The Nittany Lion Inn

Historic hotel with restaurant, near Pennsylvania State University

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February 2026

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March 2026

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Near Pennsylvania State University, The Nittany Lion Inn offers a vibrant retreat with a coffee shop/cafe and 24-hour gym. Savor breakfast at Lionne or enjoy the evening atmosphere at the bar. With high-speed WiFi, meeting rooms, and luggage storage available for your convenience.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Free airport shuttle
Fitness center
Valet parking
Self parking
Coffee shop/cafe
7 meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator

CNY867 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 5 - Feb 6

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

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 cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Blackout drapes/curtains

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

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803

What's nearby

Pennsylvania State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 6 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Hibachi-San - ‬13 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
‪Waring (West) Commons - ‬7 min walk
‪Café 210 West - ‬11 min walk
‪Tadashi #2 - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn

At The Nittany Lion Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Lionne, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this historic hotel include a free airport shuttle and a bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 230 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

- Covered onsite self parking (USD 12 per night)
- Onsite valet parking (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Transfers

- Free airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM*

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop

What to do

Golfing nearby

Working away

7 meeting rooms
Conference space (9648 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop

Facilities

Built in 1930
ATM/banking
Fitness center
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Accessible airport shuttle
Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Be entertained

55-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Phone

Food and drink

Free bottled water

More

Housekeeping on request
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

Covered self parking costs USD 12 per night
Valet parking costs USD 25 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

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.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Does The Nittany Lion Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Nittany Lion Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 12 per night. Valet parking costs USD 25 per night.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM on request.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Nittany Lion Inn and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near The Nittany Lion Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Lionne.

What's the area around The Nittany Lion Inn like?

The Nittany Lion Inn is in the heart of State College, a short 3-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and 12 minutes' walk from The Arboretum at Penn State.

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The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Onsite dining options were excellent with multiple choices, including a fine dining restaurant, bar, and breakfast cafe. (20 reviews)
The gym at this property is described as good, awesome, and incredible. (3 reviews)
Breakfast at the property was great with excellent food and a good menu. (3 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 22, 2026

Amazing experience we truly enjoyed our stay!!

Kasie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 30, 2025

Great Staff and perfect location.

Rafael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 11, 2026

Clean, comfortable, and welcoming hotel.

Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 22, 2025

Beautiful Hotel Decorated for the Holiday's & Great Location

nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 1, 2026

Great hotel, staff was amazing. Every detail was done right

Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 27, 2025

Great room and restaurant

Sophia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 17, 2026

The room was very clean and the air conditioning was perfect!

Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 12, 2025

Clean room, friendly staff, good food

Gretchen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 30, 2025

Beautiful grounds..friendly staff..great food and staff

Chen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 15, 2025

Excellent place to stay very impressed...

nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 12, 2026

Hotel was beautiful and clean. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Will always stay here when in State College. Staff was courteous and helpful.

Chris, 1-night trip