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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
1 King Bed
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Room sleeps 3 guests
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
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Room sleeps 4 guests
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible
1 King Bed
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Room sleeps 3 guests
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Suite
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Historic hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

A stay at The Nittany Lion Inn places you in the heart of State College, just a 3-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and within a 5-minute drive of 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 safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.

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.

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

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. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 230
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1930
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 9648
  • Conference space size (meters) - 896
  • Number of meeting rooms - 7
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

The Nittany Lion Inn offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • High-speed internet access
  • Wireless internet access
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 55
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • WiFi speed - 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Lionne - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Triplett's - This pub serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Dear Joe Cafe - This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 53 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Car not required

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 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)

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

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 transportation to and from this property.

Contactless check-out is available.

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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