The Dorm Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (651 reviews)
518 Stewart Avenue , Ithaca , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Bar
Private parking
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and modern rooms
Fun atmosphere
Cons:
Room design issues
Missing some amenities like fridge

Categories

Cleanliness
9.56
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
10
Service is highlighted as friendly and helpful throughout the reviews.
Location
10
The hotel's location is frequently praised for its convenience to Cornell.
Room Quality
9.06
Some reviews mention room design issues, affecting this category.
Amenities
9.56
Amenities are positively regarded, although some aspects could be improved.
Value for Money
9.56
The hotel is viewed as reasonably priced for quality received.
Food and Beverage
9.06
No specific mentions of food quality; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experience rated highly with many positive remarks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 05:42

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 1.2 km from Cornell University, The Dorm Hotel in Ithaca offers a perfect base for exploring the city. With key attractions like Jim Butterfield Stadium and Museum of the Earth within a short distance, guests can easily immerse themselves in the local culture.

Comfortable Accommodation
The air-conditioned rooms at The Dorm Hotel are thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and a private bathroom. For added convenience, some rooms feature a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Modern Amenities and Services
Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout the property, along with free private parking. The hotel also boasts a terrace, a bar, and provides bed linen and towels in every room, promising a relaxing and hassle-free experience for visitors.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at The Dorm Hotel? Book your stay now for an unforgettable trip to Ithaca!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 651 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.56
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.06
Amenities: 9.56
Value for Money: 9.56
Food and Beverage: 9.06
Overall Experience: 10
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Xinyi • solo_traveller • us
3
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Antonette Robles • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Vishisht • couple • us
7
Decent stay for the price, good if you want to just sleep and not spend much time in the hotel.
Pros:

Location was good and the price was decent compared to others.

Cons:

The room was small, AC was not working they had an AC unit installed but it was noisy. Additionally the was sink in the room not the bathroom which was not very hygienic.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Nicely done and very clean

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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chen • couple • us
10
特别满意
Pros:

特别温馨小巧玲珑的酒店，漂亮的前台很周到。
这里是Cornell法律系学生宿舍改为酒店的，房间特别干净而有特色，mini冰箱和微波炉是一个系列，太可爱了。
房间有个mini厨房，有全部厨房用品：锅碗菜板刀具餐具杯盘等.
我们非常喜欢😘

Cons:

都很好👍

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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fei • solo_traveller • ua
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
10
Comfortable, Convenient & Charming
Pros:

It is so convenient to Ithaca Commons & Cornell. It is well-designed, comfortable & quiet.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Jerry • solo_traveller • us
7
A Stay of Pluses and Minuses
Pros:

Nice enough place to stay, convenient to the university, if that's what you're looking for. The common areas provide some nice options.

Cons:

I booked a single room, so I knew what I signed up for, yet I would have liked a bit more. Choosing to have the bed so high was an odd choice. While AC control right next to bed was convenient, it shined brightly in your face all night. A luggage rack or some place to put your bag would have been appreciated. "New" towel in the room was damp on arrival. Overall I expected a bit more for the moderate price.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Iris • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Erika Larson • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

It was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The room was small and cramped.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Etya • solo_traveller • us
6
Slightly better than dorms but not really a hotel
Pros:

It's cute and close to campus and has parking, but it's more like dorms than a hotel

Cons:

The bed is extremely high, there is no table or a chair in the room and no fridge. The space is comfortable but small. Some rooms are located right in the lobby and are very noisy given that the place functions as a bar until 10pm. The stuff doesn't really enforce the quiet time after 10 pm. I was downstairs where the rooms are relatively far away and quiet. There is a steep climb to either campus or down town

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • solo_traveller • us
8
Friendly, clean, pleasant stay
Pros:

It was very clean and organized. Staff were friendly. It was a good location, easily walkable to main spots.

Cons:

There were some noises that kept me up like water running.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Aviman • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Waiwah • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

A really great theme and room. Lovely staff and nice amenities, although would have been good to have our own complimentary tea/coffee/snacks in the room given the cost of the room.

Cons:

The panel for the Aircon was on constantly with a bright light. Couldn't work out how to switch it off so I covered it with pillow. That has not affected my scoring.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • solo_traveller • us
9
Loved our room. Bed was comfortable. Minimal furniture. Clean.
Pros:

Great vibe! Cool neighborhood!

Cons:

Parking filled up quickly. Difficult to find a spot.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Anouk • solo_traveller • be
9
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • us
9
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location, liked the communal feel, beer tap though didn't try was a unique offering

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • us
10
cute place would recommend.
Pros:

This is a great little hotel. I had a different hotel overbook me and the Dorm Hotel had a room available that night. Great little place to stay.

Cons:

You are still very close to other dorm houses. Don't be surprised if you hear the neighbors. It's still a college neighborhood but that is the charm. If it really bothers you, keep the windows closed.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee