"Good hotel, but the pool water was too cold.2020-03-05"
"Good rates. The hotel room was clean, and the staff was pleasant and accommodating. The path from the pool to the pool restroom was too slippery.2015-07-14"
"Rates were too high on a football weekend. The suite needed better soundproofing and didn't have a separate bedroom and sitting area. Great hotel staff. The food was fair.2015-11-26"
"Great location. A clean, lovely hotel. I had a nice stay.2019-08-22"
"Clean hotel room with comfortable beds. My only complaint is that the pillows were lumpy. Housekeeping was extremely diligent, and the staff was helpful and welcoming. Make sure you put the Do Not Disturb sign on the door if you don't want to be woken up early. There were several restaurants and stores nearby, and Penn State wasn't far away. 2016-10-25"
"The entire hotel smelled musty, and the beds were too firm. One of the beds looked like it hadn't been re-made since the last guest. The chair in my room was broken. The vending machine was leaking, and there were towels on the floor surrounding it that became discolored and crusty. If you just want a cheap place and don't care what the room is like, then stay here.2019-07-22"
"The room was clean and had lots of pillows and towels, and the hotel clerks were friendly. Breakfast was average.2019-03-19"
"This hotel was wonderful. The room was great, and the staff was fantastic. The breakfast attendant was entertaining and helpful.2017-10-03"
"The hotel was conveniently located. The room was clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, and check-in was quick.2018-03-19"
"Good location for Penn State visits. Nice hotel with friendly employees. All the amenities were great, from the fridge and microwave in the room to the breakfast and cookies. Unfortunately, the bed was so firm that it was really uncomfortable, and the showerhead was too low. 2016-10-27"
"The hotel room was clean but small. Breakfast ended at 9:30 AM sharp on the weekend.2016-10-20"
"The hotel was clean and quiet. Pleasant service. I'd stay here again.2017-10-17"
"Conveniently located. Great place to stay for a reasonable price. The check-in clerk was informative and helpful, and service was above and beyond. Nice continental breakfast. I'd stay at this hotel again.2017-07-31"
"Conveniently located. The hotel room was clean and spacious. The employees were helpful, pleasant, and friendly. Great place to stay if you're not looking for a lot of bells and whistles.2017-05-01"
"The decor was nice, and the bed was comfortable. I wanted to take a bath, but the bathtub was dirty. There were some loud guests in the hallway when I was trying to sleep. Parking permits had to be displayed in the car window. No breakfast.2019-10-23"
"We had a pleasant hotel stay. We forgot shampoo, but the staff provided some. A fuse blew, and it was promptly fixed. No breakfast provided.2017-12-18"
"The hotel was practically on campus. The room was clean and quiet, and the staff was friendly.2017-08-28"
"Not worth the price. The hotel was nice, the room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. We ordered room service and got good food and pleasant service. However, the noise level in the hallway and from other rooms was out of control. I called the front desk and was offered another room, but it was late and the staff wouldn't help me move. I expected better service. Don't stay here during a Penn State game weekend. I certainly wouldn't stay here again.2017-04-27"
"Great hotel. The room was clean, the staff was friendly and professional, and breakfast was good.2018-08-03"
"The hotel was nice and clean, and the bed and pillows were so comfortable that I fell asleep almost immediately and slept through the night. Good complimentary breakfast, too. I'd stay here agian.2018-07-10"
"I had an enjoyable stay. Breakfast and the complimentary evening meal were nice. Give this hotel a try.2018-04-21"
"The hotel room was outdated, but not too bad for a weekend stay.2023-02-01"
"This is a no-frills hotel, but my stay was fine. The TV remote control and bathtub were dirty, but the staff was super polite and breakfast was better than expected.2019-09-30"
"Great value and great hotel stay. Give it a try.2019-04-09"
"The hotel was clean and reasonably priced. The staff was pleasant and helpful, and breakfast was great. Lots of amenities. Definitely two thumbs up.2018-09-10"
"Nice, clean hotel. The staff was accommodating. Good place to stay.2018-07-31"
"Close to Tussy Mountain. The hotel was clean and had a beautiful view. Breakfast was great. Book it.2023-07-29"
"The hotel room and staff were wonderful, and the place was quite dog-friendly. Fabulous on-site restaurant and lounge. Wonderful breakfast with a huge selection.2023-04-05"
"We enjoyed our stay. The hotel was nice and clean, and breakfast was great. The attached Mountain View restaurant had good food, but the service was so slow.2019-04-01"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
