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Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ithaca with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Close to Buttermilk Falls State Park and Ithaca College, Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and garden. With WiFi in public areas, bike rentals, an electric car charging station, snack bar/deli and vending machine on site plus coffee/tea in the lobby for comfort; guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
356 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850

What's nearby

  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ithaca Beer Company - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ithaca College - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ithaca Commons - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

Hotel near Cornell University
Close to Ithaca College, Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area provides a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a business center. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, RV/bus/truck parking, and an electric car charging station
  • Free newspapers, concierge services, and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms boast comforts such as first-run movies and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and first-run movies
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1989
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • First-run movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Is Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area on Dec 10, 2025 start from $91.58, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area located?

Situated in Ithaca, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Buttermilk Falls State Park and Ithaca Beer Company. Kitchen Theater and Puddledockers are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1003 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jearin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Clean room and nice breakfast offering
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whilst property was dated, rooms were clean, staff friendly and professional and breakfast buffet was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Booked it as it was one of the only available rooms in Ithaca at the time. Pleasantly surprised ! Clean, safe and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The manager and staff are so friendly and attentive. Everything was good with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Second time staying here! Staff is so friendly and willing to help. Room is much nicer than expected however, both times there were other people’s hair in shower and this time “chest hair” on the tissue box cover on the toilet tank.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff are really nice from the front desk to housekeeping I am in the process of buying a house and have been staying here for a few months and the staff here is great
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basis okay hotel but WAY overpriced because of family weekend. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks, we had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was perfectly fine for our needs. Wish there was an elevator. Beds were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Loud hvac
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always so nice even housekeeping
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful front desk person (I should’ve taken her name!) Super impressed with room decor, bed was more comfortable than “big name” hotels. Unfortunately, they were understaffed in regard to housekeeping but they responded quite quickly when asked for fresh towels, etc! Definitely could use an elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the hotel. But breakfast room too crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Some staff members are friendly some are not. The lady who checked us in seemed very unhappy to check us in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shavings in bathroom sink, hair in tub, hairs on wrinkled sheets as if the bed was made without changing the sheets after the prior guest. The girl at the front desk came and cleaned the bathroom for us and gave us clean sheets and we changed the sheets ourselves on the double beds in the room. If it wasn’t so late when we arrived, we would have not stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, convenient, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Expensive but good enough. Would come back again. Served the purpose and evrything you need is in local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
There was an incident in the breakfast room with a guest who seemed mentally ill. The staff person in the early morning didn't seem that capable of handling it. Breakfast was just "OK". Room was absolutely fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

It was very noisy, untul around 2am , past midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjalika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean quiet comfortable beds, and just felt good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025