Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Limited parking is provided, and no reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee. Serving hours are weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The approximate cost is USD 25 for adults and children.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in State College, within a 10-minute drive of Beaver Stadium and Bryce Jordan Center. It is approximately 3 miles from Pennsylvania State University and 3.2 miles from Pegula Ice Arena.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Carnegie House Hotel in State College

Average nightly price at Carnegie House by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$196
February	$181
March	$251
April	$201
May	$192
June	$170
July	$177
August	$256
September	$228
October	$252
November	$202
December	$119

What guests think

Carnegie House is a stylish, quietly located boutique hotel near Penn State, widely appreciated for warm, attentive staff and a quality on site restaurant and bar with pleasant outdoor seating and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.

Rooms are repeatedly praised as spacious, beautifully renovated, and comfortable. Several reviews report check in delays or overbooking, plus occasional housekeeping or maintenance lapses. Some note limitations such as no in room microwaves, unreliable Chromecast, and bar or breakfast hours that may be limited or closed. Expect a refined, quiet stay with standout rooms and service, best with a car and a quick check on restaurant hours.

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Facilities

On site bar and restaurant are frequently praised, with pleasant outdoor spaces like a patio, garden seating, and a fire pit. Parking is easy, and pool access is off site; hours can be limited or occasionally closed.

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Robert

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, hidden gem close to Penn State campus! Lovely, Scottish inspired decor and nestled below the trees on Toftrees golf course. Cozy bar, restaurant and outdoor seating overlooking the course.

8

Bridgette

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I was in town to play at Toftrees and celebrate an anniversary. The rate for Carnegie House was higher than I usually spend but splurged for the occasion. The interior decor of the hotel, dining and rooms is stunning and everything was immaculately clean. We are in both the bar and restaurant for dinner and breakfast. The service at the bar and dinner was terrible. Extremely slow, and inattentive without apology which was a disappointment. The food was decent but not equal to the cost in quality. The waitress also was unfamiliar menu and unconcerned with my food allergies. The breakfast service was much better. There were no amenities and the area outside the hotel is apartment complexes which are fine but not very scenic for a walk. The hotel faces hole 17 of the Toftress course which is pretty. Parking was simple and free. Hotel was very quiet but seemed to get quiet busy at dinner. I enjoyed my time there but too expensive for what you get.

10

Holly

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The remodeling was wonderful- it is not within walking distance of much and did not serve breakfast- also closed the bar at 10 both Friday and Saturday- seemed a little early

10

Richard

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is just wonderful. The rooms, bar, restaurant, fire out back after dinner all fantastic!

10

Kathleen

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Family trip for a golf outing. The hotel too s were amazing. Beautiful decor and comfort. Each room had a different theme. We felt like royalty. Food and restaurant areas were wonderful. Delicious food, friendly courteous and helpful staff. Clubhouse pool and area was exceptional. We look forward to staying again.

10

Tara

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a hidden gem for Penn Staters. It offers immaculate, recently updated rooms. The staff were warm, welcoming, and informative. There is plenty of parking (including an electric car charging station if needed). Plus the restaurant onsite offers memorable meals in a peaceful atmosphere overlooking the Toftrees golf course. I look forward to staying here again!

8

Ansu

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked the property but I wouldn't recommend it for families with young kids. 1. Pool is outdoors across the street in a different complex 2. No microwave in the room or on the floor. So any leftover or microwave food for kids needs to be taken to the frontdesk staff to warm up in the kitchen 3. Tv google chromecast didn't work. We were unable to connect our phones to tv. We called the automated help desk from chromecast with no luck. Not sure if its because we had android phones. So we were stuck with whatever was on regular tv.

4

Thomas

Jan 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love this place , sadly when we arrived we were told restaurant and bar CLOSED. This is a special time for us at this special place which always included the best drinks and 5 star dining 👍, only had we had known we would have rescheduled and not driven in this current weather. Regardless, we enjoyed yourselves and know how blessed we are to even have a place like this in our area . I bitched because I had no salmon or scallops- till I realized so so many people are starving! Shame on me 🙏🙏

10

Debora

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful building. Room is spacious, great decor. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The coffee/tea bar has a good selection and the mini fridge was convenient. We especially liked the patio off the bar and dining room with a fragrant and colorful flower garden. Stairs through the garden lead to a huge fire pit with comfy chairs. We enjoyed our after dinner drinks there, relaxing. Will definitely return.

10

Tricia

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous rooms, well appointed and friendly staff. Great bar and nice restaurant on premises

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Cleanliness

Most guests describe the hotel and rooms as very clean or spotless. A few report missed details such as dust, unrefilled toiletries, musty areas, or minor maintenance issues.

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Keiko

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and stylish. The best hotel in the State College area

10

Keith

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice property. Only complaint was that the toiletries were not refilled. The place was so clean and the staff was so nice.

10

matthew

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and friendly.

10

Lindsi

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay! Extremely clean and comfortable!

8

Natalia

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is nice but it has a bit of malfunctioning, ac/heater unit was leaking and rug was completely soaked. The hotel is probably experiencing some sort of water issues as it smells very musty around carpeted areas.

10

Paul

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrific little boutique hotel. Super clean and very friendly. I had a delicious dinner at the bar and the other guests were super friendly. Highly recommend.

10

Ashley

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only suggestion would be to have a microwave in the hotel room. Otherwise, we loved our stay. The closet was dusty as well.

4

Anne

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There were a few things in the room that were dirty. And the shower had a broken piece.

10

Graham

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, clean, and updated rooms. Great stay.

10

Mary

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small unique property. Very clean

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Rooms

Rooms are large, elegant, and comfortable, with stylish renovations and high end finishes. Some guests note drawbacks like no in room microwaves, unreliable Chromecast, occasional noise from above, or certain rooms requiring stairs.

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Matthew

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I must have stayed during their off-season because this classy place punches way above its price point (in June), at least in regard to the room. Elegant furniture, luxurious bedding, all-electronic lighting controls with multiple dimming levels, and a chic bathroom with innovative, push-button shower controls round out the best hotel room I've ever stayed in for this money. The on-site bar and restaurant serve first-rate food and drink, although the prices there are certainly more in line with the quality you receive. Portions are small, but the quality of ingredients and attention to preparation and presentation make for a surprisingly fine dining experience. The parking lot seems small but was adequate during my brief stay. I would definitely return if I am ever in the area again and can book at a comparable rate.

10

Tracey

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely beautiful place with great rooms and super comfy beds and pillows. Beautifully decorated.two little things. Super soft water which tasted bad. Maybe consider a bottle or two of water in the rooms. Also note that some rooms aren’t accessible by elevator. But the nice front desk guys helped with bags coming and going. Loves this place.

10

Sarah

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is so beautiful. Rooms are spacious. The lights are high-tech and not super user friendly, but it that is the only con... ok! We loved our stay.

8

P

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Upstairs guests floor walking was uncomfortably loud in our room. Otherwise the hotel was excellent.

10

Amy

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully updated rooms with great amenities and high quality bedding and furniture. Quiet area of State College but close to Penn State

10

Loretta

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious room. Pretty view. Super soft coverlets and towels. Very comfortable all the way around.

10

Daisy

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, great rates, stunning room— and best of all, the most comfortable bed! We had a very luxurious stay. Only wish it was longer!

10

Rachel

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked for one night for a college visit. Tranquil, beautifully updated large king room. Seperate area with a table and sofa. Very welcoming staff and comfortable stay. Highly recommend. Would love to stay again!

10

Soraya

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hi tech room and fittings. Lovely decor.

8

Ansu

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked the property but I wouldn't recommend it for families with young kids. 1. Pool is outdoors across the street in a different complex 2. No microwave in the room or on the floor. So any leftover or microwave food for kids needs to be taken to the frontdesk staff to warm up in the kitchen 3. Tv google chromecast didn't work. We were unable to connect our phones to tv. We called the automated help desk from chromecast with no luck. Not sure if its because we had android phones. So we were stuck with whatever was on regular tv.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. However, multiple reviews mention check in delays or overbooking, and a few note slow or inconsistent follow up.

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Nancy

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in was not a great experience. We arrived at 3 (early, but sometimes rooms are ready) and told about half an hour and that we would get a call when room was ready. Came back at 4, room still not ready, told another 20 minutes. We decided to get an early dinner, room still not ready when we got back at 5:30. Hung around the lobby until 6:15 and room still not ready. And a staff member offered that their bar was open (but didn't offer a complimentary beverage for the inconvenience). There were several other folks waiting around as well. Left to go to an event and returned about midnight when we were finally able to access our room. The rest of the stay was uneventful. Room was clean and comfortable. I liked having a water kettle for tea and not having tea that tasted vaguely like coffee. A comp for drinks or breakfast would have gone a long way to erase the annoyance of not having enough cleaning staff and rooms not being ready since this is not a cheap hotel.

10

Colleen

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at the front desk was absolutely amazing and so welcoming

8

James

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place was great. Check in was horrible. And the overbooked and screwed our friends. Couldn’t get in our room til 530. Nice place Though

10

Valerie

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrific staff. Gorgeous hotel

10

Jennifer

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hidden gem in SC. Lovely rooms and great service. William at the desk goes above and beyond.

4

Freddy

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at 4:30PM. Check in was at 4:00PM. Room was not ready until 6:00PM. Was not offered any compensation such as late check out. Room still had trash from previous customers.

4

Eugene

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Did not like the customer service that was received.

10

Susan

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, dignified property that exudes taste and class without being stuffy. Staff were friendly and helpful and seemed to genuinely care about you. Refreshing!

10

Craig

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything. The room was beautiful, the decor of the hotel had a unique charm, abd the staff was exceptional. Of note, Wil, who was at the front desk was very attentive and a pleasure to to meet.

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Brian

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived for my stay and was told that there was "a computer glitch" and they were overbooked. I was told to head down the street to the Toftrees Resort and they had booked me a room there. I arrived at Toftrees and was told that the Carnegie House called but never finalized any arrangement. They gave me a room and said they would charge the Carnegie House. While I appreciate the accommodations, I would never recommend Toftrees. It is old, outdated, smells, and has a very confusing layout.

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Location

Quiet, park like setting near Penn State and the stadium, with golf course views and easy access by car. Not much is walkable, and it sits away from downtown.

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Dale

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to state college

10

Anna

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is amazing! The location is beautiful and a short drive to Penn State. The staff was friendly and helpful, making the check-in process a breeze. The room itself is gorgeous, with very unique design solutions. The beds were comfortable, and they provided plenty of towels. The complimentary cookies were a tasty and very nice touch. Overall, we had a very nice experience and would definitely consider staying again when visiting our daughter at Penn State.

10

Nancy

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully decorated with modern amenities. Close to campus and dining options. Definitely will plan a return stay

10

Merle

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful property away from downtown, but close to the stadium and shops at Colonnade. The beds are very comfortable and staff extremely pleasant. I look forward to staying here again!

10

Amy

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully updated rooms with great amenities and high quality bedding and furniture. Quiet area of State College but close to Penn State

10

Amy

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a wonderful stay! It is off the beaten path, which adds to the charm.

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Greg

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Carnegie House exceeded our expectations. Conveniently located near Penn State, we found the staff to be exceptional, the rooms to be spacious, clean and comfortable and the area was beautiful, semi-forested and calming. We loved it.

10

Tara

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a hidden gem for Penn Staters. It offers immaculate, recently updated rooms. The staff were warm, welcoming, and informative. There is plenty of parking (including an electric car charging station if needed). Plus the restaurant onsite offers memorable meals in a peaceful atmosphere overlooking the Toftrees golf course. I look forward to staying here again!

10

Amanda

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property tastefully decorated with the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in! Staff is so friendly and accommodating. Its also nice that your stay includes breakfast. Its a very peaceful and quiet setting but easily accessible in a very short drive to Penn State.

10

Deborah

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We found Carnegie House for a one night stay - it’s beautifully designed - both hallways and room were lovely - clean and comfy. Very nice staff in reception and easy parking.

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Dining

On site dining and the bar earn strong praise for tasty food, drinks, and enjoyable breakfasts. Some guests cite high prices, small portions, limited breakfast options, a disappointing wine list, or early/occasional closures.

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Jay S

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really excellent. Staff could not have been nicer. Super clean, extremely well maintained, and beautifully appointed rooms. Very good breakfast.

10

Kelly

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent venue with friendly service, great rooms and wonderful meals. Particularly enjoyed dinner service at the bar. Staff was excellent, so helpful!!

10

Anne-Marie

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very elegant lodgings and dinner at the restaurant was convenient and delicious!

10

Richard

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nicest rooms, nicest people, amazing food and service at the Grace Restaurant onsite.

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Kimberly

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms are lovely, it’s quiet, cozy. Restaurant is nice but overpriced for the small portions. The vegan plate is very spartan and tasteless. Breakfast has few options and watery coffee. Staff was friendly, easy to get to state college.

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Paul

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrific little boutique hotel. Super clean and very friendly. I had a delicious dinner at the bar and the other guests were super friendly. Highly recommend.

10

Beckie

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place is incredible! I am in town for business, and I am finding myself looking for more business opportunities to stay here again! The room is spacious and very luxurious. You can feel the quality of the bedsheets. The breakfast is amazing as well!

10

Anne

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful facility and room. The bar was the perfect dinner spot, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I’ll definitely stay here again when in the area.

10

Miriam

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff and service, they could not be more helpful. The room was clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. Good bar and restaurant, disappointing wine list. Overall, loved it and can't wait for an excuse to go back.

10

Joshua

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful room in a high end boutique hotel. We are from State College and this is our getaway/pamper ourselves spot. Would definitely recommend. Also, the restaurant is top notch.

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