Name: Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
Address: 215 South Depeyster Street, Kent, Ohio, United States of America, Kent, Ohio, US
Price range: US$114–US$406 per night
Rating: 9

What guests think

Across many reviews, Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center earns consistent praise for its walkable, central location near campus and downtown, clean and comfortable rooms, and friendly staff, making it a convenient choice for campus visits and events.

Common complaints focus on the pool and hot tub being closed or unheated at times, a very small gym, and paid parking in a nearby garage that can be confusing on arrival. Guests generally enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar, though breakfast is not complimentary and the venue is occasionally closed or slow. Some guests also report nighttime noise and occasional housekeeping or maintenance lapses. Expect a clean, well-located stay with a few facility tradeoffs.

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Facilities

Facilities see recurring issues with the pool and hot tub being closed or unheated, and the gym is reported as very small. The on-site restaurant/bar is well liked but sometimes closed; parking is in a nearby garage and often paid or confusing.

Related guest reviews

10

Joseph

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The gym was so small as to be nonfunctional. Every thing else was as good as could possibly be expected.

10

Angelica

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was great and walking distance to coffee shop and restaurants. The only drawback was that the pool and hot tub were not open. That’s part of the reason why we booked there so it was bummer to find we couldn’t use them. All else was great!

10

Robert

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great food at the bar inside the hotel.

10

Claire

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed our stay at KSU Hotel! Appreciated how late the pool is open—a nice way to relax at the end of the day. Nice fitness center too! Room was very spacious with microwave and mini fridge! Plenty of towels given in the room. Shower pan was a little dingy, with that happens with age. Staff were very helpful! Overall, extremely pleased with our stay and will be back!

8

Jessica M

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I wish I had been informed about the parking costs; if they were included in the night's stay, I would feel less deceived. Plus, depending on what nights you stay there, there is plenty of street parking.

10

Thomas

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Adjacent parking garage was nice, price lower than expected. Walkable restaurants. Pool is small and "heated" is subjective but facility was clean. Would stay again.

10

Naida

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This five star hotel is within walking distance of many rest aurants and shops. I was disappointed that the bar/restaurant in the hotel is closed on Sunday and Monday.

8

Amy

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were very comfortable and pillows were grewt. Room was a good size. The bathroom floor was dirty. I do not like that you have to park in the garage across the street and pay $13.50/day. Parking should be included with the room.

6

Rhett

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

staff was great but chose this specific hotel for hot tub and pool which was closed and not informed before arriving

4

kathy

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool closed, beauty light missing batterys, when you walk in the room the main light not working, hot water took awhile to even get warm in the room. Food was good at the resturant

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the property and rooms as very clean. However, multiple guests noted lapses such as dirty floors or linens, stained bedding, bathroom mold/damage, and inconsistent housekeeping.

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10

Cuixia

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, pet friendly, and great staff

4

Teresa

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The guests on our floor and especially upstairs were extremely loud and banging through the night. The bathroom-the ceiling above the shower had mold and water damage that had a hole in the ceiling. The light fixture in the bathroom was dirty with something on it. White fingerprints all over the door.

8

Jason

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property and undeniably best option in immediate Kent area. Breakfast reasonably priced and very good. Location perfect, adjacent to downtown and campus. No complaints other than room was not cleaned to normal standards - dried toothpaste in sink, hair scrunchy found between beds, two dead bugs near shower and sink was nearly clogged. Likely attributable to current help challenges facing the hospitality industry. Would still return to the property, if in the area again.

10

Holly

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We really liked the friendly, efficient check-in, modern decor, and well-appointed room. One thing we found concerning was a spot that looked like blood on the bottom of the fitted sheet on our bed. That made us question cleanliness although everything else appeared clean.

4

Annette

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool and laundry services were out of service with no discount available. We have stayed here a lot and it’s went down hill. The bed sham had something that looked like a bodily fluid on it. We had two rooms and both fridges were broken and when I told the front desk they said there was no one available to fix it so I went to the ice machine to fill up my cooler and there was never any ice. We arrived 20 minutes early and they asked housekeeping if our rooms were ready and housekeeping said no but we will get started and 15 minutes later they were ready. How much did you clean? Always enjoyed staying here even though it was expensive but it was nasty

10

Mischa

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great service and people. Everything was very clean and well taken care of.

8

Amy

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were very comfortable and pillows were grewt. Room was a good size. The bathroom floor was dirty. I do not like that you have to park in the garage across the street and pay $13.50/day. Parking should be included with the room.

8

George

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room could have been cleaner. There was a food wrapper and used cotton swab on the floor and leftover food in the refrigerator.

10

Wade

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great clean accommodations

10

nallelyt

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with good beds. Some guests report noise from neighboring rooms or nearby venues, firm pillows or uneven mattresses, small bathrooms without tubs, limited bedside outlets, and occasional noisy or faulty appliances.

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8

Jennifer

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was great. Plenty of places to eat and a great little town to walk around. The mini fridge in the room made a very high pitched squeaky sound when it ran. It was very annoying, especially when trying to sleep. If I could have I would have unplugged it.

8

Gina

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the location and convenience of the KSU Hotel, and the room itself was large and clean. However, the pool and hot tub were down when we visited, which was a big factor in our choice to stay due to having our 6 and 8 year old children with us. Also, the bathroom was very small for a family of four and only had a shower, with no bathtub, and very little vanity space. While that would be great for adults only, with kids it would have been nice to have the option of a larger bathroom with a tub.

8

Janet

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay. Great location. Staff was friendly and efficient. Room was clean. Enjoyed the outside terrace. The only complaint is that the bed was not very comfortable. The mattress sloped down on the side. My sister was in another room and had the same comment. We both had leg and back aches during the night.

4

Robert

24 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very aloof, not engaging, and generally not welcoming. PTAC unit in room was very noisy. Fortunately, staff did allow us to relocate to another room. However, it felt as though their primary concern during our room relocation was how soon we could vacate the space.

4

Amy

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable room. However, this is the noisiest hotel we have ever stayed in! The loud thumping of a nearby club until 3am kept us awake most of the night. You could hear every step of the people above us, as well as people yelling in the hallway and outside. $200 for very little sleep is unacceptable. This is the second time we have stayed here and it will be the last. No free breakfast or parking. ($13.50)

10

MARK

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A very nice hotel conveniently located in downtown Kent and near the college. It’s clean and modern with spacious rooms. I do wish it had more plug-in outlets on the night stand - that really is the only thing missing.

10

Julie

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only thing I would “complain” about was that each bed only had two pillows and they were extremely firm. Most hotels offer 4 pillows (2 soft and two firm)

6

galen

9 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

this hotel kinda crummy. paper thin walls. could hear other guests all night. banging and stomping above. and on both sides. it was an off night for the town, with students on summer break. so you would think it would be quiet. nope. noisy and kinda dirty. Im shocked it had such a high rating. the only positive where how close it was to the concert at kent stage. overpriced

10

Melissa

8 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room but noisy neighbors

10

Kathleen

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An overnight stay with two friends as we were in Kent to attend an event. Check-in was easy; the front desk person was friendly and informative and helped us with parking and more. Our room with two queen beds was spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and the shower very easy to find the right settings. Loved Pearl the Squirrel statue in the lobby. Parking in the garage across the street was a breeze. Walkable to the KSU campus. Restaurants for dinner and breakfast within a couple blocks. For the price, this was really the perfect choice for our hotel stay.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and professional, with smooth check-ins. A minority cite aloof or rude interactions, unclear pre-arrival communication, and spotty availability of room service.

Related guest reviews

10

melanie

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was very helpful with allowing my sons wheelchair to come on the bus the day before we arrived and stored it for him in there office space.Thank you again for the help

4

Jennifer

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was unfriendly and unwelcoming. Certainly made no effort to make us feel wanted. Pool was closed. Would not recommend based on staff alone.

10

Rob

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Incredible staff at check in! Housekeeping was beyond courteous! I mean anyone you encounter there is beyond friendly and accommodating. Room was perfectly clean and impeccable. We will be back again and again to visit our kids.

8

Gayle

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall nice property. Hotel was clean, quiet, friendly staff. Problem with communication prior to date of stay. Received an email two days before stay that they could not honor the reservation and then another email the next day that they would have a room available. I also received an email that the pool and spa were closed but when I arrived (without a suit) I was told it had opened the day before. Overall very stressful and confusing.

10

Candlelin

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was beautiful! Loved the hotel and the rooms. Service was great, and location was perfect.

8

Carrie

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean hotel. Check-in attendant was quite possibly the rudest person I have ever met. But the check-out attendant was very friendly and helpful.

6

Melodie

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in associate was not friendly or welcoming. Felt like we were bothering her. Accomplished the goal, we did check in. The room is basic. No extra towels or pillows. Didn’t ask front desk for more because the associate was not friendly at check in.

10

Theodore

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly, helpful, approachable staff.

8

Virginia

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and staff was friendly. I choose this hotel to use the hot tub and pool but it was not open and I didn’t know until we arrived. In addition we tried to order room service and were told it was not available due to the hotel being busy.

10

Kathleen

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An overnight stay with two friends as we were in Kent to attend an event. Check-in was easy; the front desk person was friendly and informative and helped us with parking and more. Our room with two queen beds was spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and the shower very easy to find the right settings. Loved Pearl the Squirrel statue in the lobby. Parking in the garage across the street was a breeze. Walkable to the KSU campus. Restaurants for dinner and breakfast within a couple blocks. For the price, this was really the perfect choice for our hotel stay.

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Location

Excellent, walkable location for Kent State, Kent Stage, and downtown restaurants and shops. A few guests experienced nighttime noise from nearby nightlife or events.

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10

Todd

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to campus. Walkable to restaurants and most of campus.

10

Kat

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is perfect for walking distance to restaurants and bars. Police station adjacent to hotel so felt safe walking my dog out after dark. Hotel restaurant with good menu and average prices 11-14$ sandwiches. Only down side is no complimentary breakfast. Nice surprise I found during this stay was outdoor patio. Located on second floor. Large area with tables /chairs , couches etc . Nice get away in afternoon to relax with the sun

10

Bryan

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In the central part of downtown, everything is wa

4

Amy

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable room. However, this is the noisiest hotel we have ever stayed in! The loud thumping of a nearby club until 3am kept us awake most of the night. You could hear every step of the people above us, as well as people yelling in the hallway and outside. $200 for very little sleep is unacceptable. This is the second time we have stayed here and it will be the last. No free breakfast or parking. ($13.50)

8

Claudia

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great near kent state

10

Margaret

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

8

DANIEL

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place. Well located if visiting Kent and Kent State.

10

Roger

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The best place to stay when heading to a concert at Kent Stage.

10

Lucy

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing location

10

Kathleen

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An overnight stay with two friends as we were in Kent to attend an event. Check-in was easy; the front desk person was friendly and informative and helped us with parking and more. Our room with two queen beds was spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and the shower very easy to find the right settings. Loved Pearl the Squirrel statue in the lobby. Parking in the garage across the street was a breeze. Walkable to the KSU campus. Restaurants for dinner and breakfast within a couple blocks. For the price, this was really the perfect choice for our hotel stay.

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Dining

Many guests enjoyed tasty food and breakfasts at the on-site restaurant/bar. Downsides include no complimentary breakfast, occasional venue closures or slow service, and room service not always available.

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8

Richard

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast in the restaurant took almost an hour to get food and when it finally arrived, it wasn't very good! (How can you mess up breakfast??) My only other complaint: The pillows on the bed were very hard and I found it very difficult to get comfortable. Otherwise, a nice hotel.

6

Richard

6 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Restuarant was closed for my entire stay.

10

Robert

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great food at the bar inside the hotel.

8

Craig

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only disappointment was that the pool was closed. Hotel restaurant had good food.

10

Paul

11 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel and area was great no complaints other then it would be nice if they informed you that the continental breakfast is not included in the stay

10

Lindsay

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, really good bar and restaurant. Would stay again!

10

Naida

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This five star hotel is within walking distance of many rest aurants and shops. I was disappointed that the bar/restaurant in the hotel is closed on Sunday and Monday.

10

Claudia

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our time at the hotel. The restaurant, although small, served amazing food- fresh, creative, delicious. There was no need to look elsewhere for dinner and breakfast. Staff was friendly, engaging and personable throughout the hotel/ restaurant. It was only an overnight stay on the way to our destination, but we would search it out again.

8

Virginia

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and staff was friendly. I choose this hotel to use the hot tub and pool but it was not open and I didn’t know until we arrived. In addition we tried to order room service and were told it was not available due to the hotel being busy.

10

Julie

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All around, the hotel was clean, modern and comfortable. The staff was friendly at the front desk and in the restaurant. We ate breakfast in the restaurant and it was delicious. The neighborhood was trendy with all types of businesses and plenty of restaurants from which to choose. A+

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Month	Average price
January	US$113
February	US$124
March	US$133
April	US$141
May	US$147
June	US$147
July	US$136
August	US$141
September	US$138
October	US$137
November	US$111
December	US$110

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $180	9 $114	10 $129	11 $152	12 $195
13 $129	14 $128	15 $128	16 $153	17	18 $195	19 $389
20 $127	21 $223	22 $227	23 $143	24 $145	25	26
27 $114	28 $171	29 $172	30 $174

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $127	2 $406	3 $280
4 $127	5 $127	6 $128	7 $128	8 $127	9 $222	10 $218
11 $127	12 $162	13 $181	14 $183	15 $125	16 $147	17 $147
18 $125	19 $125	20 $125	21 $126	22 $126	23 $210	24
25 $125	26 $132	27 $126	28 $132	29 $130	30 $139	31 $140

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