Graduate State College

4.0 star property
Hotel with 24-hour fitness, walk to Pennsylvania State University
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Graduate State College

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Property amenity
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Interior
Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Graduate State College

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Gym
The price is ¥23,458
Price available on 2024/4/1

Explore the area

16801, PA, State College, 125 S Atherton St
  • Popular LocationLupitas Authentic Mexican Food2 min walk
  • Popular LocationDiscovery Space of Central Pennsylvania7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPennsylvania State University8 min walk
  • AirportState College, PA (SCE-University Park)12 min drive

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Graduate King Suite - Accessible)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 39.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Graduate King - Accessible)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate Premium King)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Graduate Queen Queen - Accessible)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen Suite)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 39.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate Queen Queen)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Graduate King Suite)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 39.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate King)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

State College

Located in State College, Graduate State College is in the city center and near the airport. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pegula Ice Arena or Bryce Jordan Center. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 8 min walk
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 3 min walk
  • Federal Taphouse State College - 4 min walk
  • Irving's - 6 min walk
  • Doggie’s Rathskeller And Garden - 7 min walk
  • Cafe 210 West - 4 min walk

About this property

Graduate State College

Hotel near Pennsylvania State University
Located close to Palmer Museum of Art and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses, Graduate State College provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The onsite restaurant, Trophy Room, features American cuisine and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and a banquet hall
  • Laundry services, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 150 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends; USD 1–25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3,957 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-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
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
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 available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 1.00–25.00 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 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
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)

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 Hotel
Graduate State College State College
Graduate State College Hotel State College

Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate State College pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate State College on Apr 1, 2024 start from ¥23,458, excluding 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 at Graduate State College?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate State College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Graduate State College?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Graduate State College located?

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

Graduate State College Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1014 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1014 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1014 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1014 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1014 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for our short stay at Penn State. Close to the university, restaurants, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and everything was in good condition. Next to campus so easy walk to on-campus event. In-door parking - considering the proximity to campus was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Harris, Chappaqua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara Mia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Graduate in State College! The staff at the front desk was incredibly friendly and helpful. Our room was super clean. We love the ease of parking on the premises as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel conveniently located to Penn State. Huge room, very clean and updated. Staff was friwnsly and knowledgeable.

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Clean, friendly staff, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
cold elevators
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh-Anne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff super friendly and helpful. Room ready early, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

michelle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024