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Best Western University Inn

2.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel connected to a shopping centre in Ithaca with free breakfast

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Best Western University Inn in Ithaca offers to-go breakfast, free airport shuttle, seasonal pool, 24-hour gym, in-room WiFi, and express check-out. Enjoy attentive staff and a prime location near Cornell University.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is €87
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Fireplace
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Fireplace
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Fireplace
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Mobility Accessible King Room with Roll-in Shower

Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible King Room with Bathtub

Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Double Room with Bathtub

Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Double Room with Roll-in Shower

Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Two Double Room with Bathtub

Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

1 King Bed With Whirlpool Fireplace Refrigerator High Speed Internet Access Non Smoking

Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Whirlpool, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi

Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Mini Fridge, Shower Only, Wi-Fi

Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2

Two Double Room

Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6

Two Queen Room

Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4

King Room with Fireplace

Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room with Fireplace

Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
1020 Ellis Hollow Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Commons - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cornell University - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ithaca College - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 8 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BG Buda’s East Hill Italian Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cornell Dairy Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Vinifera Ithaca - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coal Yard Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western University Inn

Hotel near Cornell University
Located close to Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca, Best Western University Inn provides free on-the-go breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a 24-hour gym. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and a TV in reception
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 101 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift (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 centre
  • 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 cot

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, 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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 2000 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 32 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD2000 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western University Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western University Inn?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western University Inn on 23 Nov 2025 start from €87.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western University Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 32 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western University Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western University Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Best Western University Inn?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Best Western University Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request.

Where is Best Western University Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cornell University, Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca. Ithaca College and Cayuga Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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