The Nittany Lion Inn

The Nittany Lion Inn
200 W. Park Avenue
State College, PA US

Rating: - Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Received in 2003 and 2004
With 237 luxurious, colonial-style rooms, the Inn offers comfort, peace, and quiet, yet each room is equipped with computer hook-ups, coffee-makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Singles, double-bedded and suite rooms are available, as are non-smoking and accessible rooms. Renovations completed within the last few years make the Inn's rooms second to none in the region.

Room Information

King Non-Smoking
Guest rooms at the Nittany Lion Inn offer comfortable, gracious living quarters and keep in theme with the Georgian Colonial Style. Each guest room features color remote-control televisions, large desks, clock radios with alarm clocks, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, voice mail, data connections and additional telephones.
2 Double Beds Non-Smoking
Guest rooms at the Nittany Lion Inn offer comfortable, gracious living quarters and keep in theme with the Georgian Colonial Style. Each guest room features color remote-control televisions, large desks, clock radios with alarm clocks, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, voice mail, data connections and additional telephones.
1 King Bed Smoking
Guest rooms at the Nittany Lion Inn offer comfortable, gracious living quarters and keep in theme with the Georgian Colonial Style. Each guest room features color remote-control televisions, large desks, clock radios with alarm clocks, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, voice mail, data connections and additional telephones.Each room is equipped with computer hook-ups, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards
2 Double Beds Smoking
Guest rooms at the Nittany Lion Inn offer comfortable, gracious living quarters and keep in theme with the Georgian Colonial Style. Each guest room features color remote-control televisions, large desks, clock radios with alarm clocks, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, voice mail, data connections and additional telephones.Each room is equipped with computer hook-ups, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards

Directions

From Major Airport
From University Park Airport Start out going SOUTHWEST on FOX HILL RD toward HIGH TECH RD. FOX HILL RD becomes FOX HOLLOW RD. Turn RIGHT onto E PARK AVE. End at 200 W Park Ave- State College, PA 16803-3515, US From Harrisburg Intl. Airport Start out going SOUTHWEST on DAUPHIN ST toward YOUNG AVE. DAUPHIN ST becomes N LAWRENCE ST. Turn RIGHT onto W MAIN ST / PA-230. Continue to follow PA-230 W. Take the ramp toward HARRISBURG / LANCASTER. Merge onto AIRPORT CONN. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto PA-283 W. Merge onto I-283 N toward HARRISBURG. I-283 N becomes I-83 N / US-322 W. Merge onto I-81 S / US-322 W via EXIT 51A on the LEFT toward CARLISLE / LEWISTOWN. Merge onto US-22 W / US-322 W via EXIT 67 toward LEWISTOWN. Take US-322 W toward US-322 W / STATE COLLEGE. Take the PA-26 exit toward STATE COLLEGE. Turn LEFT onto E COLLEGE AVE / PA-26. Take the ramp toward PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. Take the ramp toward PHILIPSBURG. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N UNIVERSITY DR. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT to stay on N UNIVERSITY DR. Turn LEFT onto E PARK AVE. End at 200 W Park Ave; State College, PA 16803-3515, US
From Major City
from New York City (225+ miles) and the East- I-80 West in PA to Exit 161 (Bellefonte), Follow PA 26 South to US 220 South. Take exit 74 for Penn State University/Innovation Park. For The Nittany Lion Inn: stay in the left lane of the exit and follow the sign for Penn State University. This will become Park Avenue. Travel Park Avenue to the stop light at Allen Street. Turn left on Allen Street and then right on Fischer Road. The Nittany Lion Parking Deck will be on your left followed by the Nittany Lion Inn. from Philadelphia (nearly 200 miles): PA Turnpike West to Exit 19, Harrisburg East and follow signs for the next 15 miles to Route 322 West. Take 322 West, past Lewistown, to State College and take the Penn State University/ Innovation Park Exit. For The Nittany Lion Inn turn right at the stop light and follow Park Avenue. Travel Park Avenue to the stop light at Allen Street. Turn left on Allen Street and then right on Fischer Road enter the Nittany Lion Parking Deck on your left. from Harrisburg (80+ miles): Take 322 West, past Lewistown, to State College and take the Penn State University/ Innovation Park Exit. For The Nittany Lion Inn, turn right at the stop light and follow Park Avenue. Travel Park Avenue to the stop light at Allen Street. Turn left on Allen Street and then right on Fischer Road enter the Nittany Lion Parking Deck on your left. from Pittsburgh (125+ miles): Route 22 East to Duncansville. Then take Route 220/I-99 North bypassing downtown Altoona and Tyrone. After Port Matilda, take Route 322 East to State College. For The Nittany Lion Inn, stay on Business Route 322/ North Atherton Street, past a variety of businesses. At the light at Park Avenue, turn left. The Inn is on your right. from the West: I-80 East in PA to Exit 123 (Woodland) just east of Clearfield. Then take Route 322 East to State College. For The Nittany Lion Inn, stay on Business Route 322/ North Atherton Street, past a variety of businesses. At the light at Park Avenue, turn left. The Inn is on your right. from Washington, DC (nearly 200 miles): Take Route 270 to Frederick, Route 15 North to Harrisburg, then Route 322 West to State College and Penn State University/ Innovation Park Exit. For The Nittany Lion Inn, turn right at the stop light and follow Park Avenue. Travel Park Avenue to the stop light at Allen Street. Turn left on Allen Street and then right on Fischer Road enter the Nittany Lion Parking Deck on your left.

Restaurants

On Site Restaurants/Lounges
Fine dining is offered in The Dining Room at the Inn for Breakfast 6:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; dinner 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; casual dining in pavilion-style lounge, Whiskers, with outdoor courtyard seating.
Off Site Restaurants/Lounges
Tbere are several restaurants/lounges in the area. You can pick from just about every type of cusine. The Inn has several dining places within the area and are very short distances away.
Off Site Entertainment
There are many differnt types of entertainment in the surrounding area. Music concerts at the Bryce Jordan Center. Featuring several different groups. There is dancing and night life in the area. There are lots of plays that Penn State and many groups in the area preform. There are swimming pools, sporting events, ice skating, roller skating, movie theatres etc.

Area Attractions

Directions to Hotel
From the East I-80 in PA, use Exit 161(old Exit 24). Follow PA 26 South to U.S. 322 West Bypass. Turn right onto the Bypass then, take the next exit. Which will be Exit 73: Pennsylvania State University/Innovation Park. (You begin to notice that the lanes will shift; but you still want to tak that first exit.) Turn right and merge onto Park Avenue. Follow Park Avenue, the entrance to the Inn will be on the left hand side before the intersection of Business 322/N. Atherton Street. From New York City (225+miles) take the George Washington Bridge to 1-80 West. See directions from 1-80 above. From Philadelphia (nearly 200 miles) take Philadelphia Schuykill Expresway to the Pennsyvania Turnpike West. Take Exit 19, Harrisburg East, and follow the signs for the next 15 miles to Route 322 West. (The actual route you will follow is: I-283 to I-81 West to 322 West.) Take 322 West, past Lewistown, to State College. (Alternate route: take the Northeast Extension of the Turnpike to I-80.) Follow the directions from I-80 above). From Harrisburg, (80+miles) follow the signs to Route 322/22 West. Take 322West (you will see signs for the towns of Lewistown and Boalsburg and then proceed onto State College).
Local Transportation
We provide complimentary shuttle service to and from our local airport(University Park Airport in State College, PA). Please call ahead for reservations @ 1-800-233-7505 and ask for the Guest Services Department. Thank-you!
Parking Information
Complimentary parking is available for hotel guests. There are two parking facilities located at the Nittany Lion Inn. One is a small parking lot located in front of the Nittany Lion Inn. The other parking facility is the Nittany Parking Deck which is located adjacent to the Nittany Lion Inn.
Area Attractions
- Mount Nittany Vineyard 4 Miles SW - Shaver's Creek Environmental Center 1 Mile NW - Centre Frunace Mansion 2 Miles SW - Pennsylvania North Central Hiking Passport 1.5 Miles S - Pennsylvania Dance Theatre 1 Mile NW - Columbus Chapel and Boral Mansion Museum 1 Mile NW - Penn State Golf Course 2 Miles NE - American Philatelic Society 1 Mile NW
Nearby Cities
- Harrisburg 88 Miles NW - Park Forest Village 3.5 Miles NW - Willamsport 66 Miles SW - Tyrone 26.5 Miles NE
Hospitals and Medical Facilities
- Mount Nittany Medical Center 2 Miles SW - Center Community Hospital 2 Miles SW - State College Veterinary Hospital 2 Miles NE
Universities and Colleges
- University Park Campus 0 Miles N

Recreation

On Site Recreational Activities
Located on the Lobby level of the Inn the first floor we offer a fitness room, a jacuzzi, and a small putting green. You are also welcome to use the swimming pool located at our sister property The Penn Stater. It's about 2 1/2 miles away.
Off Site Recreational Activities
- Massage - Swimming - Raquetball - Sauna/Steam Room - Sightseeing - Spa Services - Tennis - Volleyball - Snow Skiing - Whirlpool
Shopping
There are several areas for some shooping. Right down town two blocks from the Inn. There are several shops to choose from truely there is one for everyone. The Nittany Mall is located about ten minutes from the Inn and there is also a place called Boalsburg with lots of little shops.
Local Attractions
There are several local attraction here in Happy Valley. There are a variety of different things to do. There is Beaver Stadium, Bryce Jordan Center, Lion Statue, and so much more.
Health Club/Fitness Facilities
We offer a very nice facility right here at the Nittany Lion Inn. We offer lots of equipmet for a great workout. There are some health and fitness clubs in the area though. East Coast, Fit for play, Golden fitness, karate, etc.

Meeting Facilities

Meetings
Beauty and Function blend with stately charm in the spacious 25,000 square feet of general-session areas, convenient breakout rooms and elegant ballrooms. These outstanding facilities, along with impeccable services, assure the success of every event, large or small.
Meeting Rooms
- 1 Meeting room Largest Capacity 300 guests 3900 square feet - Faculty Staff Club 1 3900 square feet Video Conferencing Theater capacity 192 guests Classroom capacity 78 guests Banquet capacity 160 guests Reception capacity 300 guests

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  • Bar/Lounge
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  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
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  • Safe Deposit Box
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