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Meeting and Conferences at the Penn Stater Hotel

The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center is the perfect setting for any event—large or small—with more than 58,000 square feet of function space throughout 49 rooms. Whether you’re planning a major conference, corporate retreat, banquet, or a small-scale meeting, our hotel has the right space for your event and 300 rooms for all your guests, as well as a variety of luxurious amenities to enjoy in between events.  Look no further for an event venue in State College, PA.  

Event Planning and Catering in State College

The Penn Stater’s professional event planners know you’re looking for more than just convenience for your event venue in State College, PA. You need personalized service and attention to detail, and that’s exactly what we provide. At The Penn Stater Hotel, we work with you on every aspect of planning your function—from airport transportation for your guests to special menu requests. And, speaking of the menu, we offer full-service catering to complement any event. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or just dessert—we serve it all! Leave it to us to make your event a success.

Floor Plans and Facilities

Take a look at The Penn Stater Hotel’s many meeting, event, and conference rooms. Our mix of elegant atmosphere and modern facilities will cater to your conference and meeting needs.

Forum Rooms - The Penn Stater Hotel
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Host Your Event at our Premier Venues in State College Pa

From small conference rooms to large, lavish banquet halls, The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center has the ideal meeting space in State College for your event of any size. Host everything from board meetings and tradeshows to weddings and holiday parties in our modern, stylish spaces, complete with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, full-service catering, and flexible seating layouts.
Conference Room 2 - The Penn Stater Hotel
Executive Conference Room at the Penn Stater with Projector screen down
Conference Room 2 -The Penn Stater Hotel -Board Room

Conferences Rooms

Our 41 event venues in State College offer a variety of styles and seating capacities to fit your meeting needs. They feature ergonomically designed chairs, spacious working areas, centrally located break areas, high-speed Internet availability, and more. All conference rooms have great acoustics and natural light, as well as obstruction-free viewing for your attendees.

Executive Conference Room at the Penn Stater Hotel
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Executive Conference Room at the Penn Stater with Projector screen down
Executive Conference Room Classroom Style from rear
Executive Conference Room at the Penn Stater setup in classroom style

Executive Conference Room

Our 41 conference rooms offer a variety of styles and seating capacities to fit your meeting needs. They feature ergonomically designed chairs, spacious working areas, centrally located break areas, high-speed Internet availability, and more. All conference rooms have great acoustics and natural light, as well as obstruction-free viewing for your attendees.

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McKinnon Board Room at the Penn Stater Hotel Lounge Area

McKinnon Board Room

Combining comfort and advanced meeting technology, the McKinnon Board Room seats up to 14 guests (conference style) around a beautiful scissor table. Attendees will enjoy the convenience of built-in microphones and high-speed Internet availability at each chair of this meeting room in State College, PA.

Senate Suites Meeting Space - Hightops and tables - The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Image of Senate Suites Meeting Space Tables - The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Senate Suites Meeting Space - Sitting Area The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Senate Suites

One of our most charming meeting facilities, the Senate Suites are ideal for a small meeting, banquet, or other private gathering. The space can be divided into three rooms and includes a lounge with full-service bar, comfortable furniture settings, and access to the outdoor terrace.

Deans Hall - The Penn Stater Hotel

Deans Hall

This versatile hall offers functionality, with enough space to comfortably seat up to 300 guests. The neutral tones will coordinate with any decor you choose. 

Forum Rooms - The Penn Stater Hotel
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Forum Rooms

These convenient rooms accommodate up to 61 guests in two levels of U-shaped seating—ideal for an assembly or discussion. This comfortable, built-in seating and presentational arrangement makes longer sessions easy.

Image of President's Hall - The Penn Stater Hotel - Conferences
President's Hall - The Penn Stater Hotel - Exhibition Hall

Presidents Hall

This expansive, elegant space consists of four adjoining halls that can accommodate plenary sessions, large banquets, and exhibitions. Partitioning is available for smaller groups.

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Courtyard Lounge - The Penn Stater Hotel
Courtyard Lounge - The Penn Stater Hotel - Ceremony

Courtyard Lounge

Small intimate space that is perfect for a small group. 

Menus

All menus are priced per person and are based on 1.5 hours of service in our Pennsylvania banquet hall. All menus subject to change.
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Classroom
Hollow Square
U-Shape
Banquet
Reception
Conference
Ceiling

Senate Suite – Full Room

1,272

53×24

100

72

45

42

96

120

20

11’6″

Senate Suite – Each Section (2)

624

26×24

50

27

24

18

96

60

15

9′

Presidents Hall – Full Room

10,650

150×71

1100

696

–

–

936

2000

–

22′

Presidents Hall – Each Section (4)

2,627

71×37

275

150

56

44

180

350

20

22′

McKinnon Board Room

884

26×34

–

–

–

12

–

–

14

14’6″

Executive Conference Room – Full Room

1768

56×34

120

72

48

40

80

120

20

14’6″

Executive Conference Room – Each Section (2)

884

26×34

55

32

28

20

40

55

20

14’6″

Deans Hall – Full Room

4200

75×56

380

228

84

74

300

600

–

22′

Deans Hall – Each Section (2)

2128

56×38

150

100

38

51

108

250

20

22′

223

330

15×22

17

8

8

12

–

–

10

9’6″

222

484

22×22

30

24

24

18

–

12

16

10′

221

432

24×18

30

12

14

14

–

–

16

10′

220

450

25×18

30

12

14

14

–

–

16

10′

219

450

25×18

30

12

14

14

–

–

16

10′

218

750

30×25

45

32

20

18

–

–

16

10’7″

217

375

25×15

17

8

12

10

–

–

12

10′

216

400

25×16

17

8

12

10

–

–

12

10′

215

400

25×16

17

8

12

10

–

–

12

10′

214

375

25×15

17

8

12

10

–

–

12

10′

213

375

25×15

17

8

12

10

–

–

12

10′

212

375

25×15

17

8

12

10

–

–

12

10′

211

800

32×25

45

32

20

18

–

–

16

10’7″

210

336

21×16

17

8

8

8

–

–

10

10′

209

336

21×16

17

8

8

8

–

–

10

10′

208

2,166

57×38

150

96

48

44

–

–

20

17’10”

207

2,166

57×38

150

96

48

44

–

–

20

17’10”

206

1,976

52×38

144

84

40

32

–

–

20

17′ 11″

205

1,184

32×37

65

48

30

24

–

–

20

10′ 7″

203

1,054

31×34

50

24

24

16

–

–

20

10′ 7″

202

646

34×19

48

28

20

16

–

–

18

10′ 7″

201

330

15×22

22

8

8

8

–

–

12

9′ 6″

116

400

25×16

22

8

12

10

–

–

12

10′

115

375

25×15

22

8

12

10

–

–

12

10′

114

375

25×15

22

8

12

10

–

–

12

10′

113

375

25×15

22

8

12

10

–

–

12

10′

112

800

32×25

45

32

20

18

–

–

16

10’7″

111

336

21×16

17

8

8

8

–

–

10

10′

110

336

21×16

17

8

8

8

–

–

10

10′

109 – Forum Room

1,684

43×38

–

–

–

61

–

–

–

12′

108

1,482

39×38

104

60

34

30

–

–

20

12′

107 – Forum Room

1,684

–

–

–

61

–

–

–

–

12′

106

1,406

38×38

90

48

30

24

–

–

20

12′

105

1,406

38×38

90

48

30

24

–

–

20

12′

104

1,184

32×37

65

48

28

24

–

–

20

12′

101

336

21×16

17

8

8

10

–

–

10

10′
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