The Dorm Hotel

Hotels
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Independent
9.6 (148 reviews)
518 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, New York, 14850 , Ithaca , US
1-607-319-4611

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Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fireplace in lobby
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Elevator
Gift shops or newsstand
Fireplace in lobby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
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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

Experience a delightful stay at The Dorm Hotel in the heart of Ithaca, where comfort and convenience meet!

Unbeatable Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, and enjoy easy access to our gift shop and cozy lobby fireplace, perfect for unwinding after a long day.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our 31 air-conditioned rooms are designed for relaxation, equipped with flat-screen TVs and digital programming, ensuring you’ll enjoy your downtime in style.

Convenient Services
Start your day right with to-go breakfasts available until 1 PM, and take advantage of our luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free self-parking. Safety and convenience are our priorities with secure front desk services.

Book your stay today and let the adventures in Ithaca begin!

Important information:

  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 148 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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Andrew • solo_traveller • us
8
You must try this unique hotel for yourself.
Pros:

Love this hotel! A wonderfully unique experience. Designed to bring your memories back to living in a dorm room, but comfortable and clean 😆. Cute decorations and comfy beds. The pour yourself bar with local beers , wines and ciders was lovely. The shared "common room" was warm and inviting. Can't wait to stay here again.

Cons:

We extended our stay and the lady said she updated our key cards, but at midnight that extended night they no longer worked! We were locked out and had to call the overnight help to let us in. He was quick and polite.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Junyuan • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Lynette • solo_traveller • us
9
Great boutique hotel steps from Cornell, priced at an excellent value
Pros:

Love the location, the warmth of the staff and that it has EV charging stations.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Bridgett • solo_traveller • us
10
I would stay here anytime I visit Ithica.
Pros:

Friendly staff and laid back atmosphere. Nice common area where you could sit and make conversation with others. Good free coffee and teas.

Cons:

Nothing. It was comfortable and nice.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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MARION • solo_traveller • br
10
Superou expectativa
Pros:

Excelente hotel, tudo pensando nos minimos detalhes para você se sentir bem. Criativo, ótima localização, excelente serviço. Estão de parabéns, recomendo!

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Evgenia • couple • ru
9
Pros:

We loved the place! The staff is super friendly, the location is excellent for our needs, the rooms are clean and nice.

Cons:

Soud of pouring water somewhere at night - that was annoying

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Mulder • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Kinga • family_with_children • hu
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Alissa • family_with_children • us
7
Comfortable and Cozy and a hint of communal
Pros:

Cozy and communal - this place is perfectly located and easy to find. The room was ENOUGH, quiet and cozy. The shower was great and stylish for being a small space. I liked the self-service bar, where you could get wine, cider, or beer.

Cons:

Room was SMALL, hard to open two suitcases at once, but it was very cozy.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Wendi • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Wendi • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • solo_traveller • us
10
Quiet hotel with excellent service
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Rita • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

La struttura è molto vicina al campus Cornell quindi è stata comoda per le mie esigenze. Le stanze sono piccole ma arredate in modo molto grazioso in stile college.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Leszek • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Sreedev • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very convenient, close to campus, parking in the back

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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K2199BOalisons • Solo travel
10
Great location, clean and welcoming
Pros:

Great location ( very close to campus), clean and very cozy. Love the “ self serve wine/beer wall”!
Huge kudos to Joanne, she is the reason I keep coming back. She keeps everything running smoothly and makes every guest feel so welcome! A huge asset!

2026-01-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Samuel • extended_group • gb
10
Very enjoyable for work, would stay again
Pros:

The location was nice but close to the city, staff were very friendly and helpful, and the hotel was very comfortable, modern, and clean.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • us
10
Not your typical hotel, either cheap or expensive, but exceptional for the price.
Pros:

Very close to campus, free EV charging.

Cons:

Booking.com

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee