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The Dorm Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Cornell University

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Located near Cornell University, The Dorm Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with laundry facilities, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and a convenient bar. Enjoy free self parking, luggage storage, and an electric car charging station - past guests have praised the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is CNY765
CNY903 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21

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
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Sophomore Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Studio | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Studio

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
518 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cornell Botanic Gardens - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cornell University - 8 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 13 min drive
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 29 min drive
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 50 min drive
  • Binghamton, NY (BGM-Greater Binghamton) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Straight From The Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Collegetown Bagels - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oishii Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪College Town Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Chamo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Dorm Hotel

At The Dorm Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Cornell University and Ithaca College. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Cayuga Lake. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Dorm Hotel Hotel

The Dorm Hotel Ithaca

The Dorm Hotel Hotel Ithaca

Frequently asked questions

Does The Dorm Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Dorm Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Dorm Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Dorm Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dorm Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around The Dorm Hotel like?

The Dorm Hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Cornell Botanic Gardens and 13 minutes' walk from Ithaca Commons. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

The Dorm Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Free parking was a convenient and unusual perk at this property. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

It was really cozy and the staff was great!
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and very attentive staff
Jessica, 13-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I was very well received by the staff, who ensured my late arrival and early departure were accommodated. The hotel was clean and had all of the amenities that I needed for my stay.
Caleb, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location; friendly and helpful staff
Mary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and staff!
Amanoa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Desk staff are always friendly and efficient. Rooms are always clean and beds consistently comfortable. Room 308 could use a chair as the only thing to sit on is the small desk chair. Love to stay at the Dorm Hotel!
Eamon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It is convenient to go Cornell university. The room is cozy and clean.
Yu, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect accommodation for visiting Cornell
Jiaqi, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Small room but great value. Close to campus and very new and clean. Would stay there again
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A fantastic place to stay! The Junior Suite with a separate entrance, kitchen, and dining area was the perfect place for me to work while my child visited Cornell. The rooms are exceptionally clean, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating!
Matthew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot while visiting Ithaca and the University. Highly walkable, clean and just what I needed.
Nicholas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing. Room was clean.
Ryan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful. Staff was also very friendly.
Jeff, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little "Boutique" hotel. Room was very neat and clean. Staff was friendly and courteous. Right on the edge of Cornell campus. Parking was tight, but it works.
Terrence, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent! Small but have everything you need. Clean and convinent! Walking distance to COrnell campaus.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s always nice to stay at this hotel- this is my 4th time . Close to the bus stop at the Commons as well as the university . The staff is friendly and helpful and the rooms are very nice . I will be staying here again on my next trip to Cornell
Irina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved everything about this property! I only gave three stars for breakfast because it is a grab-and-go situation. Breakfast is as good as it could be, and the free coffee is top notch! There are also plenty of coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Cathleen, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Such a cute place. Love the concept and price was very reasonable. Clean and comfortable with friendly staff. Unfortunately, I personally had an issue with the smell. It may not bother others but was so overwhelming and stuck in all my clothes and gave me headache. Just a note for others with sensitivity to smell.
Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, nice staff.
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent location near Cornell campus. Staff were great, room was clean, cozy atmosphere in common areas. Self-serve bar was an interesting feature. Rooms could use an extra armchair or sofa, so one person can sit at the desk and another person has a place to sit other than the bed.
Exterior view, first snow of 2025
David, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good bed, great staff, about a dozen beers on tap
Lobby / lounge area
Stool - the bed was high
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Second time staying here i love it with great location friendly staff excellent accommodation.
Englis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Benjamin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A great value, great location, secure and the best staff for our stay in Ithaca! I will be staying here again!
Lindsay, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Mark, 2-night trip