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The Dorm Hotel

2.5 star property

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Reception
Lobby lounge
Deluxe Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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518 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Place, Ithaca Commons
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ithaca Falls Natural Area
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre of Ithaca
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Sophomore Queen | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Sophomore Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Studio | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Comfort Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Dorm Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Cornell University
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a fireplace at reception and gift shops/newsstands are on-site.
The Dorm Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and blackout curtains. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Dorm Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cascadilla Gorge Trail. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Cornell University and a few minutes from Ithaca College
The Dorm Hotel offers its guests gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The business-friendly The Dorm Hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Ithaca hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a to-go breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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

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

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
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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

The Dorm Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 534 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 534 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 534 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 534 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 534 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this property! I only gave three stars for breakfast because it is a grab-and-go situation. Breakfast is as good as it could be, and the free coffee is top notch! There are also plenty of coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norval S

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dorm Hotel is very close to campus and it's easy to walk to the Herbert art museum, nearby gorge and botanical garden. I loved the theme, and thought there were a lot of thoughtful choices that made it a nice place to stay. The common area on the main/reception floor has snacks for purchase, free tea/coffee, microwave, and fridge. There is also a beer/wine tap and pour set up with local beers. I believe I was in an accessible room, so it was fairly large and had it's own fridge and 2 entrances (one to hallway, one direct to outside). Next to the bed is a control panel for the lights, blackout shade, and the option to indicate whether or not housekeeping was needed (I loved this--such a simple but convenient thing). The only downside to this room is that it was near the stairs and under the main floor, so you get the sound of people walking. It wasn't too bad, just something to note if you are a light sleeper. If I'm in Ithaca again, I'd definitely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmundo, SANTA CRUZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s the basics, well done.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic place to stay! The Junior Suite with a separate entrance, kitchen, and dining area was the perfect place for me to work while my child visited Cornell. The rooms are exceptionally clean, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was clean and staff was friendly. Loud mechanical noises at night came from the walls and made it hard to sleep. Good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was the most difficult part of my stay. The back lot is very difficult to maneuver and there isn’t much in front.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

DIane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
I booked a one-night stay at The Dorm Hotel for $300 and was placed in Room 108, which is directly adjacent to the front desk. Unfortunately, my experience was far from restful. I was repeatedly woken up by ringing phones, guests checking out, and loud conversations right outside my door. To make matters worse, reception knocked just five minutes before the 11 AM checkout to remind me of the 11 AM checkout time. When I checked out, I expressed my frustration that I hadn't been informed the room shared a wall with the front desk and was located next to the hospitality area (with coffee, tea, TV, etc.). The response I received was that the hotel is "boutique" and I had booked the last available room. However, it was clear that no other guests were exposed to the same level of noise and disruption. Despite the inconvenience, I was told no refund or compensation could be offered because I had booked through a third party (Hotels.com). I believe, at the very least, a voucher for a future stay should have been offered as a gesture of goodwill. To top it off, the front desk advised that “in the future,” I should call after booking to request not to be placed in a room next to the front desk—something that should not be the guest’s responsibility in the first place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vijay, Mountain View

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot while visiting Ithaca and the University. Highly walkable, clean and just what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiaqi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accommodation for visiting Cornell
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chia-Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, small hotel with ample parking when we were there. Room was comfortable (bed, sink, toilet, shower, desk with bench). No refrigerator or coffee maker in room and limited snacks for purchase in lobby. Common refrigerator in lobby for guests to use. Mattress was too soft for us and one pillow per person (we prefer more). Good location close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Budget Friendly Option

This is a budget friendly option in Downtown Ithaca. It's a convenient location, but does have some drawbacks like tight parking and small rooms. That said, it was clean and a good value compared to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Floor was dirty, had to call someone for help as they don’t man the front counter unless called. Bathroom dirt would not stay shut. Shower is small and placement of shower head you can’t escape spray to see anything. Shower also leaked onto bathroom floor. Cramped and no place to sit and few surfaces to place anything on. Bed remind me of stuffed mattress, very uncomfortable. You cannot control the temperature of your room, it’s all preset. Tv does not do CC. Cleaning performed outside of main floor rooms at bedtime. Very few instructions on how to utilize amenities in main room. Just overall more of a hassle and little privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

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

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and kind. Absolutely enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DUMITRU, Portland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Staff was also very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025