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Rodeway Inn & Suites

Rodeway Inn & Suites offers free breakfast, Wi-Fi, BBQ area, and playground. Rated 4.3 with 500 reviews, located near Cornell University and Buttermilk Falls.

654 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States View on map
8.6/10
Very Good Based on 501 recent guest reviews
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable, clean, and well-located budget option

Guests consistently appreciate the property's cleanliness, updated rooms, and friendly staff. While not a luxury stay, this hotel offers good value, free breakfast, and added security features close to Ithaca's main attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, modern rooms with comfortable beds and well-maintained bathrooms
  • Friendly, helpful staff and attentive service including gestures like room upgrades and breakfast refills
  • Good security features such as key card access to corridors and rooms
  • Free breakfast offering a variety of options including make-your-own waffles and hot items
  • Quiet and peaceful location with convenient access to Ithaca and surrounding parks

Worth knowing

  • While beds are generally comfortable, some guests found pillows less supportive
  • Bathroom fixtures show minor signs of aging despite overall cleanliness and updates
  • Hotel is about a 3-mile drive from downtown Ithaca, not walkable to major attractions or dining
  • Breakfast area is small and can feel compact during busy times
  • Free housekeeping services may require explicit requests in some cases

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking clean, updated accommodations with basic amenities
  • Visitors wanting easy access to attractions like Cornell University, Buttermilk Falls, and state parks
  • LGBTQ+ friendly guests looking for a welcoming environment
  • Families who appreciate added facilities like a playground and BBQ area
  • Travelers with electric vehicles benefiting from onsite charging stations
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About this property

Welcome to Rodeway Inn & Suites

Rodeway Inn & Suites is a budget-friendly hotel offering straightforward accommodations just 3 miles from downtown Ithaca, making it a practical choice for visitors seeking easy access to local attractions like Cornell University and the scenic shores of Cayuga Lake. The property features a blend of updated interiors and functional amenities, including free breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi, a BBQ area, and a playground, catering well to families and casual travelers.

The style of the hotel is low-key, with recent renovations that have modernized the guest rooms, including improved security measures such as key card access to corridors. Guest reviews often highlight the cleanliness, comfortable beds, and helpful staff, though some note minor areas for improvement like pillow quality and bathroom finishes. Overall, the atmosphere is quiet and safe, which is appreciated by those looking for a simple and restful stay.

Situated close to popular outdoor destinations, guests have convenient access to Buttermilk Falls State Park and Robert H. Treman State Park, both offering hiking trails and natural beauty. The hotel is also notably LGBTQ+ friendly, ensuring an inclusive environment for diverse travelers. Several nearby airports, including Ithaca Tompkins International Airport just 18 minutes away by car, make for straightforward arrivals and departures.

Rodeway Inn & Suites attracts visitors who prioritize value and essential comforts over luxury, providing a reliable option that balances modest updates with practical features. Its location outside the immediate nightlife and downtown area suits guests with their own transportation or those planning day trips to Ithaca's key sites and natural attractions.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

M
Maraorem Apr 18, 2026
10

On the outside, the property looks like a well kept old fashioned motel. But it's even nicer than that. The original layout had the room doors opening directly to the outside. Now, the buildings have been renovated, adding a nice corridor on the front so that the room doors open into the corridor. This is better security and it just feels nicer. The rooms have been updated to modern standards, with large format tiles in the bathroom, nice shower and sink, nice carpeting and super comfortable bed. The breakfast area is also updated and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.

TC
Thomas Cashman Apr 15, 2026
10

Best place I've stayed at in the area so far. Security on site are friendly, staff is friendly and helpful.

WR
Wayne Rabideau Apr 14, 2026
10

This motel is in a great location. It was very clean, quiet, safe, and beds were very comfortable. The only complaint I would have is the pillows could have been much better. We actually had a much better experience here than 2 different stays at the Hampton Inn down the road including the prior night. We definitely would stay here again. The price was right and the stay was great.

DM
Darshan Mistry Apr 08, 2026
10

We enjoyed our stay at the Rodeway Inn & Suites in Ithaca. The rooms are nicely maintained. I learnt from the management that they re-constructed the hotel from the ground up around 5 years ago. So, the rooms are fairly new. I am really impressed with the level of cleanliness they maintain. Even in mid-2023 when most hotels do not offer housekeeping services unless explicitly asked for, they replaced the towels, toiletries and made the beds during our 2-night stay. The staff is very helpful and considerate. I only wish that the beds were a bit more comfortable! But otherwise, a very pleasant stay.

TJ
Trader Joe Apr 03, 2026
10

First time staying at a Rodeway. Very friendly and helpful service at check-in. We were given an upgrade which was a nice surprise. Room, was very clean, spacious with a comfortable bed. Quiet at night and in the morning. Breakfast was included and better than we expected. Its not right in town (but very short drive) or walkable to anything, but a very good option as we were headed further down state and needed a place to rest for the night. Great value and would recommend and stay again.

T
TBIRD Mar 31, 2026
10

Pretty decent place and nice rooms that have recently been updated!

M
MidnightLadyCrow Mar 21, 2026
10

The beds were comfortable! Room was clean, smelled good. Heat worked perfectly on our cold stay. Bathroom was spotless and I loved the hot water. I never understood people who complain about water pressure but I was able to shower in a clean bathtub so I was happy about it. Breakfast was great, one of the employees saw that there wasn't anything left and he went and made my mom, sis and I fresh breakfast which was so nice of him. Front desk girl at night when we arrived was very accommodating as well. I also like the fact that you have to use your card to get into the hallway where the rooms are and then again to your door obviously. Felt safe with the added security. Also its only 3 min from everything. Would definitely stay here again if I had to come up here.

JD
Jennifer Daniels Mar 12, 2026
10

I know this is not a 4 or 5 star place but it really was perfect after being tired cold and hungry travelers. The place was very clean, the room was well situated with microwave and mini fridge, the king bed which was comfortable and stocked with pillows and blankets, and the shower pressure was great and the water hot. It was quiet, and staff were the right amount of attentive not intrusive. Free breakfast in the morning ran until 10am and included make your own Belgian waffles. The breakfast area was kept clean and well stocked throughout. Checkout was simply returning your key to a key drop, and while it said 11am and we weren't much later than that, it probably was ten or fifteen minutes after 11 and no one has called or come by to hound us or rush us out in a frazzled state. So no it isn't the Ritz but it is a warm dry place to rest and then recharge with good enough food and quiet enough rooms to start your day visiting Ithaca falls or the college or wine country with a smile and at the reasonable rate you feel like you made a good decision when you pull away.

CH
Chris Hupf Mar 09, 2026
10

Two adults stayed for 4 nights here in mid-August in a King room and were very satisfied with the hotel located a few miles southwest of Ithaca in a quiet area. Gas, restaurants and stores are located a few minutes away towards Ithaca. The entire staff is super nice. Smallish breakfast area with 6 tables. Food was good with a hot breakfast of fried eggs and sausage links plus the normal fruit, bagels, bread, cereal, waffles, yogurt, etc. Hotel was quiet and furnishings were nice. Room was in good shape except the bath area was somewhat showing its age. A bonus for anyone with an electric car is that they have four chargers available. Would not hesitate to stay here again whenever we come back to the area.

HA
Heidi Adams Mar 09, 2026
8.0

Not perfect but a very nice motel. Service was great. I had booked a regular king room online, but when we arrived, we were offered a free upgrade to a king deluxe simply because it was available. The room was gave the two of us plenty of space. The bathroom was big. Water was very hot and had decent pressure. The room had a refrigerator and a microwave, but don't rely on the freezer. It didn't freeze the little containers for our small cooler, but that was fine because there was an ice machine. The bed was comfortable, but there was of highway noise because of the location and design. It was a good value for the area. We would stay again.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Rodeway Inn & Suites

Ithaca, New York, USA

This low-key budget hotel is 3 miles from downtown Ithaca, and 5 miles from both Cornell University and the banks of Cayuga Lake.

  • Elmira Rd @ 7 Mile 7 min Walk
  • Collegeview Park 11 min Walk
  • Elmira Rd @ Five Mile 11 min Walk
  • Syracuse Hancock International Airport 1 hr 41 Car · 3 hr 29 Transit
  • Ithaca Tompkins International Airport 18 min Car · 1 hr 32 Transit
  • Elmira Corning Regional Airport 35 min Car · 3 hr 18 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in New York. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Cornell University 1,323 reviews

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 14850, United States

4.6 · University
Buttermilk Falls State Park 5,925 reviews

Buttermilk Falls State Park

106 E Buttermilk Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States

4.7 · State Park
Robert H. Treman State Park 4,205 reviews

Robert H. Treman State Park

105 Enfield Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States

4.8 · State Park
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