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303 North Aurora Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
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The William Henry Miller Inn
Ranked #1 of 19 Ithaca B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 92 Reviews
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Georgia USA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Lovely spot, convenient to downtown”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

My husband and I stayed at the Inn for two nights while in town to visit our granddaughter. Lynette was a wonderful host, room was comfortable, and breakfast tasty. We particularly appreciated that there were choices at breakfast from cereal and milk to pastries along with a pick of a sweet or savory hot course. Our room was large and even though it faced the street, quiet. The Inn is within walking distance of downtown, which means that we could park our car and walk, which was especially nice in the evenings. Lynette was very helpful in securing dinner reservations for a large party while we were there. She called multiple places on our behalf and kept us updated throughout the process. The lovely service and the downtown location makes this a top rated choice for a special place to stay in Ithaca.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lynnette Scofield, Owner at The William Henry Miller Inn, responded to this review
11 November 2011
It was our pleasure to meet you and have you stay at the Inn.
Since it was such a busy weekend, we're happy that dinner plans worked out! Ithaca is a great town and it is wonderful that we all can work together to keep guests happy.
We're also glad that you enjoyed our breakfasts. When we first opened, we decided right up front to offer both a sweet and a savory option since there are days you might just want a little of each!
If you visit your granddaughter again, we do hope you'll come back.
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Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Home away from home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

The WHM Inn exceeded all our expectations. We spent four nights in Ithaca and would have been happy to stay another four nights. The hospitality of the staff was superior. Lynette, Dave and the crew were always onhand and happy to assist us with our queries, from giving us hand typed notes to local attractions (waterfalls, malls etc) to even doing our laundry free of charge (the fee is part of the rate). The laundry turnaround was so quick, we dropped one load off mid-afternoon and then by 7pm it was done. What amazing service!!!
We booked the Dane's room, which was very spacious and full of natural light. The room and the house is filled with ornate antiques adding to the buildings rich history.
We loved coming back in the evening to the beauitful aroma of the freshly baked cakes and cookies (thanks Dave, my hips will never forget you haha jk). The breakfasts were hearty and cooked fresh to our liking.
In terms of cleanliness, I am a cleanfreak. We have stayed in many 4-5 star hotels/inns accross the world from London to Sydney to Las Vegas to Quebec City so have plenty to compare too. I was pleasantly suprised to see fresh sheets on our bed on the second night. On another occassion, we came back early during the day and found the ladies actually cleaning our shower and bathroom. I know hotels say they do this but I have never actually sean the cleaners in the shower cleaning it properly during our stay!
We spent our evenings in our comfy bed watching the hockey on tv. If I was to nitpick the only thing that I would suggest to improve the overall experience is a plasma/lcd tv and a small bar fridge in the room. The WHM Inn is definitely the best place we have ever stayed in and is a home away from home. We will definitely stay there again and highly recommend you do too.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lynnette Scofield, Owner at The William Henry Miller Inn, responded to this review
11 November 2011
It was a delight to have you stay with us. We're so glad you enjoyed the breakfasts and the desserts (Dave says he's sorry......)!
Laundry is something we really do as a courtesy. We honestly never thought about it as part of the rate but know that when guests have been on the road for a while, they should enjoy the area and not spend their time in a laundromat. We have no irons or ironing boards in the room and will gladly press whatever a guest might need. Bottom line, you are our guests.
We are very proud of our housekeeping staff and we have to say that we're glad you "caught them in the act"...the act of cleaning! They take great, great pride in the Inn and treat it with pride.
Flat screen televisions are certainly on our "wish list". Thanks for letting us know that they would be a good addition.
We thank you again and hope your travels will bring you back to Ithaca (and a Cornell hockey game!)
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Honolullu
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great Victorian house, great hospitality, best B&B I've stayed in”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

My husband and I stayed here while attending a conference at Cornell. Our visit began without much to-do, and without much 'introduction' - but our stay was really quite wonderful. Our room was very comfortable - very spacious, lovely linens, nice amenities. (We just didn't have enough time to spend in it.) The cooked breakfasts were a real high point - two courses, with a choice of main course, thoughtfully planned and very nicely executed. Wonderful desserts available all evening (- or in the early morning!). Coffee and tea available at all times. (The coffee could have been stronger, for us - but we're strong-coffee nuts.)
I hope we have an excuse some time to go back to Ithaca - I know where I want to stay!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lynnette Scofield, Owner at The William Henry Miller Inn, responded to this review
23 October 2011
Thank you for your lovely words about the Inn.
Dave and I had a long discussion about your arrival. Normally, my job is "front of the house" and Dave takes care of all homemade breads, cooking, and "back of the house". I was out of town for a meeting and when you arrived, there was some confusion about two different last names. Knowing that some of the conference attendees were being housed at another Fortunately, all turned out well.
So glad that you enjoyed food---now that is Dave's forte!! We use a local coffee company but we always have a real assortment of other coffees on hand. I'm so sorry that we didn't know you wanted a stronger coffee. If we hadn't had what you wanted, we would have gotten it in for you with no problem.
Thanks again for writing.
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Middleburgh, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Lovely Inn, lovely breakfast, lovely hostess, lovely stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011

My girlfriend and I stayed at the WHMiller Inn about 2 weeks ago for a girlfriend getaway. What a lovely place to stay We had a wonderful time. I cannot say enough good things about this B&B. We had a beautiful room and our hostess, Lynette, was so helpful and friendly that we felt as if we had known her all our lives. The breakfasts were terrific and each evening we had our choice of deserts. I must admit we took full advantage of this treat. We could not decide which we liked best. They were all so good!

I hope to return with my husband next spring. I would have really liked to come this fall again but they were already completely booked!!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lynnette Scofield, Owner at The William Henry Miller Inn, responded to this review
23 October 2011
Carolea, thank you, thank you for your kind words! I just only hope that the weather could have been better. Torrential rain! Yikes!
When our dessert started out when we opened, we just prepared one thing each night. But what's the fun in that??? So it started to grow. So glad that you liked the assortment---we do too!
We'd love to have you come back and any season here is wonderful.
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Maryland, USA
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
“Believe the reviews - it's not hype!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
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The WHM Inn deserves the amazing reviews that it gets. It is the best B&B that I have ever stayed in. The owner and staff are wonderful -- Lynnette is a fantastic host. The rooms are comfortable and charming. The location, right in the middle of Ithaca, is ideal. The breakfasts are delectable. And then there are the extras that you don't expect that just leave you looking for a way to give a 6-star rating. Like the dessert buffet that is left out for guests every evening. Naughty, but so very nice.

The next time I come to Ithaca I won't hesitate for a moment to try the WHM Inn first.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lynnette Scofield, Owner at The William Henry Miller Inn, responded to this review
23 October 2011
Thank you, thank you! Six stars??? Wow! We are delighted that you loved your stay.
Being within walking distance of so many good things is wonderful. We love it too.
Please come back! There is always something fun to do in this wonderful little city!
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303 North Aurora Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Price range (per night):* INR8,668 - 13,141

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