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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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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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is 2.804.930 ₫
3.113.541 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

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

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

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

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 - 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 - 5 min drive - 1.8 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
    • ‪Tadashi #2 - ‬11 min walk
    • ‪Chumley's - ‬13 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 vending machine
    • A lift, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
    • A banquet hall, a porter/bellboy and a gift shop
    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 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 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on 4 Dec 2025 start from 2.804.930 ₫, 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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    Reviews

    The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    9.8

    Cleanliness

    9.4

    Amenities

    9.6

    Staff & service

    9.4

    Eco-friendliness

    9.8

    Property conditions & facilities
    Rating 10 - Excellent. 856 out of 1025 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 1025 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1025 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1025 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1025 reviews

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Lisa

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Lovely stay! Great location, clean and updated room, wonderful staff.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Loretta

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Beautiful, great location, great staff
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Brian

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great hotel
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    JACOB

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great Staff, room and amenities.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Elizabeth

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Beautifully renovated and great location
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Kajol

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    was very nice place!!
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Lisa

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Gorgeous hotel and rooms
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Erin M

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The hotel is so cute and clean
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Alejandro

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Love this property, this was my second stay and it went just as great as the first. Rooms are beautiful and clean, decor, and staff is super friendly.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Christopher

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The rooms were very nice, the staff was friendly, and the location was great for accessing downtown.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Bonnie

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Lovely rooms, breakfast was robust
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Sheri

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Clean, beautiful and convenient location.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Michele

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    the room was clean comfortable and elegant Easy access to the campus, great bar and coffee shop on site.
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Debbie

    Beautiful place
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Catherine

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
    amazing place amazing location couldn’t ask for anything better staying at Penn State
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Sandra

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Great place.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Joanie

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Beautiful hotel
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Winston

    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

    KRISTINA

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The room was very nice and the hotel was beautiful. Loved the restaurants, service and the property.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Debra

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
    Excellent hotel on Penn State’s campus.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Robin

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Beautiful hotel
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Anna

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Love our stay! Amazing hotel!!!
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Silvia J

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Charming, clean and friendly
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Jeffrey

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Prefect location!
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    DEBORAH

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
    Great property- beautifully decorated. Comfortable and welcoming.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025