The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Hotels
8.4 (976 reviews)
215 Innovation Boulevard , State College , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and modern rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Convenient location
Spacious accommodations
Cons:
Breakfast options limited
Cleanliness issues around the pool
Pillow quality inadequacies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
The hotel is clean and modern but has mixed reviews on cleanliness near the pool area.
Service
8.85
Staff is friendly and helpful, providing excellent service during the stay.
Location
8.55
Great location, convenient to campus and areas of interest.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms are spacious and comfortable; some issues with pillow quality noted.
Amenities
8.25
Amenities are good overall, but some guests mentioned the lack of a hot tub.
Value for Money
8.35
Generally good value, with some pricing concerns during peak periods.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Breakfast options are limited and not suitable for all dietary preferences.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall positive experience with some room for improvement in specific areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:18

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just a short drive from Pennsylvania State University campus and only 2 miles from Beaver Stadium, The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center offers a prime location for visitors to State College.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, an indoor pool, meeting facilities, a fitness center, hot tub, and a business center during your stay. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom, and stylish decor for a comfortable experience.

Additional Services
Take advantage of the free airport shuttle service to University Park Airport, along with access to laundry facilities and a nearby golf course. Whether you're here for business or leisure, The Penn Stater has everything you need for a memorable stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.

Important information:

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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

8.4
Based on 976 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Sheryn • couple • us
10
Love the new look!
Pros:

They recently renovated and they did a great job. The rooms are updated and modern. I’ll definitely stay there again.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Meredith • solo_traveller • us
8
Great location, clean, good coffee
Pros:

Very clean, very close to PSU and love that there’s a coffee shop

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Calhoon • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Lobby areas were nice. Bar was nice.

Cons:

High price.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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megan • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Gregg • couple • us
9
Always a great time and true PSU feel.
Pros:

Renovations look great. Very clean and inviting. Shuttle is a huge plus. Wish we had more than 1 driver

Cons:

Miss the free coffee

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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C4610XAamyd • Couples
6
Extremely poor service for the price!
Pros:

The positives are the comfort of the bed, linens were divine, and the room was all windows (with room darkening blinds) which was very cool. However! We called ahead for an early check in and were told it shouldn't be a problem. My husband needed to arrive at noon for his conference. I waited until 1:00 to ask about check in and was told to come back at 2:30. I found somewhere else to go and came back just before standard check in (4:00). At 3:47 I was told the room wasn't ready! Tried to go to the hot tub mentioned on website - there is no hot tub. Our room was very large and separated in the middle. I realized the heat vent only worked on one side so one side was super hot and the other was freezing. I asked the front desk to check on it and they said they would while I used the fitness center, but the problem was never resolved. The fitness center was not the cleanest and there was no way to wipe machines or mats down from sweat. The duvet was in the closet rather than on the bed. Our second day, housekeeping came in at 4:00 with just towels. I was hoping to get the waste can emptied, bed made, and room re-stocked with clean glasses. Housekeeping seemed very annoyed that I'd have any requests ... I had to gather towels myself, remove the bag (that I'd supplied) from the waste can myself, bed was not made, and when I requested clean glasses and mugs, housekeeping washed them in my bathroom sink with her hands and wood scented hand soap. Gross. There were only two hangers in the enormous closet. I didn't notice we were missing a hairdryer until my hair was wet and we needed to leave for dinner. I couldn't call the front desk on the house phone because it has no dial tone. I called the hotel number on my cell and it took me through the menu three times before I got a person. They said they would bring me a hair dryer "right now". We waited a very long time before we had to just leave for dinner with wet hair.

2026-03-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Mike • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The shudle service was excellent

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
5
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
7
We like The Penn Stater, but there are definitely recent negatives
Pros:

Love the location, the vibe and the room upgrades. Roy, bartender in Legends, is always great. Hayden very good as well

Cons:

We are very disappointed that Penn State has sold out to The Scholar Group. At one point, all rooms for football season were $399/ngt. We are now paying $1795.98 for the projected White Out weekend. Highway robbery and no consideration of hard-working, longtime customers. A free game day shuttle had been provided. Not any longer. Not even a plastic laundry bag in the room. There had been a much better, more extensive menu in Legends Pub, as well as a few drinkable wines. The menu has now been drastically cut and there is not a passable wine selection. If someone can afford these ridiculous prices, don’t you think that they are likely someone that might enjoy a decent glass of wine? How difficult is it, to have bottles available for those who would like to have it?

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Ariana • family_with_children • us
7
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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McCormick • couple • us
8
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Devin • family_with_children • us
5
Wouldn’t stay again. Don’t book for the pool
Pros:

Bed was comfortable. Lobby was cute.

Cons:

Jacuzzi in photo is non existent. Photo is deceiving. Pool area was filthy, no clean towels, stagnant smell. The heat wouldn’t shut off in our room so we had to open the window. It was about 90* all night. The tub was gritty. There was a water bottle and napkins under the bed, clearly not checked.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Fencil • extended_group • us
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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hoffman • couple • us
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Alan • family_with_children • us
9
Great property, but uncomfortable pillows hurt our sleeps!
Pros:

Great location. Very clean. Easy check-in and check-out processes.

Cons:

Pillows too thick. Many hotels have multiple pillow types in the room. Not here. These pillows made it hard to get comfortable.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Bethanna • couple • us
6
Hotel was OK. Our first room had no heat so we’re were moved to another room
Pros:

Close to hospital

Cons:

Hallways were extremely bitter cold. Refrigerator in room was not plugged in

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Gabrielle • couple • us
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee