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The Dorm Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Cornell University

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Property grounds
Deluxe Quadruple Room
Private kitchen
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Sophomore Queen

Sophomore Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Studio

Comfort Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
518 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Commons - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ithaca College - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cornell University - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Collegetown Bagels - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Souvlaki House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪College Town Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vietnam Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oishii Bowl - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Dorm Hotel

Hotel near Ithaca Commons
Close to Cornell University, The Dorm Hotel provides laundry facilities, a fireplace in reception and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Dorm Hotel offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 2.50 to 12 for adults and USD 2.50 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 2.50 to 12.00 for adults and USD 2.50 to 12.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Dorm Hotel Hotel
The Dorm Hotel Ithaca
The Dorm Hotel Hotel Ithaca

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorm Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Dorm Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dorm Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Dorm Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dorm Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cascadilla Gorge Trail and Ithaca Commons. Cornell University and Cayuga Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Dorm Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 420 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Good bed, great staff, about a dozen beers on tap
Lobby / lounge area
Stool - the bed was high
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed there many times, super nice and cute little hotel near Cornell
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

No1 place to stay if you are visiting Cornell University.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean, attractive design, easy walk to campus or downtown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Joanne is great and it's always nice to be greeted by her when we arrive!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Good location, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The hotel is very close to the west campus. Walking distance to Collge Town restaurants. The room is very spacious. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

The rooms are small but take care of your needs. Very clean, tidy, newly renovated with thought and care to modern needs, capitalize on technology to provide extra comforts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

the hotel is clean. and staff are nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

I loved it, here! Lots of great dining options within a 10min walk. Lots of hills, in town.. good to walk off those calories and long hours in a car.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

A great value, great location, secure and the best staff for our stay in Ithaca! I will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

David the concierge at the front desk was engaging, entertaining, knowledgeable and friendly. The “pour your own” beer, cider and wine taps were awesome. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

It’s a cozy and nice place, walking distance to the university and 4 min drive to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean, whimsically decorated, and close to campus. We loved the self-service beer taps and free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very cute and convenient to the Cornell campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Friendly service, clean and very modern little rooms. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Next to the universities. Clean, modern, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We were there for a college visit so it fit perfectly. Very friendly desk staff and a clean and cozy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

A perfect atmosphere, immaculately clean, great staff dedicated to their guests comfort and needs, gorgeous location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Second time staying here i love it with great location friendly staff excellent accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Convenient. Inexpensive. Staff is helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Joanne the Manager is truly amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Joanne the manager and her staff are hard working and do everything to make your stay here comfortable and easy! Great location to walk to campus. Easy parking. Warm during winter. Comfortable room and bedding. I’d recommend a high floor room. Excellent community feel. Great free coffee! Would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Comfortable, nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024