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The Nittany Lion Inn

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

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Stately building with a central entrance and evenly spaced windows, set amidst lush greenery.
Enjoy a drink at the central bar, surrounded by comfortable seating and a selection of glassware.
Relax in style with comfortable seating and a warm atmosphere, featuring a fireplace and elegant lighting.
Relax in this elegant living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.
Two spacious beds with white linens and accent pillows, each with a bedside table and lamp, are positioned side by side in this stylish room.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$195
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

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

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
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

  • ‪Federal Taphouse State College - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Irving's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬15 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 gift shop
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine, luggage storage and a banquet hall
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.

Languages

English

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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 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 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 23 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on 10 Aug, 2025 start from S$194.60, 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?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 825 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1027 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Amazing hotel and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean , nice staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Absolutely gorgeous hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Amazing hotel. Very clean, great location and super friendly staff. Good bar / restaurant on site. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Inn is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

It’s my favorite place to stay near Penn State!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Property is beautiful. Hotel was so clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful, comfortable accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful and clean hotel on Penn State campus. Highly recommend a stay if you are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

It is upscale but very comfortable and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Was fully renovated and had large comfortable rooms. Many inviting lounge areas. Overall very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Beautiful place with excellent service. Close to everything in State College.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great staff especially friendly bartenders at Tripletts
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great atmosphere. Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

The entire property was quite charming and had everything you’d need on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Perfect location and stellar accommodations! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Room was very clean, location was very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

First time staying at the Nittany Lion Inn and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The lobby was very welcoming and a great place to relax. Room was well equipped and had lots of nice touches. Overall beautiful hotel and look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Loved being on the Penn State campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

The Nittany Lion Inn is beautiful and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We finally got to stay at the Nittany Lion Inn and really enjoyed our stay. We are alumni, so it was special to stay at the iconic hotel. The best part is the location on campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Comfortable, friendly staff, clean, well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025