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Best Western University Inn

2.5 star property

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $112
$99 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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1020 Ellis Hollow Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Place, Reis Tennis Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornell Botanic Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Newman Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ithaca

When you stay at Best Western University Inn in Ithaca, you'll be connected to a shopping center, within a 5-minute drive of Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cornell University and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Ithaca College.

What's nearby

  • Reis Tennis Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cornell Botanic Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Newman Arena - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Robert J. Kane Sports Complex - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Collegetown Bagels - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mattin's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vinifera Ithaca - ‬3 min drive
  • Dunkin'
  • ‪Cornell Dairy Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western University Inn

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.

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

Children 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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 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 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 70 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 2000 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

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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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Best Western University Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only thre for one night and left in early morning but the room was good. Breakfast was enjoyable as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was decently clean, conveniently located to town, very welcome front desk staff, comfortable, decent breakfast. I’d stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Renania

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food in the morning, the room is amazing 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms with fireplace option
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ready, clean and quiet. Fireplace was a nice addition. Counter staff and breakfast staff was friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good and close to cornel for hockey
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, convenient, staff responsive and efficient, only recommendation for improvement was better overhead lighting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was quick and easy, and the women behind the counter was very pleasant even though I checked in pretty late in the evening. We stayed in a double room with a fireplace on the non-smoking end. The room was clean and smelled good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very welcoming and rooms are nice & clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Thanks a lot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dipayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay! The staff were friendly, kind and professional! The room was clean, and well kept. The breakfast was great! Look forward to my next stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, well stocked, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, quiet large room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shekhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, very clean and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Serafino

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good staff and outstanding free breakfast. Controlling room temp was only negative. Too hot in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room big enough for 3 of us, clean and warm. Breakfast was adequate, no complains
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025