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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with restaurant, near Pennsylvania State University
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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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
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

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Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 8 min drive - 3.2 km

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

The Nittany Lion Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Lionne, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 230 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site valet parking (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (9648 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1930
  • ATM/banking
  • Fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 53 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs USD 12 per night with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs USD 25 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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.

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

Does The Nittany Lion Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Nittany Lion Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Nittany Lion Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 53 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Nittany Lion Inn?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 12 per night. Valet parking costs USD 25 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Nittany Lion Inn?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Nittany Lion Inn and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near The Nittany Lion Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Lionne.
What's the area around The Nittany Lion Inn like?
The Nittany Lion Inn is in the heart of State College, a short 3-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and 12 minutes' walk from The Arboretum at Penn State.

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

The lobby area was wonderful for family gathering.
Very comfortable. Lovely settling.
Dolores, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christmas break 2024
Excellent place to stay and close to the west Dorms
Martha, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice Hotel
Great stay. Friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean other than it didn’t seem to be vacuumed
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
The hotel and staff were amazing! Beautiful hotel and the room was comfortable.
nicole, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Krisan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dessa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
James, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Back to school
Second time here to drop our kid off at college. Convenient to the west dorms.
Martha, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thanksgiving break
We were there overnight to pick up our son from college. Very close to the West dorms!
Martha, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicola, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nittany Lion Inn
Amazing hotel!
Shelly, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel and people. Bed ok, pillows were terrible, very uncomfortable.
Timothy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kristen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nikki L, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ronald, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Penn State-themed hotel
Really nice place. It was always nice but the renovations take it to a new level. It captures all things Penn State in a cozy atmosphere.
Matthew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Joan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tremendous renovation of this historic property. Our compliments to the new management team !!!
Joseph, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel, but still needs work...
The hotel is beautiful! The beds are comfortable and new. It is a maze of rooms, and often a long walk to your room. The HVAC wasn't working, and we reported it to the front desk, but nothing happened. Hopefully they get it fixed!
Lisa, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
An amazing hotel, kids trying their hardest to.please the guests. It works!!
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

First trip back to State College in a long time. I have always wanted to stay at The Nittany Lion Inn and finally did so. Wonderful, quiet, beautiful trip and since it was not a football weekend staying here was possible.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Aesthetically, beautiful, but not worth the money
Upon arrival, they could not find a reservation for Friday only for Saturday. The first room that we were put in the door did not lock, there was still garbage in the bathroom garbage can and a shower curtain was laying across the bed. We switched rooms but in that room, the desk lamp did not work, there is no coffee or coffee, cups, and at night the air conditioning unit began to make loud banging noises so we had to turn it off. according to hotels.com we thought that parking was free, but it is not. The facility is beautiful, but not up to the standards it is rated.
Nicole, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Joanne, 2-night family trip
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