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The Nittany Lion Inn

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A short walk from Pennsylvania State University, The Nittany Lion Inn provides a free return airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Lionne, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a gym and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, bedside tables, and a large mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(166 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, bedside tables, and a large mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a television on a small table, and a window providing natural light.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white and orange pillows, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp and a vase of flowers.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a blue armchair, a wooden side table, and a bench.

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in State College, The Nittany Lion Inn is in the city centre. 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. The Arboretum at Penn State and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our State College travel guide
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200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803

What's nearby

  • A brick building with a sign reading "The Pennsylvania State University" surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
    Pennsylvania State University
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A garden with various pumpkins and flowers, a wooden bench, and a metal structure.
    The Arboretum at Penn State
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses
    7 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    15 min walk
  • Federal Taphouse
    13 min walk
  • Champs Downtown
    14 min walk
  • Fatoum Bistro
    5 min drive

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 free return airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Lionne, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a gym and conference space.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a gift shop
    • Meeting rooms, a vending machine and luggage storage
    • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and a porter/bellboy
  • 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

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Covered parking on site (USD 12 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

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
  • 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.

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

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 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$201, 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: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Nittany Lion Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

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

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM on request.

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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