Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available

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215 S. Depeyster Street, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Place, Kent State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Kent Stage
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuyahoga River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen 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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About this property

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

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

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include Access to hot tub and a 24-hour fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kent State University. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Steps from Kent State University and The Kent Stage
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center offers its guests Access to hot tub and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square metres) and includes a conference centre. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 13.50 per night)
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre (5,000 square foot 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (89 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (94 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Hotel Kent

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 790 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1020 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

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was the best part of the hotel. From the front desk to the restaurant/bar. I didn't feel the housekeeping actually did a good job. For example, the bed was not made but just pull the cover over. I also didn't like the fact that there was no safe in the rooms. I wouldn't feel comfortable locking anything in my vehicle being that it was in a public garage due to the lack of parking for the hotel. The food was also very good especially the breakfast. As far as the staff, I think the most friendly and valuable employee would be Cassie in the restaurant. Now only did she go over and above what was required, but also very helpful with the area and seem very nice person.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zuleika, Panama

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El mejor lugar para hoy cerca de KSU.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean place and surprisingly peaceful for being next door to a college. Overall a great experience, parking was also only 13 dollars for a nice garage right across the street. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect for walking distance to restaurants and bars. Police station adjacent to hotel so felt safe walking my dog out after dark. Hotel restaurant with good menu and average prices 11-14$ sandwiches. Only down side is no complimentary breakfast. Nice surprise I found during this stay was outdoor patio. Located on second floor. Large area with tables /chairs , couches etc . Nice get away in afternoon to relax with the sun
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great near kent state
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’m pleased with everything. But paying 14.50 per day to park is expensive and not getting a free breakfast. I’ll probably stay somewhere else the next time I visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to stay in Kent or anywhere nearby!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room & helpful staff. Excellent location - easily walkable to a wide variety of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

All great except the bed

We enjoyed our stay. Great location. Staff was friendly and efficient. Room was clean. Enjoyed the outside terrace. The only complaint is that the bed was not very comfortable. The mattress sloped down on the side. My sister was in another room and had the same comment. We both had leg and back aches during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable and pillows were grewt. Room was a good size. The bathroom floor was dirty. I do not like that you have to park in the garage across the street and pay $13.50/day. Parking should be included with the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

8/10 Good

Milissa

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

It's goid.

This is the most expensive hotel in Kent, but its amenities and condition is mid grade. The staff is great and very attentive. Would I recommend this over a Hilton or Hampton? No i wouldn't. But the location is very convenient, so if you're a walker, you can get to the campus or restaurants nearby. Overall, its just good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I had been informed about the parking costs; if they were included in the night's stay, I would feel less deceived. Plus, depending on what nights you stay there, there is plenty of street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025