I was there for a professional event so I can't speak to the rooms, but the hotel is really gorgeous! The staff I encountered were friendly and helpful and the food that was served for the event was delicious! It's just steps from the Lion Shrine on campus, so the location is hard to beat.
Ballrooms were really nice. Food was good, even if it was just finger food. Service was good.
Attended a department luncheon catered by The Nittany Lion Inn. Food was of high quality, as was the setting. Many vegetarian options were available. If you ever have the chance to get the chocolate cake, do it.
I visited for the Easter brunch. It was fantastic. All of the food was great and the staff was very friendly.
We've stayed here before, and the location is convenient. As a Penn State alumnus, I've always felt a sense of nostalgia around the old inn. For our second visit, my daughter had an early morning audition at the college, we were required to pay in full at the time of reservation. Several days before we were scheduled to stay, we found that the audition was no longer necessary. I called right away to cancel, but the management refused to refund our money. Very inconsiderate of alumni and inflexible to the changing needs of perspective students. A posh facade with a cheap, "customer is wrong" attitude.
Old, but well maintained hotel on the corner of campus. Free garage parking. Mostly quiet rooms, though there is some hallway noise. Great water pressure and dangerously hot water.
Excellent place to hold conferences. Location was great. Lobby and halls were immaculate. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Old fashioned early American decor but comfortable room. I just took a shower. The water would have a quick scalding spike then go frigid. You had to turn the water back to hot until it warmed up, adjust it to a good temperature then it would do it again. This happened at least 4 times during my shower.
Very nice and clean. Great food! Great area for walking too! They said I parked in a valet parking space, but there was no sign in my space. There were signs for other spaces.
The air conditioning system seems to be limited in its ability to provide cold air on hot days. The house keeping staff and bell hops are very helpful. Front of house can be very good or fair depending on who you interact with. No secured internet. Nice location.
Loved the hotel thought it was nicely decorated and a great place to host events! I did think not putting the reception and the happy hour together was a little strange however. We had an event in the alumni hall then the dinner in the board room.
I attended a conference at Penn State and stayed at the Nittany Lion Inn. The Inn is beautiful, with an Old World style and charm but with modern, comfortable rooms and attentive customer service. Meals in the restaurant were delicious, especially the breakfast buffet. The bar is nice with an extensive selection of beer and wine. I would definitely stay again if I was in the area.
I attended a day long conference. The temperature of the rooms was very comfortable in the morning but became very cold by lunchtime. He rooms never warmed up. There should be a map of the facility with room locations marked. The one room locations was in, you had to walk through a different room to get to it. The food was good.
I was there for a buffet for the Penn State graduating class. A lot of the food is very good but then a few things don't fit like the old bay shrimp is not shelled, cleaned or deveined which is a total bummer, because they put hundreds of them out on a nice tried to be served. It's definitely a an easy fix. Still gets a 4 because the prime rib was amazing. The staff is very friendly and helpful as well. The crew who were working the Omelette bar were great. Overall great selection and I will return.
You get more than value at the Nittany Lion Inn. This colonial style Inn is beautifully positioned on Penn State campus and once you step in the electrifying atmosphere will pleasantly surprise you! Although the hotel was very clean and it has all the amenities one might desire, the best part about it was in the caring, friendliness, and helpfulness of the staff and guests! Perhaps it was exciting and vibrant because I am a World Campus student, but that does not explain why the people were so genuinely nice and accommodating. If you are looking for a memorable experience rather than a hotel stay, this is your Inn.