Travelers to New York's scenic Finger Lakes region will find plenty of budget hotels and cheap accommodations in Ithaca. A center of higher learning including Ithaca College and Cornell University, Ithaca is a small urban center surrounded by breathtaking scenery: beautiful waterfalls, river-carved canyons, lakes and important wildlife sanctuaries. As home bases for savoring the region's state parks and historic places, Ithaca hotels provide cheap accommodations with all the basic comforts and amenities travelers expect from budget hotels. Whether they're visiting for academia or outdoor adventure, travelers may choose cheap accommodations from several budget hotel chains in Ithaca.
Super 8 Ithaca
400 South Meadow
Cecil A. Malone Drive at Rt. 13
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-8088
With proximity to regional sights and perks like an on-site fitness center and business services, the Super 8 provides cheap accommodations from which to explore Finger Lakes' history and culture. The hotel is a short drive from the Finger Lakes Wine Trail, state parks and Ithaca's arts institutions. Clients may feast on complimentary full breakfasts or stay connected with WiFi and newspapers during the workweek.
Rodeway Inn and Suites
654 Elmira Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-272-5252
A pet-friendly budget hotel that hands out freebies like they're going out of style, the Rodeway Inn and Suites lies between two state parks (Robert H. Treman and Buttermilk Falls), approximately 3 miles outside downtown Ithaca. Guests relish free WiFi and an opulent continental breakfast. Every room boasts a microwave and refrigerator. This budget hotel's property has picnic tables and children's playground.
Econo Lodge
2303 Triphammer Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-257-1400
Fewer than three miles from Ithaca's business district and two miles from the local airport, the Econo Lodge is accessible for visitors to Cornell University and Ithaca College. Nature and outdoor activities await at nearby parks, including Cayuga Lake and, and Buttermilk Falls. Like almost all Choice Hotels properties, Econo Lodge is pet-friendly and proffers complimentary full breakfast, wireless Internet connectivity, free parking and coffee around the clock. Some of the cheap accommodations include Jacuzzis and mini-kitchenettes.
Comfort Inn
356 Elmira Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-272-0100
Another Choice Hotels International property, Comfort Inn plies bargain-minded travelers with cheap accommodations without sacrificing comfort and convenience. Typical freebies include a continental breakfast buffet (weekdays only), wireless Internet access and coffee at any time of the day or night. This budget hotel welcomes pets in all guestrooms, while some rooms offer mini-kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves. The Comfort Inn is one of many Ithaca Hotels surrounded by family-owned vineyards and two of the Finger Lakes, Seneca and Cayuga.
Clarion University Hotel and Conference Center
1 Sheraton Dr.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-257-2000
Pet friendly and just a moment's drive from Cornell University, Ithaca College and local ski resorts, the Clarion provides a complimentary airport shuttle and hot breakfast on weekdays. As a budget hotel that focuses on the needs of business travelers, the Clarion gives guests a chance to unwind at the indoor pool, sauna and gym after a day of grueling meetings. Conventions and large scale gatherings are welcomed at the 10,000-square-foot conference center. All guests enjoy free WiFi at this budget hotel, a member of the Choice Hotels International group.