Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site, with limited spaces. Covered self-parking is offered at a fee of USD 12 per night, while valet parking is available for USD 25 per night, which includes in/out privileges. Reservations are not required.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults and children.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed at the property with a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle services are available upon request. Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the heart of State College, just a short 3-minute walk from Pennsylvania State University and within 3 minutes by car from Bryce Jordan Center. It is also 0.6 miles from The Arboretum at Penn State and Palmer Museum of Art.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Nittany Lion Inn - State College Hotel

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Nittany Lion Inn is praised for its beautifully renovated historic charm, welcoming staff, and walkable on‑campus location near Penn State, with guests enjoying comfortable rooms, lively common areas, and convenient on‑site dining and bar options.

Repeated drawbacks include noisy or unreliable HVAC, occasional housekeeping misses and minor maintenance issues, and parking that leans to paid valet or a nearby garage with confusing vouchers. Dining is often enjoyed, though several guests report slow service or uneven quality at times. Overall, expect an upscale, on‑campus stay with strong ambience and service, plus a few operational kinks.

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Facilities

Renovated historic spaces with many inviting lounges, a lively bar, and a gym stand out. Parking often involves paid valet or a nearby garage, and several guests found the voucher process confusing.

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franco

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. Parking inconvenient unless you want to valet

10

Scott

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Christopher

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great, room was spotless. Loved the in room coffee and the peaceful lobby full of studying students.

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Theresa

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only negative is parking. There is only valet $25/ night which you can go in and out unlimited, but its slow and sometimes the valet is not readily available or garage parking that is $12, but not sure if there is a charge for in and out. The property is beautiful, excellent staff, easy check in and great location. Our room was spacious with a great bathroom and a comfortable bed. Lovely garden atrium, abundant quiet & gathering spaces. The restaurants were good but limited menus. If weather permits and you are able, you can walk to places because it is on the west part campus but atleast a 13min walk to restaurants.

10

Tika

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking not included

10

Colleen

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a very beautiful hotel. It had the old world charm that was noticeable as soon as you arrived. The grounds were beautiful. The staff was outstanding. They were always friendly and willing to help. The room was large and very nicely decorated and had plenty of storage. The bathroom had an extra large shower and very nice soap products. There was a parking garage around the corner from the front entrance. The hotel is within walking distance to town. We had a very nice stay.

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Ronald

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is very nice Just be leery they only offer valet parking very expensive unless you wanna park in the public parking garage. I have no problem with the cost of parking as long as it’s upfront But you don’t realize that until you get there and it’s a little walk to the public parking garage beware

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Howard

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay if you are visiting Penn State Campus. Renovations are tasteful. And the lobby area is nice and cozy with nooks for sitting and conversing. Found nooks also on the inn's floors above. It is a bit of a maze to find rooms. Also liked the infused waters and apples in the lobby. Cautions: heating systems are noisy! Buzzing sound heard all the time and when the heat kicked on it was loud enough to wake you up. bathroom light never shuts off (or instructions are needed to shut it off?) Brand used for shampoo, conditioner etc was not to my liking - too polarizing in scent. However was pleasantly surprised that they included handwashing liquid soap and a shower cap! Parking - there is valet parking - and self parking options. Self parking is at the nittany lion deck of PSU - charge added to room - given one one time voucher to scan - small discount off what PSU would charge you overnight.

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Nancy

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was tastefully furnished and everything was spotless. Loved the stacks of books and sofas/chairs! Also having water bottle filling stations was appreciated.

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Robyn

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel. Great drinks at the bar. Comfy beds. Awesome gym!

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Cleanliness

Many guests find the hotel and rooms very clean. However, recurring reports cite missed housekeeping and bathroom/shower cleanliness issues, plus occasional dusty areas or leftover debris.

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Michael

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable. Great breakfast menu, and my food was excellent.

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Matthew

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The renovated common areas were impressive. Our suite however was not properly cleaned. Lots of lint on the floor and what looked like a small pile of sawdust. Also the room needed more furniture and better attention to detail. Lots of wasted space. Sconces should be hardwired, not plugged into an outlet below with wire showing. The tv stand/chest of drawers didn’t cover the wires for the phone. It wasn’t centered in front of the couch. I hope they got a discount on the electrical work. For $400 a night I expected more.

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Marlene

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms beautifully decorated and very clean

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Suzanne

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hallway carpet dirty. Bathroom floor and walls dirty.

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Susan

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room as spotless and the overall accommodations were terrific. The remodel at the hotel was so well done. We loved it!

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L

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed at The Nittany Lion Inn years ago for a PennTAP conference prior to COVID , and returned this past weekend with my wife. It was just as charming as I remembered, but I noticed a few concerns this time around—perhaps because I work in Facility Management. The staff was friendly, but there were communication issues. When we arrived on our motorcycle, the valet said we couldn’t park in the lot and had to use the garage. I emailed the Inn and was told the opposite—that motorcycles aren't allowed in the garage and we should park in the lot for $12. When we returned to check in, a different valet said it was $25. Even after showing the email, he insisted on the higher rate. It was frustrating and confusing. The room was beautiful, but the upkeep missed the mark. The HVAC return and bathroom vent were dusty, furniture and lights needed attention, and there was popcorn on the floor near the trash can. The toilet seat was broken, and the ice bucket was wet and smelled of beer. It’s disappointing to see such a lovely, historic place lose some of its shine. With better staff training and clearer internal communication, these issues could be easily fixed. I still love this Inn and hope to return for a better experience next time.

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Rafael

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not clean 100% bathroom was not ok,

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Nadine

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room could have been cleaner. We found a big hairball on the carpet near the bed. Also the TV did not work properly.

10

Sheila

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a beautiful hotel. Unfortunately our shower wasn’t clean (lots of hair from prior guests). Otherwise a lovely stay.

8

Vicki

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Renovations are beautifully done. Room could have been cleaner - major cookie crumbs by table and food from prior guest left in mini fridge. No convenient outlet for laptop by working table.

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Rooms

Rooms are newly renovated, comfortable, and often spacious, with thoughtful decor. Recurring complaints mention noisy or underperforming HVAC and, for some, uncomfortable pillows, limited workspaces, or minor maintenance glitches.

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Christine

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely better since the renovations. There were two issues that made it a tough stay - 1. the extremely loud AC unit that went from freezing to extremely hot with a one degree change and 2. The horrific lumpy pillows that made it impossible to sleep. Other than those issues, the hotel was very nice. I would stay there again and just bring my own pillow in case they haven’t replaced them.

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Karen

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is beautifully decorated with a relaxing atmosphere. I was there during a heat wave and unfortunately the room was not cool despite setting the AC very low and maintenance checking that it was set properly. I would stay there again but not in the summer.

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Eric

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very charming and perfect location. HVACs are a little loud.

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Lily

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and staff were helpful—also great that I can take a beer or wine from the pub to my room for quiet. Parking cheap & convenient. Unfortunately uncomfortable room: Very noisy heating/cooling —fan was like a jet engine. Not possible to control room temperature so I was sweating one night and cold the next. Tiny window on the third floor. Instead of an iron you get a steamer which was useless. Something that should have taken me 5 mins to de-wrinkle ended up taking almost 30 mins— and the shirt was still creased all over.

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Richard

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Housekeeping did not initially provide daily service until speaking with Supervisor. This stay with a King Standard room did not match the room from a prior stay with a King Standard. Cramped and no legitimate or convenient in-room workspace

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Susan

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, updated room

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Lori

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great rennovations, good staff, clean rooms and great ammenities. Only complaint, very stiff pillows for sleeping.

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Helen

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was beautifully renovated and in a good location. 1.7 miles from Beaver stadium. It was a great option for the IM 70.3. Staff were accommodating with all of our gear. The air conditioning unit beside one of the beds was annoying. That is my only complaint. I would stay there again.

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laura

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing renovation, beautiful rooms with every amenity well thought out, love the oversized couch that could be used for your bags or as a second bed

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BRENT

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property and room layout, however handheld shower bracket was broken and tv in bedroom was not connected to a program source. The tv in the sitting room was working though.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check‑ins for many. Some guests experienced slow responses, difficulty reaching the front desk, or inconsistent communication.

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Shannon

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I called to see if we could check in early and our room was ready, so we zipped on over. The front desk person was super kind and knowledgeable. Super easy check-in!

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Theo

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Classic hotel close to Penn State. Great staff!

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MAGALY

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were courteous, professional, and attentive throughout our stay. The manager demonstrated outstanding professionalism and kindness, assisting us in resolving an issue in the best possible manner. We greatly appreciated the excellent service and hospitality provided

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matt

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The valet staff were great. Super nice and helpful. Gave great suggestions for meal options.

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Jonathan

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Recently renovated! Beautiful hotel. Some difficulty locating the 1855 lounge, bc unfortunately the front desk staff was unaware of another bar—- but we found it and it was awesome! Great bartenders! It was a VERY slow check in process when we arrived. Only one person working front desk. Multiple issues with people before us lead to 20+ min wait to check in to our room. Unexpected. Luckily the sweet lady infront of us let us go before her bc we had an event we needed to get to. Other than that- we loved it there!

10

Michael

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Welcoming staff

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Paul Cletus

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant and attentive front desk staff during a busy graduation weekend at Penn State.

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Sherri

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It took three hours to get an extra blanket but other than that great trip

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Allison

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I can’t say enough good things about The Nittany Lion Inn. They went above and beyond to accommodate us by offering an early check-in when we had to be there for my daughter’s surgery. The staff was incredibly kind, understanding, and supportive during a stressful time. The room was spotless and comfortable, providing a much-needed peaceful retreat. I’m truly grateful for their exceptional hospitality and compassion — it made a difficult situation a little easier. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for excellent service and care.

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Barbara

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Got settled in bed and the tv wouldn’t work. Tried twice to call front desk. No answer. Had to get dressed and go to front desk. Then had to move all my stuff. The new room had sticky glass rings on the tables. The discount parking coupon they gave me didn’t work

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Location

On-campus location is a major highlight, walkable to Penn State sights, events, and downtown. A few note some restaurants are a longer walk.

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Carolyn

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love the easy access to the campus and downtown. The hotel was very pretty and parking close. Clean.

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Eli

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Kristine

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and walkable to everything at Happy Valley.

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Maria

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room and lobby set up. So nice to walk to campus

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Dawn

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

PSU visit. Excellent location. Hotel dining was great. Shower was BEAUTIFUL.

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Elisa

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and amazing location to everything

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David

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was perfect. Great location right on campus, luxurious and cool.

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Frederick

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient for all activities on campus

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Debra

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay when visiting Penn State!

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Maria

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We love the renovated Nittany Lion Inn. Close to Penn State Campus and walkable to all things.

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Dining

Multiple on‑site options draw praise for drinks and several meals. That said, reports of slow service and uneven food quality appear across reviews.

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Jeremy

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurants not staffed properly for number of guests. Had to request front desk to talk to manager to get coffee shop to be staffed properly for an AM when hotel had high occupancy. Very nice amenities Rooms very well done on remodel. Very comfortable!

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Ann Louise

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable, large room. Good meals in all three restaurants on site.

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Heather

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable environment. Restaurant and bar service was extremely slow.

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Ana J

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was my first stay at the Nittany Lion and I loved it. Rooms were clean, staff was courteous, and location is the best for visiting my daughter. We really enjoyed our breakfasts at the Lionne. I would love to stay there on my next visits.

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Nancy

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Nittany Lion in is absolutely charming! I was visiting for the arts festival and enjoyed my stay very much. We dined on the patio at Lionne, had morning coffee in Dear Joe’s, and cocktails and snacks in Tripletts. Loved all of it! I want to come back in the fall to enjoy cocktails by the fire on Tripletts patio and in the 1855 lounge. Can’t wait for fall!

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Doris

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service for dinner was very slow; dessert was comped tho. Food very good! No receipt emailed????

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Carolyn

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Located right next to Penn State, this gem of a property has everything you need. It’s quaint, cozy, and clean with three wonderful dining options - a very nice restaurant, bar/bistro, and breakfast cafe with excellent coffee. If my son attends Penn State, this would be my go-to hotel for sure.

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Timothy

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely and welcoming hotel staff, particularly at the valet and door. Food options were hit or miss on quality and service, but the hotel quality and service was enough to overshadow any average experiences in the food service areas.

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Michael

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself was beautiful and the room was excellent, but the restaurant was terrible. The hash browns were cold and tasted like cardboard. The toast was cold.

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Colleen

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay and wish we could stay longer! Rooms are so comfortable and spacious. Only drawback was bartenders in hotel bar were slow and not really friendly. Hotel itself is amazing!

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Nittany Lion Inn

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