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La Tourelle Resort & Spa: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
1150 Danby Road, Route 96B, Ithaca, NY 14850
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La Tourelle Resort & Spa
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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“Perfectly Relaxing!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

We had such a great time at La Tourelle! We were there during the "off-season" but there was no lack of service. The spa was amazing and everyone who worked there was friendly and very accomodating. Our room was beyond our expectations with a beautiful view even in the dead of winter. The package deals are a great value and allowed us to relax and just enjoy the time. We will definitely be back, during any season!

Room Tip: Go for the King Bed! The view is worth it and the fireplace keeps the room soooo toasty!
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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New York, NY
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Ithac-aaaaah”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Stayed at La Tourelle over a long weekend recently, with my husband. The goal was R&R, with some fun thrown in... and this Finger Lakes destination fit the bill perfectly. We had a deluxe room (off season rates are very reasonable), which was well appointed. I would have liked to have a better view than the parking lot, but no big deal. Guessing the views of the property are MUCH better. Room had double sinks, tub with jacuzzi (don't get carried away - it's standard sized), a gas fireplace, very comfy king bed, refrigerator (though no water). All in all I could make improvements but was very satisfied. The hotel itself is nice but not ahead of itself, meaning i didn't feel uncomfortable walking around after dirty hike or post spa appointment.... We ate breakfast twice at the Bistro, which was very good - excellent coffee from the local Ithaca shop.... The free wine tasting and honor bar are nice touch and Kim who serves the wine is personable and knowledgable about the area. John Thomas steakhouse is ideally next door, so dining options decent... though I would have liked to see a bar with tv close by since football was on.
We both had fantastic massages at the spa and the spa itself is clean and nice to visit and not ridiculously priced. Appreciate that the steam room is available for use to hotel guests, and we did use it.
Bringing me to the area: we were pleasantly surprised by the amount to do - visited local wineries, hiked the Buttermilk falls and trails and went to eat in town.
All in all a great stay. Will be on our list to return to the area when lake sports are possible!

Room Tip: I would get a deluxe room with view of the property, we didn't ask and got a view of the parking...
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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West Seneca, New York
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“Lovely getaway”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

We found this hotel as a midway point to get together with friends over New Year's weekend and were pleasantly surprised at what a find it was! La Tourelle is a moderately sized inn (55 rooms?) with an onsite spa. In summer when we were planning our trip, the manager Leslie put together a package for us that included three nights, breakfast at Simply Red Bistro (onsite), massages and a dinner credit at John Thomas Steakhouse (located right on the property). Where to start! The inn is very comfortable, with an intimate seating area by the fireplace -- perfect to relax with friends. Every day around 5pm they offer a wine hour featuring wines from local wineries -- a very nice treat! The spa is quite comfortable, particularly the two tranquility rooms and the massages were well done for each of us -- they were even able to accommodate schedule all four of us at once! John Thomas Steakhouse is excellent, but the real star of the show is Simply Red Bistro. Breakfasts are delicious and you can tell the ingredients used are very much farm to table. Rooms are roomy and yes, as another reviewer mentioned, a bit dated, but they're kept very clean...and things get dated,it's a small inn...it's all okay. Every one of the staff was warm and welcoming and Leslie, the manager, makes sure to make everyone feel welcome. It was a pleasant surprise to meet Scott, one of the owners. We can't say enough about all of the staff from Simply Red, to the spa, to the front end, as well as housekeeping! Additionally, Leslie made recommendations to local restaurants for us and we found her recommendations to be helpful and the restaurants very enjoyable. The four of us know that we'll be back!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New York City, New York
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“Friendly, Comfortable and Scenic”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

Stayed here for New Year's Eve. The staff, including the manager, Scott, his father the owner, front desk and the cafe could not have been more pleasant and welcoming. They truly appreciated our business. Our room on the first floor was large, comfortable and warm. Furnishings were a bit dated but what you would expect in a reasonably priced non-chain Inn. The included wine tasting, featuring local Finger Lakes offerings was a pleasant surprise and the free coffee and tea in the lobby were appreciated. We had breakfast at the cafe on New Years day and the service and food were exceptional. The John Thomas Steakhouse on across the parking lot was perfect for a New Year's celebration.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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“Very satisfied”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

The hotel has a beautiful and convenient location up against buttermilk state falls and a quick drive to downtown. The staff was friendly and helpful (recommending restaurants, hikes, etc). The room was unique, clean, spacious and the bed was super comfortable. The free wine at happy hour and steam room sauna in the spa was a bonus! Got a massage there that was decent. Our room had an old tv but noticed some have flat screens if that matters. Would definitely stay there again!

Room Tip: Some rooms have fireplace, jacuzzi, balcony, flat screens. Ours didn't but it was still really n...
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
La Tourelle Resort And Spa
La Tourelle Hotel Ithaca
La Tourelle Hotel
La Tourelle Resort
Address: 1150 Danby Road, Route 96B, Ithaca, NY 14850
Region: United States > New York > Finger Lakes > Ithaca
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Business Hotels in Ithaca
#5 Family Hotels in Ithaca
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
If you're looking for a getaway that offers deluxe accommodations; fabulous food; great wine; a destination spa and adventure experiences all nestled in the gorgeous New York Finger Lakes wine region, you've found it!La Tourelle Resort's 55 deluxe rooms have dreamy pillow-top mattresses to ensure a restful night's sleep. You'll need that sleep if you plan on touring the wine trails; visiting the museums; taking a hike in any of five state parks, or participating in the numerous adventure excursions available in "gorges" Ithaca.After experiencing all that Finger Lakes wine country has to offer, you'll really appreciate getting pampered at August Moon Spa. We offer all the services you expect from a destination spa, plus we have two Tranquility Rooms where you can relax and enjoy cuisine from our menu at Simply Red Bistro. ... more   less 
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