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The Nittany Lion Inn

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A short walk from Pennsylvania State University, The Nittany Lion Inn provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Lionne, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a gym and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

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
(189 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
(68 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
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 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

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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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 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; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 (in/out privileges)
  • 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
Parking height restrictions apply

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. 1866 out of 2210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 2210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 2210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 2210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 2210 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great and comfortable stay! Really enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and food !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The place was clean, comfortable she has an overall warm feeling. The staff is fantastic as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff. Multiple restaurants on site. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel. Great rooms and all facilities were fabulous. Good restaurants and very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel, very spacious, rooms with very good design and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Check in was easy, valet was lovely, room was comfortable and clean. Common areas were nicely decorated and the breakfast was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place. Love the location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good, clean, nice location on campus, not very professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Layout and design and amenities made for an enjoyable and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Another excellent stay at the NLI. Can’t beat the location, quality of the guest rooms or variety of amenities. Just wish they had more “walk-in dining”. If you’re going to dine here (at Lionne) - make a reservation!!! They don’t have room for walk-in’s. Joe’s cafe - excellent coffee shop. Love the lobby spaces and don’t miss the courtyard for spring, summer and fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My stay at the Nittany Lion Inn was excellent! As one would expect, the location is outstanding as it is within walking distance to most if not all points of interest on campus. The hotel has gone through an extensive renovation and offers very clean and modernized rooms with great amenities. The food at the restaurants on property were all excellent. Overall, as a Penn State alum and frequent visitor to State College I would highly recommend the Nittany Lion Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the on-campus property, nice staff and great location. The bar and coffee shop are nice to have on the property. Both were excellent and popular.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious and clean rooms. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good to be back at Penn state. Clean room and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The stay was great and property was well maintained. We are planning to stay here the next time we come to visit our daughter. I was have appreciated the parking included in the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful doesn’t do it justice. An amazing stay with great rooms, bars, & staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect walking distance to the stadium. Great place for dogs. The food at both restaurants were awesome. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just like the pictures, such a nice historic hotel with great decor and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel with very helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing overnight stay with great amenities and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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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Love the classic design and primer location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Nittany Lion Inn is conveniently located for visiting campus. The front desk staff is welcoming. The room looked like it was recently redone and was spotlessly clean. Mattress was comfortable and hotel was quiet, offering a comfortable night of sleep. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026