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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property

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Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Porch
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$139
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

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200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Arboretum at Penn State
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

3-star State College hotel walkable to Pennsylvania State University
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Nittany Lion Inn offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 9648 square feet (896 square meters) include conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request). This historic hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in September 2024.

The Nittany Lion Inn is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.

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 transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 12 per night)
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Renovated entire property - September 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 976 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1167 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice, the staff was friendly, and the location was great for accessing downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTINA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and the hotel was beautiful. Loved the restaurants, service and the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayeem

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Setting and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAGALY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were courteous, professional, and attentive throughout our stay. The manager demonstrated outstanding professionalism and kindness, assisting us in resolving an issue in the best possible manner. We greatly appreciated the excellent service and hospitality provided
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Pittsburgh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, amazing stay right on campus :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying at The Nittany Lion Inn during your next trip to Penn State. The moment you walk in, the lobby feels warm and inviting, with a touch of classic sophistication that reflects the spirit of the university. The rooms are beautifully updated—clean, spacious, and thoughtfully designed—with an upscale feel that’s polished yet comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in center of Penn State campus, convenient to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing!!! Exceeded my expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H., VENETIA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great well designed room. Have been in many hotel rooms in my life and this one was one of the best! Comfortable bed great bathroom. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classy place with eager/responsive staff. Very comfy and well decorated rooms were immaculate. Expansive public spaces with multiple places to hang, drink, and eat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very thin walls, you hear everything from your neighbors rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025