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The Dorm Hotel

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $195
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

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518 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Place, Ithaca Falls Natural Area
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ithaca Commons
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Sophomore Queen | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Sophomore Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Studio | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Dorm Hotel

Ithaca hotel close to Cornell University
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a lobby fireplace, and gift shops/newsstands are onsite.
The Dorm Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The Dorm Hotel features gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fireplace in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on request, and a car charging station is available.

The Dorm Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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

Food and drink

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

The Dorm Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 591 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very nice and the place is adorable. We enjoyed the lobby area and the decor throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place, clean, modestly sized rooms. Great beer selection in she self serve lobby bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandarine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is the second time I book the dorm hotel, it is such a cute and practical place. Easy to check-in, the staff is wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yi-Hua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is comfy. Good walking distance to the campus
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very attentive staff
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny

love this place and the vibe. joanne was helpful in every way as was the person that checked m
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very well received by the staff, who ensured my late arrival and early departure were accommodated. The hotel was clean and had all of the amenities that I needed for my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out; clean room; enough parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk staff are always friendly and efficient. Rooms are always clean and beds consistently comfortable. Room 308 could use a chair as the only thing to sit on is the small desk chair. Love to stay at the Dorm Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bennett

Roo
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and kind. Absolutely enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is convenient to go Cornell university. The room is cozy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when in Ithaca.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jiaqi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accommodation for visiting Cornell
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but great value. Close to campus and very new and clean. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice. In fact the whole hotel was clean and nice. Staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home, wonderful staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Experience!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the “Junior” room which had a microwave, kitchen sink, dinner plates etc which was super convenient. Having Ithaca Brewery-Flower Power IPA on tap was a nice surprise in the commons area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic place to stay! The Junior Suite with a separate entrance, kitchen, and dining area was the perfect place for me to work while my child visited Cornell. The rooms are exceptionally clean, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot while visiting Ithaca and the University. Highly walkable, clean and just what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025