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Graduate by Hilton State College

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A spacious living room with a checkered floor, two sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.
A bookshelf filled with books, framed photos, and decorative items.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $182
$164 nightly
$182 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Arboretum at Penn State
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding available, pillowtop beds

Graduate King Oversized

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket, a pillow with 'WE ARE' text, a vase with flowers, a lamp, and a chair with a blue and white pattern.

Graduate King Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, and a large forest-themed wall mural.

Graduate Twin Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

King Room, Oversized

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, and a forest-themed wall mural.

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large window, a television, a bed with a "WE ARE" sign, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Mobility & Hearing)

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two twin beds with matching headboards and footboards, a nightstand with a lamp and a vase of flowers, and a plaid blanket on the floor.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a chair.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, and a forest-themed wall mural.

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

State College

A stay at Graduate by Hilton State College places you in the heart of State College, steps from Pennsylvania State University and a 3-minute drive from The Arboretum at Penn State. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Palmer Museum of Art and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses.

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Arboretum at Penn State - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Federal Taphouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café 210 West - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bill Pickle's Tap Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vibe Coffee Co - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

Graduate by Hilton State College offers 150 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 150 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Trophy Room serving guests of Graduate by Hilton State College. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in State College? This hotel has 5426 square feet (504 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Trophy Room - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 1 to 25 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,426 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35

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 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 1.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Atherton Hotel
Atherton Hotel State College
Atherton State College
Hotel Atherton
The Atherton Hotel Hotel State College
The Atherton Hotel Hotel
The Atherton Hotel State College
The Atherton Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Graduate State College
Graduate by Hilton State College Hotel
Graduate by Hilton State College State College
Graduate by Hilton State College Hotel State College

Graduate by Hilton State College Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 670 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Farhana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is just gorgeous! I look forward to staying there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was wonderful, especially the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great location. Full of charm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miranda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, room was cute and very comfortable, excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Comfortable. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nagesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Proximity to attractions. Walking distance to campus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel location was absolutely amazing and the rooms were very clean. The parking garage however, was absolutely terrible. The lighting in the garage was very sketchy and there were no arrows to help navigate in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

WAEL

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is okay however looks overrated on Expedia. The location is perfect and very close to PSU campus. The rooms are big but outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for my graduation. I loved the Penn State vibe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a well executed theme.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to PennState staff was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great & love the common areas in the lobby for congregating with a group
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is charming and every detail is well thought out. Love this hotel for the cozy feel and the great location. Beds super comfortable. Breakfast is delicious. Only downside to this stay was clothes left being in drawers, trash found in trash can when we check in and soiled bathroom door that hadn’t been wiped.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! Very clean and great staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has so much personality and Penn State school spirit! Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at several Graduate hotels. They are always great. Clean, helpful staff. We were in and out quickly so we didn’t have a chance to have breakfast but I have eaten at several. Always a great meal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in was easy and the staff very pleasant. Nice room, clean and well appointed. Great stay, would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is always super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026