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The Dorm Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Cornell University

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Property grounds
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Daily to-go breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Sophomore Queen | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Sophomore Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Ithaca, The Dorm Hotel is near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Cornell Botanic Gardens and Puddledockers are also worth visiting.
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518 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850

What's nearby

  • Ithaca Commons - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ithaca College - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cornell University - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

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 Cornell University
Laundry facilities, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Dorm Hotel. 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 an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dorm Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast 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.
  • 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

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

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 onsite 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 does it cost to stay at The Dorm Hotel?

As of Aug 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dorm Hotel on Sep 8, 2025 start from $135.0, excluding 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.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dorm Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cascadilla Gorge Trail and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cornell University and Cayuga Lake. Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art and The History Center are also within 15 minutes.

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The Dorm Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 448 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

Roger

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable hotel and the folks at the desk were accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIDGET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel right on campus! Owner is super nice and makes you feel like you’re bad in college in all the best ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed two nights at The Dorm
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the campus, safe, clean, and nice stay. Small rooms but worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights. Great place with great service. Spotlessly clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiancheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No1 place to stay if you are visiting Cornell University.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Great spot near campus
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A super awesome spot! Highly recommend it! Meticulously cleaned, comfortable bed, and you can tell that care is taken for a wonderful experience. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a weekend stay. Watch for the hills! Lol
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

UNCHU

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

Laurie

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Saifon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got lucky and got the junior suite, it’s in its own building in the back. Used to be a garage, the owner converted into a cute little place, with a small kitchenette. The only thing I would suggest is having a peep hole since I was by myself in the back, and or a screen door. I used the laundry room, which you can get quarters from the front desk. The price is reasonable and very close to the campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and convenient to the Cornell campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Georges

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

Roberta

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

larry

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

Great place, great price

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

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here as part of a visit to Cornell. Located at the very bottom of the campus - it is a short climb up to campus. Dorm hotel is unique (in my opinion) and exactly as described. Rooms are very small, small bathroom. Just enough room for a bed and a desk. It was tight with two people but quite doable. Very clean. Perfect for a summer visit. I enjoyed and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025