Graduate by Hilton State College
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8.1Excellent
(315 Ratings)
"Wallpaper- the gift that keeps on giving, and the uploaded pic, isn't even the one to which I'm referring :)"
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High-end valueWell priced for this area
Located next to Penn State University, this State College hotel offers free WiFi, and rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV. University Park Airport is 6 mi away.
Business facilities
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Gym
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Laundry services
Accessible Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Family friendly
Safe
Toilet with grab rails
Accessible by lift
Key access
Key card access
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
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Top rated by guests
8.1Excellent
(315 Ratings)
"Wallpaper- the gift that keeps on giving, and the uploaded pic, isn't even the one to which I'm referring :)"
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Ratings and reviews
7.0 / 10.0
Close to the main pay campus.
7.0 / 10.0
The hotel is great! Walkable to everything. Staff was great, room was great.
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
8.0 / 10.0
I like the way the halls and rooms are decorated. Check in was very easy. The beds were comfortable. Since we booked through a 3rd party, our package included a $15 credit each for breakfast. We ordered off the menu, which I prefer to a buffet or continental breakfast. The restaurant had many coffee/latte options. My latte was just perfect! I would stay there again as long as the rate was kept low. The front desk and wait staff were super friendly and helpful.
The coffee is freeze-dried, to use with the supplied water kettle. I love that idea, but the coffee was terrible! There are better freeze-dried coffees out there. We were supposed to have water in our refrigerator but not really a deal killer. The bathrooms were lovely but was absolutely no where to put my toiletry bag. The sink was big but didn't have enough room on the edges to put anything. Also, when showering, there was nowhere to put the towel I intended to use afterwards. A few hooks, shelves, drawers and counter space would be helpful. The lobby and attached restaurant are very dark and not aesthetically pleasing, compared to the rest of the hotel. It felt like a cave in that area. (The 2 large lobbies on the other side of the check in desk are very nice.)
10.0 / 10.0
Wallpaper- the gift that keeps on giving, and the uploaded pic, isn't even the one to which I'm referring :)
The price - yikes - but we get it...
5.0 / 10.0
Location was good ad offered parking and had a restaurant
Parking spaces were too small and not monitored per guest, as some cars were taking up two spaces on purpose therefore got away with it, air conditioning in the room did not run constant and was too hot in the room, the shower did not have a door and the water ran everywhere on the floor with the curtain, there was very little counter space on the sink for our personal items, a lot of dead space in the bathroom, which was an overall poorly functional design. The window curtain did not close all the way to provide room darkening for us, which was also a negative.
1.0 / 10.0
Old smelt like mildew
Door didn’t lock
Device was slow
Not enough staff
Location
7.0 / 10.0
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.
Better service, more hospitable staff and quick service.
3.0 / 10.0
Shabby. Dirty upholstery and carpets. Smelly. Bleach. Aircon smelt. Overpriced. Ran out of coffee!
9.0 / 10.0
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.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location, easy parking, friendly staff
I had to call every morning and ask for my room to be cleaned. I wish there was a "clean my room" hanger to hang on room door if i wanted the service
9.0 / 10.0
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Love to stay here for Arts Fest!! Always a treat to be in Happy Valley!!!!!
Temp set in the room was 65.....freezing!!! But a quick fix.
10.0 / 10.0
Was not provided
1.0 / 10.0
Well I was suppose to pay $169 but they charged me $225 and said I will get refunded but it’s been a month. No refund. Terrible customer service.
10.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff
Location
Lack of dining options in the hotel
9.0 / 10.0
It was close to university.
A lot a noise and the smell
8.0 / 10.0
Bed very mushy and VERY low to the ground .
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Nothing
7.0 / 10.0
Really liked the property but paid 2k for 2 nights and 6th grade boys ran up and down the halls all hours screaming
Staff did nothing about screaming boys
7.0 / 10.0
Fun decor. Well equipped gym. Friendy staff
Television did not work.
Mattress was not comfortable.
9.0 / 10.0
Great location. Loved the hotel decor. The bartender kindly stayed open 40 extra minutes so a couple we met could share their PSU parent experience.
Parking is pricey and the spaces are pretty tight.
4.0 / 10.0
Wow! To be shocked by a guest opening your door at 11 pm and then the staff knocking later to see if that was your room. Very inconsiderate since it was their error. And I had a HS age child with me for a college visit so a little unsettling to have someone open your door. I gave the hotel a chance to make it right but nothing for a week in response
8.0 / 10.0
Location and Parking plus very nice staff
Shower floors slippery, no front door to hotel- elevator area should be more welcoming and better lighting. Elevators slow to parking area, ice only on 5th floor, no filtered water refill station, coffee at restaurant cold, due to all the furniture and fabric the hotel doesn’t feel clean.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the library wallpaper in the corridors!
No breakfast option in the morning
8.0 / 10.0
Very cool theme! Unique like staying in a psu themed dorm
Paying for parking and breakfast. No drinks, snacks or travel essentials sold. No room microwave or coffee pot (it was a tea kettle)
10.0 / 10.0
Very authentic hotel, you can feel the spirit of the college right from its doors. The staff was very helpful and accommodating, the rooms were new and clean.
The garbage service only per request.
9.0 / 10.0
Love the ice cream wallpaper and texting. Rooms decorated cool.
Parking too cramped, direct tv sucks-kept giving blue screen and error right in the middle of watching. Elevators broken down.
10.0 / 10.0
The hotel is beautifully located, beautifully decorated and the staff was phenomenal. Thank you for a great stay!
2.0 / 10.0
Bathroom was filthy. Sink and shower full of hair - YUK
10.0 / 10.0
The location is perfect for visiting State College. The room was super comfortable!
It would be good to have a mat for shower. It was very slippery. Also, a microwave would be nice to have in the room.
10.0 / 10.0
Super cute hotel...well maintained...great staff..great location
5.0 / 10.0
Location and Front desk staff
inefficient a/c
poor water pressure
dingy sheets
in room coffee undrinkable
8.0 / 10.0
Location, parking, clean
Price
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Graduate by Hilton State College. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Graduate by Hilton State College pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Graduate by Hilton State College?
We found 24 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, and air conditioning.
