The Nittany Lion Inn

Property class: 3
Historic hotel with restaurant, near Pennsylvania State University

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The Nittany Lion Inn puts you a short five-minute drive from Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Lionne, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this historic hotel include a free airport shuttle and a bar/lounge.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The current price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

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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
(186 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
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(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.

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Exceptional
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  • 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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Palmer Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Café 210 West - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Waring (West) Commons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tadashi #2 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bill Pickle's Tap Room - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

  • The Nittany Lion Inn puts you a short five-minute drive from Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Lionne, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this historic hotel include a free airport shuttle and a bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 230 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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

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 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

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

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM*

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
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

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

Special features

Dining

Lionne – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

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

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 50 per accommodation, 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.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM on request.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. 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 1-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and 12 minutes' walk from The Arboretum at Penn State.

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Reviews

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site dining options were consistently praised for being amazing, top-notch, and delicious. (89 reviews)
  • The gym was well-equipped and met the expectations of guests with its 24/7 availability. (14 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the property was consistently described as delicious and excellent. (14 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was fab and the food at the resturant we ate at was amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay- clean room and loved the book filled rooms and lounge.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel; helpful staff. Convenient parking with a hotel discount. C
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed at the Nittany Lion Inn while in town for a campus tour, Great location that allowed us to walk around campus and get a good feel for the area. Staff were very friendly and had helpful suggestions. Rooms were well equipped, clean, and comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing overnight stay with great amenities and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Can’t wait to return! Excellent service and accommodations
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10/10 Exceptional

Since our stay many many years ago, the Inn has improved in many many ways. Truly a lovely place. So peaceful even with being on a hustle bustle campus.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel! Perfect location,great Penn State vibe.I will definitely come back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Best stay in central PA! Great college town experience. We ate in the bar…excellent food!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms with consistently friendly, welcoming staff. We always enjoy our stay and highly recommend this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious rooms, clean and friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

It was extremely nice. No need to leave the hotel for food restaurants in the hotel a beautiful setting for a romantic getaway.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the hallway/lobby with the many seating areas and books. Its elegant and peaceful. Check-in was seamless. The layout of of the rooms is a bit confusing at first but you get the gist of it. Overall a wonderful stay
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff at check-in were wonderful and very welcoming. However, the bathroom had hair on the floor, and the extra sheets in the drawers were dirty. Overall, though, the hotel is beautiful and in a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the atmosphere of the hotel. It was very relaxing and the staff was extremely helpful!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was very pleasant. The breakfast was delicious.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel - clean, classy and comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Recently refreshed - this is a classic historic hotel updated with a fresh look. It is also a sprawling building that you can explore for awhile!
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10/10 Exceptional

The Inn was absolutely beautiful. Very clean with several good food options: staff was attentive and the young men at the front door(Valet) were extremely polite and always opened the door for you. Highly recommend staying here, and the location is right on campus.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just a wonderful property. Room and dining options were great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this inn - large room and bathroom, very clean and nicely decorated. Walking distance to restaurants and bars, right on campus.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully appointed room and common areas. Clean and bright.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a great location. It is literally five minutes away from downtown, where there is so much to do. It is clean, and the staff is cordial. I did have an issue with the tidying up of the room: only one bed was made, and the bathroom counter was never wiped down. It was a minor inconvenience, but it will not deter me from using this hotel again. Highly recommend it.