The Nittany Lion Inn

Historic hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

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

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.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking available
Breakfast available
Pet-friendly
Gym

HK$851 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Tomorrow

Oct 29 - Oct 30

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the area

Located in State College, The Nittany Lion Inn is in the city centre. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Stone Valley Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Arboretum at Penn State and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania. 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.

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200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803

What's nearby

Pennsylvania State University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Pegula Ice Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
‪Waring (West) Commons - ‬7 min walk
‪Café 210 West - ‬11 min walk
‪Chumley's - ‬13 min walk
‪Tadashi #2 - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

Historic hotel remodelled 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 a 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 a 24-hour front desk
A porter/bellboy, a banquet hall and meeting rooms
A gift shop, ATM/banking services and a vending machine

Room features

All 230 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with baths 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 transport

Covered 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
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

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

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 are 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.

Payment types at the property

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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Nittany Lion Inn State College

Nittany Lion Inn

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 does it cost to stay at The Nittany Lion Inn?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on 26 Nov 2025 start from HK$766.59, excluding 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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 mile (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 mile (2 km).

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The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

22 Oct 2025

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

Lovely rooms, breakfast was robust

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

19 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanie

16 Oct 2025

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Beautiful hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winston

27 Oct 2025

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

Beautiful hotel in center of Penn State campus, convenient to town.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

20 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Excellent hotel on Penn State’s campus.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

27 Sept 2025

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Love our stay! Amazing hotel!!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

29 Sept 2025

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Beautiful hotel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

8 Oct 2025

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Prefect location!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

20 Oct 2025

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Great property- beautifully decorated. Comfortable and welcoming.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

14 Sept 2025

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Beautiful hotel with great staff. Very comfortable beds and great room amenities.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

20 Oct 2025

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

Perfect hotel for PeenState parents visiting their student

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

30 Aug 2025

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We loved everything about this Inn!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

5 Oct 2025

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

Great staff clean rooms

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

13 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

We enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

9 Oct 2025

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

The hotel is very nice. The staff is pleasant and helpful. Nice atmosphere, nice rooms, all around a vibe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

20 Oct 2025

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

Beautiful hotel and property. Accommodating staff. Rooms are clean, great amenities - coffee, toiletries. Best place to stay on campus!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

18 Aug 2025

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We loved our stay! Beautiful room, great restaurants and beautiful property.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

10 Aug 2025

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Beautiful property, and great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

24 Sept 2025

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Likes: Location, staff, cleanliness, ambiance

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

17 Oct 2025

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Julie was wonderful at check-in.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

21 Sept 2025

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I had a pleasant stay and would definitely return to this hotel if I'm ever doing business in the area again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

23 Sept 2025

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

lovely hotel convenient to the university

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayandren

13 Oct 2025

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

Incredible hotel, amazing facilities and location. Rooms are excellent and new amenities. Keep up the great service and your staff is very friendly and professional- thank you

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025