534 reviews
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$841020 Ellis Hollow Road, Ithaca, 14850, New York, United States
534 reviews
1/31
Outdoor swimming pool
Business center
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Fitness center
Free shuttle
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Free Airport Shuttle
Welcome to the Best Western University Inn, located in the heart of beautiful Ithaca, New York! Our charming 3-star hotel is just a short 1.8mi away from the city center, making it the perfect base for exploring all that this vibrant city has to offer.
With 534 reviews, you can trust that our hotel provides exceptional comfort and service. Starting from just $84, our affordable rates ensure that you can enjoy a comfortable stay without breaking the bank. Start your day off right with our delicious complimentary breakfast, and take advantage of our free amenities, including Wi-Fi, private parking, and an airport shuttle.
Our hotel also offers a range of additional amenities to enhance your stay. Keep up with your fitness routine at our free fitness center, or take advantage of our business center for any work needs. Our pet-friendly hotel welcomes your furry friends for an extra charge, ensuring that no family member is left behind. Whether you're here for business or pleasure, the Best Western University Inn has everything you need for an unforgettable stay in Ithaca.
At the Best Western University Inn, we understand how important it is for you to travel with your furry friends. That's why we are a pet-friendly hotel and welcome your pets on request. We want to make sure that no family member is left behind, so you can bring your beloved pets along for an additional charge.
When it comes to payment options, please note that we do not accept cash. However, we offer a variety of convenient payment methods, including Discover, Visa, Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard, JCB, Carte Blanche, and UnionPay. So you can choose the payment method that works best for you during your stay with us.
Our hotel offers a fantastic range of room types to suit your needs and preferences. From spacious double rooms with two double beds to cozy king rooms with a fireplace, we have it all. If you require accessibility features, we have rooms available with mobility accessible tubs, roll-in showers, and larger square footage. No matter which room type you choose, all our rooms are non-smoking and equipped with comfortable beds to ensure a good night's sleep. So whether you're traveling alone, as a couple, or with your family, we have the perfect room for you at the Best Western University Inn.
Closest airports
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
3.7miElmira/Corning Regional Airport
29.2miGreater Binghamton Airport
29.3miSyracuse Hancock International Airport
49.9miOutdoor swimming pool
Business center
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Fitness center
Free shuttle
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Free Airport Shuttle
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Beach chairs/Loungers
Free toiletries
Bathtub
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Room - 2 Double, Accessible
2 Double Beds
225 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Looking for a spacious and comfortable room for the whole family? Our Double Room with Two Double Beds is perfect for you - with enough space for 4 adults and 4 children, it features a mobility accessible tub, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and all the essentials you need for a relaxing stay.
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King Room, Accessible
1 King Size Bed
225 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Experience comfort and convenience in our King Room with Mobility Accessible Roll-In Shower, perfect for 2 adults and 2 children. This spacious 226 sqft room features a King size bed, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
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Room - 2 Queen
2 Queen Size Beds
700 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
Coffee machine
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Experience the ultimate comfort and relaxation in our spacious Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking, featuring a private bathroom with a bathtub, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries. With a size of 700 sqft, this room is perfect for a group of 4 adults and 4 children, providing ample space for everyone to unwind.
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King Room, Fireplace
1 King Size Bed
700 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
Coffee machine
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Stay in our spacious King Room - Non-Smoking with Fireplace, offering 700 sqft of luxury. With a comfortable king size bed, private bathroom with bathtub, and a cozy fireplace, you'll have everything you need for a memorable stay. Plus, enjoy amenities like a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and refrigerator for added convenience.
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Double Room, Accessible
1 Double Bed
225 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Experience ultimate comfort and convenience in our spacious Double Room with Mobility Accessible Tub, perfect for 2 adults and 2 children. Enjoy a relaxing stay with a cozy double bed, refrigerator, air conditioning, and a refreshing tea/coffee maker, while benefiting from its mobility-friendly features.
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
700 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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Standard
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
700 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Room - 2 Queen, Fireplace
2 Queen Size Beds
Smoking not allowed
Free wifi
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King Room, Fireplace, Whirlpool
1 King Size Bed
Smoking not allowed
Refrigerator
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Room Selected at Check in
Smoking not allowed
Free wifi
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Welcome to our spacious Double Room! Enjoy a comfortable stay in this non-smoking room, which accommodates 2 adults and 4 children. Relax in the private bathroom with a bathtub, and enjoy amenities like a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.
King Room, Smoking Allowed
1 King Size Bed
Smoking allowed
Free wifi
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Room - 2 Double, Smoking Allowed
2 Double Beds
Smoking allowed
Free wifi
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Stannam
8.2
June 2025
There was a supermarket near this location which opened late (until around 8pm). Although I did not have a chance to use it, the swimming pool seems to be well-maintained. A bit understaffed (every time I needed to visit the reception there was a line) but people are super friendly.
It is a single-storey building with a long hallway, which means there's a lot of foot traffic, which can be pretty bothersome. Especially children seem to be let loose to run around the hallway in the middle of the night. I don't know why, but this place seems to get a lot of families during the weekend, which made Friday night to Saturday morning the worst stay.
Ehle
9.1
May 2025
The College Town Bagel shop nearby had decent coffee, great bagels, and friendly staff. A group of 8-12 children were playing ball in the parking lot a couple times during my stay, having a good time, bringing a sense of community to a hotel that I didn't expect.
Price was too high due to limited rooms available. This is no way to treat a guest. The rate should be the rate, regardless of how many people got there first. I had to cut my vacation short by half due to the fact that the room price was double what it should have been.
Isabela
10
August 2024
The rooms are large and the beds are super comfortable. The staff are very friendly. The breakfast is good. The van to the university is an important point.
There was no information about cleaning. We may not understand. We had to ask about cleaning to find out that we had to request the room to be cleaned. When we requested, the room was not cleaned. I believe they forgot. We spent a week with a dirty room. We were unable to use transport to return to the hotel, because the phone number they gave us was not working.
Stephanie
8.2
April 2024
If you can, get a room with a fireplace. Gas fireplace, a button to turn it on, and it really adds a cozy, home-feeling to the room. The staff upgraded one of the rooms so we could be in the same building and the rooms ended up very close to each other. The rooms are great, the breakfast was good.
It's a little far to walk to the main parts of the Cornell campus or to Collegetown if you are not used to walking, though still feasible. There were some difficulties with the room cards deactivating - don't put them next to any electronics.
Lucy
8.2
April 2024
The hotel staff were really friendly and accommodating, and the facilities were great - we used the fitness center twice. The room was very large, warm, and really well kitted out for a simple stay.
Breakfast could have had more fruit/vegetable options, and the room was a bit careworn (peeling paint around the bath, and the bath let water out slowly) - but really clean and it didn't much affect the experience!
Siew
8.2
April 2025
Pretty close to Cornell University. We love our room with the tall ceiling—unique and airy! Free hot drinks and fruits throughout the day — very thoughtful! Breakfast is not bad with scrambled eggs and sausage patties.
Room door is tricky to maneuver - must lift up instead of down. I never learned it!
Scotti
9.1
July 2025
The breakfast was pretty good, the pool area was nice and having the towels available was amazing. The room was spacious, the beds were clean, and the air conditioning was superb.
The pillows were a little flat, but it’s nothing that we couldn’t handle!
Kamil
9.1
May 2023
Quite a huge room with a functional bathroom. Bus stop and well equipped shops nearby. Coffee and tea available at cantine. Good price/quality ratio. Very friendly housekeeping staff (greeting to Tammy)
A little more smile at check in desk would be much appreciated. Monotonous breakfast if you stay longer.
Bryan
9.1
April 2024
I need make my own sofa they don’t make for us I believe if I pay for the room including the sofa for sleep the staff from the Hotel should be make not us the guest. They give me the sheets and they tell me I need to make by my self. I’m a employee for the Conrad Hotel in NYC and will never do this to our guest
Jane
8.2
May 2023
Breakfast was fine - well stocked and clean. Room was clean and in very good condition - not run down at all. Check in was qiuck and efficient.
Went to Ithaca for a concert at Cornell and the hotel raised their prices and priced gouged our room for $361 per night. Hotel not downtown - a car needed to reach campus/downtown
Airports
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
3.7miElmira/Corning Regional Airport
29.2miGreater Binghamton Airport
29.3miSyracuse Hancock International Airport
49.9miAirports
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
3.7miElmira/Corning Regional Airport
29.2miGreater Binghamton Airport
29.3miSyracuse Hancock International Airport
49.9miAttractions
Cayuga Lake
10.5miFinger Lakes Region
28.3miLocation
Age restrictions
Availability
Outdoor swimming pool
Business center
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Fitness center
Free shuttle
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Free Airport Shuttle
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Beach chairs/Loungers
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Activities
Golf course
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Coffee machine
Microwave
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Fireplace
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Fitness
Fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Free Airport Pickup
Free Airport Shuttle
Free shuttle
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 12:00
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0+ years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Visa,
Diners Club,
JCB,
Discover,
Mastercard,
American Express,
Carte Blanche,
UnionPay
This property does not accept cash.
Can pets stay with guests at Best Western University Inn?
Yes, you can stay with your pet at Best Western University Inn. Please note that there may be charges for bringing your pet along, and it is recommended to make a request in advance.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western University Inn?
When you book a stay at Best Western University Inn, you can access your room from 03:00 PM and should leave by 12:00 PM.
Is free parking available at Best Western University Inn?
Yes, there is parking available at Best Western University Inn. It is free and provided on site for the guests. Additionally, the parking is private and no reservation is required.
What are the rates at Best Western University Inn?
Best Western University Inn offers accommodations starting at $84. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.
Which room categories can I book at Best Western University Inn?
The Best Western University Inn offers a variety of room types including double, quadruple, and family rooms. The rooms range in size from 226 sqft to 700 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The beds available include double, queen, and king size beds. The occupancy of the rooms accommodates between 2 to 6 adults and 2 to 4 children.
What activities does Best Western University Inn offer?
At Best Western University Inn, guests have a variety of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. They can spend their time at the hotel by taking advantage of the on-site golf course, allowing them to indulge in a leisurely round of golf. Additionally, the hotel offers a fitness center, giving guests the opportunity to stay active and maintain their exercise routine even while traveling. For those who need to attend to work tasks, the hotel has a business center, providing them with a space to finish important work-related duties. Whether guests are looking to relax, stay fit, or be productive, Best Western University Inn has the amenities to accommodate their needs.
Is there a swimming pool at Best Western University Inn?
The Best Western University Inn offers an outdoor pool that is seasonal and available only to adults. There is no mention of an indoor pool or additional pools at the hotel. Therefore, the hotel does have a pool, but only seasonally for adults outdoors.
Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Best Western University Inn?
No, cash is not accepted at Best Western University Inn. Only credit cards such as Discover, Visa, Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard, JCB, Carte Blanche, and UnionPay are valid payment options.
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