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Penn State Conference Center

215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803
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Penn State Conference Center
Ranked #9 of 26 hotels in State College
4.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
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Durham NC
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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To begin with, I stayed during the Spring '12 graduation weekend. Expecting a large number of guests I was afraid of what I would find based on other reviews. Boy, I was wrong! The staff didn't miss a beat! The shuttle service will take you anywhere and pick you up in town. Room was very nice (ask for one facing... More

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Wyncote, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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I stayed at the Penn Stater during the 2012 Blue-White Weekend. The staff is super helpful and friendly and the lobby and conference rooms are beautiful. It appears that they are undergoing a renovation as many of the signs were on easels. One night I had a room on the 4th floor, which was really nice. I had to move... More

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Washington DC
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This place could be so much better. It has convenience. It has a shuttle service. Those are the pluses. The service is bad in the bar and the restaurant. The are either short-staffed or the staff is over-matched by the job's requirements (and it is not like the football schedule is a secret). The food is mediocre, but the beer... More

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I am a Penn State alum, and I attended a conference at the Penn Stater this week. The conference center is fantastic! Large, accommodating, and the food is fantastic. The hotel rooms, however, were not very clean. I understand that the hotel is undergoing renovations, but you can renovate a place and still keep the physical rooms clean. My towels... More

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Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

I was really impressed with the Penn Stater. I've eaten in their restaurant several times and have been at the facilities for conferences but this was my first time of staying at the hotel. During my stay there was remodeling going on inside. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful and check in was easy. My room was large... More

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Valley Forge PA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This is my 4th or 5th stay at the Penn Stater and I have always been pleased. I was here for a conference. I also brought my daughter and her friend so they could visit town while I was in meetings. We all had a great stay. The setting is ideal for a conference but also close to the PSU... More

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PA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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We recently stayed at the "Penn Stater" hotel. The hotel was extremely clean and comfortable. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. It is off campus. However, my family enjoyed that because it was quieter. It's only a few minutes drive from campus. We loved the Legends and the Garden restaurant. I recommend the "pretzel chicken" entree and the... More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

I've been to Penn State, maybe 3 times in my life... and this one we decided to stay at the Penn State Conference Center. We arrived around 5 pm, and after unloading everyone's luggage, I went to my room. and walked into a room that hadn't been cleaned. This doesn't usually happen to me in as many hotels that I... More

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Pennsylvania
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

We stayed here for a gymnastics meet. The group coordinator, Herbert, went above and beyond to meet all of our needs. The staff at the hotel was fantastic. The restaurants are excellent. The pub food was good. Service was slow and the bar manager was a little cranky. That was our only complaint. This place is big and there is... More

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NJ
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

We stayed at this place 2 times. Excellent location..shuttle to town...clean..nice pool. Can be expensive during certain months other wise comparable to other hotels in town.

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Address: 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803
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