The Dorm Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Cornell University

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Property grounds
Deluxe Quadruple Room
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Daily to-go breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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518 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Ithaca Commons
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Ithaca College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cornell University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Sophomore Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

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

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Comfort Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

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

Ithaca

At The Dorm Hotel you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Cornell University and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Cayuga Lake. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and a gift shop. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning to-go breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Ithaca hotel include Ithaca College and Buttermilk Falls State Park.

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 with free parking, near Cornell University
The Dorm Hotel offers its guests gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The business-friendly The Dorm Hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Ithaca hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Dorm Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and blackout curtains. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 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 within 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Dorm Hotel?

The Dorm Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Dorm Hotel?

Yep, The Dorm Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Dorm Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, to-go breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dorm Hotel?

No, The Dorm Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dorm Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Dorm Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Dorm Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 447 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 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Semeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Highly recommend this adorable place!

Adorable place. Walking distance to Cornell campus. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jill A.

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location, cute vibe - but over priced

This is at least my fifth stay at this hotel. Location is great and to have offstreet parking is unusual and great. People are always lovely. The rooms are often not super clean (mine had a half a pot of cold coffee this time and dirty counter and table surfaces). This time - it also smelled super chemically - as thought they use unstoppables or like product. Really awful for an asthmatic. The also have a bad back and the mattress is good - but I. Top of a wooden support is not OK for four nights. I really loved it when it was super affordable. Not sure it’s worth similar prices to the Statler Hotel. Lastly - asked for trash removal daily because cooking food. Came once in four days. If there’s a kitchenette - remove the trash daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine, Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there many times, super nice and cute little hotel near Cornell
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Joanne is great and it's always nice to be greeted by her when we arrive!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myungji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kurosu

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trimble

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place! We were greeted but the nicest man.(I am terrible remembering names). He explained everything to us. Clean. Had everything we needed. Our room had a stove, refrigerator and microwave. The water pressure was excellent in the shower. Walk to Cornell. The beds were so comfortable. We were well rested to enjoy the days on campus. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

UNCHU

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best location near Cornell U

Great location practically on the Cornell campus. Very clean and cozy, friendly staffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is clean. and staff are nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great hotel, great location

We had a very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Georges

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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