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The Dorm Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Cornell University in Ithaca

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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 drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room

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

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Ithaca

Close to airport.Your stay at this Ithaca hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Cascadilla Gorge Trail and Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. Also, The History Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Cornell University is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Commons - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ithaca College - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cornell University - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Okenshields - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Souvlaki House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Straight From The Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪College Town Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Haus - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Dorm Hotel

Hotel near Cornell University in Ithaca
The Dorm Hotel offers its guests gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a 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.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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The Dorm Hotel Ithaca
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dorm Hotel to the airport?

The Dorm Hotel is 8.1 mi (13-min drive) away from the Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dorm Hotel?

As of Jan 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dorm Hotel on Jan 26, 2026 start from $86.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Dorm Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dorm Hotel.

Does The Dorm Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Dorm Hotel, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 2.50 and 12.00 for adults, USD 2.50 and 12.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at The Dorm Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Dorm Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Dorm Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Dorm Hotel have a pool?

The Dorm Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Dorm Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Dorm Hotel to downtown Ithaca?

The Dorm Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Ithaca.

The Dorm Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 533 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Experience!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Berkay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gretchen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky but fun hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

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

Cute, Clean, and Convenient

Friendly, helpful staff. Nice amenities for a reasonbly priced hotel. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025