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The Nittany Lion Inn

State College - PA · United States

200 West Park AvenueView location

9.6/10Excellent2,215 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.8/109.8
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About The Nittany Lion Inn

The property features a total of 223 units. Those staying at this property may surf on the internet thanks to the Wi-Fi access ready to use on public areas. Guests may contact the reception desk any time during the day.

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With a stay at The Nittany Lion Inn, you'll be centrally located in State College, steps from Pennsylvania State University and a short 3-minute drive from Bryce Jordan Center.

This historic hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Beaver Stadium and 0.6 mi (1 km) from The Arboretum at Penn State. Make yourself at home in one of the 230 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services.

Planning an event in State College? This hotel has 9648 square feet (896 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 1:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Parking height restrictions apply Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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 transportation to and from this property.
    • Parking height restrictions apply.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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
    • A late check-out fee will be charged

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Pennsylvania State University 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Palmer Museum of Art 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
The Arboretum at Penn State 1 km / 0.6 mi
Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Sarni Tennis Center 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag 1.6 km / 1 mi
Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Bryce Jordan Center 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Penn State Tennis Center 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Pegula Ice Arena 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Tudek Dog Park 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Beaver Stadium 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Medlar Field 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Centre County Historical Society 3 km / 1.8 mi
Mount Nittany Medical Center 3.7 km / 2.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Bellboy service
  • Lift access
  • Shop
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
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  • Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room: 7
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Fitness
Upon availability

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: QUA.DB

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  • DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKINGDBL.KG-NM

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    DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

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    DOUBLE
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    KING BED NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.KG-NM

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUADRUPLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: QUA.QN

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • Double or Twin KING SIZE BEDDouble or Twin • KING SIZE BEDDBT.KG

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    Double or Twin KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBT.KG

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

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    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2Q

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen BedsDOUBLE • Accessible-Two Queen BedsDBL.H6-2Q

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    DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen Beds

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    Accessible-Two Queen Beds

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    Room code: DBL.H6-2Q

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  • DOUBLE ONE BEDROOMDOUBLE • ONE BEDROOMDBL.B1

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    DOUBLE ONE BEDROOM

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: DBL.B1

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  • QUADRUPLE Accessible-Two Queen BedsQUADRUPLE • Accessible-Two Queen BedsQUA.H6-2Q

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    QUADRUPLE Accessible-Two Queen Beds

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    Accessible-Two Queen Beds

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    Room code: QUA.H6-2Q

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  • SUITE WITH DOUBLE BEDSUITE • WITH DOUBLE BEDSUI.DB

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    SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: SUI.DB

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • TWIN WITH DOUBLE BEDTWIN • WITH DOUBLE BEDTWN.DB

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    TWIN WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: TWN.DB

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • SUITE Accessible KING SIZE BEDSUITE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDSUI.H6-KG

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    SUITE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.H6-KG

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size BedDOUBLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedDBL.H6-QN

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    DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-QN

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  • Double or Twin NON SMOKINGDouble or Twin • NON SMOKINGDBT.NM

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    Double or Twin NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.NM

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

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  • Double or Twin Accessible KING SIZE BEDDouble or Twin • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBT.H6-KG

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    Double or Twin Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.H6-KG

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE AccessibleQUADRUPLE • AccessibleQUA.H6

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    QUADRUPLE Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.H6

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM

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    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM

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  • QUADRUPLE Accessible-Queen Size BedQUADRUPLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedQUA.H6-QN

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    QUADRUPLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.H6-QN

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  • QUADRUPLE TWO QUEEN BEDSQUADRUPLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSQUA.2Q

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    QUADRUPLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.2Q

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Nittany Lion Inn

9.6
Excellent
2,215 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.8 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2026
Tara
Nice place.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2026
David
Very comfortable, spacious room.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2026
Steven
This place was great. Dropped a kid off for college early and was able to use this as a base to venture out. Great location, walking distance to dorms, restaurants, apartments etc. will stay there again. Very clean and restaurants on site. Parking is valet or parking in the garage 200 feet from the front door.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2026
Kristin
An excellent experience! Everything neat, clean, inviting, convenient, modern, and friendly.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2026
ALEXANDER
Perfect stay and close to everything on campus
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2026
Pamela
Rooms where clean restaurants top notch everyone so friendly love the decor
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2026
Bonnie
Beautiful!
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2026
Priscilla
Beautiful, well kept, great service!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2026
Sarah
We looked forward to staying at the Nittany Lion for months in advance. It did not disappoint. The updated rooms and decor made it feel more modern and clean. The downstairs areas provided great semi-private areas for friends and family to gather informally, including the beautiful courtyard. Our room was generously sized, clean, and quiet. Bathroom was beautiful. We appreciated the breakfast place downstairs that has à la carte coffee, pastries, and bagels.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2026
Brent
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, and on-site dining options were amazing. Amazing location on the campus.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2026
Mary Anne
Large clean room. Friendly staff.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2026
Amy
Love love love thr NLI!!!
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2026
Shameka
We had an amazing overnight stay with great amenities and friendly staff.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2026
Brett
Since the renovation/transformation a couple of years ago, this is by far our favorite place to stay when visiting our son and daughter at school! Great staff, great service, restaurants are wonderful, including Dear Joe, the perfect little coffee shop/cafe for a quick bite, snack, or place to refuel after a full day of activities at PSU. Everything you need is all right there. Great feelings of nostalgia for my wife and I, as we walk through or just chill/relax for a few minutes in the lobby. Penn State old and new on display throughout the whole hotel. The hotel is dog friendly, and they treated our fifth family member as such everywhere we went with him:)
The place just makes you feel good.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2026
Heather
It was extremely nice. No need to leave the hotel for food restaurants in the hotel a beautiful setting for a romantic getaway.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2026
Christina
Clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms with consistently friendly, welcoming staff. We always enjoy our stay and highly recommend this hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2026
Guy
Parfait pour une visite à Penn State!
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2026
Robert
Location can't be beat for PSU. Casual food was open, but main restaurant was not, even though it was a highly booked orientation weekend. Lovely historic interior. Minor room issues were conveyed to the desk, they were responsive.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2026
Lauren
Beyond wonderful stay!
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2026
Todd
Great staff and location. Would recommend
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2026
Tiana
beautiful room
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2026
Brian
The room was always clean, the staff was friendly, and air-conditioned. I went to Dear Joe to get an egg and cheese on it asiago bagel for $8.00.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2026
Robert
Our stay was wonderful. The Inn was immaculate. It appeared to have been recently renovated. Either that, or their housekeeping staff is just that good.

Highly recommended!
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2026
Lauren
Beautiful stay at the Inn. Easy access to campus buildings and downtown. Friendly valet service and helpful front desk.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2026
John
Great all around. Wonderful weekend.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2026
Randolph
God
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jul 2026
Colleen
The restaurants and their staff were exemplary. However the front desk staff not so. First when we arrived we were told that our room was not ready. They apparently were short staffed in housekeeping. Things happen so we were asked to take a seat until our room was ready. I said fine will you call us up when the room is ready? The answer was no you need to get back in line. Really? So since there was a long line we got back in line. When we got to the front of the line our room was ready.

The parking situation is you self park is very confusing. We went to leave the parking garage with our key from the hotel and the garage would gate would not open. So we ended up paying although it was being charged to our room. The hotel did take this off our bill when I told them about having to pay.

Then on the 2nd night of our 3 night stay the air conditioning broke in our room. I called the front desk and was told I could not switch rooms since the hotel was full. The front dest staff did not even identify herself as the front desk and said nothing could be done until the manager arrived at 8 am. When I went to the front desk the next morning they had no record of me calling at 4:30 am. Luckily the window did open to provide some relief from the heat. I forgot to shut it before we left for the day and when we returned late in the afternoon it was still open.The air conditioning was fixed but not turned on. They did comp us $100 dollars but it should have been a whole night.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2026
Valerie
It would be a place to revisit for sure. Where it lacked in customer service (check in to parking to not being able to locate luggage from one storage room to the next was rather unnecessary), the property itself, its restaurants, location and the room itself definitely compensated for it.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2026
Susan
Absolutely beautiful property.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2026
Jessica
Beautiful hotel, decorated to perfection. Everything was clean, spacious and easy to navigate.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2026
Heather
The water and ice machine was not functioning properly
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
Annelise
Great stay. Thanks.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
Nicolas
AC definitly too noisy in the room. Depsite of that, the atmosphere inside or outside the room were just perfect and relaxing.
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2026
Eyad
O
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
Laura
Great!
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
Brian
Great hotel in the middle of the action at PSU
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
David
No complementary coffee in the morning. Felt a little bit like a money grab.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
Rodney
First time we stayed at Nittany Lion Inn. Property was amazing! Alum of Penn State and my wife asked me to a sorority formal there back in the early ‘90’s. My only time before last week I was inside there. Facility was excellent and plenty to do in the lobby. Love the courtyard! We’ll be back!
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2026
Ross
This is an absolutely incredible hotel. A must stay at least once for every Penn Stater. Be aware that on popular weekends the price is extremely different than on a regular date.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2026
Jacqueline
The hotel was very clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The location couldn’t be better!
8/10
Excellent
24 Jul 2026
Tiffany
Loved it here! My only suggestion would be to bring your own pillows.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Bruce S.
Best place to stay at PSU. Great rooms, great staff. No place like it.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Kimberly
The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. I thought the room, and particularly the bathroom needed more or brighter lights.

I was there for a college reunion with several other friends and it was great that there were so many gathering spaces throughout the hotel. Both the coffee shop and the Lionne restaurant had very good food.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Sarah
Excellent place, great location
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
Margaret
Fabulous location and beautiful facility! Be sure to bring wireless headphones to make the gym easier to use.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Jason
Nostalgic property.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2026
Rokhaya
Some of the hallways have an odor but not the rooms. Other than that it’s a beautiful homey hotel and the staff are extremely helpful and kind
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Angie
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Happy Valley!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
Melinda
Loved every bit of our stay! The fresh water was a nice touch.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
JOSE
The Nittany Lion Inn is wonderful! The beautifully tiled bathroom was the cleanest and nicest bathroom we've ever seen at a hotel. The furniture in the rooms looks new and is in excellent condition. The public spaces are full of historic charm and are well-kept. Finally, every staff member was polite, helpful and efficient. The walls seem thin because you can here a lot in the room so this is not the hotel for loud, rowdy guests. We had a wonderful stay here and look forward to staying again for our next visit to State College!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Jane
Staff was great
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Eric
Great location. Was able to explore the campus and eat at local spots as well as the hotel options, all on foot. The fitness center was fantastic. The grounds were beautiful. The coffee in the room was excellent.
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2026
Christopher
The property is well maintained, the staff professional, polite and knowledgeable. The rooms are in fairly good shape and housekeeping did a good job, failing only to replace the espresso pod I used. The hotel gym is not bad as hotel gyms go. Where they lose points is dining. Triplett’s is the more casual option and here the food was good and the service fair to good. This one met expectations. Their upscale restaurant, which I tried for breakfast twice is atrocious. I ordered an omelette that was badly overcooked, under seasoned, and largely tasteless. The breakfast potatoes were also unseasoned. I could do better drunk. My son had scrambled eggs that were equally bad. I order a croissant. While it was croissant shaped, it was not in any world (certainly not in France) a croissant. It was croissant shaped bread. Terrible. The second morning, I had oatmeal and a fruit cup since the eggs were inedible. These were equally poor and commensurately overpriced. In short, something approaching Michelin star prices for less than greasy diner quality. Avoid. If you are staying here I recommend walking 15-20 minutes into town to do better.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Deborah
Wonderful stay for my first time visiting Penn State!
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
sarah
Great place
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jul 2026
Megan
Beautiful hotel, the coffee shop was great. The eco friendly air conditioning didn’t work, so it was insanely hot all night, never got below 78 degrees in the room. Would definitely stay there again but not in the summer.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Kristine
So very nice. Would have loved a free breakfast of some sort. Seems more the norm but restaurants offered were very good
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Ilona
Great location, friendly staff, nice room!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2026
Nicole
The AC was not working in our room but the staff was able to switch us to another room immediately. The rooms are nicely decorated and clean. We went to use the fitness center and there was a dead cockroach on the floor. Needless to say we did not stay to use the gym.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Dana
Very clean and we loved the room. Bed was comfortable
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Amanda
Awesome
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Sheila
I stayed one night at this hotel because of the \"new student orientation\" (NSO) at Penn State University. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. They offered free fruit and cold favored water. They changed their policy regarding free parking but offered a discount if you stayed at the hotel (it was a challenge to find parking on campus during orientation). FYI - Penn State no longer owns this hotel, but owns the property it sits on, therefore, no free parking.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
andrew
Nice, clean, quiet hotel with a library feel.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
steve
We had a great experience at the Nittany Lion Inn. The staff was terrific and it made for a great Arts Festival Weekend
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
John
Old property with character and remodeled recently and very well maintained. Large hotel with nice restaurants and bars. Nice place to stay with very convenient location.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Sheri
Awesome!!! Wonderful short visit.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Amy
Clean room, parking in Nittany garage was efficient
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
melissa
Perfect location for freshman student orientation. Beautiful resort feel of a hotel
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Peter
Well designed facility in absolutely terrific condition. Wonderful atmosphere with lots of personality. Genuinely helpful friendly staff.
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2026
James
Overall great experience and the updating was top notch. With that said I was surprised when I got into the bed that the mattress or springs creaked, which I haven't heard since I was a boy 70 years ago! How odd to have a top notch hotel with a creaky bed!
Self
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2026
Brian
Having stayed at the Nittany Lion Inn many times over the years, this stay was disappointing. The first room had a soaking wet carpet next to the bed, which the staff must have known about as there was a dehumidifier in the room. We were promptly moved to another room which was much better, but there was a problem with the toilet. When we told the front desk about it, they said that they would send maintenance to look into it, but they never did. Luckily, we were able to fix the problem ourselves, so it did not require a second room move. We purchased two rooms for the weekend, and the second room's air conditioning was not working properly. One again, we told the front desk, but the issue was never resolved. We also saw a needle and syringe in the hallway. I would not recommend this hotel anymore.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2026
Paige
This hotel is very pretty- the staff is very helpful as well. My only feedback would be that the housekeeping team never fully cleaned our room for 4 days. They would come in, do something, but never a full clean. It was pretty weird. They would take the trash, leave a few towels, but didn't make the bed or leave fresh mugs/glasses. Then the next day they would do the opposite or less. Minor detail, but worth mentioning for the price. The restaurants were lovely - Connie in Triplettes was SO good to us.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Justin
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Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Jacqueline
Breakfast was delicious. One thing i would say negative is i booked a two bed queen and they changed me to one king and sofa bed room which was not what i booked.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Kimberly
We had a wonderful visit at the Nittany Lion Inn. We were in State College for my son's orientation. The Inn was beautifully decorated, very clean, and in a convenient location! The staff was helpful and friendly. I would love to stay here again!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
Christina
We love staying at the Nittany Lion Inn; we have stayed many times throughout the years. The staff is always wonderful, and everything is very clean. The hotel is just beautiful. This time, and this is the first time that this has happened to us, our room would not cool down. We are not sure if something was wrong with the a/c unit, but our room was actually hot, and we set the thermostat to the lowest setting. It was very difficult to sleep because of this issue.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Andrew
Staff in 1855 amazing. Hotel is top notch!
2/10
Poor
12 Jul 2026
Tiyan
When I went to put my luggage on the luggage rack I found a dirty sock from the prior guest on the floor. I then went into the bathroom and found a dirty cleaning cloth in the toilet. I don’t not believe my room was cleaned thoroughly. I sent a message through Expedia and received no response. I called the front desk to let them know and they said housekeeping would come clean my room. After 30 minutes I went downstairs to the front desk because no one from housekeeping showed up. I asked for a different room but was told there was none available. Another message was sent to housekeeping and they finally showed up after almost an hour to clean my room. After they left I also noticed there was hair in the shower. I do not know why I was checked into a dirty room. I was really excited to stay at this hotel but will not be returning.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Jeffery
Beautiful Property- Thank You!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2026
Lisa
Rooms and property are gorgeous, well kept and clean. There are restaurants and bars on the property which are lovely. The parking is convenient to the property, well priced and there is also a valet service. There were only 2 issues, first and most importantly, in the morning when we tried to take a shower there was no cold water. No matter how we tried to change the settings, the shower was scalding hot. The evening before we had cold water and I took a normal temperature shower. In the morning it was so hot my husband didn’t even shower because it was not possible. Luckily we were just heading home and not going to an event for which you would want to be clean. Second issue, which was a smaller one, was that the coffee maker in the room leaked everywhere. Would have given this property 5 stars other than the shower problem.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Frank
The Inn was exceptional is every way - rooms, common areas, dining, personnel. Great location withing walking distance to College and Beaver Streets.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Lucy
Beautiful renovation! Very comfortable 💖!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Christina
Spacious rooms, clean and friendly staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Jon
A
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Barbara
Jamie at check in was very kind and helpful. It was wonderful to be so convenient to the Arts Festival and downtown.
Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Fred
Room was clean and comfortable. HVAC a bit noisy. Housekeeping saff very helpful with special requests.
We took advantage of three different f&b outlets, quality of f&b is B+, Bar some bar staff at Tripplets could use an attitude adjustment. 1855 Lounge and the
Friends
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Anthony
Room was not serviced by 4:30, had to call for this to be done!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Magnus
Recently decorated and v friendly staff
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Robert
Great!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Michelle
Beautiful hotel!
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
David and Laura
Everything was very pleasant. The breakfast was delicious.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
jaime
Beautiful hotel for our new student orientation stay. Great location and the bar was great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Nathan
Recently refreshed - this is a classic historic hotel updated with a fresh look.

It is also a sprawling building that you can explore for awhile!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Trista
Our stay was great! Everything was very clean, the staff was friendly and the decor was fabulous.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Dustine
Place was great would stay again.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Jennifer
Loved the cozy feel of the hotel. Very well kept and staff was great!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Sheryl
Cafe for breakfast can be slow
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Tess
Loved it
2/10
Poor
07 Jul 2026
Jason
I had to switch rooms 3 times. The first time, I received a room that was not clean -- it was dirty from the previous guest, including unmade bed, dirty bathroom, and garbage in the room. The second room had bugs in the bed. The third room had bugs in the bath towels.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Frank
Beautifully appointed room and common areas. Clean and bright.

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200 West Park Avenue, State College, United States

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