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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
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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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. The Arboretum at Penn State and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania are also worth visiting. 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

  • Panoramic view of the campus of Penn State University in sunny summer day, State College, Pennsylvania, USA.
    Pennsylvania State University
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Arboretum at Penn State
    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
  • Hibachi-San
    13 min walk
  • Waring (West) Commons
    7 min walk
  • Café 210 West
    11 min walk
  • Five Guys
    11 min walk

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

Historic hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Pennsylvania State University
At The Nittany Lion Inn, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Lionne, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a gym and conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and meeting rooms
  • A porter/bellhop, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 230 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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

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

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

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. 1269 out of 1521 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 1521 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1521 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1521 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1521 reviews

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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

Michael Todd

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

Wendy

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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

Alexander

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Great hotel in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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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8/10 Good

Lynne

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Inside was beautiful! Accommodations were great & friendly staff. Parking attendants were awesome!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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Great place to hang out and relax with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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Amazing hotel! The staff (especially Luke) was kind and welcoming! Highly Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

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The Nittany Lion Inn is our favorite place to stay in State College. The beds are so comfortable and the black out shades are amazing. The staff and cleanliness are top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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Very clean, very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

YADYRA

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The most beautiful and cozy hotel in the area, excellent restaurants and great service. We loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M

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We loved this gem on Penn State’s campus. Loved the renovations and the in house restaurants were great. Rooms were nicely decorated and we loved working out in the gym. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

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Room was beautiful... greatest location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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We thoroughly enjoy our stays at The Nittany Lion. Our room is always impeccable and the staff is friendly and helpful with whatever we need. All of the restaurants and cafes are wonderful. This is our top choice when visiting in State College!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denisa

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Great hotel at the heart of Penn State Campus. Well maintained and the staff is great and very helpful. The restaurants on site are also great. Had an amazing time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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Beautiful hotel. Clean and comfy. Staff is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA A.

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Had lunch at Tripletts, a drink at the bar in the evening, and a lovely breakfast in the morning. We'll make a point to stay here every time we are back in State College, thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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Beautiful remodel. So clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ikema

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The entire experience at Nittany was excellent, from the friendly staff to the comfortable property. I felt well taken care of throughout my stay, and I’m already planning to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Stacy

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Fantastic hotel - beautiful touches, quaint feel, great location, kind staff. The only issue I had was a double charge for valet, which they swiftly corrected once I told them.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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The property was beautiful, the facilities and rooms top-notch, and the location perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Lomas

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The nicest hotel I have ever stayed in! Great location! Comfortable and great restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanner

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Room was very nice and when I needed something they were right there Only complaint is no room service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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beautiful hotel. Staff friendly, professional, and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

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The hotel is gorgeous, every little touch felt just right. The room was clean and well appointed. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026