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Graduate by Hilton State College

4.0 star property

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Lobby
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films
Interior detail
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Arboretum at Penn State
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Arboretum at Penn State - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 7 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Federal Taphouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café 210 West - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vibe Coffee Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elixr - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

Graduate by Hilton State College offers 150 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-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. 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 dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. 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. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room 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
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • 55-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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, 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 accommodation, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 669 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis A.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking garage was a tight fit, and elevator takes awhile but otherwise a great location and walkable area. Room was very clean, beautifully decorated, comfortable beds and great pillows. Not many probably appreciated the ice cream wallpaper in the bathroom but I did. Breakfast was not included but the restaurant has a nice variety of foods.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in state college to be close to the action and in a nice and updated hotel. Dogs can stay too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is always super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great theme to hotel, very friendly and Professional,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul, HINSDALE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique decor, very cool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No breakfast at hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine, Chicago

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely dirty and sticky. There was so much dust as well as no coffee maker. The poor staff was completely beleagured with only about two or three people working. I would not recommend this hotel for a business travelers or anyone who seriously enjoys a clean quiet room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! Very clean and great staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very nice, particularly the bartender and the staff was really helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, staff was very friendly, rooms were nice and clean, old college feel!! Definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and room was beautiful. Clean and comfy. I will be back!!! Receptionists were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walt

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALIZE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025