The Nittany Lion Inn

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel near Pennsylvania State University

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Serves lunch and dinner
Serves lunch and dinner
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym

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200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA, 16803
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Reviews

The Nittany Lion Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 835 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great way to experience State College!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GINA, Gibsonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay while in State College. Hotel is gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and walkable to everything at Happy Valley.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with lovely sitting and common areas. Very clean and perfect for those travelling with pets or who are visiting the Penn State campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, and great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Rooms beautifully decorated and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated inn, comfortable rooms, great food options all within walking distance from the town and campus
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So excited to see this reopened! What a fabulous job they did, great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this Hotel as an Alumni. Great history and friends all around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tuesdae R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely restored historic property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Gorgeous inside with loads of amenities in the property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained. Close to main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025