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The Nittany Lion Inn

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

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The Nittany Lion Inn

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Exterior
Property amenity
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Indoor wedding
Serves lunch and dinner

Overview of The Nittany Lion Inn

Reviews
9.4

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant

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Map
200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803
  • Popular LocationPennsylvania State University3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBryce Jordan Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPegula Ice Arena3 min drive
  • AirportAltoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)68 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 590 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior
Graduate State College
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4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1001)
The price is $170
per night
$200 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
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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 - 3 min walk
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 3 min drive
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 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) - 13 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

3-star historic hotel near 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 meters) and includes conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are free. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and gift shops/newsstands 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Nittany Lion Inn offers 223 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip 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–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10–30 for adults and USD 10–30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 available
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 cribs (infant beds)!

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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10–30 for adults, and USD 10–30 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 guestroom 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

How close is The Nittany Lion Inn to the airport?

The Nittany Lion Inn is 5.5 mi (13-min drive) away from the State College, PA (SCE-University Park) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Nittany Lion Inn have an airport shuttle?

The Nittany Lion Inn offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

Does The Nittany Lion Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Nittany Lion Inn, but buffet 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: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Nittany Lion Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

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

9.4

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 traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

warren

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020