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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property
Wake up to delicious breakfast options then stay active in our state-of-the-art gym.

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is $150
includes taxes & fees
$135 per night
Feb 24 - Feb 25

Room options

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

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

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) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Federal Taphouse State College - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Irving's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 210 West - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

When you stay at The Nittany Lion Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Lionne, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This historic hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Beaver Stadium.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 230 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

More

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

Special features

Dining

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.

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 (subject to availability)

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 53 per pet, per stay

Parking

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

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which 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.

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 to 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 53 per pet, 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.

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

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). 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 onsite 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 3-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and 12 minutes' walk from The Arboretum at Penn State.

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Love this Inn!!!
We really enjoyed our first trip to the NLI. The hotel was aesthetically beautiful. We loved the old charm mixed with more modern touches. So elegant at every turn. We enjoyed Sunday brunch at the Lionne Brasserie. Nice variety of dishes, though the food could have been kept warmer. Our server, a PSU student, was friendly and knowledgeable and will certainly do well in her career in hospitality. We can’t wait to visit again!
Dana, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

2-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

labels are wrong
The hotel is beautiful! The rooms are not labeled correctly! We had difficulty finding our rooms.
Marisa, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

I’ve stayed at better. Great staff though
The room was dirty and needed to be cleaned. For the price you would think room service would be an option. Whoever painted it did a terrible job and the water pressure in the bathroom was horrible. Staff was the best part super nice and helpful. Well worth the money to valet park
Adam, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay in State College
Love staying at this beautiful hotel. The staff is always so helpful and kind. Looking forward to my next visit.
Mary, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Mike, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cara, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tracie, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Basketball weekend.
The hotel remodel was beautiful. Our only complaint was every where in the building was cold. Our room was warm but everywhere else was cold. Our meals were very good just not much to choose from. No soups, sandwiches choices.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dana, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Anniversary celebration
Wonderful weekend getaway
Shannon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Beautiful updates! Great location.
mike, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sheila, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

doreen, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Back to school
We try to stay here whenever we pick up or drop off our kid from college. Very close to the west dorms as is the parking.
Martha, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Frances H, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Blue and White Forever
Had a great local vacation to stay away from the kids for a night! We had not been here in years with the remodel, and it was really impressive. Had a great stay, loved the room, service and all the changes to the Nittany Lion Inn, I would highly recommend staying here in the heart of Penn State Country!!!
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The lobby area was wonderful for family gathering.
Very comfortable. Lovely settling.
Dolores, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christmas break 2024
Excellent place to stay and close to the west Dorms
Martha, 1-night family trip
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