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The Nittany Lion Inn

Property class: 3
3-star historic hotel near Pennsylvania State University

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A spacious library with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, and a large rug.
A large, white, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a circular driveway.
A spacious bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A room with a large window, a sofa, two small tables, and a patterned rug.
A restaurant with high ceilings, patterned walls, and multiple seating areas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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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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
(188 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 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.

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
  • Palmer Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.5 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on Nov 23, 2026 start from $165, 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. 1841 out of 2178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 2178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 2178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 2178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 2178 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Such a great place to stay. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was well trained from the valet to the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Place was great would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, friendly staff, nice room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel in the heart of Happy Valley!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious rooms, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice, clean, quiet hotel with a library feel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the cozy feel of the hotel. Very well kept and staff was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was great! Everything was very clean, the staff was friendly and the decor was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best place to stay at PSU. Great rooms, great staff. No place like it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel for our new student orientation stay. Great location and the bar was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location for freshman student orientation. Beautiful resort feel of a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay for my first time visiting Penn State!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Recently decorated and v friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Old property with character and remodeled recently and very well maintained. Large hotel with nice restaurants and bars. Nice place to stay with very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the atmosphere of the hotel. It was very relaxing and the staff was extremely helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Inn was exceptional is every way - rooms, common areas, dining, personnel. Great location withing walking distance to College and Beaver Streets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent Hotel ! Beautiful property Amazing service !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great experience at the Nittany Lion Inn. The staff was terrific and it made for a great Arts Festival Weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

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