(Rates from $99.00)
Residence Inn by Marriott State College
State College self-catering property with an indoor pool
In the suburbs
Near Pennsylvania State University, this State College property is situated in the suburbs. Another nearby point of interest is Beaver Stadium.
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Recreational amenities at Residence Inn by Marriott State College include an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. Other amenities include complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet access, and a 24-hour front desk.
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Guestrooms offer signature bedding, premium bedding, and sofa beds; rooms also include refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of Residence Inn by Marriott State College, State College Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 85% of travelers (6 of 7) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Residence Inn by Marriott State College in State College
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Overpriced, Weak Service Below Standard for Price and Brand
We were surprised by the $75 pet fee - even though we had called in advance. Our room was not as clean -- especially the bathroom -- as it should have been. The hotel staff was overwhelmed by the crowd -- especially during the Sunday morning buffet. While it is a non-smoking hotel, they do nothing to regulate guest smoking behaviors outside and you cannot come or go without walking through clouds of smoking guests hovering by the doorways.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
State College Marriott -- not bad/not good
Postives...Service at hotel was very good from check-in thru check-out. Hotel’s location to stores, restaurants, Penn State arena -- excellent. Hotel makes coffee and tea available 24 hours in the lobby (much appreciated). Negatives... very small rooms & as animals are allowed, heavy handed w/the cleaning products. Hotel states continental breakfast is served, unfortunately you need to get there early to have breakfast (don’t replenish) and get a seat (maybe 10 tables in "lobby/tv area".)Suggest ditching "hot" food for more bagels, muffins, fruit, ceral, etc. Cites gym -- room is size of closet and has one bike and two trend mills. Lone weight set is some unknown contraption.
Traveler's tip on getting the most out of your stay
pack light -- small rooms; plan to eat breakfast out -- a lot of restaurants w/i 5 minute drive and even a walk, leave ur workout gear at home -- gym is nothing like the picture!
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Comfortable accomodations for a week long stay
Comfortable for a longer stay because the suites are bigger than a normal hotel room. The free internet service is a great convenience. The kitchenette is a useful feature because it gets tiring to go out for every meal during a week long business trip. A nice, full breakfast is served every day. The service is fantastic! There is a gym inside the hotel that has a couple useable cardio machines. You can also receive a discounted pass at East Coast Athletic Club which is a few minutes drive down the road and has both classes and wider range of cardio machines as well as weight machines.
Traveler's tip for business travelers
If you are traveling for business to Penn State, this is an optimum choice for a longer stay (5 days or more). The suites are comfortable and the staff makes the hotel seem warm and welcming. But, you will need a rental car.