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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €163
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 8 min drive - 3.2 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

Historic hotel revitalised in 2024 and located near Pennsylvania State University
At The Nittany Lion Inn, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a gym. The on-site restaurant, Lionne, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • A banquet hall, 7 meeting rooms and a porter/bellboy
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop
Room features
All 230 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

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 transport

  • Covered 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
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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
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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 53 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 53 per pet, 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 transport 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nittany Lion Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 53 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nittany Lion Inn?

As of 9 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on 10 Mar 2025 start from €162.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Self-parking is available for USD 12 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Nittany Lion Inn located?

Located in the heart of State College, this historic hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Palmer Museum of Art, Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. Beaver Stadium is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 773 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1029 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Excellent location and very nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jazzel

Such a cute inn and the staff were absolutely amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Great place with dining and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Nice renovation, comfortable beds and rooms done nicely. Great value and all of staff super!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Beautiful hotel and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Classy, cozy, and historic PSU vibe wrapped up in one hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Beautiful hotel and newly renovated. Parking garage close by is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Cool place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Wonderful stay ! Luxury retreat at a great value. Dining options, quality and service are fantastic . Friendly staff !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Fantastic experience to celebrate son's birthday. Rooms and dining options were exceptional. Must stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Love the Nittany Lion Inn. Excellent facility and also charming and unique with Penn State decor. All for a price that competes with other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

The Nittany Lion Inn was amazing. The entire property was clean, the bar and restaurant were convenient, and it was very quiet in the room. I could not have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Very nice hotel in State College! Very convenient! Good food!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Loved staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Th renovation are beautiful! Room size and bathrooms are amazing! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Great hotel- so clean and fresh!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

If only I could book this every single time! Love their space! Clean, fresh, convenient and most of all, we love their dining option. I think I found my favorite hotel in State College.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Seth

Good place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gia

Best hotel in State College
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Very convenient location for visiting Penn State. Housekeeping and Restaurant could improve.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Always wanted to stay here. It was just redone and it is so nice. Cozy atmosphere around the hotel and comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Very comforting homey vibe to the lobby. The room was very clean, fresh and well decorated, The bed was comfortable. Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025