Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel offers convenient on-site parking facilities.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel is pet-friendly, but specific details regarding the number of pets allowed and any associated fees are not provided.

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

Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel has limited wheelchair accessibility, elevators, and step-free entrances, ensuring convenience for guests with disabilities.

Where is the hotel located?

The hotel is located in Downtown State College, near attractions like the Palmer Museum of Art and Pegula Ice Arena, making it convenient for exploring the area.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the hotel, with a minimum age for staying free not specified.

Graduate by Hilton State College - 4 Star Comfort

Average nightly price at Graduate by Hilton State College by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$178
February	$191
March	$306
April	$256
May	$257
June	$236
July	$209
August	$247
September	$240
October	$288
November	$252
December	$131

What guests think

Graduate by Hilton State College draws praise for its fun Penn State-themed decor, central walkable location, and generally friendly staff, but recurring complaints mention slow elevators, tight paid parking, street noise, and spotty restaurant and bar service.

Rooms are often comfortable and spacious with playful details, though a number of guests note temperature-control quirks, occasional musty smells, and unreliable in-room tech. Housekeeping quality varies, with many clean stays but some reports of missed service or dusty and unclean bathrooms. Overall, expect a characterful, convenient base best for travelers prioritizing location and school spirit over flawless systems or extras.

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Facilities

There is an on-site bar/cafe and a parking garage, but many guests report very slow elevators and a tight, paid garage that is hard to navigate; a few mention confusing entry and wayfinding.

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Rose

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was my second time at this property in 6 weeks. I won’t be back until they resolve their elevator issues. Spent a lot of time waiting for elevators that never came and taking the stairs instead. We had issues with elevators six weeks ago and now they’re even worse. Even ran into the elevator repair guy who seems to be making daily trips because they won’t replace these unreliable cars. Three elevators and you can’t get one to come, or if it comes and you get in, you can’t get it to take you anywhere. Unacceptable and intolerable. We were stuck on a parking level with all our bags and tried the customer assistance phone on the wall - guess what? It doesn’t work! Avoid the on-site restaurant - expensive for just passable food and poor service.

6

Shannon

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lack of signage and one way streets made it difficult to locate, the parking garage was extremely tight. The lobby and common area is very nicely decorated and spacious. I had to wait for the one front desk person to arrive to check in. The rooms are cute but there was hair all through the shower and on tile when we arrived. I paid a fee for late checkout which was great however my key stopped working so I had to return to the lobby to get it corrected. Aldo got 3 desserts from restaurant and the rice pudding was spoiled. On average stay was fine in good location but I was not wowed.

8

Larry

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice lobby and roams. The elevators need updated tho

10

Tracy

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Keith

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Always excellent to stay here for our visit to Penn state. That garage though! We rented a large SUV and boy is it tight! Those spots are tiny! Besides that it’s a beautiful quaint hotel! Love staying here.

10

Penny

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Has onsite parking and is in walking distance to a lot of places.

10

Rachael

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute themed hotel but the elevators were a little dark, slow.

8

Lisa

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

lisa

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking is not the best. Tight spots and not many.hard to turn around in the parking garage

10

Malcolm

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel and so well designed. Only issue is that the parking garage is very complicated.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms and public areas clean, but several report missed housekeeping, dusty surfaces, stained linens, and bathrooms needing attention.

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Alyssa

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not very clean, bathroom floor was filled with debris, rust in the shower, hairs in the shower and the bed sheets appeared to not be fresh. The parking garage is very tight if you have a larger vehicle. We did note the cleanliness to the property but no attempts were offered to remedy. I would not stay again.

10

Kimberly

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Michele

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was a nice size and had everything I needed. It wasn't very clean though, lots of small debris on the floors. Also for a 5 day/4 night stay I was never offered clean towels or a room refresh.

6

Rachel

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 19,365 nights

Room wasn’t clean. Linen smelled dirty. Pair of old underwear on floor.

8

Sarah

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was quite clean, and the beds were comfortable

10

James

Dec 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was obviously clean, which is refreshing in this day and age at most hotels.

8

Valerie

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Load outside truck traffic early in the morning. The room was comfortable but some items were dirty. Aka I found a used tissue on the floor.

6

Kwaku

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The facility could use some updating. A basic expectation of a hotel room is cleanliness. Ours wasn't clean. Stains on our bedsheet is an absolute no in my opinion. A second room was offered.

4

Diana

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I really liked the décor and location of this hotel, and the staff was incredibly friendly at check-in. Our room was spacious and, like the rest of the hotel, nicely decorated. Unfortunately, cleanliness was a major issue. The baseboards were coated in dust and pet hair, and the entry closet had noticeable "tumbleweeds" of dust and debris in the corners. The bathroom was especially disappointing, with urine stains under the toilet lid caps and even on the wallpaper. We also chose not to use the pull-out couch after discovering hair on the mattress. To make matters worse, the bathtub wouldn't drain at all. I reported this to the front desk, and while they were apologetic and said maintenance would be sent, no one ever showed up before we checked out. This hotel has a lot of potential, but unfortunately, it fell short, especially considering the price we paid.

6

Hasan

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had blood on my sheets , they changed it but this is unacceptable, pls reach out to me to discuss

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, spacious, and playfully decorated, but several guests report street noise, temperature-control issues, and occasional problems with TVs and Wi‑Fi.

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Kelly

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a fantastic location and was largely clean. Given the central location it was very loud with people walking/talking loudly outside late into the night and garbage trucks early in the morning. Additionally, the elevators desparately need to be repaired/replaced. Not sure I would pay the premium to stay here again.

6

Jennifer

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is very convenient to town and campus. Room had some issues… the AC unit seemed to spritz mist or moisture into the room. Our sheets, bedding and pillows felt damp even under the covers. Friends staying in another room said the same thing describing it as “moist”. It was gross and uncomfortable. We had trouble controlling the temperature and needed to turn it off in order to stop the moisture. When we did that, it had a funky smell almost like stale urine. The units could use an update for sure.

6

Heather

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hair dryer did not work. Room was either really cold or really warm. Temperature regulation was antiquated

6

Lindsay

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very unique decor, underground parking was great. The heating unit blew cold air. The mixed drinks at the bar need a huge improvement. Some upgrades would be nice.

6

Paul

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I so much want to like this property, unfortunately, they have a noise problem. The windows seem to allow all the street noise to come through even when I stay on the sixth floor. They have no noisemakers and you can’t even run the HVAC fan to cover up the street noise.

6

Rose

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

TV was broken

6

Shane

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not to the expectation for price. Staff wasn’t as welcoming as you’d expect, WiFi was running (with speed test) around 1mb/s, which is incredibly slow. No normal amenities, like a hot tub and pool. Paid breakfast, which is so scammy to me to be a “high-end” hotel in the city. Water temp for showers was like warm, too. It was very clean though. I loved the ambience of the room, but my goodness, do not come here for exceptional service or chilling at the hotel. You have to walk College Ave, but for us, that is impossible being 15F when we were there.

8

Robert

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff and easy walk to most restaurants and bars. It was noisy however from outside traffic.

8

Rafael

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The noise at midnight from delivery trucks on the side street its really bad

8

Caroline

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is conveniently located, nicely decorated, and comfortable, and parking is convenient. It was walkable to restaurants and campus. The things we didn’t like were relatively minor - the elevators take a very long time to arrive, and there was some very loud noise from the street from students out late. Of course that’s not the hotel’s fault, but some awareness of the likelihood that college students will be loud late at night and some efforts to mitigate it would seem appropriate.

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Service

Front desk and hotel staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with some standout mentions by name. However, restaurant/bar service and staffing can be slow or inconsistent, and a few guests reported booking or follow-up issues.

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Alice Ann

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff in the restaurant were very rude and extremely slow. We ended up walking out and not ordering this morning for breakfast They had one person working the restaurant last night and this morning. Service snail like.

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Joshua

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gentleman at the front desk was top notch. Believe his name was Chris. Extremely helpful and seamless check-in.

8

colleen

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were extremely disappointed in the service in the Trophy room. servers were so slow, I waited sitting at bar for 15 min without anyone even saying I will be right with you, we got up and walked down to federal taphouse It was very surprising. I have stayed at the Hyatt in past and will say that is the BIGGEST difference between the two hotels. Very disappointed

2

Christine

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Do not trust this place. They will ask you to pay double for a room and/or cancel your reservation after check-in. Horrible customer service.

10

Antonio Octavio

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff. Super friendly and attentive.

10

Dana

Dec 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Chris at check in is the superstar of this property. He defines going above and beyond!

10

Barbara

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is excellent. Great location and the staff was amazing.

10

Mara

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, great location, friendly staff at restaurant and front desk, great text updates

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Colette

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

To be fair, I believe we were there during a huge employee issue. The first night the restaurant closed down early with a very disgruntled employee getting upset and vaguely making threats or unwell wishes as he quit. The second night as we returned there was a heavy police presence blocking the entrance causing us to figure out parking alternatives. While we were there the front desk was unattended at least once with no indication of when someone would return and overall employee interaction was sub par throughout the visit. Again perhaps because of the incident the night before. We will be visiting the area frequently in the next few years and will not be back to this hotel as the vibe was very uncomfortable. I was told the manager would contact me to reassure me, but I never heard anything. My husband wasn’t on the trip, just me and my teenage son. The overall hotel was ok. The room decor was adorable and the room itself was very clean. Pillows were fantastic.

10

Bruna

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love the staff

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Location

Excellent central location steps from Penn State and downtown dining, shops, and bars. Some note nearby construction or traffic noise typical of the area.

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Kimberly

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Heather

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Graduate was a very nice property with excellent staff. My only complaint was road noise, which was expected as it is on the corner of atherton and beaver. Would recommend the hotel.

10

Michael

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great for our short stay at Penn State. Close to the university, restaurants, etc.

10

Kimberly

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Graduate is a very nice choice in State College, with great PSU themed rooms and areas! Very convenient to walk to almost anywhere. Staff was great.

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Penny

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Has onsite parking and is in walking distance to a lot of places.

10

Audra

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Downtown

10

Tiffany

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Nina

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Hotel/Great Location

8

C R

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of campus.

8

Michelle

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very charming and in a great location. I’m walking distance to the campus and all of the bar/ restaurants

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Dining

On-site dining and bar receive mixed feedback: several guests cite limited breakfast, slow or understaffed service, and underwhelming coffee or food, while others had good experiences.

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Alice Ann

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff in the restaurant were very rude and extremely slow. We ended up walking out and not ordering this morning for breakfast They had one person working the restaurant last night and this morning. Service snail like.

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colleen

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were extremely disappointed in the service in the Trophy room. servers were so slow, I waited sitting at bar for 15 min without anyone even saying I will be right with you, we got up and walked down to federal taphouse It was very surprising. I have stayed at the Hyatt in past and will say that is the BIGGEST difference between the two hotels. Very disappointed

8

Guixin

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unique hotel located right off college ave and convenient to lots of eateries. Large nice room, great water pressure in shower. However almost slipped in shower because of slippery flooring. No water or any complimentary offering at check in for Hilton member. Breakfast is definitely not what you expect from a Hilton. Lack of variety and not so good of quality. Booked through Expedia, very pricy compared to other nearby properties.

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Larry

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I don’t have time in the morning to wait 10 minutes and watch understaffed employees running around to charge for a basic coffee. What happened to complimentary self serve coffee?

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Nicole

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the atmosphere of this hotel. Everyone was super friendly, hotel and room were very clean. Great location as it is easily walkable to all the restaurants and shops. Wished they had a full service restaurant on site as the menu for breakfast was very limited and more like a cafe/coffee shop.

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Wendy

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In general, I am a big fan of The Graduate hotel properties and have been to several. This one is my least favorite. I probably would not have written a negative review, however, if not for the incredibly lame coffee set up in the morning. The sole pot of coffee is inexplicably held hostage behind the bar in the trophy room by a person who cannot multitask and is easily distracted. Why not simply let guests serve themselves at the breakfast bar? Frustrating and a bad experience at a hotel that is usually a nice place to hang out. Instead, we couldn’t wait to get back on the road. Also, this hotel could benefit from a nicer bar.

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Lisa

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Heidi

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was super helpful and friendly. Cafe is a must. Nailed the decor!

6

Nicole

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a good hotel for a college town. Breakfast was not great, but room was good.

8

Carol

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the Graduate. Sadly, the restaurant at this one compared to other Graduate properties is not great, the food was like a bad perkins, and the coffee was sad. It’s also not very well-kept. This is my first time here, been to the chain probably 10 times. The rooms are still terrific, the overall condition of this property is on thin ice.

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