Visited Cornell for a few days to attend an event and this hotel was ideal. The location is brilliant for access to the campus, and the staff are all very friendly and welcoming. I visited over the Halloween period, and the communal areas were decorated, which was absolutely lovely. The whole hotel also smells amazing- I had to ask which room fragrance they used! Free tea and coffee are available 24/7 which was brilliant , and the whole place has a very cosy, homely feel. One night I managed to forget my room key and locked myself out, but I called the emergency number and a member of staff arrived within a few minutes to let me in...couldn't recommend this place highly enough, if I ever visit the area in the future I will certainly stay again!

Location is perfect for visiting Cornell, and room is very nice. I stayed in the top floor, and I prefer my stay here compared to previous stays at the Statler hotel or downtown Hilton. And much cheaper than Statler hotel on campus. But the service is lacking and no breakfast was available- which I don’t need as I prefer to go to college town bagel for breakfast, and so on. Reminds me my old days at Cornell, when I climbed up the little hill to get to the classroom every morning from the west campus. But if one needs conventional convenience of business hotel, this is not for you…

Location, and room decorations

the location was outstanding. it was clean, quite, efficient, comfortable bed and bathroom. the temperature and lighting were adjustable. the toiletries were good. The staff in the evening when we arrived was very helpful and made sure we could get in after hours. we could keep food in a communal fridge which was helpful. there was coffee and tea.

at times there were no staff at the desk to assist. I went by a few times and no one was there and the sign said to call for emergency. It was not clear to me that I had to activate my card in order to purchase drinks.

The whole vibe here is amazing if you’re a fan of Cornell. The room and amenities are thoughtfully designed and everything is high quality. I even think some of the furniture is from when it was a dorm for the law school, and I love that’s it’s founded and run by a Hotelie!! I’ve stayed in many nice hotels and air bnbs and this is at the top of my list. The bed is extremely comfortable and the room smells amazing, there are so many small touches that show how much attention to detail was given, like the light switches being reachable from the bed and able to be dimmer or brighter. There is beer on tap down in the main lobby (that you pay for with your key card haha) and a great space to hang out with friends, so many really awesome things I can’t even list them all. I will absolutely stay here again when I return to Ithaca.

Might be good to have a fan in the bathroom and the remote for my tv didn’t work, small beans imo compared to how lovely and well curated everything else is.

Location is perfect, practically on campus (West Campus), extremely walkable. Beds are very comfortable, facilities are super clean, coffee is +++++. The concept of a dorm-type hotel is quite clever and convenient as they don’t cramp the rooms with unnecessary furniture (using raised beds with large storage under). The room decor is simple, but elegant modern. The wine and beer on tap in the lobby, together with the nice decor (can find Cornell finishing touches everywhere) makes it for a very comfortable evening spent in the lobby outside the room.

The only issue is the noise coming from the upper rooms (if on lower floor), as well as the A/C ventilation system and plumbing. Depending in the room (already have been in about 5 different ones), it can be quite disturbing at night. Also, parking can be a problem if returning to the hotel late in the evening. There is a limited number of parking spots, seems much less than the number of rooms. One may end up parking either on the street (ok from Friday evening to Sunday) or in the adjacent building parking lot.

Outstanding location and value for the proximity to campus. I it a short walk to College Town, The Straight, or the Campus Store (up hill, in the snow, not both ways though).

The twin-size foam mattress in my room appeared to be ok visually, but it had a concave shape that was evident when laid on, and it needed to be replaced. I am middle-age and a sound sleeper, so I slept pretty well for my two night stay in spite of the mattress. I spoke with the front desk who said they would see about a replacement.

Very nicely decorated on a Cornell theme (no surprise), an open tab bar which is very varied, and nice after a day of work; access to free coffee in the morning, and hot water all day to make tea, as well as a communal fridge and microwave. Rooms are rather small but well organised. Rather quiet, ample parking and easy access to the Cornell Campus and Ithaca center city. Friendly and polite staff.

The electronics that are supposed to manage the curtains, and other appliances are not always responsive or react strangely. Dommage

No breakfast but morning coffee and small snacks to purchase. This was quite clear with the booking. Staff was friendly and bent over backwards to be helpful such as bringing an extra chair to our room. The common room was wonderful to gather with our friends and to have interesting conversations with fellow guests.

The very high dorm bed was a surprise and took some getting used to. Very comfortable bed though.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was quiet enough that they took time to interact and explain everything and provide recommendations. All the amenities were locally sourced. The theme is unique and interesting. The hotel is immaculate and well maintained. Even though there are more rooms than I would have thought it must be well insulated because it was completely silent in the room. It is an exceptional value.

There were only two minor things that I didn't like. One was that the driveway to get to the rear parking is narrow and steep. It has snowed before I arrived and though I didn't have any issues with a AWD vehicle, it would have made me nervous without one. And second, I didn't like that the sick was not in the bathroom. I understand that it was because of the space, but I just would have liked it better if it was in there

This is, the best hotel if you’re travelling to Cornell University, or seek a temporal stay like myself. For starters, the location of the hotel is within five minutes walking to Cornell Campus, and five minutes walking to College Town. The staff members are exceptional, super attentive, and empathetic. The owner, the manager and the front desk member are all in someway related to Cornell, or attended Cornell in the past, and understand the situation of Cornell students. They have done me a great favor, and I want to at least show my appreciation here. The common area has beverage on-demand and free morning coffee & tea. It has an elevator, a laundry room and keyless room cards. Parking is included if available. Finally, for everything this location has to offer, the price is unparalleled, and I guarantee you that you would want to come back next time!