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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property
Guests start their day with a variety of breakfast choices at The Nittany Lion Inn before heading to the 24-hour fitness center for an energizing workout

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Located near Pennsylvania State University, The Nittany Lion Inn offers a welcoming retreat with a coffee shop/cafe. Guests enjoy breakfast at Lionne or evening drinks at the bar. High-speed WiFi, meeting facilities, and convenient luggage storage enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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
(163 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in State College, The Nittany Lion Inn is in the city center. Palmer Museum of Art and Pennsylvania Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Boal Mansion Museum and American Philatelic Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bryce Jordan Center or Beaver Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our State College travel guide
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200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803

What's nearby

  • A brick building with a sign reading "The Pennsylvania State University" surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
    Pennsylvania State University
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A garden with various pumpkins and flowers, a wooden bench, and a metal structure.
    The Arboretum at Penn State
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Palmer Museum of Art
    8 min walk - 0.5 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
  • Federal Taphouse
    13 min walk
  • Waring (West) Commons
    7 min walk
  • Café 210 West
    11 min walk
  • Five Guys
    11 min walk

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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

Restaurants on site

  • Dear Joe Cafe
  • Lionne
  • Triplett's

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • 9,648 square feet of conference space

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Renovated entire property - September 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nittany Lion Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 12 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 25 per night.

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

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does The Nittany Lion Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:30 AM–10:00 PM on request.

Where is The Nittany Lion Inn located?

Located in the heart of State College, this historic hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Palmer Museum of Art, Pennsylvania State University, and Bryce Jordan Center. The Arboretum at Penn State and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1560 out of 1855 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1855 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1855 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1855 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1855 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Jacqueline

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The hotel was very clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The location couldn’t be better!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jaime

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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

Magnus

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

Linda

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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

Valerie

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It would be a place to revisit for sure. Where it lacked in customer service (check in to parking to not being able to locate luggage from one storage room to the next was rather unnecessary), the property itself, its restaurants, location and the room itself definitely compensated for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Location can't be beat for PSU. Casual food was open, but main restaurant was not, even though it was a highly booked orientation weekend. Lovely historic interior. Minor room issues were conveyed to the desk, they were responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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Beautiful renovation! Very comfortable 💖!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. I thought the room, and particularly the bathroom needed more or brighter lights. I was there for a college reunion with several other friends and it was great that there were so many gathering spaces throughout the hotel. Both the coffee shop and the Lionne restaurant had very good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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The Inn was absolutely beautiful. Very clean with several good food options: staff was attentive and the young men at the front door(Valet) were extremely polite and always opened the door for you. Highly recommend staying here, and the location is right on campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

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Beautifully appointed room and common areas. Clean and bright.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

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Perfect for travelers wanting to experience the energy of campus life, this historic property blends charm with modern upkeep. Enjoy on-site dining and cozy communal spaces designed for relaxation and mingling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

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AC definitly too noisy in the room. Depsite of that, the atmosphere inside or outside the room were just perfect and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Satomi

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The hotel was very clean and had a great environment. I was able to spend a relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Archana

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Clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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First time staying there and want be my last. Staff was great , the place was clean and beautiful. There is covered parking available also. Oh yes breakfast was a treat. Very very good. Make sure you eat there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rich

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The property and staff were both excellent arrived about an hour early and they allowed us to check in early room very clean and bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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We love the renovations 💙 The food in the restaurants is delicious and we had a clean comfy bed at the end of a long night. Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael Todd

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Awesome hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Laura

Spacious room, comfy beds and nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
The Nittany Inn was fantastic! The room has everything you need and the bed is so comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ethan

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Clean room great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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Convenient and very clean, this is the best place to stay in state college.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Christina

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We love staying at the Nittany Lion Inn; we have stayed many times throughout the years. The staff is always wonderful, and everything is very clean. The hotel is just beautiful. This time, and this is the first time that this has happened to us, our room would not cool down. We are not sure if something was wrong with the a/c unit, but our room was actually hot, and we set the thermostat to the lowest setting. It was very difficult to sleep because of this issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to hang out and relax with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026