Best Western University Inn

Adventure hotel with 24-hour fitness, connected to a shopping center, near Cornell University

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November 2025

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December 2025

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Surrounded by the scenic beauty of Ithaca, Best Western University Inn offers a warm welcome with to-go breakfast and a free airport shuttle. Unwind at the seasonal pool or get energized at the 24-hour gym. With in-room WiFi, express check-out, helpful staff and an ideal location near Cornell University.

Good

Popular amenities

Electric vehicle charging point
Gym

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Free airport shuttle
24-hour fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Business center
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Luggage storage
TV in a common area

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Good

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Jetted bathtub

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Excellent

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Mobility Accessible King Room with Roll-in Shower

Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible King Room with Bathtub

Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Double Room with Bathtub

Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Double Room with Roll-in Shower

Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Two Double Room with Bathtub

Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Sofa bed

Private bathroom

Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

1 King Bed With Whirlpool Fireplace Refrigerator High Speed Internet Access Non Smoking

Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Whirlpool, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi

Sleeps 2

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Mini Fridge, Shower Only, Wi-Fi

Sleeps 2

Two Double Room

Sleeps 6

Two Queen Room

Sleeps 4

King Room with Fireplace

Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room with Fireplace

Sleeps 4

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$131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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About the neighborhood

1020 Ellis Hollow Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850

What's nearby

Ithaca Commons - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
State Theatre of Ithaca - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Cornell University - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Ithaca College - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
Buttermilk Falls State Park - 8 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 12 min drive
Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 28 min drive
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 53 min drive
Binghamton, NY (BGM-Greater Binghamton) - 67 min drive
Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

‪BG Buda’s East Hill Italian Grill - ‬6 min walk
‪Cornell Dairy Bar - ‬2 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
‪Vinifera Ithaca - ‬3 min drive
‪Coal Yard Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western University Inn

Best Western University Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Cornell University and Ithaca College. You can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness center or take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool. Also, Buttermilk Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 101 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
- Express check-out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed (2 total, up to 70 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only*
- Pets must be supervised

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

- Free airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM*

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Public winery tours
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Facilities

4 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
24-hour fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Vineyard
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Accessible airport shuttle
Visual alarms in hallways
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Fees & policies

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 2000 per stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from May to September
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western University Inn?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western University Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 70 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western University Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Best Western University Inn?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western University Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Best Western University Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and hunting. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.