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Graduate by Hilton State College

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Pennsylvania State University

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Near Penn State University, Graduate by Hilton State College offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with dry cleaning services, a 24-hour gym, and Trophy Room restaurant serving American cuisine. With free in-room WiFi, guests can stay connected while enjoying the convenient location praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Self parking
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Conference space

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Premium TV channels
$161 nightly
The total price is $179
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

King Room, Oversized

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

At Graduate by Hilton State College, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Trophy Room, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and free bike rentals. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 150 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 15 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (5426 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 1989
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Trophy Room - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 1.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 35 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 15 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Graduate by Hilton State College offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton State College does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Graduate by Hilton State College?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 15 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Graduate by Hilton State College?

You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 35 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Graduate by Hilton State College and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Graduate by Hilton State College also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Graduate by Hilton State College?

Yes, Trophy Room offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Graduate by Hilton State College like?

Graduate by Hilton State College is in the heart of State College, a short 9-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and 7 minutes' walk from Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

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Graduate by Hilton State College Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Elevator
Parking
Bed
Restaurant
Bathroom
Lobby
Downtown

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great location and very friendly staff
Eunice, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great staff at desk, bar, and cleaning crew.
Gerard, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed the ambience of the hotel. The room was nice, but the location was excellent. We would definitely stay again.
Tiffany, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay…..clean, friendly staff.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Hotel/Great Location
Nina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice stay. Staff were friendly, room was clean and very nice.
Sheila, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved all the college decor, so fun.
Dawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Convenient location with parking although at a charge. Nice place to stay.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location - short walk to PSU, restaurants and stores. Hotel has PSU decor - really cute. Staff very friendly. Hotel very clean. I would definitely book here again.
Love the nittany lion lamp!
Cute ice cream wall paper - the creamery!
Nice double stall shower - spacious!
Very comfy beds!
Kimberly, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Location was good to access College ave and Penn State but the property around the hotel had a lot of construction
Marcia, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Overall a good hotel for a college town. Breakfast was not great, but room was good.
Nicole, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nicely decorated
Howard, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Liked the Penn State theme and its location close to campus
Corinne, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

It was quite clean, and the beds were comfortable
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was super helpful and friendly. Cafe is a must. Nailed the decor!
Heidi, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

So cute!
Kathleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice value
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This is a fantastic property with college themed rooms that really make the experience fun. The staff goes above and beyond to make your stay pleasant. The only negative is that the elevators are not working great and could definitely be updated for better customer service. We will be back soon.
Tracy, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

This is a very convenient property close to campus and downtown. The decor is fun, and the rooms are very nicely appointed and roomy. Free parking is a plus. However, be forewarned that the elevators are VERY slow. Also, I ate dinner one night at the bar, and the food was BELOW average so take advantage of other nearby options.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good and convenient
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything about The Graduate (formerly Atherton Hotel) was wonderful. There's a feeling of both sophistication and school spirit permeating the atmosphere. Best of all are the little personal touches, like one bed having a pillow stitched "We Are..." and the pillow on the other bed stitched "...Penn State!" It doesn't feel like the generic hotel chains at all.
Barry, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good location, nice staff...almost the entire property could use a refresh!
Mike, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The rooms were clean and the hotel was quiet at night.
Diane, 1-night trip