Hotel Analysis
Based on 4 sites · 1,469 reviews
A 4-star hotel in State College, PA. Penn State-themed decor draws school fans and family visitors. Scores in the late 8s to 9s appear consistently across booking sites, with location, cleanliness, and atmosphere as the main praised factors.
Reviews across sites repeatedly mention friendly staff and spacious, clean rooms. A restaurant and fitness center make leisure easy, and the hotel is popular during Penn State game weekends and events. Business travelers appreciate the downtown access and meeting convenience.
However, the fire station next door means truck sirens come through at night in many reviews. Thin walls let adjacent room noise through, and some rooms have dusty corners or unreliable AC. Food quality at the restaurant draws some criticism.
Suits families visiting Penn State or business travelers.
Strengths
Penn State theme and atmosphere well-suited for fans and family visitors, mentioned frequently
Friendly and responsive staff comes up repeatedly in reviews
Spacious and clean rooms are a common positive across reviews
Restaurant and fitness center are convenient, noted by multiple guests
Good to Know
Adjacent fire station causes truck siren noise at night, a repeated complaint
Thin walls let adjacent room noise through, noted in reviews
Some rooms have dusty corners or unreliable AC mentioned
Restaurant food quality draws some criticism
Recommended For
Families — Many with kids, free stays possible
Couples — Great location and vibe
Business — Handy near Penn State
Ratings by Booking Site
Overall 8.8/10 · 4 sites · Based on 1,469 reviews
Guest Reviews
4 booking sites · 1,469 reviews
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FAQ
Typically, check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Please contact the hotel directly for exact times.
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