Hilton Garden Inn State College

Name: Hilton Garden Inn State College
Address: 1221 E College Ave, State College, Pennsylvania, United States of America, State College, University Park, US
Price range: US$129–US$371 per night
Rating: 8.8

US$182

/ night

Avg. for September

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US$182

/ night

Avg. for September

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at Hilton Garden Inn State College average US$115 in the cheapest month (December) and US$220 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at Hilton Garden Inn State College by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$151
February	US$160
March	US$219
April	US$194
May	US$198
June	US$182
July	US$168
August	US$220
September	US$182
October	US$188
November	US$185
December	US$115

Most expensive: August (~US$220)

Cheapest: December (~US$115)

About this property

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Amenities

Business amenities

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).

Dining

Grab a bite to eat at Mercato Mio Italian Rest., a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 103 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Location

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn State College in State College, you'll be in the business district, a 3-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and a 3-minute drive from Bryce Jordan Center. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Beaver Stadium and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Millbrook Marsh Nature Center.

What's nearby

Pennsylvania State University(0.1 Miles)
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center(0.4 Miles)
Centre County Historical Society(0.4 Miles)
What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag(1.3 Miles)
Pegula Ice Arena(1.3 Miles)
Bryce Jordan Center(1.4 Miles)
Medlar Field(1.4 Miles)
Beaver Stadium(1.5 Miles)
Penn State Tennis Center(1.6 Miles)
Mount Nittany Medical Center(1.7 Miles)
Sarni Tennis Center(1.8 Miles)
The Arboretum at Penn State(1.8 Miles)
Palmer Museum of Art(1.9 Miles)
Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania(2.1 Miles)
Nittany Mall(2.4 Miles)
The preferred airport for Hilton Garden Inn State College is State College, PA (SCE-University Park)(5.5 Miles)

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Location

1221 E College Ave, State College, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Pennsylvania State University (0.1 Miles)

Millbrook Marsh Nature Center (0.4 Miles)

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

Air Conditioning

Heating

Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)

One King Bed

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1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

Air Conditioning

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Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)

Two Queen Beds

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2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

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Refrigerator

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 5

Air Conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Guest reviews of Hilton Garden Inn State College

8.8

Fabulous

Based on 780 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

28%

Couple

16%

Family

43%

Group

Solo

What guests think

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At Hilton Garden Inn State College, travelers consistently highlight friendly, helpful staff, generally clean and comfortable rooms, and a convenient location near Penn State with a useful shuttle, making stays easy for campus visits, events, and short getaways.

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However, multiple reviews report ongoing renovations causing construction noise, obstructed areas, and temporary closures or changes to amenities such as the pool, hot tub, bar, or restaurant. Food and breakfast often earn praise, though some found the buffet poor value, service slow, or venues closed early, and prices can surge on event weekends. Plan around campus events and verify current renovation and amenity status.

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Facilities

Renovations have disrupted amenities, with reports of construction noise, blocked areas, and temporary closures or changes to the pool, hot tub, and bar/restaurant. Shuttle service helps guests reach town and venues.

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Candice

3 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night

The staff was amazing but the pool and laundry are closed and the hotel is being renovated as of this weekend. We did not know about this and the staff went above and beyond. We also had a plumbing issue and had to go to anotjer room to shower this am. We have stayed here several rimes over the years so i do ceel like its due to the renovations

Kellie

28 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night

Remodel going on. Loud, unfinished work all Over property. Room Smelled of bleach, pool Closed and empty. I’d like a refund or discount.

Christina

14 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

I love the Hilton. We got to swim and enjoy the hot tub and my son had a blast. Bed and pillows were so comfortable. Staff was awesome.

Robert

6 May 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The hallways were obstructed by workers and their equipment making it unsafe and inconvenient. Should have opened a banquet room to substitute for the lobby.

john

5 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at the Hilton Garden for a concert at Bryce Jordan Center. Everything about the hotel was great. Hot tub/heated pool, comfortable beds and a free shuttle to the venue.

Catherine

18 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful staff. Clean room. Nice to have the shuttle service into town.

Lorraine

4 Oct 2024

Stayed 2 nights

I liked the shuttle. There could have been more places to walk to for food but having the shuttle made up for that.

Scott

8 Jul 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Room was recently updated but the workmanship was really bad. The pool was not heated, the entire hotel was being renovated, and the bar and restaurant are closed. I chose Hilton Garden Inn for the standard of hotel and service not for a free breakfast and a cheap room. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean, the front desk was friendly and helpful. Other than that I would have been better served at a super8. Oh and the fire alarm went off at 9am on Saturday morning ending a vacation attempt the sleep in. This hotel is not a Hilton Garden Inn and based upon the lack of quality workmanship should not be in the future. Stayed at a Delta hotel by Marriot after and was very satisfied and it was 35 dollars less a night. Hilton Garden Inn will no longer be my go to for business travel, why pay more for less. They were my first choice, Yikes someone needs canned..

Renee

3 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay. Our room comfortable and clean. A litt disappointed in the restaurant and bar being closed early. However snacks were available by check in desk and fresh to make coffee's. Hungout in lobby area since it was raining to wait on the shuttle. Also enjoyed the use of swimming pool and hot tub. Everyone was nice and friendly.

Karen

30 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great location! Great personnel! Room very nice! Despite the “advertised” construction/renovations warning on their website was still nice. HOWEVER, this location was specifically chosen for their featured and PICTURED INDOOR POOL AND HOT TUB ON THEIR WEBSITE for a special 50th birthday celebration getaway! Much to my HORRIBLE DISCOVERY when we got to the pool area there was NO HOT TUB TO BE FOUND!! I was given an apology and that was it! No one offered to find us another location that did have what we expected, WHAT WAS ADVERTISED. I think if they went through all the trouble of making the change on their website to show there were renovations being done surely they could have updated the pictures and descriptions so that the new pool area did NOT show the hot tub!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas clean, though some reported issues such as a dirty bathroom, unpleasant odors, or residue in tubs.

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Thomas

5 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

Overall a good stay. Something that looked nasty in the tub, wouldnt rinse out or wipeout with a wash cloth so we did not shower.

Kim

29 Jun 2023

Stayed 1 night

The property and rooms are clean which is a first and foremost priority for me.

francine

25 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean and quiet

Matthew

14 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and clean.

Amber

26 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very clean and up-kept.

Marco

25 Sept 2023

Stayed 2 nights

The cleaning staff must pay attention at the standards on how to deliver a room. Managment also need to be accountable for this issues. This was an busy weekend in Srate Colleges but I left on Saturday, the most busy day, I arrive on Thursday and still found the room in lane cleaning conditions. Because of the busy weekend this room was 3 times nos expensive than usual. I appreciate that I’d the are willing to charge 3 times more, they will also prepare to complied to the mini standards on how to deliver the room in terms of cleaning. Very upset and disappointed.

Nancy

8 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean, convenient location, check in desk staff very welcoming. Love all the flavored coffees and the hot chocolate with all the fixings! Beautifully decorated and smelled like Christmas!

Anna

2 Dec 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable

george

16 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was so dirty and it was not advertised that the hotel is under construction

Timothy

10 Sept 2023

Stayed 2 nights

We came back from dinner to a horrible smell of sewage in our ground floor room. We had to move across the haul into a room with 2 doubles, after having booked a King Suite. Hotel Front Office Manager offered $100 off of a $1500 bill for 2 nights. We requested that she waive the 1st night and that was here response. I'll be disputing all charges with Amex, writing Hilton Corporate and Hotels.com.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and quiet, but several guests noted dated decor, basement placements, and bathroom issues like weak water pressure or lukewarm showers; team noise occasionally affected sleep.

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Nancy

26 Jun 2023

Stayed 1 night

My television didn’t work and staff came to help but were not able to resolve issue. There were two football teams staying at hotel and the noise level of constant doors opening and closing on my floor as well as floor above me made it difficult to relax and sleep. There were no parking spots that were close to the door so as a single women entering a hotel having to walk around building felt unsafe and advertised that I was somebody traveling alone.

Mia

6 Jan 2024

Stayed 1 night

Didn’t like… 1. Room was in the basement 2. Not a king suite 3. Hot tub in the room 4. Carpet worn out 5. Bed was uncomfortable.

Lindsay

5 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night

It’s a nice hotel. Comfy beds and pillows, everything g smells very clean. The water pressure was terrible. More like a trickle…

Edith

14 Feb 2023

Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and easy. Staff was friendy. Room was spacious and very clean.

Nancy

24 Apr 2024

Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, convenient place to stay, room decor was a bit dated.

Nicole

20 Jul 2023

Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean and updated. Only a few minutes drive to campus made this a convenient place to stay.

Kimberly

10 Jan 2023

Stayed 19,365 nights

Our room was clean and quiet - even the the hotel was sold out.

VinMan

27 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

Lobby and staff are both above average. Rooms are showing their age a bit butstill clean and neat. Compaired to some of their other prooertiesthis one is a little subpar

francine

14 Jun 2023

Stayed 1 night

Really a nice stay. Beds were very comfortable. Easy to get to.

Ronda

24 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night

The shower water was not very hot, Luke warm at best. Didn’t know renovations were taking place prior to our arrival.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with frequent praise for friendly, helpful staff and smooth check-in, though a few noted poor communication during disruptions or when amenities differed from expectations.

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Susan

9 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable. Staff very pleasant

Dawn

26 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night

The staff at the front desk and threw out the hotel were amazing. We dined at the restaurant. Again, amazing. The food was delicious. Our server was attentive and kind. The other server also checked on us made sure that we were having the best time.

Sam

5 Feb 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Your employees were very friendly and helpful.

Anjali

11 Sept 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The staff was really nice, the food at the restaurant was super good. We had a great stay.

Catherine

18 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful staff. Clean room. Nice to have the shuttle service into town.

Josue

16 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff at check in was great! She knew I pulled around back to park & that I was using a crutch, & she was considerate enough to meet me back there with a luggage cart. She was really super nice!

PAMELA

3 May 2023

Stayed 1 night

When we checked out Sunday and arrived back home my husband discovered he had forgotten his jacket in the closet. We called the Hotel, and they retrieved the jacket and mailed it back to us. I would recommend Hilton Garden State College to anyone going to Penn State for an event.

Kelly

5 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very close to Penn State. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Angie

9 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights

The woman working at the front desk upon check in was friendly and helpful. We were attending an event at BJC, and the hotel was conveniently located to the venue. It was startling when the fire alarm went off at one point. We evacuated the building, but nobody came around and told us it was safe to go back in. Nobody told us what was going on. It was honestly a little unsettling. There was not breakfast included, but we paid extra for the breakfast buffet. It was NOT worth the price at all. I have was way better free hotel breakfasts, and this was pricier than the delicious breakfast we enjoyed the next day the The Waffle House. Overall, the hotel was clean and convenient, and the staff was great. We would stay again.

Jean

16 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night

Fast and convenient check in process

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Location

Convenient for Penn State, Beaver Stadium, and the Bryce Jordan Center, and a shuttle makes getting to town and venues easier; walkable dining nearby is limited for some.

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Ana

7 Jul 2024

Stayed 3 nights

Great convenient hotel near U penn

David

12 Oct 2025

Stayed 1 night

It was so easy to get to and from beaver stadium. Not happy with the extortion of money . 1000 dollars for one night. That included fees and what not. All because you are in state college and close to beaver stadium

meghan

18 Feb 2023

Stayed 1 night

Great location and access to penn state

Nicole

20 Jul 2023

Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean and updated. Only a few minutes drive to campus made this a convenient place to stay.

Catherine

18 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful staff. Clean room. Nice to have the shuttle service into town.

Lorraine

4 Oct 2024

Stayed 2 nights

I liked the shuttle. There could have been more places to walk to for food but having the shuttle made up for that.

Edmond

23 Mar 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Located in downtown. Lots of dining options.

Kelly

5 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very close to Penn State. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

MOIRA

8 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very close to Penn State

Fazel

19 Apr 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here with my daughter on our campus visit trip to Penn State. Great location near Penn State and very clean and quiet, staff were extremely friendly and restaurant for breakfast was fantastic. easy parking, fast free internet and all was good. Will stay again, absolutely.

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Dining

On-site dining and breakfast are often praised for taste, but some guests found the buffet poor value, experienced slow service, or encountered early closures due to renovations.

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Maria

26 Jun 2024

Stayed 3 nights

Great staff, quiet and clean place, great food,

Dawn

26 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night

Mark

27 Jun 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Limited choices beyond italian for dinner on menu, but everything else was good

Anjali

11 Sept 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The staff was really nice, the food at the restaurant was super good. We had a great stay.

Melissa

19 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night

Staff was very sociable and helpful. Breakfast at the restaurant was delicious and affordable! The room and pool areas were clean and welcoming. We had a great visit and will definitely be using this Hilton again!

Jason

22 Sept 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast is good

Renee

3 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

Angie

9 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights

23 Apr 2024

Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Dinner in the Lounge was convenient, but service was slow.

Jen

18 Aug 2023

Stayed 1 night

Great place! Food was excellent!

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Willa

4 weeks ago

Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was recently renovated and it’s lovely. Kelly at the front desk was very helpful at check in. The lobby is pretty and there is an outdoor deck. The room was comfortable. The restaurant in the lobby served breakfast and dinner. The menus were great and the food was good.

Victor

12 Jul 2026

Stayed 1 night

Good

Michele

28 May 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location and clean hotel. I would definitely stay again.

DAVID

18 May 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Good hotel

James

16 May 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding!

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Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

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From 15:00 to 01:00

Before 12:00

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FAQs about Hilton Garden Inn State College

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free for self-parking. There are also options for RV, bus, and truck parking at no additional cost.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, which is approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 53 per accommodation, which may vary based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, complimentary airport shuttle services are available upon request. Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features elevators, step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities including the registration desk, parking, public areas, and rooms. There is also a wheelchair-accessible pool.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. It is approximately 1.5 miles from Beaver Stadium and 0.4 miles from Millbrook Marsh Nature Center.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available, which is operational from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. Kids can stay for free up to a certain age, though specific age details are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are encouraged to contact the property directly for any specific requests regarding additional sleeping arrangements.

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This property offers transfers from the airport. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Garden Inn mobile app before check-in. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.

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

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 20 for children
Pet fee: USD 53 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $176	2	3
4 $129	5 $138	6 $166	7 $202	8 $184	9	10
11 $147	12 $160	13 $165	14 $230	15 $242	16	17
18 $146	19 $138	20 $172	21 $149	22 $147	23	24
25 $129	26 $135	27 $139	28 $139	29 $150	30	31

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $371
20 $186	21 $140	22 $149	23 $146	24 $175	25	26
27 $130	28 $136	29 $167	30 $145