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Trip Advisor average rating of 4.2 by 306 reviews

4.2 (306)

Welcome ToWelcome ToState College

  • 150 Rooms
  • 6 Floors
  • 1 Restaurant

Graduate by Hilton State College immerses you in local history, legends, and Nittany Lion traditions, with creative interiors that capture the Happy Valley spirit. Located downtown, just one block from Penn State University, we’re your perfect base for exploring. Enjoy inspired guest rooms, our welcoming Trophy Room restaurant, and signature Graduate touches throughout.

Amenities

  • Connecting Rooms

  • Free WiFi

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Digital Key

  • Boutique

  • EV charging

  • On-site restaurant

  • Fitness center

  • Pet-friendly rooms

  • Meeting rooms

I chased my dreams ... Find what gets you excited and chase it.

Guion Bluford, Penn State Class of '64

Statue of a panther in a garden

Happenings

Explore Penn State and the best of Happy Valley with Graduate by Hilton, in the heart of downtown State College. Coming for a Nittany Lions game? Our hotel just over two miles from Beaver Stadium and the Bryce Jordan Center. Make the most of your stay with our curated events and adventures.

Meetings & Events

Located in the heart of downtown, steps from campus, Graduate State College is the perfect spot for your next gathering. Our ballrooms and meeting spaces, inspired by Happy Valley history, add local flair to any event, while our expert events and catering teams ensure the details are just right. For meetings, weddings, reunions, and more, our spirited hotel makes a memorable setting for an event that’s uniquely you.

Plan an Event
Meeting room with chairs and tables

Location and transportation

Located downtown, just one block from Penn State University, our hotel is your perfect home base for exploring the best of Happy Valley.

Hilton Honors member benefits

  • Hilton Honors Discount rate

  • Points toward free nights and more

  • Access to exclusive experiences

  • Complimentary WiFi

  • Complimentary bottled water