When you stay at The Stevens Motel in State College, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Tudek Dog Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Palmer Museum of Art.
The Arboretum at Penn State - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Pennsylvania State University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles
Bryce Jordan Center - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
Pegula Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles
Getting around
State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min walk
Dunkin' - 7 min walk
Original Waffle Shop - 1 min walk
Dairy Queen - 12 min walk
Panera Bread - 14 min walk
About this property
The Stevens Motel
Motel with 2 restaurants, near Pennsylvania State University
The Stevens Motel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.
This State College motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones with free local calls.
This smoke-free motel features bicycle rentals nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Satisfy your appetite at The Waffle Shop, one of the motel's 2 restaurants. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a water dispenser. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a bus station shuttle.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Waffle Shop - This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
The Greek - This restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Parking and transportation
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
Free shopping center shuttle
Free uncovered self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 2.50 to 100 for adults and USD 2.50 to 100 for children
2 restaurants
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
The Greek
The Waffle Shop
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 steps to reach entrance
Accessible bus station shuttle
No elevator
Thin carpet in public areas
Thin carpet in room
Well-lit path to entrance
More
1 building
2 floors
Local culture and ecosystem education
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Meal delivery service
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Heating
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 250.00 at check-out
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 2.50 to 100.00 for adults, and USD 2.50 to 100.00 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
The Stevens Motel Motel
The Stevens Motel State College
The Stevens Motel Motel State College
The Stevens Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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The room was a little worn and there was some overlooked trash under some furniture but the staff is friendly and the location is great. A charming place.
The staff is wonderful, the location is great, parking is easy, the beds were comfortable, the price was very fair, rooms were quiet and overall was satisfactory. This has been my family's go-to place when visiting Penn State. This time I noticed a few things in both of the rooms we booked that I wished were in a bit better condition but overall I will stay there again.
It’s a Motel. Not a hotel. But the staff was fabulous. Our room was clean. The beds were very firm but thankfully that really worked for my back problems. Very quiet.
I've stayed at the Stevens Motel a few times. It is always extremely clean, which is my #1 thing I look for in a motel or hotel. The area is safe, and it's only a very short ride to Penn State's campus. Added bonus is it's right next to the Waffle House, so very convenient to pick up breakfast.
The beds are very comfortable, and the proprietor and her family are very nice to deal with. Great prices, too! This isn't the fancy Hyatt hotel with all the amenities, but it's exactly what I'm looking for to visit my college son.
Dawn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Scott
Traveled with family
Aug 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, walking distance to downtown, restaurants near by. Nothing fancy but good enough for 1 night
The lobby was untidy, and the Wi-Fi signal did not reach our room well, constantly disconnecting from our devices. The room itself had a strange odor, and to make matters worse, I discovered a flea between the blanket and sheets, and found another one on my foot the following morning. When I reported this to the woman at the front desk she did not seem particularly concerned. She offered a brief apology and said they would take care of it, but it felt more like a formality than genuine concern. No discount or refund was offered.
Checking in at the hotel was seamless. The receptionist, and I believe the owner, were friendly. Penn State College is a 5-minute drive away.
The hotel is very old. The rooms are very old and poorly maintained. The bathroom is very small and unusable. There were only two towels for the three of us. The internet didn't work in the room. We changed rooms on the last day. Our new room was larger and didn't smell bad.
I think the hotel owner means well, but they need to spend some money on the hotel and make it look nicer.