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The Dorm Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Cornell University

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Property grounds
Deluxe Quadruple Room
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Daily to-go breakfast for a fee
Located near Cornell University, The Dorm Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with laundry facilities, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and a convenient bar. Enjoy free self parking, luggage storage, and an electric car charging station - past guests have praised the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Sophomore Queen

Sophomore Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Studio

Comfort Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Ithaca, The Dorm Hotel is near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Cornell Botanic Gardens and Puddledockers are also worth visiting.
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518 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Commons - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ithaca College - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cornell University - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Collegetown Bagels - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Souvlaki House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Straight From The Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Plum Tree Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Haus - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Dorm Hotel

Hotel near Cornell University
Laundry facilities, a fireplace in reception and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Dorm Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a lift
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Dorm Hotel offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 2.50 to 12 for adults and USD 2.50 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 2.50 to 12.00 for adults and USD 2.50 to 12.00 for children

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Dorm Hotel Hotel
The Dorm Hotel Ithaca
The Dorm Hotel Hotel Ithaca

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorm Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Dorm Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dorm Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Dorm Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dorm Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cascadilla Gorge Trail and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cornell University and Cayuga Lake. Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art and The History Center are also within 15 minutes.

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The Dorm Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 455 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home, wonderful staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable hotel and the folks at the desk were accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIDGET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very new, super clean, and fun Cornell decor. Really nice and helpful staff. I'll be back next time I'm in Ithaca!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rueyming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Cornell campus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel right on campus! Owner is super nice and makes you feel like you’re bad in college in all the best ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed two nights at The Dorm
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there many times, super nice and cute little hotel near Cornell
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the campus, safe, clean, and nice stay. Small rooms but worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bed, great staff, about a dozen beers on tap
Lobby / lounge area
Stool - the bed was high
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights. Great place with great service. Spotlessly clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiancheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No1 place to stay if you are visiting Cornell University.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Great spot near campus
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super convenient and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A super awesome spot! Highly recommend it! Meticulously cleaned, comfortable bed, and you can tell that care is taken for a wonderful experience. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a weekend stay. Watch for the hills! Lol
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Highly recommend this adorable place!

Adorable place. Walking distance to Cornell campus. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

UNCHU

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

Best location near Cornell U

Great location practically on the Cornell campus. Very clean and cozy, friendly staffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Joanne is great and it's always nice to be greeted by her when we arrive!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small but take care of your needs. Very clean, tidy, newly renovated with thought and care to modern needs, capitalize on technology to provide extra comforts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Florin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room design is not proper. No fridge or coffee maker in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and convenient to the Cornell campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cozy and nice place, walking distance to the university and 4 min drive to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, whimsically decorated, and close to campus. We loved the self-service beer taps and free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025