Happy Valley Hotels & Restaurants: Enhanced Health and Safety Protocols
We're proud of our hotels and restaurants in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. As regulated industries, we've swiftly adopted rigorous safety practices to protect guests and staff amid the pandemic.
Pennsylvania hotels and restaurants have always maintained strict cleanliness standards. Now, collaborating with public health agencies and industry leaders nationwide, we've implemented elevated "New Normal" protocols for cleanliness, public safety, and health across all sectors.
At Lion Country Lodging properties, key protocols include:
- Virtual tours for meeting planners planning ahead without travel.
- Frequent sanitization of public areas, including check-in counters, elevator buttons, door handles, bathrooms, and seating.
- Hand sanitizer stations for guests and staff.
- Plexiglass shields at front desks.
- Masks required for all guests and employees.
- Elevators limited to 2 guests per trip for social distancing.
- Rooms undergo enhanced cleaning and disinfection before reuse.
- EPA-approved, CDC-compliant cleaning products.
- Social distancing advised in marked areas.
- Meeting spaces follow CDC, state, and county guidelines on distancing and group sizes.
- Pool and fitness center available by request, one family at a time, with disinfection between uses.
- Side entrances/exits require room key card; front entrance remains open.
Happy Valley restaurants ensure safe dining with measures like:
- Expanded outdoor seating at Gigi’s Southern Table, Mercato Mio Italian Market, and Grace Restaurant at The Carnegie Inn.
- Plexiglass barriers between bar seats where applicable.
- Take-out options, including lunch/dinner, cocktails, and happy hour specials.
- Masks required for staff and customers when entering, exiting, or moving about.
- Tables spaced for social distancing at Gigi’s, Mercato Mio, and Grace Restaurant.
- Contactless menus via QR code scans to phones.
The Hilton Garden Inn State College participates in Hilton's CleanStay program with Lysol protection. This industry-leading initiative elevates cleanliness and disinfection standards, ensuring a safer stay for guests and team members.
Lion Country Lodging - Preferred Hotel Partner of Penn State Athletics
- Hilton Garden Inn State College
- Days Inn Penn State
- Carnegie Inn and Spa
- Quality Inn Near University Park
- Super 8 by Wyndham State College
- Nittany Budget Motel
Dining Options:
- Gigi's Southern Table
- Grace Restaurant
- Mercato Mio Italian Market
- Brewskys
