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Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Kent

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Outdoor banquet area
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
215 S. Depeyster Street, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Kent State University
    1 min walk
  • Laziza
    1 min walk
  • Alliance Station
    41 min drive
  • Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)
    47 min drive

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kent

Heart of Kent.With a stay at this Kent hotel, you'll be steps from The Kent Stage and a 5-minute walk from Kent State University. Cuyahoga River and Kent State University Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kent State University - 1 min walk
  • The Kent Stage - 2 min walk
  • Kent State University Museum - 6 min walk
  • University of Akron - 18 min drive
  • Akron Civic Theater - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Euro Gyro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zephyr Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Kent
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center offers its guests an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Kent hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5000 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary newspapers. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers.

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). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10.00 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Offsite parking available (USD 10.00 per night)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 10-50 for adults and USD 10-50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 43
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 35
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 37
  • 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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 12 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 33
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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
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Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 777 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a little lackluster. Parking too far away and have to pay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anees

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a little difficult but everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Evie, Frederick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has some features that are dated and could use an upgrade, but overall, the space is clean and well kept. So nice that it is right across the street from the university!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place to stay if your destination is Downtown Kent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the friendly, efficient check-in, modern decor, and well-appointed room. One thing we found concerning was a spot that looked like blood on the bottom of the fitted sheet on our bed. That made us question cleanliness although everything else appeared clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pre paid for this room for my Daughters birthday then they changed her again for the room after she checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Stephanie Fry

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a dog that barked the entire time we were there, obviously locked up amd no people. We were awakened by a domestic incident as a man aggressively beat on the door and yelled at someone inside for over an hour starting at about 1:30am.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of town, close to the university, & a very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli, Danville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breanna is an absolute rock star at customer service. Above and beyond with a smile!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable room. However, this is the noisiest hotel we have ever stayed in! The loud thumping of a nearby club until 3am kept us awake most of the night. You could hear every step of the people above us, as well as people yelling in the hallway and outside. $200 for very little sleep is unacceptable. This is the second time we have stayed here and it will be the last. No free breakfast or parking. ($13.50)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024