The Dorm Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Cornell University in Ithaca

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Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
Daily to-go breakfast for a fee
Deluxe Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
518 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Ithaca Commons
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Ithaca College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Sophomore Queen

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

Comfort Twin Room

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room

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

Comfort Studio

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

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About the neighborhood

Ithaca

Close to airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel, you'll find Cornell University and Cayuga Lake. Cascadilla Gorge Trail and Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art are also within half a mile (1 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 - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cornell University - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Collegetown Bagels - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Souvlaki House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪College Town Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vietnam Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oishii Bowl - ‬9 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.

Languages

English

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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 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 business center
  • 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

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

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

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 Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dorm Hotel on Aug 3, 2025 start from $149.0, 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. 364 out of 439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 439 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Kurosu

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trimble

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

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
David the concierge at the front desk was engaging, entertaining, knowledgeable and friendly. The “pour your own” beer, cider and wine taps were awesome. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

UNCHU

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

Best location near Cornell U

Great location practically on the Cornell campus. Very clean and cozy, friendly staffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is clean. and staff are nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great hotel, great location

We had a very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Georges

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cozy and nice place, walking distance to the university and 4 min drive to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Convenient. Inexpensive. Staff is helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joanne the manager and her staff are hard working and do everything to make your stay here comfortable and easy! Great location to walk to campus. Easy parking. Warm during winter. Comfortable room and bedding. I’d recommend a high floor room. Excellent community feel. Great free coffee! Would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, whimsically decorated, and close to campus. We loved the self-service beer taps and free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette, Malone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next to the universities. Clean, modern, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Birdsboro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay, Grant

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great value, great location, secure and the best staff for our stay in Ithaca! I will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhihao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry

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

Great place, great price

Friendly service, clean and very modern little rooms. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie-Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joanne the Manager is truly amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025