"The hotel was convenient to Carrier Dome, but it was expensive. It was supposedly smoke-free, but my room had an overwhelming smell of smoke. I loved the on-site restaurant. 2022-06-07"
"Good hotel if you're going to a concert at the Lakeview Ampitheater.2018-07-06"
"A lovely hotel, and the front desk clerk was knowledgeable and charming. The rates were high since there was no pool or whirlpool.2017-05-26"
"The room-darkening blinds didn't sufficiently block out the light from the parking lot, and the green blinking light from the smoke detector also contributed to the illumination of the room. Don't stay at this hotel if you need a dark room for sleeping.2019-09-16"
"Excellent location away from noisy roads. The hotel room was modern, spacious, and clean, and the front desk clerks were helpful with finding restaurants. Clean indoor pool and whirlpool. The hot breakfast had everything you could want. We highly recommend staying here.2018-07-31"
"The hotel room wasn't cleaned very well. The sofa was dirty, and the carpet needed vacuuming. No blanket for the sofa bed; I called the front desk and asked for one, but at 11:30 PM went down to ask again. The clerk said it would be delivered to the room, but it never was.2022-08-23"
"An impressive hotel that's worth the price. The property was extremely clean and well-maintained. The staff was efficient, friendly, and helpful. Breakfast was limited because of the pandemic, but it was quite adequate. Definitely stay here.2020-10-02"
"Great hotel with excellent facilities and service. Book it now.2018-10-30"
"The housekeeper left a note in our room that there were no more towels and we should call the front desk if we needed any. Don't expect much at this hotel.2020-02-19"
"The hotel was somewhat isolated, so you'll need a car if you want to go anywhere. I didn't feel welcome when I arrived, and the check-in clerk seemed to not want to be bothered by me or my questions. I wasn't told that the WiFi password was in the key card envelope, and there was no information about restaurants or anything else in the area. We felt like we were on our own. The parking area was across a busy street.2020-01-30"
"The rates were reasonable. The bed was soft and plush, but not great for people with back issues. Nice pool and exercise room. Wonderful shuttle service to Lakeview Ampitheater and restaurants near the hotel.2017-07-19"
"We've stayed in cheaper hotels that were nicer than this one. The location was great and the building was beautiful, but the room was dirty.2023-11-18"
"The hotel was nice, clean, and close to everything. Absolutely stay here.2020-02-01"
"This hotel is a wonderful place to stay. All the employees were friendly, personable, and happy to ensure that our stay was great. We highly recommend staying here.2018-10-01"
"Good value. The hotel room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. The corners of the ceiling had cobwebs and a spider. Nice staff.2021-09-26"
"Everything was fine. The hotel room was clean. Great beds and good TV. Minimal breakfast due to Covid, but the coffee was good.2021-07-20"
"We were disappointed with the hotel. It smelled musty and bad, and the room was outdated. The manager offered to move us to a suite at no extra charge. I went into the bathroom and saw a centipede. We left less than an hour after we arrived.2015-04-11"
"The hotel room was smaller than I expected. The AC was noisy, and there was no exhaust fan in the bathroom. Stay elsewhere.2022-09-20"
"Clean hotel with friendly staff. The shuttle service to and from the campus was great. The parking garage didn't accommodate vehicles taller than 7 feet.2018-08-26"
"Great hotel room for a great price. All the employees were friendly and helpful, and there was a shuttle to and from our event at The Oncenter.2017-02-01"
"No grab bar in the shower. The hotel staff was lovely; they were so helpful and gracious. Delicious breakfast, but no on-site dining other than that.2023-06-09"
"I loved the ambiance and small size of this hotel, and the rates were reasonable. The fireplace and bar were relaxing and really pretty. , and the bed in my room was so comfortable. The front desk clerk was excellent. Breakfast was substantial and a real bonus. Definitely stay here.2019-11-17"
"Great location. The hotel was clean, but the room was small. The staff was friendly.2018-11-15"
"The hotel room was extremely small. No breakfast, and no shuttle Syracuse University or the Carrier Dome. There are better options near campus.2018-11-13"
"The hotel atmosphere, decor, and service were outstanding and reminiscent of a bygone era when guests were treated as valued customers. All the employees were friendly, courteous, and made me feel comfortable. They didn't hesitate to assist or answer questions. The hotel was quiet and well-maintained.2018-06-02"
"My room was on the 3rd floor, but I didn't sleep well due to a band playing music late into the night. I was disappointed with my hotel stay.2018-04-10"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
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. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
