See all properties

Best Western University Inn

2.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Best Western University Inn

Reception
Creator video
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
$110
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Explore the area

View in a map
1020 Ellis Hollow Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Place, Ithaca Commons
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ithaca College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Restaurant
Cayuga Blu Hotel
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
3.8 out of 5, Good, 1,029 reviews
Cayuga Blu Hotel

About this property

Best Western University Inn

Ithaca hotel with free breakfast, connected to a shopping center
A 24-hour fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and a TV in a common area.
Best Western University Inn offers 101 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Best Western University Inn features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and meeting rooms. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request). This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Best Western University Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 2000 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 70 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 2000 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Best Western University
Best Western University Inn
Best Western University Inn Ithaca
Best Western University Ithaca
University Best Western
University Inn Best Western
Best Western University Hotel Ithaca
Best Western Ithaca
Ithaca Best Western
Best Western University Ithaca
Best Western University Inn Hotel
Best Western University Inn Ithaca
Best Western University Inn Hotel Ithaca

Reviews

Best Western University Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1018 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maryana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The sheets were clean, but I wish they were a little newer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orval

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Clean room. I like the area. Right next to Cornell University.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shixin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kuruswamy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, friendly staff, enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good, great location and convenient. Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

It was amazing. I always book this hotel for their breakfast because we work long hours and don't have time to go out to eat
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryu

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a cheap hotel with a decent continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I’m satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with family
The AC unit in the room was leaking and soaking the carpet next to it. They didnt try to fix it. Offered us another room, but we had already unpacked. Just lived with it, tried to get compensated for the inconvenience, but they did nothing. Would not stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vougar

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to a nice grocery store and coffee/bagel/sandwich shop. Pool was clean. Breakfast was good. Front desk staff was super helpful in recovering forgotten wallet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Pramod

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shekhar, Westwood

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible experience. The room had a heinous smell that aggravated my allergies to the point that I had to move to a different hotel. Upon checking out I was told this was no problem however I was then charged for nights I did not stay. No one from the hotel is responding to my calls and emails
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jyotiraj

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I did not get a room with two queen beds as per my booking. Friendly atmosphere in general.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Staff friendly. Tired old property. Very overpriced. Air-conditioning sounded like a 1940’s prop plane. Room had a strange odor. Sheets and towels very thin. Comforter was thin. Pillows were comfortable though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Saqib

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

sukhbir

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and poorly light rooms. Sofa bed is nothing but springs
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025