The Nittany Lion Inn

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4.7

Outstanding(1,004 Reviews)

Hotel in University Park, PA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Gym or Fitness Center and more

About this hotel

Historic hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and conference space.
Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Gym or Fitness Center

Map of University Park, PA

Nearby attractions

Beaver Stadium

2.1 mi

Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park

23.8 mi

DelGrosso’s Amusement Park and Laguna Splash Water Park

40 mi

Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society at Talleyrand Park

14.7 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 King

Sleeps 3

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

2 Queen

Sleeps 4

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Suite

1 King • 1 Sofa

Sleeps 4

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 King

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Nittany Lion Inn

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4.7

Outstanding(1,004 Reviews)

Hotel in University Park, PA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Gym or Fitness Center and more

About this hotel

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Gym or Fitness Center

Map of University Park, PA

Nearby attractions

Beaver Stadium

2.1 mi

Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park

23.8 mi

DelGrosso’s Amusement Park and Laguna Splash Water Park

40 mi

Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society at Talleyrand Park

14.7 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 King

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

2 Queen

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite

1 King • 1 Sofa

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 King

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(1,004 Reviews)

2.5

Dec 2024

Great hotel

2.5

Dec 2024

Second time here to drop our kid off at college. Convenient to the west dorms.

2.5

Nov 2024

We were there overnight to pick up our son from college. Very close to the West dorms!

2.5

Nov 2024

Amazing hotel!

2.0

Nov 2024

Great hotel and people. Bed ok, pillows were terrible, very uncomfortable.

2.5

Nov 2024

Really nice place. It was always nice but the renovations take it to a new level. It captures all things Penn State in a cozy atmosphere.

2.5

Nov 2024

Tremendous renovation of this historic property. Our compliments to the new management team !!!

2.0

Nov 2024

The hotel is beautiful! The beds are comfortable and new. It is a maze of rooms, and often a long walk to your room. The HVAC wasn't working, and we reported it to the front desk, but nothing happened. Hopefully they get it fixed!

2.5

Oct 2024

An amazing hotel, kids trying their hardest to.please the guests. It works!!

2.0

Oct 2024

Newly renovated hotel was great, with only exception being fairly uncomfortable beds

2.5

Oct 2024

First trip back to State College in a long time. I have always wanted to stay at The Nittany Lion Inn and finally did so. Wonderful, quiet, beautiful trip and since it was not a football weekend staying here was possible.

1.5

Oct 2024

Upon arrival, they could not find a reservation for Friday only for Saturday. The first room that we were put in the door did not lock, there was still garbage in the bathroom garbage can and a shower curtain was laying across the bed. We switched rooms but in that room, the desk lamp did not work, there is no coffee or coffee, cups, and at night the air conditioning unit began to make loud banging noises so we had to turn it off. according to hotels.com we thought that parking was free, but it is not. The facility is beautiful, but not up to the standards it is rated.

2.0

Oct 2024

The building is outstanding upon entry! Great from Valet parking or using the next door parking structure. Feels warm, comfortable, and easy when you walk in. Couches, armchairs, and niche spaces for families, friends, and some folks getting their virtual work done. Front desk is a bit off to the side, which is great as you don't walk into bags or check in lines. After a quick check in with great front desk staff, we got a bit lost finding our room. Before going to your room...ask for directions. This was shared by a few friends who also stayed for the weekend. Room was very clean. Good space. Yes, A/C/Heat is a bit loud. Some noise from hallway and adjacent room, but nothing odd or extraordinary. Growing Pains - Valet, Front door, and front desk staff are on point and inviting. Tripletts bar, 1855 Lounge, and Lionne are working on it. Aged ribeye was well prepared and the table favorite, veggies not so much, and lobster bisque was not enjoyed by our party. Wait staff was good, and working out the kinks. Bar staff at the Lounge and Tripletts are also working out the kinks. Be kind and all goes well! Dear Joe, makes a good coffee and can use a few more staffers on weekends. Enjoy your drinks in the Lounge, living room, or beautiful courtyard/s and the mistakes will blissfully evaporate. Lastly, housekeeping was always busy and keeping the place clean. Much appreciated!! Loved the building, spaces, comfort, and of course .... BEST LOCATION AT PSU!

2.5

Oct 2024

An excellent job of remodeling the Inn, bringing it up to date. Their tag line is "Penn State's living room" and the lobby certainly lives up to that goal. The lobby has several well designed and separated seating areas where you can gather with friends for a drink or just a chat. Gone is the dated colonial furniture, replaced with modern furniture in neutral colors. The guest rooms have been completely renovated and the bathrooms brought up to date. Rooms are still a little tight because of the architecture but are comfortable, except for one item - seating. This is not unique to the NLI, but occurs often in hotels. The room has a king size bed but only one comfortable, upholstered chair. One assumes that there are two people in a room with a king size bed but only one of them gets a comfortable chair to watch TV. The other must make do with the hard desk chair or propped up the bed. We did not try either the formal dining room or the casual bar but both have been completely redecorated. All in all, the NLI is a great place for a nostalgic stay at Penn State.

2.5

Oct 2024

It was absolutely fantastic and makes me want to go back with my family

2.0

Oct 2024

A perfectly fine hotel that is convenient to Penn State campus. Check in was a little slow - not a big deal. Room was large, clean and comfortable. Seemed like housekeeping might have forgotten to put soap in BR. Again, no big deal. Parking garage (next door) was convenient but the free pass for self-parking didn’t work (paid $18 overnight night rate). Another no biggie. Would stay again but would make sure about those slightly annoying items.

2.5

Oct 2024

The old girl has reopened after a lengthy renovation …. By far, the top of the list of places to stay at State College #WeR

2.5

Sep 2024

Great staying at the NLI. Very elegant and retains the PSU heritage. Great workout facilities. Will be back again. One minor...in the shower, there was "hand soap" and not body wash and no soap at the sink. When we stepped out, we told the front desk and when we returned, there was hand soap and a couple bars of soap, but the hand soap was still in the shower. Not a big deal. A little attention to detail slip.

2.5

Sep 2024

Good for family

1.5

Sep 2024

It's a beautiful facility, excellent in most respects. There is one problem: parking. Your only options are to pay $25 for valet parking or to park in the university-owned garage next door. The garage is fine and is not expensive--I paid $12 to park overnight. However, the next morning I went out for breakfast, then returned to the garage, planning to park for less than an hour while I showered and checked out. An attendant at the garage told me there was a volleyball tournament and I would have to pay a $10 event parking fee; it didn't matter that I was staying at the hotel and would be there for less than an hour. There is literally no parking allowed at any time on any street in the neighborhood, so I ended up parking half a mile away, in downtown State College. I mentioned it at checkout, and the clerk was sympathetic but said they are at the mercy of the university when it comes to parking. They need to find a better arrangement. I don't recommend staying there unless you don't care how much you have to pay to park.

4.0

Sep 2024

Rooms not clearly marked. Hard to find your room. Coffee service restaurant poor.

5.0

Sep 2024

Amazing hotel with great helpful staff! Will be staying here again

1.0

Sep 2024

Hotel just reopened and was not ready to reopen. Will be great after they get everything in order.

5.0

Sep 2024

NLI was great.

5.0

Sep 2024

Excellent hotel. Love the apples!

2.5

Sep 2024

Fantastic place to stay at PSU! Nothing else comes close!

5.0

Sep 2024

They recently renovated the Nittany Lion Inn and it is beautiful! I can’t wait to come back!

2.5

Mar 2020

We had a quick but great stay at the Nittany Lion Inn. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Staff was very helpful (especially in getting my daughter's wallet, which was left at Rec Hall, returned to her) and friendly. We had lunch at Whiskers. Our waiter Jack was attentive and the food was tasty. The brunch buffet in the dining room was very good!

2.5

Mar 2020

We don’t get a chance to stay here very often because we have friends who live near State College and we stay with them. But they were not home and we were attending a PSU basketball game so when I saw we could stay at the Nittany Lion Inn for such a reasonable price it was a no brained. Beautiful hotel and enjoyed our stay.

4.0

Mar 2020

I like that the check-in staff help with my reservation that had my name as Hugh Jr from the EXPEDIA form

2.5

Mar 2020

We love he convenience and how everyone is so helpful.

2.5

Feb 2020

My son and I stayed while visiting Penn State. The room was comfortable and the hotel staff very friendly and helpful

5.0

Feb 2020

OLD fixtures, not 5* furniture, works well, just not modernized, classic charm

5.0

Feb 2020

Visiting Penn State with our daughter. Great location - hotel made it feel a little like a vacation than just a college tour.

2.5

Feb 2020

We had a great time. A new favorite!

1.0

Feb 2020

I was told there was a hotel shuttle that could take me and my family to the concert. 30 minutes later when I came down to catch the shuttle I was told they were unavailable and at the airport. Terrible valet service. Had way too many customers and not enough workers.

5.0

Feb 2020

The property was historical and beautiful. However, the walls were too thin and you were able to hear other guests near by.

2.5

Feb 2020

We really enjoyed our stay. The registration staff employees were exceptional, the room was clean, and the location was convenient for our needs. The shuttle service was greatly appreciated.

5.0

Feb 2020

The inn was in a great location and close to our acceptance day event at PSU. I enjoyed eating at the restaurant with another mom while our sons were out Visiting friends in the dorms. We will be back! Lisa

2.5

Feb 2020

My son and I were at Penn State for a college visit. The Nittany Lion was very clean and the staff was very helpful.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in University Park?

The average price for a rental in University Park is $228 per night. This rental is $72 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Nittany Lion Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Nittany Lion Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Nittany Lion Inn?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, and gym or fitness center.

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The Nittany Lion Inn

Hotel in University Park, PA

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of University Park, PA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Suite

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

The Nittany Lion Inn

Hotel in University Park, PA

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of University Park, PA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Suite

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in University Park?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Nittany Lion Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Nittany Lion Inn?

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