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Best Western University Inn

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$87
$77 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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1020 Ellis Hollow Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Place, Reis Tennis Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornell Botanic Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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

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 drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • 237 sq ft
  • 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 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 - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Robert J. Kane Sports Complex - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cornell Botanic Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Eastern Heights Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Cornell University - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

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

Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast connected to a shopping center in Ithaca
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 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1002 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cory

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipayan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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