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Best Western University Inn

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

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1020 Ellis Hollow Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Ithaca Commons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ithaca College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western University Inn

Ithaca hotel with free breakfast, connected to a shopping center
A 24-hour fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and a TV in a common area.
Best Western University Inn offers 101 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Best Western University Inn features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and meeting rooms. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request). This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Best Western University Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Best Western University Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1005 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Price is Right Hotel

This is the second time I stayed here. The best thing about this place is the location being just a 5 minute drive to Cornell University. The breakfast was good , and had a number of choices. The price was always right here. Cheap , not fancy , motel type . Had a mini fridge and microwave in the room. My only complaint about this place is, the outside doors that lead into hotel are not card locked. So anyone off the street can walk into the corridors at any anytime. Which raises security concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

yulei

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel when the price is right. Like the 12noon check out!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good overall place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice over night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dresser was broken on the bottom drawer. Strange occasional beeping noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srihari

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to cornell
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

tasneem

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was a build up of dust behind furniture that was visible and cobwebs and dust by the fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David, Lehighton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night, nice bagel place next door. It wss clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jagdish

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast eggs were not great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the area if the price is right!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I’d recommend

Average room but the staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andriatiana, Houston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and clean!

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean. It is situated between a strip mall and an apartment complex. It was quiet all day and night. The strip mall has a grocery store and a take-out Chinese restaurant. There is also a Walgreen pharmacy across the street from the grocery store. The outside and inside of the property was clean. The breakfast was good and they had a clean dining area. The fitness room was clean and had a number of machines for weight resistance training.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, considering the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good place for the price. Room was very clean, but slightly worn. Main complaint was that we booked a room with a fireplace and couldn’t get the fireplace to work (no extra charge). Will be returning to the area in a month. Would consider staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs were very kind,spacious parking lot, updated bathroom,quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhengdong

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024