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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 584
AED 648 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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
Heating
Connecting rooms available
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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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 - 0.3 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 8 min drive - 3.2 km

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

Historic hotel revitalized in 2024 and located near Pennsylvania State University
At The Nittany Lion Inn, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a gym. The on-site restaurant, Lionne, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, 7 meeting rooms, and a porter/bellhop
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
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.

Languages

English

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

  • 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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10-30 for adults and USD 10-30 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Lionne
  • Triplett's
  • Dear Joe Cafe

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Conference space (9648 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 7

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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

  • Renovated entire property - September 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
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Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 53 per pet, 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

MONETIZATION_ON

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 53 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 53 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 11 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on 12 March 2025 start from $176.49, 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.

How much is parking at The Nittany Lion Inn?

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: anytime.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

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. Beaver Stadium is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jazzel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute inn and the staff were absolutely amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with dining and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Nice renovation, comfortable beds and rooms done nicely. Great value and all of staff super!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy, cozy, and historic PSU vibe wrapped up in one hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and newly renovated. Parking garage close by is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay ! Luxury retreat at a great value. Dining options, quality and service are fantastic . Friendly staff !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

We had a pleasant stay. We loved the downstairs lobby/library area. We spent time sitting around the fire with friends. It was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience to celebrate son's birthday. Rooms and dining options were exceptional. Must stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Nittany Lion Inn. Excellent facility and also charming and unique with Penn State decor. All for a price that competes with other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Nittany Lion Inn was amazing. The entire property was clean, the bar and restaurant were convenient, and it was very quiet in the room. I could not have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in State College! Very convenient! Good food!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Th renovation are beautiful! Room size and bathrooms are amazing! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel- so clean and fresh!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If only I could book this every single time! Love their space! Clean, fresh, convenient and most of all, we love their dining option. I think I found my favorite hotel in State College.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in State College
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for visiting Penn State. Housekeeping and Restaurant could improve.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025