Accommodations - The Nittany Lion Inn

Built in 1931 and run by the prestigious Penn State Hospitality Services department, the Nittany Lion Inn blends traditional charms with a modern style and is known for its historic architecture and ambience. As a member of the Historic Hotels of America, the N.L.I. is renowned for its impeccable guest service. The Nittany Lion Inn features 223 luxurious smoke-free rooms and suites offering amenities such as valet services, dry cleaning, free high-speed internet access, numerous private meeting rooms and comprehensive meeting services, complimentary airport transportation, workspace with data ports, and cable TV with movie channels. Guest services also include a four-hole putting green and a fitness center. There are also six elegant facilities located in the Nittany Lion Inn for banquets and conferences seating anywhere from 50 guests up to 750 guests.

The Nittany Lion Inn also features fancy dining for breakfast, lunch, dinner at The Dining Room with dishes such as their world renowned crab cakes, and a wine list that was a winner of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. The Dining Room is also open for brunch on Sundays featuring waffles, omelets and carved meats. The Nittany Lion Inn also features casual dining at their Whiskers restaurant featuring a full bar, opened for lunch and dinner.

Located on campus, the Nittany Lion Inn is within distance of other facilities such as two 18-hole golf courses, museums, theatres, tennis courts, and just steps away from the Nittany Lion shrine. Be sure to check out the gift shop featuring Penn State memorabilia inside the Nittany Lion Inn during your visit.

Make reservations by calling the Nittany Lion Inn Reservations Department directly at (800) 233-7505. The room rate is $115 per night, for all rooms. All reservations should be made for Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27. To reserve a room in the Conference Block, reference the event's Reservation Identification Number:  INSC10A. The cut-off date for reservations in the Conference Block is March 1. Although you will be able to make reservations after March 1, the availability of rooms will not be guaranteed. 


For further questions, please contact the Nittany Lion Inn at (814) 865-8500, or visit the Nittany Lion Inn Website.

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