The Nittany Lion Inn
3.5 star property

Comfortable historic hotel, walk to Pennsylvania State University

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The Nittany Lion Inn

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Exterior
Property amenity
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Indoor wedding
Serves lunch and dinner

Overview of The Nittany Lion Inn

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the neighborhood

200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803
  • Popular LocationPennsylvania State University3 min walk
  • Popular LocationStarbucks11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCafe 210 West11 min walk
  • AirportAltoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)68 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 590 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

State College

Located in State College, The Nittany Lion Inn is in the city center. Palmer Museum of Art and Pennsylvania Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Boal Mansion Museum and American Philatelic Center. 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.

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 3 min walk
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 3 min drive
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 3 min drive
  • Beaver Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 11 min walk
  • Federal Taphouse State College - 13 min walk
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 15 min walk
  • Irving's - 13 min walk
  • Doggie’s Rathskeller And Garden - 14 min walk

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

Historic hotel near Pennsylvania State University
At The Nittany Lion Inn, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Dining Room, the onsite restaurant. In addition to a gym and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and free newspapers
  • 7 meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a gift shop
Room features
All 223 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10–30 for adults and USD 10–30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room
  • Whiskers Pub

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10–30 for adults, and USD 10–30 for children
  • 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

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?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

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).

Does The Nittany Lion Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

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. The Arboretum at Penn State and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We'll stay here again!
We had a quick but great stay at the Nittany Lion Inn. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Staff was very helpful (especially in getting my daughter's wallet, which was left at Rec Hall, returned to her) and friendly. We had lunch at Whiskers. Our waiter Jack was attentive and the food was tasty. The brunch buffet in the dining room was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

warren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Opportunity to stay at Primo hotel @ PSU
We don’t get a chance to stay here very often because we have friends who live near State College and we stay with them. But they were not home and we were attending a PSU basketball game so when I saw we could stay at the Nittany Lion Inn for such a reasonable price it was a no brained. Beautiful hotel and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the check-in staff help with my reservation that had my name as Hugh Jr from the EXPEDIA form
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020