Best Western Owego Inn

Hotels
•
Best Western
7.3 (183 reviews)
20 Hickories Park Rd, Owego, New York, 13827 , Owego , US

Facilities

Elevator
Fitness facilities
Shopping on site
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Wheelchair accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Braille or raised signage
RV, bus, truck parking
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and efficient front desk staff (multiple mentions)
Easy parking and well-lit lot
Quick check-in
Included breakfast (when available) saved money
Some rooms described as clean and comfortable
Cons:
Widespread cleanliness problems (mold, dirty towels, stains, hair, toothpaste splatter)
Room quality issues (musky smell, wet carpets, rattling AC, small beds, ceiling leak)
Inconsistent breakfast service (empty hot dishes or downgraded buffet)
Broken/dirty laundry machines and some lacking amenities (no fan)
Poor handling of complaints/management response in some cases

Categories

Cleanliness
2.8
Multiple reviews describe serious cleanliness issues: mold in bathrooms, grungy/dirty towels, toothpaste splatter on mirrors, hair in tubs, stains on sheets, brown footprints after shower, and a ceiling leak — significant cleanliness problems impacted many stays.
Service
9.2
Front desk staff are frequently described as friendly, pleasant and efficient with quick check-in; however there are isolated reports of management failures and poor handling of complaints (e.g., inadequate housekeeping response and disputed follow-up).
Location
8.2
Guests found the location convenient with easy parking and a well-lit lot; some noted the surrounding area seemed rundown (closed/abandoned stores) though overall felt safe.
Room Quality
4.2
Rooms show multiple quality problems: small beds, wet or musky carpets, cobwebs, stains on sheets, rattling air conditioners, shower track mold, and instances of water damage from a leaking ceiling.
Amenities
8.4
Basic amenities are present (parking, breakfast area, laundry), and breakfast/parking are convenient for many guests; however there are complaints about broken/dirty laundry machines and intermittent issues (no bathroom fan, dirty washers).
Value for Money
9.2
Several guests noted the price was right and that included breakfast saved time and money, making it a good value for budget-minded travelers despite inconsistencies in other areas.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast experiences are mixed: some stayed found plentiful hot options and a nicely decorated breakfast room, while others encountered empty hot-food serving dishes or only a limited continental offering.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall experiences are mixed: many guests report quick, uneventful stays with helpful staff, good parking and acceptable breakfasts, but a significant portion experienced major cleanliness and management issues that heavily affected their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:04

Property Description

Recreation Amenities and Stunning Views
Unwind at the fitness center or enjoy the garden view. Explore additional features like complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site shopping, and a picnic area.

Delicious Dining and Breakfast Options
Indulge in snacks from the snack bar/deli or savor room service. Start your day with a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Convenient Amenities and Comfortable Rooms
Benefit from wired internet access, a business center, and free newspapers. Relax in one of the 74 air-conditioned rooms with amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and comfortable beds.

Book now for a delightful stay at the Best Western Owego Inn, steps away from the Susquehanna River and Hickories Park.

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BGM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

See all policies

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
Show all accessibility features

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 183 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.8
Service: 9.2
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 4.2
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.6
S
shlomo • family
6
Pros:


Thd breakfast was basic. The room was not clean enough the towels were not clean and very thin

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
G
Guodong
10
Pros:

good!

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
A
Alberto
10
Pros:


Clean room

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
R
Rebecca
4
Pros:

We had to rent two rooms and despite booking about 2 weeks in advance we couldn’t even be placed on the same floor. The beds were smaller than the standard double/queen that we were expecting. At 11pm my family in one room experienced a large amount of water from the bathroom ceiling, ruining hygiene products, toothbrushes, etc. and her phone didn’t work to call the main desk with sleeping kids in the room.

We enjoy having breakfast at hotels to save some money on meals out while traveling but this morning all the serving dishes for hot options were empty and we had to wait between 10-15 minutes for someone to come check and refill them.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
P
Patricia N • partner
10
Pros:

Parking was easy, check in was quick & easy, the gentleman at the desk was friendly and efficient. The room was clean & comfortable.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
B
Becky • partner
8
Pros:

Staff are very nice, both morning and evening. Random overnight stay when driving through. Location seemed a little rundown (stores across the street are closed/abandoned) but felt safe. Room was clean but bathroom shower needed attention with dirt/mold in the shower door track. Would stay again. Price was right and included breakfast saved us time and money. Drove into town and enjoyed some local music (Friday night at Original’s Owago bar).

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
D
Donald • partner
2
Pros:

This facility was an absolute dump…. Grungy towels, mold all around the bathroom, had to use my shoulder to open and close the door to the room, wanted to use the laundry but one of the washers was broke and they were disgustingly dirty and no fan in the bathroom.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
L
Lucas • partner
10
Pros:

The room was quiet and the price was decent.

There were a couple little housekeeping quirks, such as an empty rug tape package being left on the desk and a rogue pretzel stick on the floor by the bed, but overall a pretty clean room.

The breakfast room was large and was nicely decorated for fall, with plenty of hot breakfast options.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
A
Alicia • family
2
Pros:

The worst hotel experience I have had in my life. The bathroom mirror was COVERED in toothpaste splatter, the faucet as well, there was absolutely no hand soap in the bathroom, the sink in the kitchen area was beyond gross, the floors were so dirty that after taking a shower I had a brown footprints walking through the bathroom, the handles of all doors were riddled with handprints, I could go on forever. After going down and talking to the front desk, he tried to move us to THREE different rooms, all of which had the exact same cleanliness concerns. We were told that we had to clean our own room because there was no cleaning staff on. We were literally given cleaning supplies and rags and had to go back to our hotel room after working all day and literally clean our own room. Management offered no resolution other than to take $50 off of our stay and offered to give me points that I could use toward another visit. The points were never deposited into my account, and when calling to follow up three days later the manager accused us of stealing a pillow and said that she refused to deposit points due to this. I ended up having to call corporate to file an official complaint because I am absolutely disgusted at this entire experience and the lack of concern from management regarding the cleanliness of their hotel. Not to mention we were advertised a breakfast buffet and ended up getting nothing but a continental breakfast that you would find at any other hotel. DO NOT BOOK!!!!!

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
D
Darlene
8
Pros:

Pleasant, helpful staff. Clean room. Parking lot well lit and convenient.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
S
Stephen • partner
8
Pros:

Room 237 bathroom sink drain stuck

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
A
Amy
4
Pros:

Carpets felt wet, room smelled musky, cobwebs in corners, stains on sheets, ratteling air conditioner kept me up most the night, hair in bathtub. Only decent thing about stay was quick check in and decent warm breakfast.

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • family
10
Pros:

Very Nice

2025-09-24 • via Nuitee
M
MARINA • partner
8
Pros:

Conveniently located, clean. Close to shopping and dining

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
J
jean
8
Pros:

Very nice view

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
D
Deb
6
Pros:

It was so so. The room had a musty smell. And it appeared to me needing some updating.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
J
John
8
Almost great, but very good breakfast!
Pros:

Almost a great place to stay, we reserved a big room with a couch. Room was very big, but you could not see the tv from couch! They were on same wall, so we turned the very heavy sofa bed to see the tv, but the carpet was very dirty under the sofa! As big as the room was, the bathroom was small with a small sink counter that you could hardly put a travel kit on! Sometimes I wonder who designs rooms like this! Apparently they don’t stay in them. All that said we will book again, the breakfast and coffee were great!

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
K
Kimberly • partner
2
Pros:

It is sad this hotel would have so much potential, if the staff just cared enough to actually clean enough, the bottom of the showers were literally so dirty. I had to wear my crocs in the shower.
All the windows and the glass you could not even see out of it was so disgusting,
The staff just seems like they don’t care and they don’t even really pay attention.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
S
Seulki • friends
8
Pros:

Complimentary breakfast was great with variety of options and hot foods. The facilities were clearly built many moons ago, but was generally clean and satisfactory other than the bathroom - from its sliding doors to the floor, the shower was filled with mold and layers of grime, and the sink drainage was horrid.

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
C
Catina • family
4
Pros:

This property needs room updates. Lots of things were broken in mulpile rooms. Had to have staff clean 2 rooms they put us in. But nothing in the area appeared to be an upgrade other then casino maybe.

2025-09-05 • via Nuitee