Nittany Lion Inn

Nittany Lion Inn
The east entrance of the Nittany Lion Inn on the campus of Penn State University in State College, Pa.
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General information
StatusTemporarily Closed
Architectural styleGeorgian-style[1]
Address200 W Park Ave
Town or cityState College, PA
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40°47′51″N 77°52′15″W / 40.7975°N 77.8708°W / 40.7975; -77.8708
GroundbreakingMay 1, 1930[2]
OpenedApril 15, 1931; 93 years ago (April 15, 1931)[3]
RenovatedJanuary, 1953
October, 1990
June, 2023
Renovation cost$1,072,000 (equivalent to $12,208,000 in 2023)
$15,000,000 (equivalent to $34,982,170 in 2023)
$10,000,000 (equivalent to $10,000,000 in 2023)
OwnerScholar Hotel group
LandlordPennsylvania State University
Technical details
Floor count3
Design and construction
DeveloperConsolidated Hotel Service Inc.[2]
Awards and prizesAAA Four Diamond Award[1]
DesignationsHistoric Hotels of America[1]
Other information
Number of rooms223[4]
Number of restaurants2
Number of bars1
Website
Official website

Nittany Lion Inn is a hotel located on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania. Built by Consolidated Hotel Service Inc., the Nittany Lion Inn and was opened in 1931. Its location near the Nittany Lion Shrine and Rec Hall. The location is temporarily closed due to renovations.

  1. ^ a b c "Historic Hotels in State College, PA, Nittany Lion Inn". Historic Hotels Worldwide. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "75-Room Colonial Inn Planned for Campus; Work Starts May 1". Daily Collegian. March 7, 1930. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  3. ^ "Nittany Lion Inn Will Open May 1". Daily Collegian. January 20, 1931. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "Hotels Rooms on Penn State University Campus". nittanylioninn.psu.edu. Retrieved June 8, 2021.