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BEST WESTERN University Inn

2.5 of 5
1020 Ellis Hollow Road, East Hill Plaza, Ithaca, NY 14850-2808
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Mississauga, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The hotel is average but with a little more effort it could be much improved. Our room needed a good dusting: the phone had coffee stains on it and dirt caked into the keys. Dust fell from the lampshade and the bedding was lumpy. Also needed a good vacuuming and someone's comb had been left on the floor. Kinda yucky...However... More

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Best47958, Director of Sales at BEST WESTERN University Inn, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Oh behalf of the Best Western University Inn, we do apologize for the housekeeping issues you experienced. I have printed your post and reviewed it with our housekeeping department. I am glad you enjoyed the breakfast and thanks for your comments about our staff. We hope to see you again in the future. Best, Jim McMann More

Pompton Plains, NJ
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Stayed over one night. In the morning I found out that the shower didn't work. Maintenance came to check and confirmed it didn't work. They quickly let me know of another room 10 doors away on the same floor where I could use a shower. The bill was adjusted accordingly without my having to ask. Everyone was very helpful overall.

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Best47958, Director of Sales at BEST WESTERN University Inn, responded to this review
17 May 2013

We do regret the issues with the shower, but were gratified that we could move you to a new room. We trust that you will consider us again when visiting Ithaca. Kind regards, Jim McMann More

New Jersey
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

The hotel itself is average. It is a little beat up here and there, but not shabby. My bed was comfortable and pillows were thinner and softer than typical hotel pillows. My heat did not work and the maintenance guy could not fix it. The front desk was happy to move me to another room. (Later I fixed the heat... More

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Best47958, Director of Sales at BEST WESTERN University Inn, responded to this review
17 May 2013

We appreciate the feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We have addressed your concerns with our maintenance department. Thanks for the positive comments regarding our staff and shuttle. When you return, please note that shuttle runs 7am-11pm daily to Cornell University and the Tompkins Regional Airport. In the evening, we can take you to the Ithaca Commons for dinner.... More

Racine, Wisconsin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We had an exceptionally good stay at the Best Western, enjoyed several wonderful features of the hotel's service, as well as the quality and cleanliness of the room. The room was spacious, with a catherdral ceiling, the mattresses were excellant. And the climate control in the room was without question the best operating system I've ever encountered, and means a... More

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Best47958, Director of Sales at BEST WESTERN University Inn, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Jill, What a great recommendation of our hotel! We feel that our shuttle is one our best attributes. Thank for your comments on our breakfast. We created our new breakfast room in March and couldn't be happier with the results. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Best, Jim McMann More

Virginia Beach, Virginia, Usa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Booked this inn very last minute for a family trip through the Finger Lake region. We were given a spacious room that is close to the front desk (which is separate but literally 2-3 meters away from the annex that houses the majority of the rooms), and finding a parking spot close to our room is always easy. Check-in was... More

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Stonington, Connecticut
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

I stayed there one night. In the next room there was a really loud barking dog. When I asked to change rooms, the front desk girl told me the hotel was full, but that night and the following morning, the parking lot was amazingly empty. I woke up at 6:00 am to a front end loader clearing the parking lot... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

Booked through Hotwire, which listed it as a 3-star... I'm still scratching my head over that. The property overall seemed to be pretty run-down and outdated. The beds literally looked like they had been made by kindergarteners-- the sheets, blankets, and bedskirts were askew and tucked up in some places, not in others. The bathroom, thankfully, was very clean. The... More

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Seoul, South Korea
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

For the Cornell master degree interview, I stayed in the hotel for 4 night. Staff were very friendly willing to assist customer. Room cleaner seems very hard worker. I enjoyed breakfast which was simple but tasty.

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Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

The rooms are spacious and clean. The bathroom was nice. We requested a room with two double beds and a one couch so there was plenty of space for us. Breakfast was included and pretty standard. Some eggs, some sausage, juice, muffins, cereal and good tea selection. Our heater was broken so our room was called. They couldn't fix it... More

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Also Known As:
Best Western University Hotel Ithaca
Best Western University Hotel
Best Western Ithaca
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Address: 1020 Ellis Hollow Road, East Hill Plaza, Ithaca, NY 14850-2808
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Region: United States > New York > Finger Lakes > Ithaca
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Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #9 of 18 hotels in Ithaca
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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