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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel near Pennsylvania State University

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803
  • Pennsylvania State University
    3 min walk
  • Palmer Museum of Art
    9 min walk
  • The Arboretum at Penn State
    12 min walk
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    11 min drive

Room options

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Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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5 Jan - 6 Jan
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About the area

State College

City center stay.Your stay at this State College hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Pennsylvania State University and Palmer Museum of Art. Also, The Arboretum at Penn State is within half a mile (1 km) and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 3 min walk
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 3 min drive
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 3 min drive
  • Beaver Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 8 min drive

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

3-star historic hotel near Pennsylvania State University
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.

  • 230 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 9648 sq ft of conference space
  • 896 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1930
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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 transportation

  • Covered self 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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10-30 for adults and USD 10-30 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Fitness center

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 available
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 6 2024 to January 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 53 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

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 53 per pet, 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1004 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

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at State College. Newly renovated and great staff. Really enjoyed our stay!

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER, Westlake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice property and loved all of the Penn State colors and influenced design. We would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Vladislava

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john, CHESTER SPRGS

Travelled with partner
Just reopened and everything is pristine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn is fabulous but they need to work on service in bar and restaurant. Very nice staff members but not working like a well oiled machine. A number of times we experienced long lapses is service and waits to be served at bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kashawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful, but we couldn’t sleep due to an extremely loud air conditioning unit that rattled excessively. We also had to run the hot water for at least 20 minutes before it got warm. The room did not look like the room I booked online(no couch and smaller).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate and beautiful property with friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

sandy

Liked: Amenities
Rooms not clearly marked. Hard to find your room. Coffee service restaurant poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shakira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with great helpful staff! Will be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel just reopened and was not ready to reopen. Will be great after they get everything in order.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NLI was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Love the apples!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel; horrible parking
It's a beautiful facility, excellent in most respects. There is one problem: parking. Your only options are to pay $25 for valet parking or to park in the university-owned garage next door. The garage is fine and is not expensive--I paid $12 to park overnight. However, the next morning I went out for breakfast, then returned to the garage, planning to park for less than an hour while I showered and checked out. An attendant at the garage told me there was a volleyball tournament and I would have to pay a $10 event parking fee; it didn't matter that I was staying at the hotel and would be there for less than an hour. There is literally no parking allowed at any time on any street in the neighborhood, so I ended up parking half a mile away, in downtown State College. I mentioned it at checkout, and the clerk was sympathetic but said they are at the mercy of the university when it comes to parking. They need to find a better arrangement. I don't recommend staying there unless you don't care how much you have to pay to park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay at PSU! Nothing else comes close!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They recently renovated the Nittany Lion Inn and it is beautiful! I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020