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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property

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Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Porch
Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pegula Ice Arena
    ‪19 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 curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(137 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, 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 Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, 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 Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, 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 Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

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.
During your stay at The Nittany Lion Inn, you're just a quick walk from Pennsylvania State University. Free WiFi in public areas, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include 7 meeting rooms, conference space, and a gift shop
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and a 3-minute drive from Bryce Jordan Center
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 9648 square feet (896 square meters) and includes conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). A fitness center, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the historic The Nittany Lion Inn. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of The Nittany Lion Inn was completed in September 2024.

This 3-star State College hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Covered parking on site (USD 12 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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
  • 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

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: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The Nittany Lion Inn offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 1396 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1665 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Great overall stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and we love the feel of this Penn State hotel. It is a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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

marcie

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

Krystle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, charming lobby and bar areas, nice rooms!
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

Alyssa

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Everything was lovely! The perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Kimberly

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Excellent property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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

Verified traveller

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Great Atmosphere, clean, great bar, food and very clean room, gym was good, an outstanding two days
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Regina

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Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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

Kasie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing experience we truly enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ikema

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The entire experience at Nittany was excellent, from the friendly staff to the comfortable property. I felt well taken care of throughout my stay, and I’m already planning to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marisa

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Beautiful amenities rooms well Appointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

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My first time staying and I was throughly impressed. The decor, cleanlines and staff made my stay so enjoyable. The most important part and my favorite was the gym it had everything I could’ve asked for and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 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

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

Dawn

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Beautiful hotel-
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Vincent

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Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026