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Graduate by Hilton State College

4.0 star property

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Family Room, 1 King Bed
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

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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

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

State College

A stay at Graduate by Hilton State College places you in the heart of State College, within a 5-minute drive of Pennsylvania State University and The Arboretum at Penn State. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Palmer Museum of Art and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from 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 center, a quick walk to Pennsylvania State University
Graduate by Hilton State College offers 150 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 150 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Trophy Room serving guests of Graduate by Hilton State College. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in State College? This hotel has 5426 square feet (504 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Trophy Room - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 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 pets
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 not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
Graduate by Hilton State College Hotel
Graduate by Hilton State College State College
Graduate by Hilton State College Hotel State College

Graduate by Hilton State College Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 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

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The rooms are clean and very nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Graduate never disappoints! Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

C R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of campus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a super charming hotel in State College. Decorated in fun and quirky wallpaper, carpets and fabrics. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay!
Beautiful hotel, very unique, staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and well taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024