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Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Pool
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
$162
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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215 S. Depeyster Street, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Kent State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Kent Stage
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kent State University Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

3.5-star Kent hotel steps from Kent State University
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center features a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 5000 square feet (465 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center has a restaurant on site.
Nineteen10 Lounge - This lobby lounge serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 13.50 per night)
  • Self parking on site (USD 13.50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 for adults and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Nineteen10 Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (5,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (35 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 13.50 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 13.50 per night (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Kent
Kent Hotel
Kent State Hotel
Kent State University Hotel
Kent University Hotel
Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center Ohio
State University Hotel
Kent State University Hotel Conference Center
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Kent
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Hotel
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Hotel Kent

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 781 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1014 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conveniently located to restaurants and shopping. We stay here whenever we head home to Ohio. All staff was friendly, knowledgeable and went out out of their way to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bartender clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay at KSU Hotel! Appreciated how late the pool is open—a nice way to relax at the end of the day. Nice fitness center too! Room was very spacious with microwave and mini fridge! Plenty of towels given in the room. Shower pan was a little dingy, with that happens with age. Staff were very helpful! Overall, extremely pleased with our stay and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and very clean. Entire property was nice and close to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elodie

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Never Stay There Again

Staff was very aloof, not engaging, and generally not welcoming. PTAC unit in room was very noisy. Fortunately, staff did allow us to relocate to another room. However, it felt as though their primary concern during our room relocation was how soon we could vacate the space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with group
Everyone was friendly and we got in our room earlier. The was very clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Selina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the desk and in the restaurant were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just know you are in a great location for all Kent State activities. It’s walking distance to the campus and the area around has plenty of dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the central part of downtown, everything is wa
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Farhana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but noisy neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Milwaukee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel

The convenient location of the hotel can't be beat. I enjoy the coffee/tea bar that is available in the lobby. The hotel is definitely nicer than a lot of places. However, the room in which we stayed is starting to show some wear and tear. The toilet area of the bathroom is also very dark but it has been that way since the hotel opened. I have enjoyed staying here multiple times and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya, Waterford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Annette

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Really went downhill

Pool and laundry services were out of service with no discount available. We have stayed here a lot and it’s went down hill. The bed sham had something that looked like a bodily fluid on it. We had two rooms and both fridges were broken and when I told the front desk they said there was no one available to fix it so I went to the ice machine to fill up my cooler and there was never any ice. We arrived 20 minutes early and they asked housekeeping if our rooms were ready and housekeeping said no but we will get started and 15 minutes later they were ready. How much did you clean? Always enjoyed staying here even though it was expensive but it was nasty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025