Graduate by Hilton State College

Hotels
8.6 (616 reviews)
125 S.Atherton Street , State College , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
High prices for basic amenities
Poor coffee quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
The room was clean and well-decorated, overall very clean and pleasant.
Service
8.9
The front desk and wait staff were super friendly and helpful.
Location
9.2
Great location for visiting Penn State and walking distance to restaurants and bars.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms were fantastic and beds were comfortable.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities included gym and grocery store nearby, with a well-appointed lobby.
Value for Money
8.2
Felt basic for the high price, despite overall good experience.
Food and Beverage
7.7
Coffee options were disappointing, and breakfast choices were limited.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall, a pleasant and easy stay; would stay again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:14

Property Description

Convenient Location near Penn State University
Situated next to Penn State University, Graduate State College offers a comfortable stay with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs in all rooms.

Delightful Dining and Amenities
Enjoy a delicious meal at Trophy Room, offering breakfast, dinner, and specialty cocktails. Stay active at the fitness centre, utilize business services, and take advantage of laundry facilities during your stay.

Nearby Dining Options and Country Club
Explore a variety of dining choices within walking distance and visit Centre Hills Country Club just 4.8 km away.

Book your stay at Graduate State College for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note, one parking space is allowed per room reservation and is subject to availability.

To ensure best-in-class service and a memorable stay, we charge a nightly $10.00 amenity fee, plus tax ($11.10 with tax)

During your stay, you'll receive:
• One complimentary welcome drink per guest
• In-room RightWater canned water, replenished daily
• Complimentary bike rentals, available at the Front Desk
• Access to Peloton bikes in our hotel fitness center
• Complimentary Wi-FiGuests 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.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

  • 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.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

8.6
Based on 616 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 7.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Fernanda • couple • us
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • at
2
The most incompetent staff I have ever seen. They have made such a chaos with my bill and payment.
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Isabella • couple • us
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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CRDRT • Business • San Antonio, Texas
6
Classic older hotel
Pros:

One night stay for PSU visit . I knew it would be an older hotel, room was mostly as expected. I felt like there was a lot of “fabric” in the room - throw blanket on each of the beds, long Penn State decorative pillows, thick fabric box spring cover. Some may really enjoy the decor but less is more for me. No Keurig but an electric kettle pot. Shower was VERY slow to drain, did mention to staff upon check out.
Next time I would stay further out from campus to have a more updated feel of hotel room and have access to complimentary coffee in lounge area Ended up using parking lot on campus during visit so essentially paid for parking twice - hotel and campus. -Personal preference..
If you like “charming” hotels , I would recommend.
Front desk staff were very friendly.

2026-02-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Veoni • couple • us
7
Overall a good hotel with polite and attentive staff.
Pros:

Close to the main pay campus.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Donald • family_with_children • us
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jean • family_with_children • us
9
Exactly what we were looking for our visit
Cons:

The view ( but we were not in the room during the day ) and the thermostat did not function to our desired temperature but we were comfortable.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Geeta • family_with_children • ae
7
It was good, but could have made us more happier with better service
Pros:

Breakfast was included in our booking but staff said it was not. A 5$ discount was given instead.
Moreover at check in, there was indifference in how this issue was handled. It required multiple interventions later.

I dont know why people work in the hospitality industry when they are not even smling or hospitable.

Cons:

Better service, more hospitable staff and quick service.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
clean, convenient and friendly
Pros:

Wallpaper- the gift that keeps on giving, and the uploaded pic, isn't even the one to which I'm referring :)

Cons:

The price - yikes - but we get it...

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • extended_group • us
3
Needs a thorough overhaul. The entrance was depressing.
Cons:

Shabby. Dirty upholstery and carpets. Smelly. Bleach. Aircon smelt. Overpriced. Ran out of coffee!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • extended_group • us
7
Great hotel unfortunately next to fire station
Pros:

The hotel is great! Walkable to everything. Staff was great, room was great.

Cons:

The reason I didn’t give it a really high score is not the hotels fault. The fire station is right next door and it kept us up when the fire trucks would go by several times a night. We could also hear people outside all hours of the night. The walls are very thin so you can hear everything making it very hard to sleep. Do not book a room facing the street! Bring ear plugs

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Great location for visiting your Penn State student. Easy parking and comfortable beds. I would definitely stay here again.

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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MANAL • family_with_children • kw
8
2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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bf473 • Business
8
Comfortable and clean
Pros:

The room was comfortable and very clean, with nice decorations that made it feel welcoming. The location is great. It’s close to plenty of restaurants and bars, and having a grocery store and gym nearby was really convenient. Overall, a pleasant and easy stay.

2025-12-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Denise • family_with_children • us
9
2025-12-13 • via Nuitee
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Kalliopi • family_with_children • us
10
2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Charles • family_with_children • us
10
2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
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Tara • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

It was so beautiful inside

2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
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Bessie • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Loved the vibe

Cons:

Didn’t like how Hil

2025-11-17 • via Nuitee