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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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)
    ‪14 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
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Sophomore Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Comfort Studio

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

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ithaca

The Dorm Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Cascadilla Gorge Trail and Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. This 31-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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 - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cornell University - 9 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Okenshields - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Souvlaki House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Haus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Straight From The Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪College Town Pizza - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Dorm Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Cornell University
Guests of The Dorm Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee in a common area. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a TV in a common area, and a gift shop.
50-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Safes and desks are other standard amenities.

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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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Dorm Hotel?

The Dorm Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near The Dorm Hotel?

Guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Ithaca based on their ratings, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Cascadilla Gorge Trail and Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. You'll also find Cornell Botanic Gardens and Ithaca Falls Natural Area less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Dorm Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is available on request, accessible parking and electric car charging are also available.

Does The Dorm Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Dorm Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Dorm Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Dorm Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a tasting room plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes.

Does The Dorm Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Dorm Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Dorm Hotel offers to-go breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Dorm Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Dorm Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does The Dorm Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Dorm Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Dorm Hotel is Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional), which is 8.1 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County), which is located 18.9 mi away (29-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Dorm Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Dorm Hotel.

The Dorm Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 530 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Small but have everything you need. Clean and convinent! Walking distance to COrnell campaus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence, Vermilion

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little "Boutique" hotel. Room was very neat and clean. Staff was friendly and courteous. Right on the edge of Cornell campus. Parking was tight, but it works.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DUMITRU, Portland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky but fun hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

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

Cute, Clean, and Convenient

Friendly, helpful staff. Nice amenities for a reasonbly priced hotel. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Back to School in Style

What a fun hotel! Great location and very fun vibe while visiting my daughter at Cornell.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heewon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE IT!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for college visit
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, Cambridge

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis, GAITHERSBURG

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

4/10 Poor

Florin, Hamilton

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room design is not proper. No fridge or coffee maker in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Excellent service

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very new, super clean, and fun Cornell decor. Really nice and helpful staff. I'll be back next time I'm in Ithaca!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rueyming

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Cornell campus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fuhe

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

Verified traveler

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

Excellent out-of-the-ordinary stay

Excellent service with genuine warmth, the opposite of "corporate vibes". If something's not ideal, talking to the staff is all it takes to make it right. The beds are superb, which is my #1 consideration in a hotel. The rooms are on the small side, but since I wasn't spending a lot of time in the room, this wasn't a problem for me. The location is great for visiting Cornell and downtown isn't too far either.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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