Nittany Lion Inn
The Nittany Lion Inn is a historic hotel in State College, Pennsylvania, with declared wedding services and meeting and banquet space that seats up to 800 for a ceremony and 450 for a seated dinner.
Nittany Lion Inn is a hotel destination wedding venue in State College, United States, hosting 450 at dinner and 800 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$19,000 (our estimate).
About Nittany Lion Inn
The Nittany Lion Inn is a historic hotel in State College, Pennsylvania, with declared wedding services and meeting and banquet space that seats up to 800 for a ceremony and 450 for a seated dinner.
In-house catering handles the food and drink, and 13 room categories (from a Standard King Room to Junior Suites, King Suites and accessible options sleeping up to four) keep guests on site.
The setting is urban and we would describe the tone as elegant, with State College Regional Airport (SCE) roughly 12 minutes away by our estimate.
Planning costs are likely to fall around USD 85 to 165 per head, though the venue should confirm current pricing directly.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy Five Stars – Above and Beyond Service This hotel deserves an easy five-star rating. The service was truly above and beyond, and the staff made the entire experience enjoyable.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 450 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 800 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 230 rooms
- Room types
- 13 listed
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$19,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$75 to US$130 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SCE, 12 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegantAisle estimate
The place
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Historic hotel with meeting and banquet event space
- Ceremony seating for up to 800 guests
- Seated dining for up to 450 guests
- In-house catering provided by the venue
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SCE · about 12 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into SCE.
- Direct line
- (814) 865-8500
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the Nittany Lion Inn hold?+
The venue seats up to 800 for a ceremony and up to 450 for a seated dinner in its meeting and banquet space.
Can we bring in our own caterer?+
The listed facts confirm in-house catering at the Nittany Lion Inn. For any outside catering questions, contact the venue at +1 814-865-8500 or info@nittanylioninn.com.
What accommodation is available for our guests?+
There are 13 room types, including Standard King and Standard Rooms with two queen or two double beds, Deluxe Double Rooms, Junior Suites, King Suites, an Apartment, and accessible king rooms and suites. Maximum occupancy ranges from 2 to 4 guests per room.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
The nearest airport is SCE (State College), which we estimate is around 12 minutes from the hotel.
What should we budget?+
We estimate roughly USD 85 to 165 per head. Confirm current rates with the venue, and see the wedding details at thenittanylioninn.com/weddings.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 450 guests
“Max Capacity: 800 (Theater), 450 (Banquet), 400 (Classroom)”
Read the source for seated dinnerCeremony, seated: 800 guests
“With its generous space and high ceilings, it accommodates up to 800 guests in a theater-style arrangement.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 230 rooms
“The Inn features 230 guest rooms and suites, allowing many guests to stay onsite.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 13 listed
“Standard King Room - Non-Smoking”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“The Inn offers onsite catering and multiple dining venues, allowing couples to curate a menu that feels personal and elevated.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“Yes, the Inn offers curated bar packages, including wine selections, craft cocktails, and local beers.”
Read the source for bar on sitePets: Yes
“Yes, the Nittany Lion Inn is a pet friendly hotel.”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“Yes, convenient parking options are available for wedding guests.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Guestrooms are non-smoking, ADA accessible, and the hotel offers plenty of space outside, such as the lobby, libraries, gazebo courtyard, or the expansive verandas, to relax and smell the roses.”
Read the source for step-free accessGuest transport: Yes
“Yes, please call the hotel to arrange shuttle service.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“From grand ballroom receptions to intimate gatherings, every celebration is shaped by a dedicated team that ensures your wedding reflects your vision down to the smallest detail.”
Read the source for reception indoorsHistoric building: Yes
“The Nittany Lion Inn, a historic symbol of first-class hospitality located on the Main Campus of Penn State since 1931, continues its legacy under ownership and management of Scholar Hotels.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Experienced wedding planners work alongside you to coordinate everything from timelines and layouts to menu design and guest experience so you can focus on the celebration itself.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day