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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪13 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
(65 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
(3 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

Historic hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a fitness centre 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 a safe and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 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 centre.
During your stay at The Nittany Lion Inn, you're just a quick walk from Pennsylvania State University. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free Wi-Fi (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
  • On-site 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 metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, 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 a 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)
  • 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
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: 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

Reviews

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 834 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained. Close to main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored and wonderful staff! Avoid the restaurant though, the food is horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay in a beautiful hotel that did a wonderful job with their recent renovation. Looking forward to staying there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dan Serban

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Zionsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Penn State!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Air conditioner very noisy. No remote for tv in room. Valet was poor service. Coffee shop was slow and service was lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

6/10 Okay

Curtis R. King

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon, YORK

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities and location is great. The room I stayed in air conditioner was loud and ran all day and night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was beautiful and clean. The food was wonderful and it’s a quiet facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Nittany Lion Inn. It is a beautiful Inn and in the most beautiful area being right on the Penn State campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only thing this hotel was missing is room service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored hotel. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025