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Best Western University Inn

855-229-5934
1020 Ellis Hollow Rd, Ithaca, NY, US
3.0Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Pool
Parking

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About this property

Best Western University Inn is a 2.5-star hotel located in Ithaca, NY, positioned in a shopping center within a 5-minute drive of Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca. Cornell University is 2.3 miles away, and Ithaca College is 3.1 miles from the property. Tompkins County Regional Airport is 10 minutes away, with complimentary shuttle service available from 7 AM to 11 PM.

The hotel contains 101 guestrooms, each equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for convenience. Rooms feature flat-screen televisions with cable programming and complimentary wireless internet. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms are appointed with safes, desks, and phones offering free local calling. Guest comfort across the property averages 3.9 out of 5.

A complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM and available to-go. The property includes a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool for guest recreation. Additional amenities include a banquet hall, business center, 24-hour front desk, and common areas with television. Free WiFi is available throughout. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair-accessible, with accessible parking, registration desk, and meeting spaces. Electric car charging stations are available on-site.

Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 5:30 AM, with standard check-out at 12:00 PM. Pets are welcome for $25 per day (maximum one week), with a limit of two pets per room, each weighing up to 70 pounds. Service animals are allowed at no charge. The property offers free self-parking and luggage storage.

Location & nearby attractions

When you stay at Best Western University Inn in Ithaca, you'll be connected to a shopping center, within a 5-minute drive of Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cornell University and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Ithaca College.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Reis Tennis Center - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Robert J. Kane Sports Complex - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Newman Arena - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Cornell Botanic Gardens - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Eastern Heights Park - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Six Mile Creek Vineyard - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
The History Center - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Cornell University - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Ithaca Commons - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Center Ithaca - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Cascadilla Gorge Trail - 3.3 km / 2 mi
State Theatre of Ithaca - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Dewitt Park - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 31.9 km / 19.8 mi
Binghamton, NY (BGM-Greater Binghamton) - 66.1 km / 41.1 mi
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 58.7 km / 36.5 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western University Inn is Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).

Getting here

10 minutes to Tompkins County Regional Airport/complimentary shuttle 7am-11pm
Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
Free Parking! Also have bus parking available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 32
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 70
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • $25.00 day up to one week maximum
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Know before you go

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.