The Nittany Residence Club is proud to be operated by Scholar Hotels, a hospitality company with both national reach and deep local roots in State College. Founded by Penn State graduate Gary Brandeis, Scholar Hotels has built its reputation on creating exceptional hospitality experiences in university-anchored communities, where school pride and community connection run deep.

In State College, Scholar Hotels owns and manages several of the area’s most recognized properties, including The Nittany Lion Inn, Hyatt Place State College, and Scholar Hotel State College. These hotels have become trusted destinations for Penn State alumni, families, fans, and business travelers, offering convenience, comfort, and service that reflect the unique character of Happy Valley. Their proven ability to operate high-performing hotels in the heart of the Penn State community gives them a unique advantage in managing a project as distinctive as the Nittany Residence Club.

What sets Scholar Hotels apart is not only their professional expertise in hospitality management, but also their authentic connection to Penn State and the people who return here year after year. They understand the rhythms of football weekends, graduation, move-in, and special events—because they’ve been serving the Penn State community for decades. That knowledge translates into an ownership experience at NRC that is both seamless and rewarding: a place that feels like home, while also operating with the standards of a luxury hotel.

With Scholar Hotels as the operator, owners can be confident that every detail—from guest services and reservations to property management and maintenance—will be handled with the same excellence that has made their other State College hotels successful. Their leadership and local expertise make them the perfect partner to bring the Nittany Residence Club vision to life.