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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property
Comfortable historic hotel, walk to Pennsylvania State University

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Reviews
9.4

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • Breakfast available

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200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803
  • Popular LocationPennsylvania State University3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBryce Jordan Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPenn State Ice Pavilion3 min drive
  • AirportAltoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)68 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.7/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

State College

The Nittany Lion Inn puts you in the heart of State College, within just a 10-minute stroll of Pennsylvania State University and Palmer Museum of Art. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, free valet parking and a free airport shuttle. .The restaurant, The Dining Room, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whiskers Pub is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of a free area shuttle. .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 - 3 min walk
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 3 min drive
  • Penn State Ice Pavilion - 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

  • Starbucks - 11 min walk
  • Federal Taphouse State College - 13 min walk
  • Irving's - 13 min walk
  • Doggie’s Rathskeller And Garden - 14 min walk
  • Cafe 210 West - 11 min walk

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

Comfortable historic hotel, walk to Pennsylvania State University
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1800 square metres) and includes conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and An area shuttle are free. A fitness centre, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the historic The Nittany Lion Inn. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 3-star State College hotel is smoke free.

  • 223 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 20000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1800 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Nittany Lion Inn offers 223 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet 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 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room
  • Whiskers Pub

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 - 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

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults and from USD 10 to 30 for children
  • 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    Contactless check-out is available.

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.

Is parking available at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yep, The Nittany Lion Inn has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is The Nittany Lion Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free local area shuttle and a free airport shuttle, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Nittany Lion Inn is a hit with families.

Does The Nittany Lion Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet 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 24 hours a day at scheduled times.

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.

Are pets allowed at The Nittany Lion Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 721 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We'll stay here again!
We had a quick but great stay at the Nittany Lion Inn. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Staff was very helpful (especially in getting my daughter's wallet, which was left at Rec Hall, returned to her) and friendly. We had lunch at Whiskers. Our waiter Jack was attentive and the food was tasty. The brunch buffet in the dining room was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

warren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Opportunity to stay at Primo hotel @ PSU
We don’t get a chance to stay here very often because we have friends who live near State College and we stay with them. But they were not home and we were attending a PSU basketball game so when I saw we could stay at the Nittany Lion Inn for such a reasonable price it was a no brained. Beautiful hotel and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the check-in staff help with my reservation that had my name as Hugh Jr from the EXPEDIA form
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020