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The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center

215 Innovation Boulevard State College, State College, PA, USA, 16803-6603
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About us

Discover the best place to mix business with pleasure at The Newly Renovated Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center. Our recently renovated guest rooms and suites, friendly, accommodating staff, extensive meeting facilities and fantastic dining make us the ideal full-service Penn State hotel to get work done or just get away. We offer over 53,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, complete with banquet and meeting amenities, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and event planning services. From our 41 professional conference rooms to our elegant 10,000-square-foot ballroom, we have the perfect space for your event. We can host and cater a range of functions, including weddings! For a fun vacation, we offer excellent accommodations in scenic State College, Pennsylvania. Our elegant rooms and suites are spacious and feature convenient amenities like free high-speed Internet access and a refrigerator. And if you want to dine in, we also offer room service. Start your day with a refreshing workout at our fitness center and lap pool before taking in the sights of the area. Guests can enjoy popular sports and other events at Penn State University, as well as many attractions in the surrounding area. Sample delicious food at one of our Penn State hotels, restaurants, or explore the local cuisine. However, you spend your day, you’ll be sure to end it comfortably in one of our spacious rooms.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space53,046 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms300
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Room service
  • View (mountain)

Facilities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
53,046 sq. ft.
Largest room
10,650 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
45
Second largest room
4,200 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
2,000
Seating capacity
1,100
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
Presidents Hall-Full Room
10,650 sq. ft.
150 x 71 sq. ft.
22 ft.
2000
-
936
1100
696
--
Presidents Hall-4 Sections
2,627 sq. ft.
71 x 37 sq. ft.
22 ft.
350
44
180
275
150
20
56
Deans Hall-Full Room
4,200 sq. ft.
75 x 56 sq. ft.
22 ft.
600
74
300
380
228
-
84
Deans Hall-2 Sections
2,128 sq. ft.
56 x 38 sq. ft.
22 ft.
250
51
108
150
100
20
38
Senate Suite-Full Room
1,272 sq. ft.
53 x 24 sq. ft.
11.5 ft.
120
42
96
100
72
20
45
Senate Suite-2 Sections
624 sq. ft.
26 x 24 sq. ft.
9 ft.
60
18
48
50
27
15
24
McKinnon Board Room
884 sq. ft.
26 x 34 sq. ft.
14.5 ft.
12
12
---
12
-
Executive Conference Room-Full Room
1,768 sq. ft.
56 x 34 sq. ft.
14.5 ft.
120
40
80
120
72
20
48
Executive Conference Room-2 Sections
884 sq. ft.
26 x 34 sq. ft.
14.5 ft.
55
20
40
55
32
20
28

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
300

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 5.5 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

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