Not a good option when you're traveling with children - the entire facility smells of smoke! The lobby, the hallways, the NON-SMOKING rooms, everything smells of smoke. The staff is clearly aware of the problem though they play dumb when you mention something (they will, however switch you to a slightly less smokey room). You know it's a bad sign... more

In general, the Econo Lodge is a no-frills, not particularly impressive place to stay if you're in the area for Cornell University. I have also stayed recently at the Best Western, which I was happy with and recommend; however their room rate was set quite high for the freshman orientation weekend, and in any event it was already unavailable on... more

We were up in Ithaca this past weekend for a wedding. I was about to get in the shower, until I saw a roach run across the wall in the shower. Not kidding! I complained to the front desk who stated that was a "newly renovated" room and she didnt believe me. The carpet was nasty in the room and... more

We were quoted a price on Priceline of $54.00 plus $12.00 in taxes and fees for double occupancy. When we arrived at the hotel, it was a whole different story. We were charged $10.00 extra per night for a room with a refrigerator and micro (even though it listed that as an amenity of the hotel). We were charged $10.00... more

Comfortable beds. Adequate bathroom. Competent desk clerk. One of the better places we've stayed in Ithaca. No exercise room, minimal but adequate continental breakfast, overall needs updating BUT, best feature-CLEAN! Close to Cornell. We will return to Econo Lodge on Triphammer. more

Our room was clean and bright. It appears the room was remodeled within the past year. Nothing fancy, but all of the lights worked, carpet and bedding were clean. No musty smell. AC controls worked. Nothing upsets me more than walking into a hotel room to find lights that don't work or AC controls that are inoperable. The room also... more

We got this hotel on Expedia and found it to be just fine. Location is a little out of town but traffic and congestion in downtown Ithaca make being a bit away from all that a plus. It's not that a big of a town so a 5 or 10 min. drive is no big hassle. Also there is a... more

I stayed in this hotel while visiting Cornell University back in February. While not particularly impressed by the hotel, I must say that it's quite cheap compared to other places in Ithaca, NY, which suffers from a chronic shortage of hotel rooms! The front desk lady ws very nice and helpful, the room was ok (that is basic but clean),... more

I just spent 1 nite at the Econo Lodge in Ithaca while visiting my daughter at Cornell. It was my first stay at this hotel. I didn't know what to expect for such an inexpensive price. I was pleasantly surprised. Check-in was quick. My room was small, but clean. The bathroom was small, but clean. Everything in my room worked... more