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The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Porch
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
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Beaver Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

3-star State College hotel walkable to Pennsylvania State University
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Nittany Lion Inn offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 9648 square feet (896 square meters) include conference space. This historic hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in September 2024.

The Nittany Lion Inn is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Lionne - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Triplett's - This pub serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Dear Joe Cafe - This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

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

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

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 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 (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
  • 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

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 789 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at NLI several times before their closure and renovation so we were very excited to be back for the 1st time since they reopened. Upon checking in, we found the bathroom in our room to be dirty. The floor had hair all over it. Housekeeping came immediately and a lovely young man swept and mopped. As we left for our activities the next day, we stopped at the front desk and asked that the attendant please request that our room had a thorough cleaning. We returned to find the bathroom floor not swept, again. While I understand that this could have been from us, I am annoyed at the lack of attention to our request. We had dinner in Triplett’s one night and found our burgers to be over-charred on the edges. Breakfast at Lionne was fine but $16 for a waffle (without the fruit) v. $10 for a breakfast sandwich on a fresh croissant was not worth it. Parking is tricky as you are given one pass to exit per day, however, we were in and out a few times so had to pay. We were given an extra pass to exit on our 1st day because we checked in and ran back out in an hour but, the garage was charging event rates due to a wrestling match at Rec Hall. All in all, a beautiful building and renovation but, not our best stay in Happy Valley by far.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice great food options for dinner and walkable to our destination
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally, Andover

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

8/10 Good

Alex, Houston

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

4/10 Poor

Kim

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nittany Lion Inn offers easy access to the Bryce Jordan Center and Beaver Stadium and is located on campus. The Inn is completely brought back to optimal conditions with a cozy lobby and hallways where you can sit and noodle on your computer. They have a fine dining area and a sports bar type place and a coffee shop for your choosing. Rooms are great. You can eat at the Inn and or engage with the hustle and bustle of student life downtown. The Nittany Lion Inn allows you to choose how much you want to interact with downtown State College life. It’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

Michele

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would 100% stay there again!

The rooms were clean. Loved the decor - simple and classy. The beds were comfortable and the room darkness was perfect with the blinds. The shower was fantastic as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIKTORIA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice & cozy place! Nice room, good shower & big bathroom place. Lobby is amazing! Good bar, nice service. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Traveled with family
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

Karen

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

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hallway carpet dirty. Bathroom floor and walls dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Seth, Seattle

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with group
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

Marie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

jazzel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute inn and the staff were absolutely amazing
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