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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The price is AU$240
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

Map
200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Palmer Museum of Art
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The Arboretum at Penn State
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

State College

The Nittany Lion Inn puts you in the heart of State College, within just a 10-minute stroll of Pennsylvania State University and Palmer Museum of Art. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Lionne, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Triplett's is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class State College hotel, attractions include Bryce Jordan Center and Beaver Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 3 min walk
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 3 min drive
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 3 min drive
  • Beaver Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Federal Taphouse State College - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Irving's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 210 West - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

Historic hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 9648 square feet (896 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the historic The Nittany Lion Inn. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of The Nittany Lion Inn was completed in September 2024.

This 3-star State College hotel is smoke free.

  • 230 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 9648 sq ft of conference space
  • 896 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1930
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Nittany Lion Inn offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dear Joe Cafe
  • Lionne
  • Triplett's

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • 9,648 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 6 2024 to January 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 53 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

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 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 12 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 53 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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.

Property is also known as

Nittany Inn
Nittany Lion
Nittany Lion Inn
Nittany Lion Inn State College
Nittany Lion State College
The Nittany Lion Inn Hotel
The Nittany Lion Inn State College
The Nittany Lion Inn Hotel State College

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Nittany Lion Inn?

The Nittany Lion Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nittany Lion Inn?

As of 30 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on 2 Mar 2025 start from AU$239.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yep, The Nittany Lion Inn has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 12 per night.

Does The Nittany Lion Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Nittany Lion Inn?

No, The Nittany Lion Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Excellent staff to check us in! Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
An amazing hotel, kids trying their hardest to.please the guests. It works!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First trip back to State College in a long time. I have always wanted to stay at The Nittany Lion Inn and finally did so. Wonderful, quiet, beautiful trip and since it was not a football weekend staying here was possible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aesthetically, beautiful, but not worth the money
Upon arrival, they could not find a reservation for Friday only for Saturday. The first room that we were put in the door did not lock, there was still garbage in the bathroom garbage can and a shower curtain was laying across the bed. We switched rooms but in that room, the desk lamp did not work, there is no coffee or coffee, cups, and at night the air conditioning unit began to make loud banging noises so we had to turn it off. according to hotels.com we thought that parking was free, but it is not. The facility is beautiful, but not up to the standards it is rated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inside was beautifully decorated, very spacious, clean and well-staffed. Rooms were new with all of the amenities. Within walking distance to campus and Parent Weekend activities!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newly renovated hotel was great, with only exception being fairly uncomfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BEAUTIFUL PLACE, Great spaces, growing pains also.
The building is outstanding upon entry! Great from Valet parking or using the next door parking structure. Feels warm, comfortable, and easy when you walk in. Couches, armchairs, and niche spaces for families, friends, and some folks getting their virtual work done. Front desk is a bit off to the side, which is great as you don't walk into bags or check in lines. After a quick check in with great front desk staff, we got a bit lost finding our room. Before going to your room...ask for directions. This was shared by a few friends who also stayed for the weekend. Room was very clean. Good space. Yes, A/C/Heat is a bit loud. Some noise from hallway and adjacent room, but nothing odd or extraordinary. Growing Pains - Valet, Front door, and front desk staff are on point and inviting. Tripletts bar, 1855 Lounge, and Lionne are working on it. Aged ribeye was well prepared and the table favorite, veggies not so much, and lobster bisque was not enjoyed by our party. Wait staff was good, and working out the kinks. Bar staff at the Lounge and Tripletts are also working out the kinks. Be kind and all goes well! Dear Joe, makes a good coffee and can use a few more staffers on weekends. Enjoy your drinks in the Lounge, living room, or beautiful courtyard/s and the mistakes will blissfully evaporate. Lastly, housekeeping was always busy and keeping the place clean. Much appreciated!! Loved the building, spaces, comfort, and of course .... BEST LOCATION AT PSU!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Great location right on campus. Charming lobby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mayra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at the Nittany Lion while touring Penn State University.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, beautifully renovated and super accessible!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024