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The Dorm Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a bookshelf.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a white countertop, and a coffee machine.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar area with tap handles, and a chalkboard menu.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a vanity with a mirror, and a TV on the wall.
A modern building with a red entrance, a wheelchair-accessible ramp, and a parking sign indicating reserved parking.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $140
$119 nightly
$140 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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518 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ithaca Falls Natural Area
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ithaca Commons
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A compact bedroom with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a wardrobe, and a window.

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted shelf with a red bag and a t-shirt.

Sophomore Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dresser, a door, and a small table with a chair.

Comfort Studio

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a red-framed mirror.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ithaca

With a stay at The Dorm Hotel in Ithaca, you'll be near the airport, a 5-minute walk from Cornell University and a 3-minute drive from Ithaca College. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cayuga Lake and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Taughannock Falls State Park.

What's nearby

  • Cornell University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ithaca Commons - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ithaca College - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Collegetown Bagels - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Straight From The Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vinifera Ithaca - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Chamo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Okenshields - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Dorm Hotel

The Dorm Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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. 551 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 679 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to campus and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option, clean and has everything needed for a stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, well-designed room, walkable to shops, restaurants, and Cornell. Loved the self-serve wine and beer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Dorm Hotel whenever I go to Ithaca because it has unique decor, it's clean and conveniently located, the staff is always extremely nice and helpful, and the amenities in the common area makes the stay more comfortable. I highly recommend it for a fun, comfortable, and quiet stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It was really cozy and the staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and price. Super clean rooms would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room was very comfortable. I really appreciated the simplicity without all the stuffy hotel vibes. There is a shared guest fridge in the lobby which helped me out a lot. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay! The staff provide a warm welcome and personal touch.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved it and will be back! I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot for visiting the art museum and Cornell campus. Friendly staff and an extremely comfortable and attractive building.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, no frills accommodations. Parking is an issue but overall great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was there to answer questions which we had a lot of due to the uniqueness of this dorm style hotel. It was the nicest dorm experience we ever had. Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Really nice property! Nice rooms, clean & cute! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best boutique hotel I have stayed at. Clean, comfortable, amenities were excellent. Coffee was local brew and fabulous. It will be the only place I stay in Ithaca when I return to see my daughter.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best location for visiting Cornell. Friend and welcoming staff! Simple and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, well maintained. Close to Cornell University. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking was easy and the concierge was very welcoming and helpful. Accommodations were spartan but very clean. Great price too, especially considering the location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel and location was perfect! Our room and common areas were very clean and comfortable. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a great location, particularly if you want to visit Cornell. Our only complaint was that the queen sized bed was against a wall, making it inconvenient for one person to get out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very nice and the place is adorable. We enjoyed the lobby area and the decor throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, good size, close to campus
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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