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Best Western University Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Cornell University, connected to a shopping center in Ithaca

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1020 Ellis Hollow Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Place, Reis Tennis Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Six Mile Creek Vineyard
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell Botanic Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 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 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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 drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 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 drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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 drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 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 drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Mobility Accessible King Room with Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible King Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Double Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Double Room with Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Two Double Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 6

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Ithaca

Near the airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Ithaca hotel, you'll find Cornell University and Ithaca Commons. State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Reis Tennis Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Six Mile Creek Vineyard - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cornell Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Eastern Heights Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Robert J. Kane Sports Complex - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornell Dairy Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BG Buda’s East Hill Italian Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oishii Bowl - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western University Inn

Hotel near Cornell University, connected to a shopping center in Ithaca
Best Western University Inn offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). The business-friendly Best Western University Inn also features a vending machine, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

This Ithaca hotel is smoke free.

  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 8:00 AM to 10:00 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

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 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 2000 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 70 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 2000 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Best Western University Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

MELISSA, NEWTON

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

LuAnn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vougar

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
There was a fireplace in the room but no instructions on how it worked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised, great location - neat to have fireplace in the room. Doorknob to the room was very hard to turn.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

laurel, Austin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty- bugs and stains on bedding filthy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was fast, friendly and convenient. Staff was quick to get us the sheets we needed for the foldout bed. Hot beverages were available any time (so nice to have hot cocoa before bed). Room was spacious. While it has likely been a while since it has been redecorated, the place looks clean, well-maintained and doesn't show wear and tear.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, very clean and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down smelly rooms, unhelpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, Temple

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good deal and safe.....also, great location to Cornell U
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denisse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is closest to Cornell University
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This location is convenient and the rooms are properly cleaned. They could use updated mattresses and soundproofing between rooms for adequate sleep comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay a couple of nights. Clean,quiet,and staff was super nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and access to Cornell University was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was not good. The beds were really uncomfortable. The staff wasn't courteous. I stayed two nights, and the they didn't clean the room or leave fresh towels. When I called the front desk to tell them about it, they said there was nothing they could do. They had no one there to clean the room. They only offered fresh towels. The gentlemen came by with the towels and trash bags, but didn't offer to take the trash from the room. We were minorities that did not feel welcome by the staff at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, quiet large room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaojie

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