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).
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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bryce Jordan Center or Beaver Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our State College travel guide
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
Palmer Museum of Art
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Pegula Ice Arena
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Bryce Jordan Center
6 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
11 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks
11 min walk
Waring (West) Commons
7 min walk
Café 210 West
11 min walk
Bill Pickle's Tap Room
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 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 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.
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 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nittany Lion Inn on 23 Nov 2026 start from Rp2.424.528, excluding 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, 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).
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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Reviews
The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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My stay at the Nittany Lion Inn was excellent! As one would expect, the location is outstanding as it is within walking distance to most if not all points of interest on campus. The hotel has gone through an extensive renovation and offers very clean and modernized rooms with great amenities. The food at the restaurants on property were all excellent. Overall, as a Penn State alum and frequent visitor to State College I would highly recommend the Nittany Lion Inn!
The stay was great and property was well maintained. We are planning to stay here the next time we come to visit our daughter. I was have appreciated the parking included in the stay.
The Nittany Lion Inn is conveniently located for visiting campus. The front desk staff is welcoming. The room looked like it was recently redone and was spotlessly clean. Mattress was comfortable and hotel was quiet, offering a comfortable night of sleep. I would definitely stay here again.
Love this hotel and close to all of the Penn State activities. We had dinner outside at the Triplette Restaurant and it was delicious and the waitress was very kind.
We liked the airport transfer. The hotel was updated and located so close to the arena that we easily walked to the volleyball game. We enjoyed walking around the nearby arboretum. The food at the restaurants were good. The ice cream on campus was divine! Not much for food options in the evening so we took an uber downtown.