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Graduate by Hilton State College

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Downtown base for Penn State days

Graduate by Hilton State College puts guests in the heart of downtown, just a block from the Penn State campus and steps from Old Main. The look is playful and collegiate, with clubhouse-style rooms and a lobby lounge set up for reading, working, or catching up at a long communal table. Trophy Room keeps things easy with classic American fare and a lively bar scene.

  • Downtown and campus on foot

    One block to Penn State, plus easy walkability to local spots and Old Main.

  • Trophy Room dining and bar

    Classic American comfort food, plus collegiate-themed cocktails in a casual setting.

  • Study-ready lobby lounge

    Powered communal table, built-in bookshelves, and cozy nooks for downtime.

Amenities

  • Outdoor fireplace for relaxed evening hangouts
  • Complimentary bikes to explore downtown and campus
  • 24-hour fitness center with modern equipment
  • Pet-friendly stays, up to two pets
  • Quick walk to the Greyhound bus station
  • Easy drive to University Park airport
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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding available, pillowtop beds

Graduate King Oversized

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding available, pillowtop beds

Graduate King Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding available, pillowtop beds

Graduate Twin Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

King Room, Oversized

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, and a forest-themed wall mural.

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large window, a television, a bed with a "WE ARE" sign, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two twin beds with matching headboards and footboards, a nightstand with a lamp and a vase of flowers, and a plaid blanket on the floor.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a chair.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, and a forest-themed wall mural.

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown State College, a neighborhood in State College, Graduate by Hilton State College is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Palmer Museum of Art is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include The Arboretum at Penn State and Centre County Historical Society. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pegula Ice Arena or Bryce Jordan Center. Practice your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails and horse riding in the area. Visit our State College travel guide
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125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801

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
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A garden with various pumpkins and flowers, a wooden bench, and a metal structure.
    The Arboretum at Penn State
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pegula Ice Arena
    5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses
    7 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    7 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Federal Taphouse
    4 min walk
  • Champs Downtown
    6 min walk
  • Lobby Bar At Hyatt Place
    4 min walk
  • Café 210 West
    4 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

  • Upscale hotel near Pennsylvania State University
  • Located close to Palmer Museum of Art and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses, Graduate by Hilton State College provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour gym, and conference space. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Trophy Room, offers breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
    • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
    • A 24-hour front desk, laundry services, and a front-desk safe
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 150 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
    • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 1 to 25 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,426 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35

Special check-in instructions

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 1.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate by Hilton State College pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton State College?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton State College on Aug 26, 2026 start from $182, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 35 (subject to availability).

Where is Graduate by Hilton State College located?

Located in Downtown State College, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pennsylvania State University, Palmer Museum of Art, and The Arboretum at Penn State. Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and Bryce Jordan Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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