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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property

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Serves lunch and dinner
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Porch
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 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
(74 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
(5 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

Historic hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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.
During your stay at The Nittany Lion Inn, you're just a quick walk from Pennsylvania State University. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • 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
  • 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 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

  • Covered parking on site (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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 (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)

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
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. 910 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1090 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

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Well appointed room and nice grounds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely hotel convenient to the university
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay and would definitely return to this hotel if I'm ever doing business in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PSU visit. Excellent location. Hotel dining was great. Shower was BEAUTIFUL.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

BRENT

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice property and room layout, however handheld shower bracket was broken and tv in bedroom was not connected to a program source. The tv in the sitting room was working though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of charm and personality, very comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really felt like you are included in all of the college spirit! Artwork and the prestigious appearance of the newly remodeled Inn is very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough about this Inn. It’s so welcoming and comfortable. Everything was so nice and beautifully decorated with incredible details. The room felt like home with lovely decor and a very comfortable bed. I also loved seeing Penn State students studying in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karthik

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Traditional elegance. Immaculate with courteous and efficient staff. Not inexpensive but worth the price. Just as fine an experience as it was the last time we stayed there 25 years ago.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room could have been cleaner. We found a big hairball on the carpet near the bed. Also the TV did not work properly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The valet staff were great. Super nice and helpful. Gave great suggestions for meal options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aubrei

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great staff. Very comfortable beds and great room amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very welcoming, and the staff are very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spaces. Fire place. Claw foot tub and Keurig machine in the room. Complimentary chocolates in the room are a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025