The Nittany Lion Inn

855-229-5934

200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, US

4.0Very Good

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Gym

Non-Smoking

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About this property

The Nittany Lion Inn is a 3-star independent hotel located in the heart of State College, Pennsylvania, just a 3-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University. The property sits within easy reach of cultural and recreational landmarks, including The Arboretum at Penn State and the Palmer Museum of Art, both 0.6 miles away. Bryce Jordan Center is accessible by car in 3 minutes, and University Park Airport is 5 miles away with complimentary transportation provided.

The inn offers 223 air-conditioned rooms, including 23 suites. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen television, complimentary wireless internet, and cable programming. Private bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms also feature phones, safes, and coffee and tea makers. Guest comfort ratings average 4.7 out of 5.

Dining options include Lionne, the on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner, along with a coffee shop and bar/lounge where guests can enjoy drinks and snacks. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for an additional fee. The property features a fitness center, complimentary wireless internet throughout, and gift shops. Additional amenities include conference space totaling 9,648 square feet across 7 meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and vending machines. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking, an accessible restaurant, and an accessible airport shuttle. Pet-friendly accommodations are available.

Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel maintains a 24-hour front desk and offers porter and bellhop services. With an overall guest rating of 4.7 out of 5 across more than 1,000 reviews, 85.3% of guests would recommend the property.

Location & nearby attractions

A stay at The Nittany Lion Inn places you in the heart of State College, a short 3-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and within 3 minutes by car from Bryce Jordan Center. This historic hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from The Arboretum at Penn State and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Palmer Museum of Art.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Pennsylvania State University - 0.2 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

The preferred airport for The Nittany Lion Inn is State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi

Rooms

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.

Dining

Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Lionne, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.

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).

Getting here

University Park Airport, 5 miles, complimentary transportation

Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Check-out 11:00 AM

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

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.

Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

Pets allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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 53 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

Know before you go

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.
Contactless check-out is available.