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The Nittany Lion Inn

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

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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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is $112
$125 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Palmer Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Arboretum at Penn State - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Waring (West) Commons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café 210 West - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tadashi #2 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chumley's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

At The Nittany Lion Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Lionne, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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 available
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite 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 center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (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.

Fee & policy details

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, which 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 to 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 onsite 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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Reviews

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Onsite dining options were wonderful, great, and excellent with multiple restaurants to choose from. (17 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay very impressed...
nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, great rooms.
Lucien, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is beautiful with classy themed decor. We enjoy the bar and restaurant. The staff is friendly!
Kirsten, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall beautiful hotel
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was beautiful! The staff were very welcoming and accommodating.
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and comfortable. Great breakfast menu, and my food was excellent.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully maintained property and friendly staff.
Eric, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our room as spotless and the overall accommodations were terrific. The remodel at the hotel was so well done. We loved it!
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like the redesign. Food was great. Service was great.
Rob, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great, room was spotless. Loved the in room coffee and the peaceful lobby full of studying students.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place!
VIKTORIA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is the premier place to stay in happy valley. Great location. Parking garage located next to hotel. Great restaurant. The lobby is an ideal gathering place with ample space.
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We just love this hotel. The look, the feel, the nostalgic vibe are all amazing. Rooms are so nice and very clean. So convenient to be adjacent to the campus and can easily walk to everything. We really enjoy the bar for a drink and quick bite. Highly recommend!
Ava, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Setting and amenities
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room and lobby set up. So nice to walk to campus
Maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, large room. Good meals in all three restaurants on site.
Ann Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place was perfect. Great location right on campus, luxurious and cool.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful. Enjoyed it
DONNA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
william, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, updated room
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the remodel - staff was great!
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved everything about this Inn!
Tara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful hotel. Unfortunately our shower wasn’t clean (lots of hair from prior guests). Otherwise a lovely stay.
Sheila, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed the stay.
Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay! Beautiful room, great restaurants and beautiful property.
Amy, 1-night trip