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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

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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, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

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, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 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. WiFi in public areas is free. 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 coffee/tea makers. 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)). 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. 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

  • Covered self 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
  • 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

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
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

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 (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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. 861 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1030 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all of it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikki, Hartsdale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karell

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Nittany Lion Inn is an absolutely stunning hotel on State College campus. From the valet parking to the Nittany Lion pride this hotel offers so much more than a room it offers an experience not to forget. Staff is friendly and accommodating to every need. I can't wait for my next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely room, walkable

We love the renovated Nittany Lion Inn. Close to Penn State Campus and walkable to all things.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Inn! Right on campus, and our suite was very comfortable. The bar was boisterous with Penn Staters, and bartenders were really nice to accommodate specific requests!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayandren, Greenwich

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great hotel room, fantastic check-in from the Valet parking to reception
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again!

This was my second time staying here. You can’t beat the location when moving your student in or visiting them at Penn State. The room was clean and beds are comfortable. I’ll be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel, and great customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

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

8/10 Good

Sherri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It took three hours to get an extra blanket but other than that great trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and well maintained. Room was spacious, clean, and comfy. Convenient location. Love this place very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olga

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy, San Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The properties common places are well kept designed very nice. The staff is friendly. The location can’t be beat. It’s in within walking distance of a lot of things. Parking for gas is not included, and I feel like they’re gouging their customers regarding parking. The cleanliness of the rooms is subpar. Our room was not vacuumed Prior to arrival. It was candy and other debris on the ground. In addition during our stay made service was not completed twice and towels had to be obtained two out of the four days when I called to the front desk onto occasions and asked why made service had not been completed the first time I was told that They only do a restock the second time I was told that the main service had gone home for the day, which is completely unacceptable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Luigi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherie, McMurray

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front staff were professional. Thanks Erica. Gabriela, Claire, and Olivia.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha and Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Melody

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025