Graduate by Hilton State College

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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125 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Beaver Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Graduate by Hilton State College

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Pennsylvania State University
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, conference space, and free use of bicycles. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Graduate by Hilton State College's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pennsylvania State University. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Trophy Room
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • 9 minutes by foot from Pennsylvania State University and a 3-minute drive from The Arboretum at Penn State
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Graduate by Hilton State College offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 3957 square feet (368 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Graduate by Hilton State College also features tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star State College hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Trophy Room - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 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 bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • 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

  • 3,957 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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 films

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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)

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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

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. 669 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The trash pick up at 4 am . And my window was very dirty .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We frequently stay here when visiting State College. We love the character and convenience of this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and easy walk to most restaurants and bars. It was noisy however from outside traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were pleasant and personable. They were helpful in answering questions that arose. The accommodations in the room were very comfortable, and the rooms were clean. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigid

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was convenient. It had parking. It was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Shower in 620 was awful , zero pressure and so clogged with limescale. Coffee is awful and the kettle leaves much to be desired !!! Full of water minerals.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tre

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

Enjoyable stay

clean, friendly staff, enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Graduate. Sadly, the restaurant at this one compared to other Graduate properties is not great, the food was like a bad perkins, and the coffee was sad. It’s also not very well-kept. This is my first time here, been to the chain probably 10 times. The rooms are still terrific, the overall condition of this property is on thin ice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elevators were slow
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

You pay for the convenience

Very nice hotel. Clean, updated, but pricey. Not a fan of the very slow elevators and no convenient stairs to use instead.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the funky nature of the room decor, the friendliness of the staff, and the prominent sign as you enter that says everyone is welcome. Everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel, Owings

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The coffee in the room was horrible, tasted either very old or very cheap. No hot water the first morning, reception told us it was due to two hockey teams staying there but there was none the second morning also Windows not insulated well so heard all the hooting and hollering as the bars chucked out at 2am
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Asked for my credit card after the stay

Had a nice stay. Paid via Hotels.com and had a credit on file for incidentals. A few hours after I left someone who claimed to be from the hotel called and asked for my credit card again. Seemed very shady and I am kinda reluctant to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025