The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

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Take advantage of a free return airport shuttle, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and garden views. In addition to a garden and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 6
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in State College, The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is in the city centre and near the airport. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Stone Valley Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Arboretum at Penn State and Pegula Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Beaver Stadium or Bryce Jordan Center. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding and skiing lessons, or try out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing. Visit our State College travel guide
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215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803

What's nearby

  • A brick building with a sign reading "The Pennsylvania State University" surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
    Pennsylvania State University
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A large campus with multiple buildings, green fields, and a stadium.
    Beaver Stadium
    7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena
    7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses
    18 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Happy Valley Casino
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    7 min drive
  • Ville Billy
    6 min drive
  • Burger King
    6 min drive

About this property

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

  • Hotel near Pennsylvania State University
  • You can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a fireplace in reception.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An indoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), wedding services and a lift
    • A porter/bellboy, a banquet hall and an off-lead area
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 302 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the size rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free infant beds and free extra beds
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
    • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 18 to 50 for adults and USD 18 to 35 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Dear Joe
  • Legends
  • The Gardens

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (57,996 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (81 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (81 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 53 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 18 to 50 for adults and USD 18 to 35.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 53 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

As of 28 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$174, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 53 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center located?

Located in the heart of State College, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mount Nittany Medical Center and Pennsylvania State University. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Medlar Field are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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