The Nittany Lion Inn

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December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar

Parking available

Breakfast available

Pet-friendly

24/7 front desk

Gym

Explore the area

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

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

Breakfast included

Free airport shuttle

Pet-friendly

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Historic hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and conference space are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

During your stay at The Nittany Lion Inn, you're just a quick walk from Pennsylvania State University. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.

Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Amenities include 7 meeting rooms, conference space, and a gift shop
Onsite recreation includes a gym
Just a 3-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and a 4-minute drive from Beaver Stadium
Pets welcome for a fee

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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

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.

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 public transport

Self parking on site (USD 15 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

Restaurants on site

Lionne
Triplett's
Dear Joe Cafe

Things to do

Fitness centre

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Lift
Gift shop/newsstand
Vending machine

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Housekeeping (on request)
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop

Business services

Conference space (9648 square feet)
Meeting rooms - 7

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Lift
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Renovated entire property – September 2024
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets

Bathroom

Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels

Entertainment

55-inch flat-screen TV
TV channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

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.

Payment types at the property

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
Self parking fee: USD 15 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug 2020

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family

12 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Pamela

10 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family

9 Mar 2020

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

6 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

warren

Travelled with family

5 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

James

4 Mar 2020

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

4 Mar 2020

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

3 Mar 2020

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

2 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We love he convenience and how everyone is so helpful.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

28 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family

26 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family

26 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay to visit Penn State

My son and I stayed while visiting Penn State. The room was comfortable and the hotel staff very friendly and helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

25 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Kevin

24 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Tampa, FL

24 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

OLD fixtures, not 5* furniture, works well, just not modernized, classic charm

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

23 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

20 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eileen, Manhasset New York

Travelled with family, Business traveller

20 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Visiting Penn State with our daughter. Great location - hotel made it feel a little like a vacation than just a college tour.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Feb 2020

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

19 Feb 2020

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

18 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Visit

We had a great time. A new favorite!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

17 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I was told there was a hotel shuttle that could take me and my family to the concert. 30 minutes later when I came down to catch the shuttle I was told they were unavailable and at the airport. Terrible valet service. Had way too many customers and not enough workers.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020