Getting to State College
State College (map) is located in Central Pennsylvania and is home to Penn State University. Located in the heart of Happy Valley, State College has countless hiking trails, beautiful scenery, and a vibrant downtown community.
State College is 80 miles from Harrisburg, 130 miles from Pittsburgh, and approximately 200 miles from Philadelphia.
State College has its own airport, University Park Airport (SCE). Delta, American, United, and Allegiant all service the University Park Airport. You can also fly into the Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) which is 90 minutes southeast of State College.
Staying in State College
The Happy Valley XL Improv Festival has exclusive rates with the following two hotels. We highly recommend both. Both come with free breakfast.
The Hyatt Place State College - $104/nt - (Booking Link)
Located literally steps away from the Blue Brick Theatre, the Hyatt Place State College has King rooms with a pull-out couch available at an exclusive rate of $104/nt. Reservations can be made by either calling Central Reservations at 1-888-492-8847 or online at https://statecollege.place.hyatt.com.
When booking online, you will need to reference the group code G-HVIP to ensure you receive our group discount. Select “Corporate or Group Code” from the drop-down menu. This is the only option that will accept group codes. When calling for reservations, mention Happy Valley Improv in addition to the code.
The cutoff date for making these reservations is May 5, 2022.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson - $109/nt or $129/nt - (Booking Link)
Located 2 miles from the Blue Brick Theatre, the Country Inn & Suites has 2 Queens room available at the exclusive rate of $109/nt and 1 Bedroom Suites available at $129/nt.
Reservations must be made by calling Country Inn & Suites at 814-234-6000 to speak with a reservation agent. You will need to mention the Group Name “Happy Valley XL Improv Festival”. Or booking online via www.countryinnsc.com and applying using the the Promotional Code drop down and entering “Improv” to receive the discount.
The cutoff date for making these reservations is April 19, 2022. However, reservations may be made at this rate after based on availability.
The Graduate State College - $99 Thursday, $129 Friday/Saturday - (Booking Link)
Located 2 blocks from the Blue Brick Theatre, the Graduate State College has 2 Queens room available at the exclusive rate of $99/nt on Thursday and $129/nt on Friday & Saturday.
Reservations must be made by calling The Graduate State College at 814-234-6000 to speak with a reservation agent. You will need to mention the Group Name “Happy Valley XL Improv Festival” and the Group Code: 051922HVIM. Or booking online via www.graduatehotels.com/state-college/ and applying using the the Group Code drop down and entering “051922HVIM” to receive the discount.
This rate is only available until rooms sell out.
State College (map) is located in Central Pennsylvania and is home to Penn State University. Located in the heart of Happy Valley, State College has countless hiking trails, beautiful scenery, and a vibrant downtown community.
State College is 80 miles from Harrisburg, 130 miles from Pittsburgh, and approximately 200 miles from Philadelphia.
State College has its own airport, University Park Airport (SCE). Delta, American, United, and Allegiant all service the University Park Airport. You can also fly into the Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) which is 90 minutes southeast of State College.
Staying in State College
The Happy Valley XL Improv Festival has exclusive rates with the following two hotels. We highly recommend both. Both come with free breakfast.
The Hyatt Place State College - $104/nt - (Booking Link)
Located literally steps away from the Blue Brick Theatre, the Hyatt Place State College has King rooms with a pull-out couch available at an exclusive rate of $104/nt. Reservations can be made by either calling Central Reservations at 1-888-492-8847 or online at https://statecollege.place.hyatt.com.
When booking online, you will need to reference the group code G-HVIP to ensure you receive our group discount. Select “Corporate or Group Code” from the drop-down menu. This is the only option that will accept group codes. When calling for reservations, mention Happy Valley Improv in addition to the code.
The cutoff date for making these reservations is May 5, 2022.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson - $109/nt or $129/nt - (Booking Link)
Located 2 miles from the Blue Brick Theatre, the Country Inn & Suites has 2 Queens room available at the exclusive rate of $109/nt and 1 Bedroom Suites available at $129/nt.
Reservations must be made by calling Country Inn & Suites at 814-234-6000 to speak with a reservation agent. You will need to mention the Group Name “Happy Valley XL Improv Festival”. Or booking online via www.countryinnsc.com and applying using the the Promotional Code drop down and entering “Improv” to receive the discount.
The cutoff date for making these reservations is April 19, 2022. However, reservations may be made at this rate after based on availability.
The Graduate State College - $99 Thursday, $129 Friday/Saturday - (Booking Link)
Located 2 blocks from the Blue Brick Theatre, the Graduate State College has 2 Queens room available at the exclusive rate of $99/nt on Thursday and $129/nt on Friday & Saturday.
Reservations must be made by calling The Graduate State College at 814-234-6000 to speak with a reservation agent. You will need to mention the Group Name “Happy Valley XL Improv Festival” and the Group Code: 051922HVIM. Or booking online via www.graduatehotels.com/state-college/ and applying using the the Group Code drop down and entering “051922HVIM” to receive the discount.
This rate is only available until rooms sell out.