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The Nittany Lion Inn

Property class: 3

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A spacious bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A restaurant with high ceilings, patterned walls, and multiple seating areas.
A spacious library with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, and a large rug.
A room with a large window, a sofa, two small tables, and a patterned rug.
A large, white, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a circular driveway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Explore the area

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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
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, bedside tables, and a large mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(182 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, bedside tables, and a large mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a television on a small table, and a window providing natural light.

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A neatly made bed with white and orange pillows, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp and a vase of flowers.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a blue armchair, a wooden side table, and a bench.

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

State College

The Nittany Lion Inn puts you in the heart of State College, steps from Pennsylvania State University and within a 10-minute stroll of Palmer Museum of Art. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, a free airport shuttle and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Lionne, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Triplett's is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class State College hotel, attractions include Bryce Jordan Center and Beaver Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Arboretum at Penn State - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 7 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Waring (West) Commons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café 210 West - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bill Pickle's Tap Room - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chumley's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

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 roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). 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.

  • 230 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Nittany Lion Inn offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 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)). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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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

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

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

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 guest room 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Nittany Lion Inn?

The Nittany Lion Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on 4 Oct 2026 start from AU$213, 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.

Is parking available at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yep, The Nittany Lion Inn has a covered self car park for USD 12 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does The Nittany Lion Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1754 out of 2075 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 2075 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 2075 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 2075 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 2075 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

C E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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Love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lance

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Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jair

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Excellent Hotel ! Beautiful property Amazing service !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

andrea

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Simply a beautiful 5 star stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aubrei

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Great hotel - clean, classy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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Beautiful property with great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained historical property! Loved our stay! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic hotel! We absolutely loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

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Nice stay, great location. The bar and restaurant were lovey!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

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Clean rooms & friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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Great location, great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a wonderful property. Room and dining options were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for travelers wanting to experience the energy of campus life, this historic property blends charm with modern upkeep. Enjoy on-site dining and cozy communal spaces designed for relaxation and mingling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jelena

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Loved this inn - large room and bathroom, very clean and nicely decorated. Walking distance to restaurants and bars, right on campus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

nancy

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Always a great Stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

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Wonderful stay! Friendly staff & fantastic food & beverages!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elisha

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Beautiful hotel and location was perfect!!! Staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

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Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

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Everything about our stay was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay when visiting PSU The bar food and drink were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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It’s always a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top tier hotel! Visit the near by creamery and arboretum.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026