Holiday Inn Ithaca Downtown - Reviews

This hotel is terrible - I... – Posted Aug 31 2011

Horrible

This hotel is terrible - I suggest anyone stay away from it. Here's my experience, I book this hotel for 4 nights for my aunt and uncle's visit. The... more on MYTravelGuide

Don't stay here if you want... – Posted Aug 24 2011

Horrible

Don't stay here if you want to relax. We had a hard time finding the room because of improper signage. No elevator to the second floor. Had to drag... more on MYTravelGuide

Made two separate... – Posted Aug 13 2011

Excellent

Made two separate reservations, which was followed up with a phone call, so we wouldn't have to change The desk acknowledged this at check in but... more on MYTravelGuide

I thought this was a decent... – Posted Aug 7 2011

Good

I thought this was a decent place to stay. It is just a short walk to the Downtown, open mall area where there are many stores and places to eat. I... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff friendly rooms clean... – Posted Jul 5 2011

Excellent

Staff friendly rooms clean and comfortable nice restaurant located in the hotel. Great location minutes from Ithaca college and Cornell..... more on MYTravelGuide

Not sure Priceline gives this ... – Posted Jul 4 2011

Okay

Not sure Priceline gives this hotel 3 stars. it is very outdated. there is one part of the hotel that is new "the tower" but when i asked if i could... more on MYTravelGuide

I was visiting Cornell... – Posted Jun 26 2011

Excellent

I was visiting Cornell University with my son. The hotel was conveniently located with free parking and a reasonably priced breakfast.... more on MYTravelGuide

Easy to get to Cornell,... – Posted May 23 2011

Excellent

Easy to get to Cornell, stayed four weeks (not weekends to expensive) and had a pleasant stay each time.... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel was fine for the price... – Posted May 21 2011

Okay

Hotel was fine for the price we paid. We were only there one night to check our daughter out of college. Would not pay the advertised price for this... more on MYTravelGuide

Comfortable hotel convenient... – Posted Apr 26 2011

Excellent

Comfortable hotel convenient Downtown location when visiting Cornell or Ithaca College.... more on MYTravelGuide

Physical hotel was mediocre... – Posted Apr 25 2011

Okay

Physical hotel was mediocre at best. Patched Carpets, Chipped Paint, Odd Layout. The staff was pretty good though. Near Ithaca College campus.... more on MYTravelGuide

Decent quality, convenient... – Posted Apr 1 2011

Good

Decent quality, convenient location, nice staff, I didn't like that my car was parked in an open lot downtown.... more on MYTravelGuide

For the price, I would go... – Posted Feb 24 2011

Mediocre

For the price, I would go with the Hilton Garden Inn a couple blocks away, which has the same number of stars. The hotel, given that it's only 5 or... more on MYTravelGuide

Average hotel with 10... – Posted Feb 23 2011

Horrible

Average hotel with 10 stories, which might be one of the highest buildings in town, and great views from top few floors. Building dates from the 60's.... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff is extremely... – Posted Nov 10 2010

Excellent

The staff is extremely professional and accomodating, and the service level feels like a 4 star hotel. Although the hotel is very clean and well... more on MYTravelGuide

The Holiday Inn met our needs ... – Posted Nov 3 2010

Good

The Holiday Inn met our needs and expectations. We were visiting our daughter at college. The beds were very comfortable with choices of soft or firm ... more on MYTravelGuide

One of the nicer Holiday Inns ... – Posted Oct 24 2010

Good

One of the nicer Holiday Inns I have stayed at. Staff was friendly, had a nice lobby and bar area. Good for business travel, as well as, pleasure.... more on MYTravelGuide

Great, but the rest of the... – Posted Oct 15 2010

Excellent

Great, but the rest of the hotel besides the tower looked very old.... more on MYTravelGuide

backside rooms are... – Posted Oct 2 2010

Okay

We have stayed here on several occasions and the rooms in the tower and rooms near the pool are much nicer than the rooms on the backside of the... more on Travelocity

Not up to par. The beds were... – Posted Aug 30 2010

Mediocre

Not up to par. The beds were lumpy and caved in. I had a back ache because of the mattress. Hair in the sink. Not worth the money.... more on MYTravelGuide

I loved the location and we... – Posted Feb 9 2010

Excellent

I loved the location and we got a much nicer room.This time I liked everything.“The location near the Commons is excellent.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Location and staff were... – Posted Jan 25 2010

Excellent

Location and staff were excellent.Shower took a long time for hot water to get there.“Conveniently located, pleasant staff and a good value for the... more on MYTravelGuide

Friendliness/helpfulness of... – Posted Jan 17 2010

Excellent

Friendliness/helpfulness of staff - cleanliness.“The Holiday Inn was perfect for my trip.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Cleanliness, location, price, ... – Posted Dec 19 2009

Good

Cleanliness, location, price, free parking.Breakfast was okay, but bread for French Toast seemed stale.“Clean, professional staff, restaurant on... more on MYTravelGuide

Price, location and... – Posted Dec 3 2009

Good

Price, location and thecleanliness.“Overall a nice stay.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Professional staff.Room did... – Posted Oct 13 2009

Good

Professional staff.Room did not get made up on last day despite specific requests.“Good hotel, professional staff that takes jobs seriously. Great... more on MYTravelGuide

Close to Cornell and Commons... – Posted Oct 12 2009

Good

Close to Cornell and Commons.Warn guests that they require cash deposit if using debit card.“It was fine - clean - and close to where I needed to be. ... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff was professional,... – Posted Sep 22 2009

Okay

The staff was professional, The location was good, and it was reliable.Stayed in older section of the hotel.“We stayed in the older section of this... more on MYTravelGuide

Pleasant andclean.“This was a ... – Posted Sep 12 2009

Excellent

Pleasant andclean.“This was a very nice hotel.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Location was ideal.Room was a ... – Posted Sep 10 2009

Good

Location was ideal.Room was a bit dated.“Superb location, rooms were a bit dated but met our needs. Staff was amazing. Everyone greeted us with a... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff was friendly,... – Posted Sep 2 2009

Excellent

The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and even cheerfully accommodated our need to have our dog join us in the room at the last minute.The layout... more on MYTravelGuide

Excellent location. Plenty... – Posted Aug 19 2009

Good

Excellent location. Plenty of parking.minor cleanliness issues in the room, SLOW internet.“I read some good and some bad reviews of this hotel,... more on MYTravelGuide

“The front desk and all of... – Posted Aug 4 2009

Good

“The front desk and all of the support/staff were competent and cordial. It's the room #173 that was like living in a cave. I thought the room and in ... more on MYTravelGuide

Location, internet in room... – Posted Jul 24 2009

Horrible

Location, internet in room.Our view was a rooftop compressor, fake green dusty leaves & flowers with white Christmas lights line the stairs.“The... more on MYTravelGuide

In the heart of Ithaca... – Posted Jul 5 2009

Good

In the heart of Ithaca (downtown) close to Cornell.Needs an upgrade - little moldy in the tub - all paper old.“If I had paid about $20 less a night I ... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location, free wireless ... – Posted Jun 14 2009

Excellent

Great location, free wireless internet access, parking.Would like free coffee available in lobby in am.“Very comfortable beds with extra pillows (you ... more on MYTravelGuide

The young gentleman who... – Posted May 30 2009

Excellent

The young gentleman who helped check me in.The safety lock on the doorwas broken.“The staff made the experience a 10.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Clean, convenient, priced... – Posted Apr 18 2009

Excellent

Clean, convenient, priced just right.“Our customer desk service provider was polite, friendly and most helpful. My partner and I were very impressed... more on MYTravelGuide

It was clean.Construction... – Posted Feb 5 2009

Okay

It was clean.Construction work woke us up very early and continued.“The hotel room was very clean. Good access to Cornell University. However, we... more on MYTravelGuide

Impressed with the room staff ... – Posted Jan 15 2009

Excellent

Impressed with the room staff working around my schedule.I don't have any negitive comments.“Excellent staff, willing to work with your needs.... more on MYTravelGuide

find another hotel... – Posted Dec 3 2008

Mediocre

This is not the best hotel in town...staff is cranky, hotel is in need of some major repairs, and restaurant should be closed!The staff at the front... more on Travelocity

Bed was comfortable.“This... – Posted Sep 25 2008

Mediocre

Bed was comfortable.“This hotel looked more like a cheap motel - not at all like a 3 star hotel. Parking lot was awful. Ambience was depressing.... more on MYTravelGuide

Spectacular location.“Ground... – Posted Sep 15 2008

Excellent

Spectacular location.“Ground floor rooms have no view to speak of (although I hear the upper floor rooms have a lake view). Service was excellent,... more on MYTravelGuide

Windows were very dirty.“The... – Posted Sep 11 2008

Excellent

Windows were very dirty.“The tower room with the king size bed was large, clean and comfortable. Very comfortable chair and ottoman. Good dark... more on MYTravelGuide

Friendly staff, nice room,... – Posted Sep 3 2008

Excellent

Friendly staff, nice room, very nice bathroom, convenient location.No complaints!“Friendly staff, nice lobby, nice room, very nice bathroom, very... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel was centrally... – Posted Aug 30 2008

Okay

The hotel was centrally located and within walking distance to restaurants.Parking was tight, the room was small and dark and the air conditioner... more on MYTravelGuide

The restaurant and bar are... – Posted Aug 29 2008

Okay

The restaurant and bar are fine. Staff is friendly.Not enough parking, rooms are small and shabby.“While the hotel is in a convenient location for... more on MYTravelGuide