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Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
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Front of property
Lobby
Pool
Desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.)
    ‪47 min drive‬
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Desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

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

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About this property

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

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 a 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 a 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 14 per night)
  • Parking on site (USD 14 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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: 4:00 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 stay
  • 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 14.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 14.00 per night (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • 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. 782 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1017 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds and great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient downtown location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, well-equipped gym
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, well-equipped gym
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Love staying here every time I’m in town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, really good bar and restaurant. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was very friendly and helpful and our dinner was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Central location, clean room, nice exercise room and pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice. Bathroom was clean. Staff was very polite and great about answering questions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff very welcoming. Price and convenience perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Hotel was very nice, room was clean and spacious. Location was great to explore downtown area. Cons: Pool is very small and hot tub was not usable - had a funky smell and needed to be cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cuixia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, pet friendly, and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed multiple times - great staff and location is perfect for visiting Kent State -
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean hotel.amd friendly staff. Slow elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel to Kent a few times a year and always stay at the KSU Hotel. It’s been clean and comfortable every time. Additionally, its location between the town and the University is ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Room was clean, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous check in and check out staff, clean room, welcoming lobby decor. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean room; perfect location; friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Nice hotel in a quiet location.

Clean, quiet stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friend and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025