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Best Western University Inn

2.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1020 Ellis Hollow Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Ithaca Commons
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ithaca College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen 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)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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 curtains

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, 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western University Inn

Pet-friendly hotel connected to a shopping centre in Ithaca with free breakfast
A 24-hour fitness centre, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and a TV in a common area.
Best Western University Inn offers 101 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Best Western University Inn gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from Reis Tennis Center. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Ithaca Commons and a few minutes from State Theatre of Ithaca
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Best Western University Inn offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre 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.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

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: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 2000 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 70 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 USD2000 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

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)
Best Western University Inn offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 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).

Property is also known as

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Best Western University Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1012 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible experience. The room had a heinous smell that aggravated my allergies to the point that I had to move to a different hotel. Upon checking out I was told this was no problem however I was then charged for nights I did not stay. No one from the hotel is responding to my calls and emails
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jyotiraj

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I did not get a room with two queen beds as per my booking. Friendly atmosphere in general.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Staff friendly. Tired old property. Very overpriced. Air-conditioning sounded like a 1940’s prop plane. Room had a strange odor. Sheets and towels very thin. Comforter was thin. Pillows were comfortable though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Saqib

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

sukhbir

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and poorly light rooms. Sofa bed is nothing but springs
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service. Free breakfast. Nice to spend the night. Great value for the price. Needs some maintenance on the door handles
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Great location, musty room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hui

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

WEI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good to live
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Henryk

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Duane

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heyang

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

break fast not that good, bathroom need more clean

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Spacious room. Smelled like cigarettes unfortunately but otherwise nice. Staff were super nice and professional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elliot, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic room. Clean and comfortable. It is a bit on the noisy side you can hear your neighbors or what is happening outside. But otherwise it is fine for a short stay while visiting Cornell.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIS, los angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mengtao

Liked: Amenities
Close to Cornell University
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver C.N,

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff and clean and updated facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan, Chestnut Hill

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