Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center





About Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
The Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center is a full-service hotel and conference center located in downtown Kent, Ohio, adjacent to the Kent State University campus. It serves as a wedding and event venue offering the Pizzuti Grand Ballroom, which can seat up to 250 guests for receptions and can be divided into two or three individual ballrooms, and a rooftop terrace that seats 50 guests for intimate celebrations. The property features 94 guest rooms, on-site dining at Nineteen10 restaurant, a heated indoor saltwater pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and 5,000 square feet of flexible event space including four meeting rooms and a 10-seat boardroom. On-site catering with kosher and vegetarian options, audiovisual equipment rentals, and complimentary Wi-Fi are available. The hotel is undergoing a property-wide renovation from October 2026 through spring 2027 but remains fully open and operational.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 250 guests
- Kind of place
- Hotel
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
- Website: kentstatehotel.com
- Phone: (330) 346-0100
- Address: 215 S. Depeyster Street
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