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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel near Pennsylvania State University

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Serves lunch and dinner
Serves lunch and dinner
Porch
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

State College

City center stay.Your stay at this State College hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Pennsylvania State University and Palmer Museum of Art. Also, The Arboretum at Penn State is within half a mile (1 km) and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Arboretum at Penn State - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Waring (West) Commons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hibachi-San - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Café 210 West - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

3-star historic hotel near Pennsylvania State University
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 roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). 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.

  • 230 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Nittany Lion Inn offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 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)). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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 transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 12 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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

Things to do

  • Gym

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
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 available
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.

Property 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 guestroom 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

How close is The Nittany Lion Inn to the airport?

The Nittany Lion Inn is 5.5 mi (11-min drive) away from the State College, PA (SCE-University Park) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on May 24, 2026 start from $189, 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.

Does The Nittany Lion Inn have an airport shuttle?

The Nittany Lion Inn offers a free airport shuttle, available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times.

Does The Nittany Lion Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Nittany Lion Inn, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 30 for adults, USD 10 and 30 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Nittany Lion Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 12 per night, and valet parking for USD 25 per night.

Does The Nittany Lion Inn have a pool?

The Nittany Lion Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Nittany Lion Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Nittany Lion Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Nittany Lion Inn to downtown State College?

The Nittany Lion Inn is 0.6 mi away from State College.

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1320 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1577 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARK, Bound Brook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restutaunt options were great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Nittany Lion Inn was a great property. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bridget, BETHLAHEM

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brenden

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy hotel, very nicely decorated, rooms were spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean easy to check in and out. bae had happy four with affordable cocktails. walking distance to colllege ave!! went off football season so very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Hayden

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall, my stay was fine, but I was disappointed by several issues. First, I found trash in the room and hair in the shower upon arrival. Considering I paid over $130 for the room, I expect it to be thoroughly cleaned before guests check in. Cleanliness is a basic standard and should not be overlooked. I also experienced a major inconvenience with parking. I was not informed that there was no on-site self-parking available, and I had to pay an additional $26 to park overnight. This information should be clearly stated—preferably highlighted—so guests are aware in advance and can plan accordingly. Additionally, there were no clear signs indicating that the lot was valet-only, aside from very small, difficult-to-read text inside the parking area. Better signage would help prevent confusion and awkward situations for future guests. Lastly, I encountered a valet driver who appeared to be speeding while driving guests' vehicles in the parking area. This was concerning, and I recommend looking into the matter to ensure guest vehicles are handled safely and responsibly. Aside from these issues, the stay itself was fine. However, I hope these concerns are addressed to improve the experience for future guests.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautiful atmosphere very cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Corrina, Earleville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome room and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

george

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice! Pillows too thick and too hard (and no choice of pillows). No face cloths, no matt to stand on when coming out of shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

La Dell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Nittany Lion Inn has an old world feel with modern conveniences. The lobby seating area is a nice place to read a book or gather with friends. The coffee and snack bar, Dear Joe, has nice offerings throughout the day. Triplett’s is a pleasant gathering place for drinks or food. We also had a tasty Valentine’s dinner at the Lionne restaurant
Nittany Lion head in your room door
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and beautiful renovation
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely! The AC system was a bit loud, but nothing terrible. Great service and beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Front desk and Vallet team
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Himanshu

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026