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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with restaurant, near Pennsylvania State University

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Near Pennsylvania State University, The Nittany Lion Inn offers a vibrant retreat with a coffee shop/cafe and 24-hour gym. Savor breakfast at Lionne or enjoy the evening atmosphere at the bar. With high-speed WiFi, meeting rooms, and luggage storage available for your convenience.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
The current price is NZ$332
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May

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Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Suite

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

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

When you stay at The Nittany Lion Inn, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Pennsylvania State University and Beaver Stadium. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Lionne, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 230 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site valet parking (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (9648 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1930
  • ATM/banking
  • Fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Lionne – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Triplett's – This pub serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Dear Joe Cafe – This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs USD 12 per night with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs USD 25 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Does The Nittany Lion Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Nittany Lion Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 12 per night. Valet parking costs USD 25 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Nittany Lion Inn and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Lionne.

What's the area around The Nittany Lion Inn like?

The Nittany Lion Inn is in the heart of State College, a short 3-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and 12 minutes' walk from The Arboretum at Penn State.

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The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Shayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is our second time staying at the Inn while visiting our daughter. When it’s not an event weekend, the prices are reasonable. We love staying here!!
Mary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

This was our first stay after the renovation and it looked great. It’s very convenient to everything.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved staying here
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and very convenient.
Kelly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love staying at the Lion.
Charles, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

Great atmosphere. Staff exceptional. Food and bar offerings excellent
Ken, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Room!

Great room!
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Happy in Happy Valley

It was a good stay. The only suggestion that I have is that the room needs a floor lamp near the sofa.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very charming and perfect location. HVACs are a little loud.
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel- so clean and fresh!
Helene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Beautiful hotel. Great , friendly staff. The only issue is the showers suck. Low pressure and luke warm water. Two different stays same results.
franco, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place

Very Nice!
Desiree C, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a gem!
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would go again.. but dirty in the wardrobe

Inn was beautiful.. food was good, room was very nice, gym was good fit a hotel.. only issue we had was…the wardrobe had dirty sheets, pillows, and strangers toiletries, sneakers, and undergarments
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel. Parking inconvenient unless you want to valet
franco, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Brittany, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Made the state championship even better

Great stay! Family was in town for a long sporting weekend. Property was absolutely gorgeous and the rooms were clean and comfortable. The bar and bar tenders were great and the restaurant had great breakfast. Location was outstanding.
Geoffrey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in the heart of state college
Brittany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel-
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One Of The Best

Beautiful!!! Clean!! Friendly staff and guests!!! Super close to Penn State!
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place was amazing!! Fantastic rooms ,scenery and staff ! 10/10!
Mez, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

The hotel and staff were amazing! Beautiful hotel and the room was comfortable.
nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful. Exceptional stay
Amy, 1-night trip