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The Nittany Lion Inn

A spacious library with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, and a large rug.

A spacious bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A large, white, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a circular driveway.

A restaurant with high ceilings, patterned walls, and multiple seating areas.

A room with a large window, a sofa, two small tables, and a patterned rug.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Free airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

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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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, bedside tables, and a large mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Excellent

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a television on a small table, and a window providing natural light.

Suite

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a blue armchair, a wooden side table, and a bench.

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

About the area

State College

The Nittany Lion Inn puts you in the heart of State College, steps from Pennsylvania State University and within a 10-minute stroll of Palmer Museum of Art. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, a free airport shuttle and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Lionne, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Triplett's is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class State College hotel, attractions include Bryce Jordan Center and Beaver Stadium.

What's nearby

Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Palmer Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
The Arboretum at Penn State - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Pegula Ice Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Bryce Jordan Center - 6 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

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 metres) and includes conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). A fitness centre, 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

Conference rooms

9648 sq ft of conference space

896 sq. m of conference space

Built in 1930

Charging station for electric cars

Conference space

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Front desk (24 hours)

Storage area for luggage

Gift shop

Bellhop

Lift

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Coffee shop

Dining venue

The Nittany Lion Inn offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 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 an iron/ironing board. 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 transport

Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Free return airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
Covered parking on site (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site valet and self parking
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

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
Lift
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

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 (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

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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Nittany Lion Inn?

The Nittany Lion Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nittany Lion Inn?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on 30 Nov 2026 start from NZ$220, 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.

Is parking available at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yep, The Nittany Lion Inn has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 12 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does The Nittany Lion Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Nittany Lion Inn?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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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State College

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

Awards and affiliations

Similar properties

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Frequently asked questions

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

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