Hilton Garden Inn State College

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1221 East College Ave., State College, PA 16801 United States
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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The Hilton Garden Inn State College offers a variety of amenities including a bar/lounge, gym, pool, restaurant, spa, and electric car charging station.

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Highlights
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free RV, bus, truck parking
24-hour fitness facilities
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5.0
03-Aug-2026
"Accommodating friendly with very good breakfast"

I came in with pets one am due to a roadside hazard. Accommodations were very nice and the staff was very accommodating.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 01 to Sun Aug 02 2026 at a $261.45 average nightly rate.
4.0
10-Feb-2026
"Very nice property nice employees"

Would recommend to others.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Mon Feb 09 to Tue Feb 10 2026 at a $132.99 average nightly rate.
5.0
25-Sep-2025
"Very Good"

Having the restaurant on premises was great. Bobby at the front desk was great. Five stars from us. We will stay at Hiltons whenever possible during our travels.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 24 to Thu Sep 25 2025 at a $194.04 average nightly rate.
4.0
20-Aug-2025
"Great Weekend"

Our room was spacious, clean and updated… we were pleasantly surprised how good the lobby restraunt was as we had traveled all day and did not want to go out.. the endless cold free water cooler was very appreciated as well. The entire staff was professional and always with a smile too!

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 15 to Sun Aug 17 2025 at a $294.98 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2016

Floors: 4

Rooms: 103

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 102

Suites: 8

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 4

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 3.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 2.0 Mi

Ownership: Green Hotel INC.

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 8.50%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 24-48 hour varies

Check-In Instructions:

  • 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, debit cards, and cash
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Electric car charging station
  • Elevator
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Food and water bowls
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free airport transportation
  • Free bicycles nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Golfing nearby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Nature reserve
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 3
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Television in common areas
  • Terrace
  • Vending machine
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Belong to the Green Hotel Association

Full service restaurant on property.

Self parking, complimentary

Complimentary internet through out the hotel.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines CleanStay (Hilton)

Cashless transactions are available

Spacious meeting rooms with onsite catering services and audiovisual equipment available

24 Hour Business Center and Free Wi-Fi

Plus Hypoallergenic Pillows

Convenient Pavilion Mart open 24/7 offering late night snack, beverages, and more

Onsite Dining with Lunch and Dinner offered in most locations

Full Cooked-to-Order Breakfast

The Hilton Garden Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Day 1

Breakfast Waffle Shop - Enjoy delicious breakfast options including their famous waffles. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
Lunch The Deli - A cozy deli offering a variety of sandwiches and salads. Located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
Dinner The Corner Room - A local favorite serving classic American dishes. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
Activity Visit the Penn State University campus - Explore the beautiful campus and its landmarks. Located 1 mile from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Saint's Cafe - A charming coffee shop with a selection of breakfast items. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
Lunch The Waffle Shop Downtown - Another location of the famous Waffle Shop, offering a variety of lunch options. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Zola Kitchen & Wine Bar - A trendy restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
Activity Hike at Mount Nittany - Enjoy scenic views and nature trails at this nearby mountain. Located 4 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast The Naked Egg - A popular breakfast spot known for their creative egg dishes. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
Lunch The Field Burger & Tap - A casual restaurant specializing in gourmet burgers. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Federal Taphouse - A lively gastropub with a wide selection of craft beers and delicious food. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
Activity Explore the Palmer Museum of Art - Discover a diverse collection of artwork at this museum on Penn State's campus. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

FAQs about Hilton Garden Inn State College

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hilton Garden Inn State College have?

There are 103 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hilton Garden Inn State College?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Hilton Garden Inn State College?

Full service restaurant on property.

What parking is available at Hilton Garden Inn State College?

Self parking, complimentary

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary internet through out the hotel.

Is there a gym at Hilton Garden Inn State College?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn State College?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Indoor heated pool and jacuzzi. Fitness Center

Is Hilton Garden Inn State College pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Is there shuttle service at Hilton Garden Inn State College?

Located 5 miles from the University Park Airport. Our hotel offers free shuttle to and from airport.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hilton Garden Inn State College

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hilton Garden Inn State College.

Feel free to use the Hilton Garden Inn State College meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in State College event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

College Hall
50 x 35 x 9 • 1750 sqft.
Banquet
120/100
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
80
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
85
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
60
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
50
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
160
Theater Layout
Reception
175
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Our hotel has 103 guest rooms, including 8 suites, an indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi and fitness center as well as a full service restaurant. All of our overnight room accommodations include complimentary high speed and wireless internet access, Remote Printing service from room to business center, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, full size ironing board and iron. To accommodate our guests’ business and meeting needs, we have 2350 square feet of divisible meeting space.We provide a complimentary 24 hour business center with complimentary internet access, copying, faxing and printing. We are conveniently located 1 mile away from the Penn State University, Bryce Jordan Center, Beaver Stadium, Medlar Field at Lubrano Park and downtown State College. The University Park Airport is 5 miles and we do offer a complimentary airport shuttle to and from our hotel. Our Hotel is a member of “The Green Hotel Association”.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:2
Power Outlets:8
Windows:8
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Nittany Room
25 x 35 x 9 • 875 sqft.
Banquet
56/--
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
35
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
36
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
21
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
25
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
60
Theater Layout
Room Details
Nittany room is one of the rooms that makeup College hall.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:2
Power Outlets:5
Windows:3
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Tussey
25 x 35 x 9 • 875 sqft.
Banquet
56/--
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
35
Crescent Tables Layout
Hollow Square
21
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
25
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
80
Theater Layout
Room Details
Tussey is one of the rooms that make up College hall
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:2
Power Outlets:5
Windows:3
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
College Hall-Nittany Room
35 x 25 x 9 • 875 sqft.
Classroom
30
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
60
Theater Layout
Reception
70
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
College Hall-Tussey Room
35 x 25 x 9 • 875 sqft.
Classroom
30
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
60
Theater Layout
Reception
70
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Director's Boardroom
0 x 0 x 9 • 600 sqft.
Boardroom
12
Boardroom Meeting Space
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:2
Power Outlets:3
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Directors Room
0 x 0 x 9 • 600 sqft.
Reception
12
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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