When you stay at Hotel State College, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. You can relax with a drink at one of the 7 bars/lounges, and the 5 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat.
Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Pennsylvania State University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
The Arboretum at Penn State - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
Bryce Jordan Center - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 18 min drive
Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 70 min drive
Restaurants
Federal Taphouse - 3 min walk
Champs Downtown - 1 min walk
Café 210 West - 2 min walk
Doggie’s Pub - 2 min walk
Five Guys - 3 min walk
About this property
Hotel State College
When you stay at Hotel State College, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. You can relax with a drink at one of the 7 bars/lounges, and the 5 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are recommended to download the property's Salto KS mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
5 restaurants
7 bars/lounges
Coffee shop
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Reception hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Closed captioned TV
Lever door handles
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Chef
More
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Bill Pickles Taproom - This sports bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
The Corner Room - This diner specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Allen Street Grill - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
The Lobby Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open select days.
Chumley's Bar - This cocktail bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per day
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel State College?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel State College?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel State College.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel State College?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel State College and nearby?
Hotel State College has 7 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel State College?
Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring American cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel State College like?
Hotel State College is in Downtown State College, a short 12-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and 16 minutes' walk from The Arboretum at Penn State.
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Reviews
Hotel State College Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2026
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable room
Nicholette
Nicholette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2025
Fantastic staff and rooms. Wonderful dinner at Allen Street Grill as well. Felt at home and will definitely be the place we stay at next time we visit
Gabrielle
Gabrielle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2026
The room was absolutely beautiful! Not like most hotels, where they are very "plain Jane". The toilet was pretty cool ..nice warm seat and a lot of features I didn't try, 😅. Staff was very kind and courteous. Carried our bags to our room. Explained how everything worked as far as the codes for the doors. Located downtown was pretty cool. Just an all around beautiful place to Stacey that didn't cost a fortune. Thank you for making or stay amazing!
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2026
This room was really exceptional in every way. The bathroom was newly renovated and absolutely incredible. Bed was super comfortable.
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2026
Room was small but very clean
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2026
The hotel is just a delightful place. The decor is tasteful, it’s very comfortable with a great location and best of all are the staff- professional, friendly, and are so ready to go out of their way to make sure you have what you need. There’s no breakfast but the Corner Restaurant downstairs is just as good - as is the hotel restaurant that opens at dinner including the staff there and chefs. All on the pricy side but make it worth it.
Rawan
Rawan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2026
Absolutely adorable! Convenient to everything we wanted to do and great price in the off season.
amy
amy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 25, 2026
I enjoyed my time, the bed was comfortable and the new renovations were beautiful. I would say it’s worth over $500 though. It was a basic king layout, no suite and It was very loud from the bars downstairs overall 8/10
Janaysha
Janaysha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2026
What a beautiful room in a beautiful hotel! It sits above several restaurants on the private third floor. The building is like a cross between a Victorian and the New Orleans French quarter. As old as the building must be, it is fully modernized with every amenity while maintaining its classic charm. The bathroom is amazing. There’s an oversized shower with an overhead rainfall shower head AND a detachable shower head with massager on the wall. And a separate soaking bathtub. Don’t even get me started on the toilet with the multi setting bidet and heated seat!
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2025
Those of us who know what the HSC used to look like (“transient hotel” albeit charming in a sort of way) will be utterly shocked with the transformation into the “bougie” place it had become… no expense was spared … love this place even more than I used to
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2026
Room had very nice amenities- loved the heated toilet seat, rain shower and water in the refrigerator. Bed sheets were a bit scratchy but the comforter was amazing!