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Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Lobby
Pool
Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $144
$127 nightly
$144 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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215 S. Depeyster Street, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Place, Kent State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Kent Stage
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuyahoga River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kent

A stay at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center places you in the heart of Kent, steps from Kent State University and The Kent Stage. .This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Cuyahoga Valley National Park and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Blossom Music Center.

What's nearby

  • Kent State University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Kent Stage - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cuyahoga River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kent State University Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Haymaker Farmers’ Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrio Tacos Kent - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zephyr Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪EuroGyro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scribbles Coffee Co. - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Kent? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center has a restaurant on site.
Nineteen10 Lounge - This lobby lounge serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 14 per night)
  • Self parking on site (USD 14 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 for adults and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Nineteen10 Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (5,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (35 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 14.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 14.00 per night (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Kent

Kent Hotel

Kent State Hotel

Kent State University Hotel

Kent University Hotel

Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center Ohio

State University Hotel

Kent State University Hotel Conference Center

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Kent

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Hotel

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Hotel Kent

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1008 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds and great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, well-equipped gym
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, well-equipped gym
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Love staying here every time I’m in town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, really good bar and restaurant. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was very friendly and helpful and our dinner was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Central location, clean room, nice exercise room and pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice. Bathroom was clean. Staff was very polite and great about answering questions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Hotel was very nice, room was clean and spacious. Location was great to explore downtown area. Cons: Pool is very small and hot tub was not usable - had a funky smell and needed to be cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff very welcoming. Price and convenience perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean hotel.amd friendly staff. Slow elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cuixia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, pet friendly, and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel to Kent a few times a year and always stay at the KSU Hotel. It’s been clean and comfortable every time. Additionally, its location between the town and the University is ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed multiple times - great staff and location is perfect for visiting Kent State -
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Room was clean, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous check in and check out staff, clean room, welcoming lobby decor. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean room; perfect location; friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friend and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in a quiet location.

Clean, quiet stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large clean room. Hotel was in excellent shape.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026