out of the hotels control so I don’t blame them at all, they responded quickly to it which I’m grateful for it was just unfortunate we didn’t get to enjoy the hottub and pool as we should’ve been able to.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple us
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Elijah solo_traveller us
5
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Y2892RRnicholast Solo travel
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Very comfortable accommodations, staff are very friendly and great food.

2026-08-04 via Tripadvisor
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Doug solo_traveller us
6
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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kmgeidel Friends getaway
8
Outdoor space for hanging out is great
Pros:

Love the atmosphere of the outdoor pavilion, basketball and volleyball areas, and outdoor pool - nice option to have a large space for kids to play. Beds and rooms are tiny, but we didn’t spend much time in there. For the price, we were very pleased with the overall stay. DD just a quick walk away, staff very friendly.

2026-08-02 via Tripadvisor
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suerO7172ER Family
8
Not the greatest experience but the staff was very nice and friendly.
Pros:

The room was nice, but it was not easy getting all of our belongings up to the 2nd floor as the elevator was very small and the cart to put our items on to take up would barely fit in the elevator with us in there too. We also did not care for the location of the room which was on the mezzanine and all the noise from the pool area and the banquet room below made it very noisy. We had to call the front desk twice to have them disperse people from those locations when it was supposed to be quiet hours.

2026-07-31 via Tripadvisor
6
658tammiem Family
8
Good night's rest
Pros:

It was just an overnight stay because my mom was having surgery the next day. Bed was SUPER comfortable. It was quiet. Water pressure was awesome and plenty of hot water. Very clean. Would definitely stay again.

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
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Q2880GZstevenr Family
8
Outdoor pool was fun and location great.
Pros:

Somewhat outdated in our rooms (3) but with the location and great outdoor pool, was quite convenient for our visit.

2026-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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JanKenB3 NONE Schenectady, New York
4
A step back in time, but NOT the good kind
Pros:

I will start by saying the staff and food here is great!!!
The hotel, not so much. I would say 70's motel meets 80s hotel.

The hotel is confusing the say the least. I booked a "hotel entrance" room, and because of where my room was located I had to walk through the hotel then OUTSIDE (motel style) to get to my room. With my husband in a wheelchair it meant walking from the back of the hotel (outside), to the front (inside). Ride a barely ADA elevator, then walk to length of the hotel to get to the back where our room was (outside).
The corridors are not well labeled so you do not know the direction of your room.
The floor outlet was showing wires because it was not anchored the the floor at all.
The shower leaked and was stained.
The AC sounded like a Mack truck idling in our room and barely kept the room cool.
The bed was extremely hard.
The ceiling outside our room was held up with planking.
The doors in the back of the hotel are NOT labeled so you have no clue which door goes where.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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lorihD7116TS NONE
8
Restful sleep
Pros:

Stayed here two nights for an event at PSU with my child. The room was clean and it had a small refrigerator and microwave. The pool and hot tub were clean and there was plenty of seating available in the pool area. It was a quiet setting and staff was friendly. There was a restaurant attached to it that was welcoming and friendly. The food was plentiful in portions.

2026-07-21 via Tripadvisor