Invest in Scholar’s State College hotel portfolio. Earn dividends. Enjoy exclusive ownership perks.
Join a limited group of investors with the opportunity to own a stake in four high-performing hotels and a premier retail asset in one of the most loyal and resilient markets in the country.
This is an investment built on connection, driven by performance, and rooted in a place people return to again and again.
State College isn’t just a destination—it’s a tradition. With deeply loyal alumni, consistent demand from students and families, and year-round events, this market delivers reliable performance and long-term strength.
Your investment provides exposure to a diversified hospitality portfolio serving the Penn State market—one of the most stable and high-demand college town economies in the U.S.
In fact, State College was named the #1 Small College Town by USA Today readers.
Investors receive membership in the Scholar Owners Club and enjoy exclusive perks at all of Scholar’s seven State College hotels.
• Hyatt Place State College
• Scholar Hotel State College
• Courtyard by Marriott
• Residence Inn by Marriott
• The Nittany Lion Inn
• Nittany Residence Club
• The Penn Stater Hotel
• Federal Taphouse Restaurant
The Scholar Owners Club transforms your investment into an elevated hospitality experience—unlocking exclusive access, preferred treatment, and meaningful connection across our portfolio.
When you invest with Scholar, you’re not just a stakeholder—you’re part of an inner circle.
Members of the Scholar Owners Club enjoy a curated set of privileges across all Scholar properties in State College, designed to enhance every visit. Whether you’re returning for a football weekend, a campus event, or a spontaneous getaway, your experience is elevated at every touchpoint.
From priority access during the most in-demand weekends to exclusive gatherings that bring investors together, the Owners Club is where financial participation meets personal experience.
Scholar Hospitality Holdings is led by a seasoned team with decades of experience in hotel ownership, operations, and investment strategy.
From development to daily operations, the team is focused on maximizing asset value while delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Own your share of Happy Valley and join a community of investors connected to something bigger.
We understand that investing is a meaningful decision. Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about Scholar Hospitality Holdings I LLC, the Scholar Owners Club, the investment structure, and what you can expect as an investor.
They are not included in this investment opportunity. The offering currently includes five properties: the Hyatt Hotel, Fraser Centre Retail, The Scholar Hotel, the Marriott Courtyard, and the Marriott Residence Inn.
The minimum investment is $5,000.00. The maximum total amount that may be raised under the offering is $75,000,000. Once this amount is reached, the offering will be closed.
Additionally, while there is no limit to the amount an accredited investor can invest in the offering (subject to the $75,000,000 offering limit), non-accredited investors may only invest up to the greater of 10% of their annual income or 10% of their net worth (if such investor is a natural person) or the greater of 10% of their annual revenues or 10% of their net assets based on the investor’s most recent fiscal year end (if such investor is a business or other entity). These caps on non-accredited investors apply to the total amount invested during the lifetime of the offering and are not reset annually to allow for additional investments in future years once these caps are met.
The specific details of the Club benefits are still being finalized. Overall, the goal is to provide the investors/members with the following benefits:
In addition to properties included in the investment offering, the plan is to include other Scholar properties as part of the Owners Club. This would include the Nittany Lion Inn, The Penn Stater Hotel and the Nittany Residence Club.
Following the acquisition of the identified properties by Scholar Hospitality Holdings I LLC, the loyalty and benefit program is expected to commence thereafter, although timing may vary. The goal is for Scholar Hospitality Holdings I LLC to acquire the properties before December 31, 2026 with the Scholar Owners Club taking shape in early 2027.
Additional properties may be included in the loyalty program at the discretion of the Manager. Properties may also be added to or removed from the program at any time.
This FAQ is for informational purposes only and is qualified in its entirety by the offering circular and related documents. Prospective investors should carefully review the offering materials, including the risk factors, before making an investment decision.
This communication is being made pursuant to Rule 255 under Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for the purpose of determining whether there is interest in a potential securities offering. No money or other consideration is being solicited or will be accepted, and no securities are being offered or sold, at this time. Offers to buy cannot be accepted and no part of the purchase price may be received until an offering statement on Form 1-A has been filed with and qualified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any indication of interest may be withdrawn or revoked, without obligation or commitment of any kind, at any time before notice of acceptance is given after the qualification date. An indication of interest does not constitute an offer to buy securities and does not obligate or commit any person to purchase securities or take any other action. If an offering statement is filed and qualified, a copy of the offering circular will be available at scholarhh.com, or may be obtained by contacting Gary Brandeis, Managing Member, Scholar Hospitality Holdings I, LLC, at scholarhh@scholarhotels.com.
