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7.3

519 reviews

Best Western University Inn

Best Western University Inn

1020 Ellis Hollow Road, Ithaca, 14850, New York, United States

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Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Free Airport Shuttle

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Best Western University Inn

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 519 reviews, you can trust that our hotel provides exceptional comfort and service. Starting from just $93, 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

3.7mi

Elmira/Corning Regional Airport

29.2mi

Greater Binghamton Airport

29.3mi

Syracuse Hancock International Airport

49.9mi

Most popular amenities

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Free Airport Shuttle

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Double Room with Two Double Beds and Mobility Accessible Tub in Best Western University Inn

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Room - 2 Double, Accessible

2 Double Beds

225 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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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.

King Room with Mobility Accessible Roll-In Shower in Best Western University Inn

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

225 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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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.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking in Best Western University Inn

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

700 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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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.

King Room - Non-Smoking with Fireplace in Best Western University Inn

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King Room, Fireplace

1 King Size Bed

700 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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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.

Double Room - Non-Smoking  in Best Western University Inn

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

700 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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x4

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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.

Double Room with Mobility Accessible Tub in Best Western University Inn

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Double Room, Accessible

1 Double Bed

225 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

x4

+

x3

More details

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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Room - 2 Queen, Fireplace

2 Queen Size Beds

Smoking not allowed

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King Room, Smoking Allowed

1 King Size Bed

Smoking allowed

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King Room, Whirlpool

1 King Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

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Room - 2 Double, Smoking Allowed

2 Double Beds

Smoking allowed

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

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Executive Suite, Sea View

Smoking not allowed

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Guest reviews

7.3

519 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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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.

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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

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Nanette

8.2

April 2023

Staff was exceptional and the breakfast was good. There's not much else in the vicinity but there is a shuttle that starts at 9 am (sign up) The rooms are spacious.

The rooms were a bit dusty and not 100% clean. However it was fine, really. If there are people in the hallways, it can be noisy. Everyone quieted down by quiet time (10 pm)

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Jayne

8.2

June 2023

Proximity to Cornell was very good.

The hotel itself was quite dated and could use an update. Also, the surge pricing (graduation weekend) was outrageous. We definitely felt taken advantage of on cost.

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Kim

10

February 2022

It's perfectly located. It's set back from main road. It has stores within a short walking distance that are safe. It's located within walking distance of a pharmacy and a D&D. The breakfast that's included is awesome, from fresh Belgium waffles to almond milk, fresh fruit, oatmeal, cereal eggs bacon sausage! This was differently a pleasant stay and is also near mass transit if you needed to utilize that as well. Beds are comfortable, super clean and over all is the only place I will stay when visiting Ithaca!

It's within walking distances of a food store, Walgreens, D&D, but it's set back off the main road so it quiet!

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Jenette

8.2

February 2022

I had a great room outfitted with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker. Clean, nice bedding, suitable for family or business travel with a pull-out desk/table and comfortable chair. The cherry on top was the corner gas fireplace. So cozy. We pulled chairs over and played cards in front of it, nice on a cold, winter evening.

The property was very difficult to navigate. It has no signage from the road, nor any signs on the back, major entryway from the direction of Summer Hill road. We wasted a lot of time driving around, trying to figure out if it was, in fact, the Best Western. And, later trying to find the narrow road around the back of the building to the 400 building. A lot more brand and directional signing is needed. Also, my key card locked me out and my purse in as I was going out to load up my car to leave. It took a good half an hour to find help getting in the room and made me frustrated and uneasy.

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Herman

8.2

June 2022

Quiet area, ample and comfortable rooms, all appliances and fixtures in good working condition. Very close to Cornell which was the purpose of my trip.

It was actually difficult to spot from the road because it’s at the back of a shopping plaza. Better signs around the plaza directing guests to the hotel would go a long way!

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Sofia

9.1

January 2022

Very friendly staff, very helpful! Excellent breakfast - a real one (like pre-Covid), warm, a variety of items. Decent gym room. Great location - next to the plaza with Collegetown Bagels, very close to Cornell.

the WiFi provider is not good - I had a problem with WiFi, called them, they promised to call back and never did. In the end, we figured it out (with the kind help of the receptionist), and the signal quality was ok.

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Bianca

8.2

August 2021

the room was clean and comfy and bc I had food for my babies that should be refrigerated and then warmed, having fridge and microwave in the room were very helpful. the place is very quiet and I could sleep for hours

so disappointed with breakfast. I didn't expect grab and go first of all, then the package was made for kids not at all for adults (01 small bottle of water, 01 muffin , 01 apple, and small choco bar ) and no milk available and no bread or similar either. I travelled weeks ago to Vermont and had a very normal breakfast (pancakes, toasts, and milk (as should be when says - included)

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Margaret

8.2

April 2023

A self- serve breakfast was included and offered a large variety of options from eggs and bacon to yogurts and cereal. Location to Cornell University was excellent and staff was very friendly. Definitely good value.

Points of Interest Around Best Western University Inn

Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

3.7mi

Elmira/Corning Regional Airport

29.2mi

Greater Binghamton Airport

29.3mi

Syracuse Hancock International Airport

49.9mi

Amenities of Best Western University Inn

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Free Airport Shuttle

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Best Western University Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Best Western University Inn

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 $93. 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.

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.