Shaner Hotels Celebrates Opening of 96-Suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott State College in Pa.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Oct. 21, 2026—Officials of Shaner Hotels, an award winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced the opening of the 96-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott State College in Pa.  Owned by Decibel Partners, the hotel is operated by Shaner Hotels.

“The TownePlace Suites by Marriott State College marks our fourth hotel grand opening since August,” said Jeff Pugh, vice president of operations.  “With our headquarters located here, State College holds a very special place in our hearts.  Our Pa. portfolio now numbers 21 hotels statewide, creating multiple scales of economy and the ability to quickly and easily share best practices.  We look forward to this hotel quickly taking its place as the premier choice for short-term and extended stays in Happy Valley.”

Situated near Penn State University at 118 Donald Drive, the pet-friendly hotel is the perfect home base for Nittany Lion game days at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium, graduation weekends or events at the Bryce Jordan Center.  In addition to a daily, complimentary, hot breakfast, guests may enjoy an outdoor patio with premium Weber® grills for al fresco cooking or discover local dining and hidden gems using the interactive lobby TowneMap®.  Additional hotel amenities include an on-site business center, 24/7 fitness center, convenience store and guest laundry.  With its opening, the TownePlace Suites State College is now the closest hotel to the State College Airport to which it provides complimentary shuttle service.  It’s also a very convenient choice for sports teams competing at the adjacent Nittany Valley Sports Centre. The hotel features spacious suites with separate living and sleep areas feature fully equipped kitchens, flexible workspaces and Smart TVs. 

About Shaner Hotels 

Headquartered in State College, Pa., Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost owner-operator companies in the hospitality industry with more than $1 billion invested in 70+ hotel properties owned and managed across the U.S., Italy and the Bahamas.  Over the past 40 years, the company has also been engaged in both new development and redevelopment of more than 100 hotel projects with leading brand affiliations such as Marriott International, InterContinental Hotels, Choice Hotels, Margaritaville and Hilton.  New properties are constantly evaluated as Shaner Hotels continues a conservative yet opportunistic approach to growth.  For more information about the company and its divisions, visit www.shanercorp.com. 

About Decibel Hotels

Formed from the partnership of Christopher Kunes, Dan Hawbaker and Philip Devorris, Decibel Partners was launched in 2015 to pursue hospitality opportunities.  The company currently owns hotels under the Marriott, Fairfield and TownePlace flags in the select service segments.