Travel & Stay

Hotel

Graduate State College

The Official Room Block Located downtown, just one block from Penn State University, our hotel is your perfect home base for exploring the best of Happy Valley. Find yourself immersed in local history, legends, and Nittany Lion traditions, as creative interiors and college nostalgia come together for a stay that’s undeniably State College. Self-parking with unlimited in/out privileges is available for $15 per night. Use Group Code: 5415506 Reserve your room under "Shearer ~ DeRubis Wedding" Additional FAQs here: https://graduatehotels.com/state-college/graduate-state-college-faq/

Travel Note

Parking

For guests who drive to the ceremony, parking is available at no cost from 3pm-5pm in the Katz lot near the Arboretum. Visiting Campus and Town, there are several parking garages to park in while visiting campus and around town... -For parking nearby our hotel - 200 W Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801 (4 blocks from Graduate Hotel) -For parking nearby the Penn State Berkey Creamery - 1965 Bigler Rd, State College, PA 16802 (just around the corner) -For parking nearby the Penn State Bookstore - HUB Parking Deck, University Park, PA 16802 (just across the street from the HUB)

Travel Note

Buses & Shuttles

Most guests will enjoy the walkability of the Penn State Campus during their stay. For those who would like to hitch-a-ride around town, Penn State has many options. Uber, Lyft, and other ride share programs are available. The Blue and White Bus Loops, Red Link, and Campus Shuttles are FREE and available to all visitors. There is a free campus shuttle nearby our hotel the Graduate State College, which will take you to across campus to the ceremony location, at "the Arboretum". Take the College Avenue Campus Shuttle from pickup at the "Reber Building" located on Burrowes Road (about 4-blocks walk from the hotel), to the drop off at the "Katz Building" (about 3-blocks walk to the ceremony).

Hotel

Hyatt Place State College

Alternate Lodging Option Artfully designed with inviting spaces, Hyatt Place State College offers a boutique-style atmosphere with comforts that keep you relaxed, connected, and ready to tackle the day. Located one block from the Penn State University campus. Park your vehicle at the adjacent parking garage using voucher received at hotel-$12.00 per day plus applicable taxes.

Hotel

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Alternate Lodging Option The Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites is conveniently located near major highways including I-99, I-80 and US-322. Three miles from Penn State University and beautiful downtown State College. Free parking onsite and complimentary breakfast