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Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

Property class: 3.5

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Front of property
Pool
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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 cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

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

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About this property

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kent State University. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Steps from Kent State University and The Kent Stage
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center offers its guests a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Kent hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 14 per night)
  • Parking on site (USD 14 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre (5,000 square foot 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (89 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (94 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 775 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry, Louisville

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very noisy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply EXCELLENT. Clean, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SCHANEL, AKRON

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay! Parking was easy. It was a very clean room and we were on the 2nd floor which had a terrace at the end of the hall. Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Matt

Travelled with family
Gets the job done
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Central location, clean room, nice exercise room and pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Tim

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Toilet still had urine in it even I arrived. Also, the worker was extremely rude and yelled at me for almost touching the sliding doors.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivona

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaRon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great bed but pool was cold and hot tub was a bit cloudy and not very warm. Fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025