Nittany Lion Inn (State College, PA) - Hotel Reviews

Also Known As:: Nittany Lion Hotel State College; Nittany Lion Hotel; Nittany Lion State College

Address: 200 West Park Ave., State College, PA 16803

Region: United States > Pennsylvania > The Alleghenies > State College

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

#2 Romantic Hotels in State College

#4 Family Hotels in State College

#8 Business Hotels in State College

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: The Nittany Lion Inn is a Penn State landmark, rich in history and tradition and a proud member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America. Our AAA Four Diamond rated property is located on the campus of The Pennsylvania State University, serving as a travelers’ haven and a popular gathering place for Penn State alumni. ... more less

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Lab16148

Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Reviewer

4 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

2 helpful votes

“State College Luxury”

Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Hotel is beautiful and comfortable. The hotel and rooms are clean. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The hotel is older, but updated recently. Don't forget to get an apple in the lobby. Meals are available in The Dining Room at the Inn and Whiskers Pub. Food is excellent, especially Friday night buffet.

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Thank you so much for your kind words -- We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon! More

MBF6288

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Senior Contributor

30 reviews

29 hotel reviews

Reviews in 22 cities

15 helpful votes

“Best choice in Happy Valley”

Reviewed May 10, 2013

This is easily the best choice. NLI and the sister hotel the Penn Stater are by far the best overall hotels in the area. NLI - stayed here for Graduation weekend. Great location right on campus, near the lion shrine. Easy walk to downtown. Serivce is fantastic and a great brunch on sunday. The bar - Whiskers, is a good... More

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“Great spot in state college”

Reviewed November 7, 2012

We recognize that all of our guests have wonderful choices in where they stay while travelling and are so appreciative of your vote of confidence in us! We love being right in the heart of Happy Valley and are so happy to hear that you enjoy your stays. Thank you for taking the time to share such kind words --... More

RGinTally

Florida

Top Contributor

81 reviews

31 hotel reviews

Reviews in 27 cities

24 helpful votes

“Great and getting better!”

Reviewed May 8, 2013 via mobile

A lovely upscale inn owned and operated by PSU on the edge of campus. We have been coming here once or twice a year for over 20 years and love this place. Although it's an historic building, the rooms are large and upscale by modern standards and the inn is maintained so well that it is always spotless clean and... More

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RGinTally has 2 more reviews of Nittany Lion Inn

“Rock solid upscale inn over many years.”

Reviewed April 27, 2012
“The place to be if you visit Penn State.”

Reviewed August 17, 2012

It is our privilege to be a part of your travel traditions for such a period of time! It is truly what makes us feel like our guests are our family and we are thankful that you have chosen to spend your time with us. Thank you for your feedback on the property and know that we are always striving... More

mc423

New York City, New York

43 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 16 cities

21 helpful votes

“Best Location for Visiting Penn State”

Reviewed May 8, 2013

Finally decided to spend the extra money to stay at the NLI for graduation weekend. The hotel did not disappoint. Room was clean, the employees were all polite and cheerful on what was obviously a busy weekend. It was great to be able to walk to just about everything from the hotel. Can't beat the location. Had lunch a nice... More

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Winkie51

Philadelphia

73 reviews

8 hotel reviews

Reviews in 30 cities

16 helpful votes

“A Reunion of a Lifetime”

Reviewed April 29, 2013

My husband's fraternity had a 50 year reunion this past weekend. From the moment we entered this beloved inn until we left, we were treated like royalty. The inn is so lovely and decorated in the beautiful blues and whites of Penn State. The lobby is extremely large and comfortable. The rooms were delightful and with fabulous amenities including a... More

Wow - we truly can't thank you enough for sharing such a wonderful note. Thank you so much for your kind words and for spending such a special time with us. I am so happy to hear that we were able to provide you with an experience to remember and know that you are welcome at any time! More

fracmeister

Hong Kong, China

153 reviews

40 hotel reviews

Reviews in 52 cities

97 helpful votes

“Still the best choice while visiting PSU”

This is a great hotel right on campus. Service is good, the rooms are spacious and the food is good. They do a great job with meetings and the prices are acceptable. SC isn't the easiest place to get to. But it is a gorgeous spot.

fracmeister has 1 more review of Nittany Lion Inn

“If you are visiting Penn State, this is the place”

Reviewed November 12, 2010

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on your stay - I am pleased that you enjoyed it! If we may ever be of assistance in your travel planning, our Concierge team may be able to make some suggestions to ease any arrival challenges. They can also help you plan some activities to see more of our... More

Nutriscan

Oxford, Pennsylvania

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Lots of doormen, fantastic brunch but noisy rooms.”

Reviewed April 17, 2013

Elegant hotel with old charm. Superb Sunday brunch. Room was comfortable, nice view and great campus location, but our room on the 2 nd floor was close to the 2 story circular foyer and when guests came rambling in at 2 am, their voices echoed up and down the hallways. Had it not been for an event I was attending... More

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garbakup

Coal Township, Pennsylvania

33 reviews

11 hotel reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

32 helpful votes

“Lobster Bisque”

Reviewed April 11, 2013

The Nittany Lion Inn on Penn State's Main Campus is always a treat. Was able to book a room at the last minute for the Ohio State Football weekend. PSU lost but our stay at the NLI was excellent. The Friday night Seafood Buffet is worth the high price you pay to stay here on a football weekend. The lobster... More

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Thank you for the "thumbs-up" on the Lobster Bisque -- we agree that it is amazing! We have added a new focus on our menus recently, and we are participating in a Grand Experiment in Local Food. From vegan and vegetarian options to fresh-cut, local pastas, we have some great new additions to our menu at Whiskers for the next... More

Mark218

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

9 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

3 helpful votes

“Best Location”

I have stayed here many times. Very clean, food decent and best of all centrally located. I've been here for football games, arts festivals, and weekend visits. The hotel has a shuttle that loops the campus and will drop you off anywhere on the loop. For pick up, just call the number on the card they give you and bam,... More

Thank you for the great compliments! We try to take every opportunity to provide convenience to our guests and I am so glad that we have been able to give you great experiences during your stays with us. Thank you for building a relationship with us - we hope to see you for this year's Arts Festival as well! More

TravlChick

Denver, Colorado

32 hotel reviews

Reviews in 24 cities

29 helpful votes

“A nice weekend visit but not a luxury or modern hotel”

Reviewed April 10, 2013

My husband and I stayed here for a long weekend in April. The room was quite large and the bathroom a sufficient size. The furnishings in the entire hotel or a bit dated in colonial style and not of the highest quality, but they are tasteful and generally comfortable. The water pressure in our shower was very weak and the... More

We appreciate you taking the time to give us some feedback on our property. It is important to us to know what is important to our guests! We have started some enhancements to our guest rooms, including new bedding, sofa beds and lounge chairs and hope that your next stay with us will give you an even better experience. We... More

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