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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $149
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

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200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Museum of Art
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪16 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
(128 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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. 1347 out of 1607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1607 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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Love this beautiful inn.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

cynthia

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Amazing hotel stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

marcie

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Clean room, great restaurants, amenities, location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andre

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Wonderful place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Krystle

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Great staff, charming lobby and bar areas, nice rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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Loved the Nittany Lion Inn - festively decorated for the holidays, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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The property was beautiful, the facilities and rooms top-notch, and the location perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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Classy hotel, very nicely decorated, rooms were spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Lomas

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The nicest hotel I have ever stayed in! Great location! Comfortable and great restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Regina

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Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kasie

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Amazing experience we truly enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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beautiful hotel. Staff friendly, professional, and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

matthew

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The absolute best place to stay in State College
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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Lovely stay and beautiful renovation
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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Awesome staff and visit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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Beautiful hotel-
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget

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Facilities and proximity to campus were terrific
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

oksana

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Excellent hotel , beautiful amenities, and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corrina

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Awesome room and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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The bed was super comfy. The atmosphere was amazing and the staff were friendly, kind, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rafael

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Great Staff and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra

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Clean and comfortable room, great bar and gym. Less than stellar parking situation tho.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Clean, comfortable, and welcoming hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026