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Graduate by Hilton State College

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, a quick walk to Pennsylvania State University

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Family Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
The current price is AU$241
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May

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125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Beaver Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

State College

Graduate by Hilton State College puts you in the heart of State College, within a 20-minute stroll of Pennsylvania State University and Palmer Museum of Art. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Trophy Room, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. 5426 square feet (504 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and free use of bicycles. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class State College hotel include The Arboretum at Penn State and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses.

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Federal Taphouse State College - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Irving's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 210 West - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, a quick walk to Pennsylvania State University
Graduate by Hilton State College offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 5426 square feet (504 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Graduate by Hilton State College also features tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star State College hotel is smoke free.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 5426 sq ft of conference space
  • 504 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Graduate by Hilton State College offers 150 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 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 bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Computer station
  • 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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Atherton Hotel
Atherton Hotel State College
Atherton State College
Hotel Atherton
The Atherton Hotel Hotel State College
The Atherton Hotel Hotel
The Atherton Hotel State College
The Atherton Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Graduate State College
Graduate by Hilton State College Hotel
Graduate by Hilton State College State College
Graduate by Hilton State College Hotel State College

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Graduate by Hilton State College offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton State College on 20 May 2025 start from AU$225.56, 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.

Is parking available at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Yep, Graduate by Hilton State College has a self car park for USD 15 per night.

What makes Graduate by Hilton State College a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Graduate by Hilton State College.

Is Graduate by Hilton State College family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free bike rentals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Graduate by Hilton State College is a hit with families.

Does Graduate by Hilton State College serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Graduate by Hilton State College?

No, Graduate by Hilton State College does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Graduate by Hilton State College, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Graduate by Hilton State College Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the funky nature of the room decor, the friendliness of the staff, and the prominent sign as you enter that says everyone is welcome. Everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel, Owings

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The coffee in the room was horrible, tasted either very old or very cheap. No hot water the first morning, reception told us it was due to two hockey teams staying there but there was none the second morning also Windows not insulated well so heard all the hooting and hollering as the bars chucked out at 2am
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Asked for my credit card after the stay

Had a nice stay. Paid via Hotels.com and had a credit on file for incidentals. A few hours after I left someone who claimed to be from the hotel called and asked for my credit card again. Seemed very shady and I am kinda reluctant to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mediocre; go to Hyatt

Not to the expectation for price. Staff wasn’t as welcoming as you’d expect, WiFi was running (with speed test) around 1mb/s, which is incredibly slow. No normal amenities, like a hot tub and pool. Paid breakfast, which is so scammy to me to be a “high-end” hotel in the city. Water temp for showers was like warm, too. It was very clean though. I loved the ambience of the room, but my goodness, do not come here for exceptional service or chilling at the hotel. You have to walk College Ave, but for us, that is impossible being 15F when we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Tony, Pound Ridge

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived on graduation day to find just one person working in the “restaurant.” After waiting 45 minutes with no service or acknowledgment, we finally gave up and left. It was a disappointing experience, especially considering the $275 per night rate. We’ve previously stayed at The Graduate in Annapolis, which was exceptional, but this hotel fell far short of expectations. As a teacher, I wanted to treat my partner and myself to some nice stays as we traveled home for Christmas, but this was not it. Even the TRU by Hilton in rural Indiana provided a better experience than this so-called “boutique” hotel. It’s unfortunate, given all the promise this place seemed to have, but it clearly needs serious attention.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akemi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in with very good, great personality and professional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here and will recommend to friends
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time at this property in 6 weeks. I won’t be back until they resolve their elevator issues. Spent a lot of time waiting for elevators that never came and taking the stairs instead. We had issues with elevators six weeks ago and now they’re even worse. Even ran into the elevator repair guy who seems to be making daily trips because they won’t replace these unreliable cars. Three elevators and you can’t get one to come, or if it comes and you get in, you can’t get it to take you anywhere. Unacceptable and intolerable. We were stuck on a parking level with all our bags and tried the customer assistance phone on the wall - guess what? It doesn’t work! Avoid the on-site restaurant - expensive for just passable food and poor service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Newtown

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Graduate did not dissapoint!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kwaku

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The facility could use some updating. A basic expectation of a hotel room is cleanliness. Ours wasn't clean. Stains on our bedsheet is an absolute no in my opinion. A second room was offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paige

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The college decor made it feel fun. Beds were comfortable. Great location for anything on the main campus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christinne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot at PSU! The rooms were great , comfy beds, and the staff was so friendly ! I will return here every time I come to PSU!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024