"I have an allergy to cats, and had a reaction after being put in a pet-friendly room. I was moved to another room that was fine. The hotel clerk was extremely pleasant, but the morning clerk wasn't so friendly.2016-11-14"
"Perfect hotel for our visit to Cornell University. The room was clean, and the staff was friendly. Stay here.2016-04-17"
"Convenient to colleges, malls, grocery stores, and restaurants. We love this hotel and always make a point to stay when we're in town. The room was spacious and clean, with comfortable beds and pillows. Clean bathroom. Friendly service. We were satisfied with breakfast. There's no reason you wouldn't want to stay here.2015-05-30"
"The hotel was clean and quiet. Great beds. Unfortunately, it was extremely overpriced during college graduation season.2016-05-24"
"Convenient to Cornell University and restaurants. My room was clean, and had quality furnishings and mattress. The employees were polite, and I felt welcomed every time I entered the hotel. Nice complimentary breakfast, and ample parking. I plan to stay here again.2015-04-20"
"The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the room was large. No fridge, though. Excellent personnel.2016-06-23"
"Convenient location in the center of downtown, but close to Cornell and Ithaca College. The hotel was comfortable, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Great place to stay.2015-09-15"
"Located in the heart of downtown; easy walk to many attractions. Great value. The room was nice, and the hotel clerk was friendly and helpful. We were even able to check in early. The restaurant food was good.2015-05-04"
"The room was nice and quiet. The check-in clerk was a charmer. I liked the pool. You can park on either side of the hotel in back, so park closer to your room.2015-05-01"
"A terrible experience. Some hotel employees wore masks, but others didn't. When we got to our room, we noticed white paint all over the floor. The floors hadn't been mopped, the TV was on, and there was dirt in the corners of the bathroom. The wardrobe handles were on the inside, and we were never told that there was a coffee maker and hangers inside. The bathroom sink was clogged. Housekeeping woke me up vacuuming at 6:30 AM. No breakfast because of Covid. I was uncomfortable just going to my car because of the unsavory people hanging out in the parking lot. Don't stay here.2020-07-06"
"The hotel staff was hospitable. We didn't have any problems and would definitely stay here again.2019-04-09"
"Clean hotel with courteous personnel.2018-02-21"
"Excellent hotel room, kind employees, and wonderful breakfast. Stay here.2017-05-30"
Upper-upscale, smoke-free, full-service, downtown hotel
7 floors, 131 rooms and suites
Free weekday shuttle to Ithaca Airport
Free weekday shuttle to other local attractions
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $17 per night
Park and fly not allowed
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs only - allows dogs up to 50 pounds in 2nd and 3rd floor rooms only, 2 dogs per room - $50 per stay fee for each dog. - Nov 2019 < Less
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1.3 milesHilton Garden Inn Ithaca 130 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 1.3 miles to Ithaca College
"Centrally located. Great hotel with friendly, helpful staff. The room was clean and quiet, and the beds were comfortable. Breakfast was available in the on-site restaurant, but it wasn't free. Had free parking in a garage across the street.2015-12-07"
"The hotel was modern and comfortable. Well-kept lobby and helpful staff.2015-10-05"
"The hotel was fine for the price, but nothing spectacular. The complimentary breakfast was wonderful. If you want a decent, economical place to stay, don't hesitate to stay here.2019-07-30"
"We were pleasantly surprised by how nice the motel was since the rates were so low. The room was clean and spacious, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was large and clean. Friendly, hospitable staff. Don't hesitate to stay here; it's worth every penny.2018-07-08"
"Great place to stay. The room was clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, the hotel shuttle didn't start until 6 AM, and that's when I had to catch my flight. Don't stay here if you need a shuttle to the airport early in the morning.2017-06-30"
"Our hotel room was lovely and big enough for us and our teen boys. It was well-appointed and had a fridge and microwave. The heater worked well, the beds were comfortable and cozy, and there were plenty of towels. No restaurants within walking distance, but there were many nearby by car. Greek Peak was just 7 miles away.2019-02-25"
"Wonderful accommodations. The hotel was well worth the cost. Breakfast was fine. I enjoyed my stay.2016-12-06"
"The hotel was clean, and the front desk clerks were friendly and helpful. I had to run the water for quite a while before it got hot.2021-02-07"
"Children ran up and down the hallways, which was unacceptable. The hotel staff was great.2018-02-12"
"If you're going to SUNY-Cortland, you can't beat this location. The bed was comfortable, and the hotel staff was really friendly. We enjoyed our stay.2017-09-05"
"The hotel had a friendly atmosphere, and the service was good. Enjoy your stay.2017-02-01"
"The room was outdated and had a strange smell, perhaps from cleaning products. The toilet didn't flush well. Other guests shouted at each other. I don't recommend this motel for anything but an overnight stay.2023-04-02"
"Good value. The motel was older and wasn't outstanding, but it was OK for an overnight stay.2020-03-01"
"Nice motel for the price. The room was clean, but the bed was too hard. The continental breakfast could've been better. I'd recommend staying here.2015-10-07"
"I stayed at this motel for 3 nights. The staff was welcoming and very nice. I'd stay here again, but I'd bring extra pillows.2015-09-17"
"The motel was overpriced and wasn't clean. Find something better.2018-05-21"
"I heard a lot of noise in the room above mine. People smoked outside the rear door by my room, and the smoke drifted in. The employees weren't friendly. Stay at this motel only as a last resort.2017-06-14"
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs and cats only, 2 pets per room - $125 pet fee if staying 5 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 5 nights. - Mar 2023 < Less
"The hotel was dirty. I had to change rooms 3 times; there was no hot water in the 1st room, and fridge in the 2nd room didn't work. Don't unpack until you've inspected your room.2021-01-16"
"The hotel was nice and clean. There were a few issues, but when I called the front desk, someone came right up and took care of them. The front desk clerk was awesome. I couldn't have been more satisfied with our stay.2020-08-25"
"Great hotel. All the employees were nice and helpful. I enjoyed the free DVD rentals, and the popcorn was a great touch.2015-08-20"
"The motel staff was pleasant, but the room was dirty. The AC was shut off at night. The bathroom was poorly maintained, with a broken towel rack, torn wallpaper, and a stained ceiling and bathtub. The entrance needed refreshing; the carpet was stained, and leaves blew into the lobby and were all over. Stay away.2022-08-28"
"The motel met all our expectations.2022-02-26"
"We had a great time at this motel.2018-05-30"
"The motel was clean, but the TV service was horrible. Great breakfast.2017-04-18"
"The motel smelled like pets, cigarettes, and mold. We decided not to stay.2017-04-03"
"The hotel was clean, and the beds were comfortable. Stay here.2016-05-10"
"The room was extremely comfortable, and the staff was professional and helpful. Terrific breakfast, and a great way to start my stay. You won't be disappointed with this hotel.2015-07-10"
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At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
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