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Graduate by Hilton State College

4.0 star property

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Lobby
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies
Lobby
Interior detail
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
$137
$123 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

King Room, Oversized

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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, within a 5-minute drive of Pennsylvania State University and 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 - 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 - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Federal Taphouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vibe Coffee Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café 210 West - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tadashi #2 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

Hotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Pennsylvania State University
Graduate by Hilton State College offers 150 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-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 a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. 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.

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
  • Computer station
  • 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 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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • 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

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite 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 pet, 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 pet, 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
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. 663 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed our stay except for the shower was luke warm at best and poor tv reception
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Graduated. Your Penn State theming was second to none! Dinner was good in The Trophy room, but we felt bad that only one staff member was working and had to take care of serving and bartending at the same time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 minute drive to penn state Comfy beds Super friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Penn State decor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

GInny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for a volleyball game and stayed for one night. Hotel is located in a great location. Very walkable to most of the campus. Room was clean and we had no problems. We did not eat in the restaurant so can't comment on this. Stay was a little pricey but then what isn't these days. Was a good experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Graduate State College twice in the past few months. Staff is very friendly. Hotel is unique — love the college theme and quirky details. Walkable to the heart of State College. Easy parking under the building. Elevators are old and clanky, and access to guest floors is not restricted to key-holders, but that didn’t bother me.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Williamsport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Guixin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha, Henley on Thames

Traveled with partner
Large room but no attention to detail with regards to house keeping. We were on the 7Th floor but the noise from the road was ridiculous all through the night. Basically sounded like boy racers with hefty exhausts, loud enough it was waking us up. On a positive the reception staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
TV was broken
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025