The Nittany Lion Inn

Historic hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Dates

November 2025

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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

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Tomorrow

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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 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

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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$161.71, 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).