The cost of rooms at all hotels in State College vary depending on special University events that take place throughout the year. Participants are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. It is not the intent of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Biotechnology Outreach Programs, or Penn State University to endorse or recommend any particular housing accommodations based upon quality or service.

A block of rooms is available at the Atherton Hotel for participants of the Biotechnology Training Programs. For more information and to reserve a room, please visit their site at:

Atherton Hotel
http://www.athertonhotel.net

Toll-free: 800-832-0132
Phone: 814-231-2100

The Atherton Hotel is located at the edge of campus within walking distance of the training programs. A hotel brochure is included in the participant packet you will receive after registering for a workshop.The Atherton is holding rooms for the participants of the Biotechnology Training Programs at a reduced single occupancy rate. To qualify for a room at this rate you must book the room more than 30 days prior to the course start date. This special rate cannot be guaranteed less than 30 days prior to the course start date. Be sure to mention the name of the training program for which you will be attending when making reservations to secure this rate. Many participants find that the close proximity of this hotel to campus, downtown restaurants and shopping, saves the cost and inconvenience of a rental car. Parking is prohibited on campus without a permit.

If you need to park on campus, please be sure to request a parking permit from the Biotechnology Training Program offices prior to arrival. It has been our experience that, due to the small class size of the programs, participants enjoy the convenience of having accommodations at the same hotel. Room blocks at the one hotel allow the participants the opportunity to socialize beyond class time and we encourage using the room blocks when making your reservation.

If you have any questions regarding reservations for the training programs, or if you have any questions regarding the special rate at the Atherton Hotel, please send e-mail to amd9@psu.edu.

Atherton Hotel
Walking distance to campus
125 S. Atherton St.
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-231-2100
Toll-free 800-832-0132
Downtown location, one block Penn State campus.

AREA STATE COLLEGE HOTELS AND MOTELS

Autoport Motel & Restaurant, lnc.
1405 S. Atherton St.
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-237-7666
Toll-free 800-932-7678

Comfort Suites
132 Village Drive
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-235-1900

Courtyard by Marriott
1730 University Dr.
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-238-1881

Days Inn Penn State
Walking distance to campus
240 S. Pugh St.
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-238-8454
Toll-free 800-258-DAYS
One block from Penn State Campus

Hampton Inn
1101 E. College Ave.
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-231-1590
Toll-free 800-426-7866

Hampton Inn & Suites at Willimansburg Square
1955 Waddle Road
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-231-1899
Toll-free 866-231-1899

Happy Valley Motor Inn
1245 S. Atherton Hotel
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-238-8461

Holiday Inn Express
1925 Waddle Rd.
State College, PA 16803
Phone 814-867-1800
Toll-free 800-934-4460

Hotel State College
100 W. College Ave.
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-237-4350
Located downtown in the heart of Lion Country

Hilton Garden Inn State College
1221 East College Avenue
State College, Pennsylvania United States 16801
Phone 814-272-1221
Toll-free 866-235-9330 (US ONLY)

Imperial Motor Inn
118 S. Atherton St.
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-237-7686
Toll-free 800-782-0716

Motel 6
1274 N. Atherton St.
Business Rt. 322
State College, PA 16803
Phone 814-234-1600
Five (5) blocks from campus.

Nittany Budget Hotel
2070 Cato Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-238-0015

Nittany Lion Inn
200 W. Park Ave.
State College, PA 16803
Phone 814-865-8500
Fax 814-865-8501
Toll-free 800-233-7505

Penn Stater
215 Innovation Blvd
State College, PA 16803
Phone 814-863-5000
Toll-free 800-233-7505

Ramada Inn Penn State
1450 S. Atherton St.
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-238-3001

Residence Inn by Marriott
1555 University Dr.
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-235-6960

Rodeway Inn
1040 N. Atherton St.
State College, PA 16803
Phone 814-238-6783
Toll-free 800-228-2000 
2 Two blocks from campus

Sleep Inn
132 Village Drive
State College, PA 16803
Phone 814-235-1020

Spring Hill Suites by Marriot
1963 Waddle Road
State College, PA 16803
Phone 814-867-1807

Super 8 Hotel
1663 South Atherton
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-237-8005

Stevens Hotel
1275 North Atherton
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-238-2438

State College Inn (formerly Best Western)
1663 S. Atherton St.
State College, PA 16801
Phone 814-237-8005