It needs an update! The tub is old and I slipped in it. Luckily I did not hurt myself. The towels…read moreare like sandpaper. The free breakfast is very marginal. Not even yogurt. Rather disappointing.

Spent 5 days while visiting family. Our room was good, beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was…read moregreat. Only had time to use the pool a couple of times but enjoyed it each time. The lobby was nice and inviting, comfortable for sitting and relaxing. The staff was wonderful! Greeted us daily and always asked if we needed anything. Night time front desk was absolutely amazing and accommodating when our entire family came to say farewell. Wonderful experience!

During our recent road trip, our family stayed at two different Fairfield Inn & Suite locations and…read morenoted a significant difference in the satisfaction of our stays. For comparison reasons, the other location we were at was the one in Syracuse Carrier Circle (our preferred location). Starting on a positive note, I loved that this hotel was right beside an authentic Mexican restaurant. We were in a bit of a pickle about what to eat in the area as it was getting late so we didn't want to debate too long, in case things would start to close. It was very convenient that they had such a nice spot within walking distance. Upon entry, the Ithaca lobby is newer looking with its updated decor. The breakfast seating area is about the same size in both hotels but I found the Syracuse location to be more comfortable as it was less cramped and less busy during breakfast hours. On the note of breakfast, the breakfast at the Syracuse location was significantly better. To compare, Syracuse had the following advantages: - Their mini fridge was available at all hours of the day, filled with individual packages of Chobani yogurt, Silk soy products (original and chocolate), milk (whole, 2%, and low fat chocolate), as well as some fruit cups and apple sauce. Versus the Ithaca location which has their fridge turned after breakfast so people couldn't access it, they had less variety and less stock. - Syracuse offers two waffle machines (with timers which were helpful), with a runnier yet fluffier waffle batter. At the Ithaca location, there was a constant line of 2-4 people waiting for the single machine and without the timer, people were often confused about when their waffles would be ready. - Overall, there are more items available at the Syracuse location: hard boiled eggs, Nutella packets, low fat cream cheese, single packets of Delight creamers, bananas, to name a few. - Despite breakfast hours being 6:30-9:30 am, the Syracuse location extends their breakfast for a bit after, keeping their stock, and leaves out stable items (i.e. the mini fridge) out for people to grab n' go versus the Ithaca location which stops stocking items in the last hour hence if you go for breakfast closer to 9 am, there's not much for you to eat. - the Ithaca location was also less organized with their breakfast. People were excited to get some cheese with their eggs, but got disappointed when they opened the container to find a compote of sorts. In terms of the rooms, they're quite similar but the Ithaca location has a smaller bathroom with a more outdated look. The shower/bathtub does not drain quickly enough compared to the rate at which the water is coming out, which meant you were often standing in a pool of water. My biggest issue with the room is the outlets. We had plugged in multiple phones to charge, checked that they were all "charging" before going to bed but when we woke up the next morning, only 1 out of 3 were fully charged, with the other 2 only having a slight increase compared to when they were first plugged in. These suspicions were confirmed when I went to curl my hair the next morning - midway, I was confused why my straightener was no longer hot. It was still plugged in but no longer working. Even when I re-plugged it, it didn't work. At both locations, the rooms are lit with mainly lamps as there are no lights on the ceilings. Overall, lighting was suboptimal. The beds were comfortable, comparable at both locations. I did find the rooms to trend on the colder side, even when we turned the temperature up. We also noticed that the elevators at this location were particularly slow. Often times, it was faster to take the stairs if we weren't holding many heavy items. Something that wasn't part of the hotel's control but did ruin our experience was when we first got to the hotel, for all about 15 minutes, we got a call from the front desk to tell us that the room below complained about a "banging noise" from our room. We thought this was absolutely ridiculous since we had just arrived and did nothing of the sort.

We only stayed for one night but I must say the service specifically from Shanel and Tiesha was so…read morewarm and welcoming I wish we stayed longer! It was close to tons of fun spots and food options. Overall a great stay!

I had the pleasant good luck to find a reliable and wonderfully peaceful place to stay that is away…read morefrom the noise and hubbub of downtown Ithaca while still convenient to everything -- and I was astounded to find that not only was it was much more reasonably priced, it was more comfortable and far cleaner than many other locations I have stayed while visiting Ithaca. I had such a pleasant stay over the weekend that I returned for four more nights! For those who have complained about the price in the past, I can only say this: if you do not understand that certain events in the life of a college town drive the costs of all accommodations, then you need to take a lesson in economics -- it is the law of supply and demand. I found the prices to be very in line and an excellent value. Travellers should not expect the same rates for a room during graduation or other popular events as during the rest of the year. That said, this was still the unsung best deal in town during Cornell Days! The extremely kind and welcoming family who runs the Rodeway Inn & Suites have taken great pains to renovate: the spacious king room I stayed in was very roomy, tastefully decorated, immaculately clean, and featured all-new appliances (coffeemaker, microwave, small refrigerator, large flat-screen TV, ironing board/iron, hairdryer), furniture, and (very important for my weak lungs) what seemed to be all low-VOC furnishings. My lungs normally kick up a fuss when I stay in hotel rooms, but they were completely happy and non-reactive to this very clean, very new environment. (Other folks who have lung issues or chemical sensitivities will understand what I mean.) There is an outer hallway that requires a passkey to open & separates the room doors from the parking lot, keeping any parking noise or travel dirt out of the rooms, and adding an extra layer of security. I am a very picky hotel-goer, and I felt very at home here -- the bathroom was so immaculately clean, it almost made me feel inadequate as a housekeeper in my own home... :^D I really liked the pretty granite shower surround as well as the curved shower curtain rod that creates more space in the shower. Fluffy, very clean towels are plentifully supplied, and the usual supply of soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion are complemented by a shower cap -- super convenient not just for keeping a perm dry, but also if you are bathing little ones who do not like to get their ears wet! Speaking of little ones, there was plenty of room in my king room for parents who might need to set up a travel bassinet or crib next to the bed, and still have room to get in and out. Those who like a hot breakfast will be glad -- there were many hot choices in the well-stocked chafing dishes, including sausage, bacon, cheese omelets, and make-your-own waffles. I particularly enjoyed the fruit choices: apples, perfectly ripe bananas, and very delicious little clementine oranges -- the perfect size. Lipton tea in bags is available as well as coffee, and there is milk in the little refrigerator. There may have been other food as well, but I think you get the gist of it. The breakfast room is right off of the main reception area, and it is all very clean. The internet was reliable and fast, and the desk and desk chair in the room quite comfortable to work for long stretches. Outlets for charging your gadgets are plentiful, and the bulbs in the task and bedside lamps are sustainable LEDs, but still give plenty of light for reading and working. I am not certain, but I imagine the overhead lights were also LEDs -- hurrah! The bed was very cozy -- a pillowy top, but firm enough for this stomach-sleeper to drift away in supported comfort. I greatly appreciated the very clean sheets and the warm covers that actually stayed put on top of me, instead of slithering indecorously (and uselessly) to the floor as they do in in a couple of the super-expensive hotels I've stayed in... In the style of the modern platform, the bed is elevated, which lends a certain regal air to your sleeping and makes getting out of bed an easy event, rather than an undignified clamber to stand. Four pillows ensure that no one in the king bed will lack for comfort! The crowning glory for this nature-loving traveler was the little pond outside my window (room 130). Because it was just-spring, the lovely peepers sang all night long -- glorious! They sang me right to sleep. On my first visit, a pair of geese were visiting, but my second visit, I was amazed by the sight of a pair of LOONS as well as the geese!! I got so excited, I nearly fell over! I am guessing they were migrating, but since I don't know that much about loons, other than that they are usually pretty shy, I just felt lucky to have spotted them. In addition to the little pond, many of the windows overlook the fields leading up to a little hill -- very picturesque and peaceful, I thought, as I drifted off to sleep on my cloudlike bed, listening to the peepers...

So the 1st time we stayed here was before the renovation, we had a room with two double beds, both…read morebeds were equally comfortable! So my husband and I decided to sleep apart and have our own bed which was fun!! The bedding was super clean & crisp!! During the night some random lady who was also staying at the inn, who was intoxicated try to get into our room!! The owners took care of the situation in a nice matter and geared the lady to her correct room!! Other than that the inn was very welcoming... So we decided to give it a second chance again!! Very impressive the new breakfast area was very nice, made myself some yummy waffles!! Bacon & Ham was also tasty!! Our room this time had a king size bed!! which was brand new and our bedding was still spotless & crisp!! I was also able to make reservation for May, When my daughter graduates from Ithaca College, which was a huge relief,,the young lady at the reception desk was very pleasant and took her time explaining the rooms that where available..thanks Rodeway Inn!!!

Very nice stay for a Hampton Inn, but a little smaller. The breakfast is not as great but the…read morewaffles are the only thing that makes it good. The ambience is nice, feels like what you would most likely see in a hotel. Last of all, the pool. The pool is freezing and I wish they would add a heater in the pool not just in the rooms. Thats what made me give 3 stars. I mean at least the beds are comfy.

3.5 stars. The staff was courteous and helpful. Good service and great warm cookies which the kids…read moreenjoyed. We were on the first floor and unfortunately the walls are thin so we heard music blasting next door at 11pm and people were playing cornhole outside and carrying on late. It was hard to get a good night's sleep if you're on the first floor. Room was good size but the sofa bed was uncomfortable. The complimentary was great with fresh waffles, omelets and potatoes. Conveniently located to restaurants and 7-eleven.

This place really offers bang for your buck. The staff here is top notch! We stayed here for five…read moredays and everyone we interacted with was very welcoming and friendly. They offer a daily hot breakfast buffet from 6 AM to 10 AM. It has things like bacon, sausage and gravy, danishes, and sausages. The dining area also doubles as the business center. It is spacious and clean. The hotel is in a convenient location. Made my daily commute to Cornell quick and easy. There are also many shops nearby. Our room was equipped with a small refrigerator and a microwave so we stocked up at Trader Joe's so we would have good food in our room. There is a market in the lobby that has chips, snacks, drinks, and some microwave foods. They do not sell alcohol. Parking is plentiful, easy, and free. Two bits of constructive crticism. The elevators smell horrible. There is a strange chemical smell. If you've ever gotten your hair permed, it's similar to that, and it is strong! Also, our room wasn't super clean. It looked like it hadn't been vacuumed at all and the shower was mildewy. The staff was quick to take care of anything we needed though! We would stay here again.

I'm not sure how this hotel has the reviews it does. I was completely unimpressed from start to…read morefinished with our two days here. At check in, which was 6pm, I asked if they were able to honor my profile request of a higher floor and away from the elevator and was told from a completely blasé front desk person they didn't honor those requests and were fully booked. Considering I booked 5 months ago, seemed odd to me. He put us on the second of four floors in 211 which was directly across from the elevator and beside and below a utility closet. The worst case scenario. After trying unsuccessfully to question if this was the only remaining room like this in the entire hotel - I gave up and resigned myself to my almost $375 a night hotel room fate. The room was gross. Sticky carpet and stains all over it. Water damage and stains on the walls, holes on the walls unpatched. Scuffs everywhere. No soap in the bathroom soap dispenser. The lights by the bed didn't work to turn off the room lights above and by the tv as intended and one of the lights was completely missing the switch so could not be used at all. The only saving grace was the breakfast which was actually pretty nice. Well stocked and with egg white and cheese omelets, juice, cereal and oatmeal. Partnered with another recent Holiday Inn Express experience in Baltimore where we showed up at 8pm after an 8+ hour travel day from Iceland and they said they just didn't have the room we'd booked months ahead available at all, I'll be marking this hotel brand off my list entirely. Never again.

A bit stranded in the snow after a ski trip, my son and I found this place. What a fortunate…read morediscovery. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff is friendly. The perfect refuge from the storm. The rooms, with wood paneling, look a bit like a throwback to the 1970s, but ours was immaculate. And, while they may appear dated, there were USB chargers in the bedside lamps (for the win.) If you're traveling along I-81 and a need a place to stop, this might be your spot!

My husband and I stayed at the Candlelight Inn near Ithaca in June 2011. We only stayed one night…read more It was nice and included a delicious breakfast that gave more food than the two of us could finish, including baked goods, fruit, milk and coffee and tea and juice, and scrambled eggs with some veggies and cheese mixed in. We were asked in advance if we had any dietary restrictions, and there was no sense that special food requests would be any imposition. Rather, the owner seemed very concerned with making sure we had the best experience possible. We had a two room suite, as it was the only room with a king size bed available. (My husband rolls around too much for us to share any bed smaller than a king.) The suite had a second bed in the other room of the suite, a comfy twin size I laid on while watching TV. The cost of the two room two bed suite was favorably comparable to a single room at a niceish hotel. The decor is...aggressively quaint, very kitschy, but unobjectionable. There was also free wifi, not super fast, but perfectly adequate for checking email and other light use. The wifi is unsecured, so you won't want to do anything sensitive over it, like banking. Couple fairly minor downsides-no elevator, which isn't a huge deal in a two story house, but I don't think they had any first floor bedrooms, so I don't think the location is handicapped accessible. Also, we weren't told at check in that the pool was part of the property (we thought it might be a neighbor's.) Had we known, we definitely would have made use of it. Overall, this is definitely a good option if you're staying in the Ithaca area!