Hotel Ithaca

Hotels
7.9 (1486 reviews)
222 South Cayuga Street , Ithaca , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Convenient amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy rooms
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
5.99
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, specifically in bathrooms and hallways.
Service
8.96
Positive feedback on friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9
Many guests highlighted the convenient location near attractions.
Room Quality
7.95
Mixed sentiment with some room praises but also issues with noise and maintenance.
Amenities
7.98
Amenities like free parking and coffee were appreciated, but some complaints about the pool.
Value for Money
7.94
General consensus is value for money was acceptable for the location.
Food and Beverage
6.99
Mention of limited dining options and lack of coffee service improvements.
Overall Experience
8.36
Overall impressions were positive despite some serious issues mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:55

Property Description

Prime Location in Downtown Ithaca
Hotel Ithaca is situated in The Commons, a vibrant outdoor promenade in downtown Ithaca, just a short distance from Cornell University.

Comfort and Convenience
The rooms at Hotel Ithaca are elegantly decorated in warm earth tones and equipped with modern amenities such as cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and a work desk. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a coffee maker and a hairdryer in their rooms.

Amenities Galore
Guests can take advantage of the hotel's on-site restaurant, fitness center, and indoor pool. Additionally, the 24-hour front desk, business center, ATM, and coin laundry facilities ensure a comfortable stay for all visitors.

Experience the best of Ithaca at Hotel Ithaca - book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

For any room including breakfast: the rate includes a coupon redeemable for breakfast in the hotel restaurant. The limit is 20 USD per room per day.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ITH

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1486 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.99
Service: 8.96
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 6.99
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Carol • family_with_children • us
10
Ithaca
Pros:

The location was phenomenal for us because we went to the State theater for a concert. The lobby the restaurant the people that work there they were all friendly phenomenal.

Cons:

I have stayed there before it was a few years ago but some of the window treatments were falling off the windows the room was really not cleaned all that well there was blood on some of the curtain sheer.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Christine • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Location, security, friendly staff, adjacent to parking garage

Cons:

Worn fixtures (rusted or with lime scale), fair room brightness (no overhead lights, poorly placed full length mirror), very loud heater, key cards worked inconsistently

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • us
5
Great location, not clean, would not recommend
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Extremely Dirty

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
9
Pros:

Very nice room for a great price.

Cons:

The thermostat was programmed to 73’ so it was a bit hot. I turned it down to 68 but kept defaulting to 73, so I was having to figure it out at 3am when I woke up sweating to death.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Gunars • couple • us
7
Pleasant surroundings, overall comfortable, good value, and was logistically easy & effortless.
Pros:

Excellent location - easy walking access to The Commons, fast elevators, friendly staff, nice restaurant & bar, very convenient for everything we needed to do. Nice look to the hotel, nice layout to the room, beautiful spacious balcony - suitable for entertaining in warmer weather. Plenty of electrical outlets for electronics & chargers. Good aesthetic appearance - fridge & microwave inside a cabinet. Comfortable couch and chair.

Cons:

The bathroom fan is perpetually on - and the bathroom has no heat. It was freezing, and that discouraged me from showering more. The heat in the room was good but very dry. There was dust under the bed, and the bed itself was not seated properly on the metal frame, which stuck out dangerously at the end. We repositioned the bed properly, but I still managed to bang my leg into it. We were surprised to see that there were no "dust-mite/bedbug covers" on the mattress & boxspring. We would have slept more comfortably, if they had been. But otherwise, it was a nice room, and we would stay there again.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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diane • extended_group • us
7
quiet, centrally located hotel ideal for a short stay in Ithaca
Pros:

the location was central & bed was comfortable

Cons:

the bathroom didn't appear to be cleaned very well. furniture in the lobby appeared worn & dated.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • us
8
I couldn’t have been happier to stay here and will do so for the next four years that my kid is at school here.
Pros:

It was the best price and it was just perfect!! Everyone was very nice.

Cons:

My room was ready early and no one called me to let me know after I asked them to - 2x. My one complaint.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
5
Guess this was once a really super place, the people are great, but the unit we were in has been let
Pros:

Check in was smooth

Cons:

Room was mostly East facing. the drapes were broken and would not close so the room could not be made dark enough to sleep comfortably. The bathroom was nice but the hotel provided no shampoo

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniella • extended_group • us
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent location and a well run hotel
Pros:

great check-in staff and very clean nice modern room

Cons:

it was exactly what we needed

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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CECIL • couple • us
5
Pros:

Room was dirty.

Cons:

Housekeeping very poor.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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burke • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Bireanna • extended_group • us
5
Fine- could be better.
Pros:

Friendly staff.

Cons:

Was surprised with the outdated-ness of the entire building. It was a fine stay- but had expected more.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
6
Just an ok hotel . A bit overpriced for the stay.
Pros:

Free parking. A good walking location to restaurants and shops.
The staff was nice. The room was clean.

Cons:

Our room smelled a bit like old cigarettes and the chair at the desk had the vinyl peeling off.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • us
5
Best part was the restaurant. Staff was very nice and food was delicious
Pros:

The restaurant located in the hotel was great. Good food, good service.

Cons:

The walls separating the rooms are not well sound proofed. We could hear every conversation...even down in the lobby. Vending machine would not take money. Swimming pool was not available.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Trish • couple • us
5
Convenient location.
Pros:

Close to Ithaca College. Easy on site self parking. Walking distance to Commons

Cons:

Dated. Paint chipped off walls. Shower grout mildew/mold. One bathroom light not working. A little dingy

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • us
6
Good location and worth a try. Beware of the fluctuating shower temps. They have a mind of their own
Pros:

The location was fantastic for the area. Restaurants and shopping are just a short drive or walk. Buttermilk Falls was also very close by and easily accessible. The room itself was gorgeous and worth the cost.

Cons:

The water for the shower was either burning hot or ice cold. It fluctuated while taking a shower and I burned my arm. Didn’t seem to care about whether the knob was set to hot or cold. The bathroom was 6/10 clean upon arrival. Dirt all over the floor and the toilet was dirty.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gyeom • couple • us
5
Pros:

location is great and staffs were nice

Cons:

not dirty but not very clean

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee