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Graduate by Hilton State College

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Family Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801
  • Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania
    7 min walk
  • Pennsylvania State University
    9 min walk
  • What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag
    14 min walk
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    16 min drive

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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 movies

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Exterior
The Nittany Lion Inn
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (1004)
The price is $199
per night
$221 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
The Nittany Lion Inn

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.5 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles

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 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in State College? This hotel has 3957 square feet (368 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self 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

  • 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

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3,957 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • 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 movies

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

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 available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neosman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was a bit rude snd not very well managed. 4 men trying to figure out an issue with 5 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and accommodating staff. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Josh at the front desk was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erica, Scotch Plains

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great decor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and so well designed. Only issue is that the parking garage is very complicated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Che, Fort Leavenworth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It’s an old property. Though they have done well to give it a decent apparently, the reality is the “bones” of the place is old. That said, check in staff were so nice and made it a smooth process despite having new *clunky* Hilton systems. Parking garage tight for SUVs. Had a women (assume she was drunk) try to enter our room. Not the hotels fault but still unclear if she actually opened our door or not so that was a bit troublesome. Beds were comfortable. Great location. It’s ok to stay here but the price point is way too high for how old it is.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Selinsgrove

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
na
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is extremely outdated. The rooms are extremely dark. My room only jad one window and the blind don't go up! The beds are low and uncomfortable. And, there is a huge Penn State lion lamp in the room! I've never seen anything that alarming in a room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the college theming of the Graduate Hotel line. Very well appointed. Staff are all pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. The only reason I give the staff 4 stars is that the bar area only had one staff member. Also, the bar area and the sundry area (they were both served by the bar) were poorly stocked. Otherwise I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024