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The Dorm Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Cornell University

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Reception
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Deluxe Quadruple Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb

Explore the area

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518 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850
  • Place, Ithaca Commons
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ithaca Falls Natural Area
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre of Ithaca
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Sophomore Queen

Sophomore Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Studio

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ithaca

At The Dorm Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Cascadilla Gorge Trail and Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. 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 30-minute walk of this Ithaca hotel include Cornell University and Ithaca College.

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 - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cornell University - 6 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Collegetown Bagels - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Okenshields - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Oishii Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Souvlaki House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪College Town Pizza - ‬8 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.

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dorm Hotel?

As of 10 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dorm Hotel on 11 Feb 2026 start from NZ$168.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 441 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 537 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near Cornell campus. Staff were great, room was clean, cozy atmosphere in common areas. Self-serve bar was an interesting feature. Rooms could use an extra armchair or sofa, so one person can sit at the desk and another person has a place to sit other than the bed.
Exterior view, first snow of 2025
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Man, Brooklyn

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura, Auburn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is ideal for students as it is so close to the Cornell campus. Room very clean, cozy for one person. Off street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not stay. Lousy room and bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Staff & service
It’s always nice to stay at this hotel- this is my 4th time . Close to the bus stop at the Commons as well as the university . The staff is friendly and helpful and the rooms are very nice . I will be staying here again on my next trip to Cornell
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

heyyoung

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Exactly as advertised. Easy late check in process
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregg

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

taesun

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no good, not recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Dorm Hotel very much. The theme, property, service, cleanliness, and convenience is excellent! Couldn’t have had a better experience. We will return in the future for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna, New York

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Seattle

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this property! I only gave three stars for breakfast because it is a grab-and-go situation. Breakfast is as good as it could be, and the free coffee is top notch! There are also plenty of coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norval S

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dorm Hotel is very close to campus and it's easy to walk to the Herbert art museum, nearby gorge and botanical garden. I loved the theme, and thought there were a lot of thoughtful choices that made it a nice place to stay. The common area on the main/reception floor has snacks for purchase, free tea/coffee, microwave, and fridge. There is also a beer/wine tap and pour set up with local beers. I believe I was in an accessible room, so it was fairly large and had it's own fridge and 2 entrances (one to hallway, one direct to outside). Next to the bed is a control panel for the lights, blackout shade, and the option to indicate whether or not housekeeping was needed (I loved this--such a simple but convenient thing). The only downside to this room is that it was near the stairs and under the main floor, so you get the sound of people walking. It wasn't too bad, just something to note if you are a light sleeper. If I'm in Ithaca again, I'd definitely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmundo, SANTA CRUZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s the basics, well done.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was clean and staff was friendly. Loud mechanical noises at night came from the walls and made it hard to sleep. Good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was the most difficult part of my stay. The back lot is very difficult to maneuver and there isn’t much in front.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

DIane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
I booked a one-night stay at The Dorm Hotel for $300 and was placed in Room 108, which is directly adjacent to the front desk. Unfortunately, my experience was far from restful. I was repeatedly woken up by ringing phones, guests checking out, and loud conversations right outside my door. To make matters worse, reception knocked just five minutes before the 11 AM checkout to remind me of the 11 AM checkout time. When I checked out, I expressed my frustration that I hadn't been informed the room shared a wall with the front desk and was located next to the hospitality area (with coffee, tea, TV, etc.). The response I received was that the hotel is "boutique" and I had booked the last available room. However, it was clear that no other guests were exposed to the same level of noise and disruption. Despite the inconvenience, I was told no refund or compensation could be offered because I had booked through a third party (Hotels.com). I believe, at the very least, a voucher for a future stay should have been offered as a gesture of goodwill. To top it off, the front desk advised that “in the future,” I should call after booking to request not to be placed in a room next to the front desk—something that should not be the guest’s responsibility in the first place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vijay, Mountain View

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jiaqi

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