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    3.9 (53 reviews)
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    Howie H.

    we visited ithaca for the many water falls during fall foliage and stayed here for a weekend in otctober 2021. over night guests are provided off street parking which i was super happy about. prior to booking, we were concerned about the noise. bar argos with its open patio would be right below our room. however, we did see that the bar closed at 11pm. so we gave it a shot. we really liked the old house and its charm. plenty of really nice details with its vintage decor. we booked the room that's named the red queen. it's on the second floor with one of its walls adjacent to the outside tent, hosting the bar guests. because of covid, you can check in and go to your room without having to interact with the front desk. this was fantastic. we checked into our room. it was as pictured. very cozy. the windows had top down/bottom up blinds. there was an extra panel of glass on the inside of the original historic window, that was nice. translucent curtains draped over the blinds. if you like or need black out curtains, i would bring your eye covers. the blinds do a good job but light still come in. the bed wasn't the most comfy, i felt spring coils sticking into the side of my ribs and was sore from it in the morning. the room had a few nice amenities. two bottles of italian water were a nice touch. you can make coffee and tea in the room. but we opted for the espresso machine in the main area downstairs. fresh creamers are close by. at night the noise from the bar wasn't bad. it's great that the bar closes at 11pm. the crowd wasn't big, we're assuming coz the colder late october weather plays a part. each night when we got into our room, i would go down to the bar and order a couple craft cocktails. first night i ordered a martini and a clarified pina colada. both excellent. second evening i ordered the forager and flora & fauna, also excellent. on the second night, we grabbed a prepped cheese platter from the local wegman's to accompany our drinks. the tv in the room is outfitted with apple tv as well as multiple channels including hbo max which was featuring Dune 2021. that was kinda amazing. like any old house and its charm, there's always the unwanted noise that comes with it. even though for the most part, other patrons during that weekend were respectful with the noise, it still carries much louder than say a modern house and/or a modern hotel that is built with noise cancelling and sound proofing materials. people walking by your room will creak the vintage wooden floors much louder than a modern one. closing the door to exit the building travelled to our room like a big thump. on sunday morning when people were leaving, we definitely were woken up multiple times. overall, i would be tempted to try other rooms in this Inn the next time i'm in town. the historic Inn has a charm that modern hotels can't beat. if you're a light sleeper, definitely bring the ear plugs.

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    Pamela S.

    Hotels in Ithaca, NY are very expensive. I booked here because it is affordable, and I felt comfortable staying here by myself. Argos Inn near downtown. It took my about five minutes to walk there. It is situated in a nice place. There is traffic around rush-hour. Overnight guests have set-aside parking spaces. There is also a classy bar that is open from 4-10. I don't drink, so I did not go to the bar. I stayed in the gray peacock room. The bed was comfortable. I like that the sink was outside the room, because if I brought my husband along, I would be able to put on my make-up while he showered. I need to store most of my clothes in my suitcase, because there was not a dresser in the room. The room had clothing bar with 4 hangers. I rated the hotel four stars, because I could hear the people in the room upstairs walking around. My first night there I had some heavy walkers above me until about 12:45 a.m. I could here their muffled voices, but not the things they were saying. The second night there was pretty good. I turned on the fan in the room. I only heard luggage being wheeled around, and a slam, similar to a body falling on the floor around 11:30 p.m. The owners of the inn need to carpet the floor in noisy rooms. I would change my review to a five stars if they listened to my suggestion. Every front desk people who I met was super nice. The front desk person this morning was Kristen (spelling). She has a master's degree from Cornell. She was very helpful to me in answering some questions. The breakfast was very tasty! It is a help-yourself breakfast that is served from 7-10 a.m. This is nice for people who would rather eat in their room, or you can socialize with the other guests. There was a nice mix of pastries, two types of cereal, fresh fruit and yogurt. Two types of juices were on the table, and the coffee was good. Tea, hot chocolate and instant oatmeal were also offered. I would stay here again, but on a top floor. If you are going to be a future guest here, be quiet during sleeping hours!

    Mentioned in review! Charcuterie board with pickled vegetables, Moscow mule, and a peanut butter pumpkin bread toast.
    Zoey C.

    Argos is amazing. There is a bar portion of the inn that serves unique drinks (such as mushroom Prosecco cocktails) and has an atmosphere unlike any other in Ithaca. It is rustic yet hip. Quaint yet expansive. There is a nice outdoor area with lights and seating, and there is often times a food truck. The bar is nice, and the inn is ever nicer. The atmosphere is casual, dimly lit, and service is good. Our party enjoyed drinks (such as Moscow mules) and an appetizer with a name that escapes me. The appetizer was a charcuterie board with pickled vegetables that were truly amazing. Huge portion, it was able to serve four+ people with some leftover as picking food. Another guest ordered a pumpkin, honey, nut toast which she seemed to like. Ithaca is unique for its hippie, relaxed, outdoorsy feel, and Argos caters to all these themes while also creating a unique, young/hip atmosphere which can be hard to find in the town. As a Cornell alumna, I plan to be back on my next visit!

    Adrienne Z.

    I'm all about this spot. It has everything - well decorated and well apportioned room, great location, good service. The bar is a convenient spot for an evening drink, and it's easy to bounce from here to other parts of Ithaca. Parking is easy, you get to choose your specific room (love!) and they accommodated our later than hoped-for arrival with ease. Will definitely stay here next time I'm in town.

    Front entrance, but there's also a side entrance for hotel guests
    Joshua S.

    I have stayed in several hotel/inns in Ithaca; there is nothing like this in the area (possibly even the state). A mansion that had humble beginnings as a revolutionary war cabin (!) the restoration is stunning. Handcrafted detail in every corner, the Argos Inn opened just this year. Because of the transition of the bar, I would have given it 4 stars, but I have confidence that Argos is making noise complaints a top priority. I spoke with the owner about his plans to address reviews on here regarding noise. He was aware and is working with his staff to make changes addressing the issue. I had no complains about noise during my stay. The Inn is beautiful and the rooms are exquisite. I am looking forward to staying here again.

    Amazing stay at room 214!

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    Unkempt decor and unfriendly staff. Given the facade the venue itself is misleading. Drinks are OK

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    Great place to grab drinks in downtown Ithaca. Cozy atmosphere and cocktails were well made.

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    I like this place for the artistic and stylish appeal ! The guy is a genious.. All the details..

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    Great place to grab drinks in downtown Ithaca.

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    Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown - Guest room

    Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

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    So many good things about this place, but a few negatives that slightly marred the experience…read more First, the areas for improvement: 1.) none of the USB ports at the bedside tables worked. None of the four. It's a mild inconvenience, to be sure, but having to plug everything up on the opposite side of the room was a pain. 2.) my shower wasn't clean. It's a lovely big shower with a little ledge inside for sitting/shaving, but mine had crusted soap (I guess?) from a previous and stuck to the ledge, there was hair in the shower, and shampoo (I guess) on the walls. Neither the hair, nor the old shampoo were mine. 3.) I could have sworn I selected the option for breakfast being included. I paid $250 for the room. Turns out I was mistaken and had to pay for my breakfast. In the grand scheme of things not the worst thing in the world, but when you're paying $250 a night breakfast shouldn't be an additional charge. This is a Canopy property, so of course the decor is stunning. There's a lovely fireplace in the lobby, and from the light fixtures to the artfully displayed knick-knacks all over the property, this place reads luxury. A few good things: 1.) the employees. There's an airport shuttle from Ithaca, and when the manager, Charis, came to get me he was incredibly kind. He took my bag to the hotel and dropped me at a local restaurant so I could enjoy happy hour oysters, AND he came back an hour later to pick me up. SO kind. Sam in the restaurant made breakfast a delight. She moved quickly and pays attention to guest needs. Great response time and knowledgeable about the menu. 2.) there's a free shuttle for local stops near the hotel. This is honestly the reason I chose this location as opposed to any other, and this free shuttle availability saved me at least $100 on Ubers during my day/night in town. They really don't mind running you here and there, and it's a wonderful little treat. 3.) breakfast is great. I was torn between the Eggs Benedict or the Lox, and at Sam's recommendation I opted for the Eggs Benedict. GREAT choice. The hollandaise is delicious, the bacon is crispy, and the English muffin is perfectly toasted. Poached eggs are an art form as far as I'm concerned, and these are beautifully done. The breakfast menu here in general looks great, and if this dish is any indication, you likely can't go wrong. 4.) they're actively working to reduce plastics at this location. I love that there are glass bottles in the room that you can fill with ice and filtered water on every floor. Talk about intentional. Kudos on this front. 5.) getting a late check out was easy. 6.) the location is ideal for exploring the Commons, a pedestrian block of little places that's crawling with college kids. It's easy to walk to a local bar and have a quick drink, but be careful where you go...I went to the Chantillery (or some such nonsense), and they absolutely scammed me on the one drink I ordered. The good things about this place far out number the negative, but for $250 a night, this should be a 5-star experience. Even though the hotel fell short in a few ways, the people here would encourage me to come back. I'd just ask housekeeping to go over the room once more before I checked in.

    I had an extremely unpleasant experience at the Canopy by Hilton that I feel others should be aware…read moreof. I briefly pulled into the parking lot to get my belongings, and instead of being treated with basic courtesy, I was confronted by a staff member who spoke to me in a threatening and aggressive manner. It was completely unprofessional and honestly shocking for a hotel that presents itself as upscale. On top of that, the parking situation is absolutely terrible. The layout is confusing, spaces are limited, and it feels very poorly managed. Even if you are a guest, it doesn't seem like there's any effort to make parking convenient or stress-free. Between the hostile interaction and the frustrating parking setup, I would not recommend staying here. There are plenty of other hotels that treat people with respect and don't make something as simple as parking a headache.

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