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Compare The Penn Stater Conf Ctr Hotel vs. Peer State College Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across State College.
The Penn Stater Conf Ctr Hotel vs. Peer State College Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Penn Stater Conf Ctr Hotel (Current) | State College, PA | 300 | 47,143 sq. ft. | 2,627 sq. ft. | 41 |
| Hershey Lodge & Convention Center | Hershey, PA | 665 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 11,303 sq. ft. | 35 |
| Wyndham Resort & Conference Center | Lancaster, PA | 317 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 23,540 sq. ft. | 28 |
| Philadelphia Marriott Downtown | Philadelphia, PA | 1,408 | 92,223 sq. ft. | 34,300 sq. ft. | 64 |
| Kalahari Resorts & Conventions | Pocono Manor, PA | 977 | 91,500 sq. ft. | 25,000 sq. ft. | 7 |
| Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square | Lancaster, PA | 416 | 83,236 sq. ft. | 27,600 sq. ft. | 18 |
| Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center | Gettysburg, PA | 307 | 70,000 sq. ft. | 9,675 sq. ft. | 1 |
The Penn Stater Conf Ctr Hotel — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
300 Total Keys · Up to 126 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
47,143 Sq. Ft. Total · 41 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 180–277 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
2,627 Sq. Ft. · 277 Theater · 195 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 13 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
State College Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving State College Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
SCE (State College Regional Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% State College Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.