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2.5 of 5
1020 Ellis Hollow Road, East Hill Plaza, Ithaca, NY 14850-2808
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Ranked #10 of 18 hotels in Ithaca
3.5 of 5 stars 110 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Cornell campus(4)
  • Shuttle service(3)
  • Very clean(3)
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Albany, New York, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A room straight out of a comedy movie...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

I'm writing this as I sit in my hotel room surrounded by:

A) a television which whistles and pops randomly and very loudy
B) Paper thin walls which led me to believe tat the TV next door was geese for around an hour and we could hear a group of college age students from 2-3 rooms away
C) a fireplace on a timer which gives you 2 choice.....use it and put up with the annoying clicking of the timer or not use it
D) A room heater that could wake Micheal Jackson from his grave. Even when set to Off it would kick on every 30mins. it wasn't until 5am I realised I could pull out the mains cable.
E) I'm not at tall guy but at 5'9 the shower head is at eye level and with slight adjustment it will blast you in the face.

All of this would be completely acceptable if it wasn't for the precedence set by the price you pay.

Stayed February 2012
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Connecticut
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Why is it such a dump?”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012 via mobile

Lots of cars in the lot, rooms are occupied, prices are not inexpensive and the place has seen happier days.

My room has two chairs that are UNSAFE as in FALLING APART. Ther are unusable. The closet has been repaired with CHIPBOARD, unpainted walls. Not to mention that the sheets are threadbare, the comforter grubby, and the sheers are missing from the windows.. The door is damaged on the bottom.

I come to Ithaca fairly often -- maybe 5-7 hotel nights per year. This is #4 for this academic year. Last time for the BestieWestie. I am going to the Marriott next time.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Decent, clean, good stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I got this one from hotwire at the last minute at a good rate, the posted rate on the net due to parents weekend at Cornell was 159 and for that price it would have been very experience. But is it near Cornell, in walking distance to a grocery store and other stores, was clean, and well staffed. The room was nice and large and the bed was very nice. I would stay here again based on price. No complaints at all.

  • 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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eldot4, Director of Sales at BEST WESTERN University Inn, responded to this review
2 November 2011
On behalf of the Best Western, we appreciate your review of our hotel. One of our best assets is our proxmity to the Cornell campus. We hope you will stay with us again in the future. Ithaca has great hiking and waterfalls.
Best,
Jim McMann
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great value stay near Cornell campus”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

Nice Sunday night stay for a concert at Cornell. Located right down the street from the campus entrance.
Did not stay for breakfast. Nice king suite with gas fireplace and lots of space - quite and clean on my stay. Buildings are at the end of a strip mall where 1/2 of the buildings are an annex for Cornell.
There is a 24hr grocery there if you needed something or for some healthier food than a burger joint. Staff was pleasant at check-in/out but I had no other needs to tax them with. Great rate from name your price service.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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eldot4, Director of Sales at BEST WESTERN University Inn, responded to this review
18 October 2011
We were very pleased that you enjoyed your stay in one of our fireplace rooms! When you come back, I hope you will be able to enjoy our breakfast, including make-your-own waffles!
Kind regards,
Jim McMann
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

My girlfriend and I stayed at the hotel from 10/14-10/16. We were greeted by Rhonda at the front desk during our check-in. She gave us a free upgrade to a very nice room with a fireplace. It was pouring down rain and we were soaking wet from hiking Robert Treman State Park. Rhonda then called an hour later to make sure we were comfortable and needed anything else. Our room was spacious and clean. The shower/bathroom was very big and the water was hot. We have never been to Ithaca before but we were very pleased with our stay and would go again if we are in the area. If you stay here I would recommend speaking with Rhonda as she was friendly and made you feel at ease.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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eldot4, Director of Sales at BEST WESTERN University Inn, responded to this review
18 October 2011
Thanks for your encouraging review and your kind comments about Rhonda. Several guests have praised Rhonda for her attention to detail and caring of all of our guests. I have made a copy of your review for her.
When you come back, you must also walk the Taughannock Park Trail, as well.
Best,
Jim McMann
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Address: 1020 Ellis Hollow Road, East Hill Plaza, Ithaca, NY 14850-2808
Price range (per night):* INR7,493 - 11,464

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