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Economy Inn Ithaca

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Buttermilk Falls State Park

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Free self parking
Economy Inn Ithaca sits just minutes from Buttermilk Falls State Park, offering travelers a straightforward, convenient place to stay. Guests can use the in-room WiFi to plan their next adventure and rely on the 24-hour front desk whenever questions arise.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 167 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 167 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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658 Elmira Road Route 13 South, Ithaca, NY, 14850

What's nearby

  • Robert H. Treman State Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ithaca College - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • State Theatre of Ithaca - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Ithaca Commons - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Cornell University - 16 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Economy Inn Ithaca

Motel near Cayuga Lake
Close to Buttermilk Falls State Park, Economy Inn Ithaca has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Economy Inn Ithaca include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Economy Inn Ithaca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Economy Inn Ithaca?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Economy Inn Ithaca?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Economy Inn Ithaca?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Economy Inn Ithaca located?

Situated in Ithaca, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Robert H. Treman State Park and Ithaca Beer Company. Buttermilk Falls State Park and Ithaca College are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Economy Inn Ithaca Reviews

6.8

7.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 288 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay! Room was clean and staff was friendly. Quiet and relaxing will stay again;
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very friendly couple who own and manage this property. Room was very comfortable and clean. Property is in good condition. Convenient to downtown and shopping. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Folks, the room was warm, clean and cozy! The TV worked sporadically, but fortunately the WiFi worked well. Breakfast was a little sparse but ok. I'll be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

SIMONE

Disliked: Amenities
Appeared clean but light by bed was broken mold in the bathroom missing cover in the recess light at the shower bad soap , ac system not holding temperature. I question the value of this place , need revamp for sure .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Simple clean place. Friendly staff. Best location and price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Miranda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I ended up not even staying there because they have you book it and then pay at the motel it is not in a convenient place if you don't have a car
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Meghan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs updating, the pictures are not accurate to the 1990’s carpet & bathroom, rock hard beds and sandpaper towels
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonable priced stay

I was in town for a reunion of my high school classmates and only staying one night. Price was reasonable. My surprise was how efficient, clean, and attractive was my room and the outside area. A nice continental breakfast was also supplied. The owner I dealt with was very friendly and helpful. Above and beyond I call it. No wonder they are listed as AAA.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was adequate. Clean enough. Air conditioner was very loud. Hard to sleep. Easy to get to Watkins Glen and downtown Ithaca.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Disliked: Staff & service
no internet access during staying
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great little hotel for hikers

I wanted a hotel near some state parks to do some hiking. This was very close to both Buttermilk Falls and Robert Treman state parks, both very beautiful. It was a very basic hotel, nothing fancy, but clean, and the owners lived onsite. They were very hospitable. The major downside to the hotel is its proximity to the highway, which can be busy and noisy. I would have liked to keep the windows open, but had to use the A/C to cut down on noise.

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is outside Ithaca city limits with two other motels close by. Good microwave and minifridge. Wifi didn't work and one bar cell phone coverage. Trader Joe’s 8 minutes away and wine/liquor store across the road from TJ.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ofer

Disliked: Amenities
End room with no Wi-Fi, only outside the room Very uncomfortable bed The owner is fulfilling all duties from receptionist to cleaner. Way way over priced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mira

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremley dirty and had bad small. The location is very old. Bugs everywere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Disliked: Amenities
Advertised they had internet but in was only close to the office. I was in room 24 and internet didn’t go that far. Need to remove internet from add or put extenders in the rooms to carry internet to every room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, but we only had housekeeping service one day. Mainly, it was almost impossible to communicate with family or work on the computer because of the lack of internet service. Breakfast was Raisin Bran, milk, ready-made mini-muffins and bananas and coffee. Tea bags were offered, but no hot water. Shower was very small, but water pressure was good. No instructions on how to work the TV. We would not stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice couple who own it. We have stayed here several times. Hotel is a bit run down but the beds are comfortable and rooms are clean. For the price, it is way worth it. If you are the type of picking mini who is going to complain because you want a five star hotel for a two star price, then stay somewhere else. If you want a clean comfortable place to sleep at a good price than this is the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DOUGLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had all the usual ameniies (even a full-size ironing board!) except coffee. Fully and successfully renovated; only the rusty door hinges revealed its age.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean! Very small motel, small/narrow parking space. Noise from traffic made it hard to sleep, for a person that's a light sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheuk Shun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is this an old motel? Absolutely. Is it run down? Absolutely not. Yes, it has that 90s vibe with dated furniture, carpet, and an old-school phone, but it’s surprisingly well-kept. The sheets looked clean—no visible stains or hair (maybe I was lucky, but I appreciated it). Towels were neatly hung, and even the toilet paper was folded nicely. You can tell the owners put effort into upkeep, and everything in my room worked as it should—heat, hot water, hair dryer, etc. Of course, this isn’t the Hilton. If you’re expecting something fancy, this won’t be for you. But if you’re on a road trip or just need a place to sleep, this motel does the job well—and it’s one of the most reasonably priced options near Ithaca. I’d stay here again and would recommend it if you keep your expectations realistic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

isabel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was UNPLEASANT for the following reasons: 1. Unauthorized Credit Card Charge. The owner charged my credit card before my arrival, which I believe is a violation of policy. She claimed she was "waiting for us to arrive." We arrived at 8:00 PM, and she never attempted to contact us to verify our arrival. This charge was inappropriate, as we were not a no-show. 2. Misrepresentation of Breakfast- Expedia clearly showed that breakfast was included, and the owner confirmed this upon check-in. However, the "breakfast" provided was unacceptable: only six small muffins, water, and coffee. When we inquired, the owner brought one additional muffin and said that was all. This was misleading and absolutely not as advertised. Her attitude was so indifferent 3. Room Facilities and Cleanliness Issues - No charging outlets near the bedside; only one outlet was located near the TV. The bathroom lacked basic necessities such as towel bars or hooks. The baseboards were extremely dirty and covered in dust, appearing as though they had not been cleaned for a very long time. 4. Unpleasant Room Condition and Refusal to Relocate - One of the two rooms we booked had a noticeable unpleasant odor. We requested to change the room, but the owner refused, claiming the hotel was sold out. However, we observed only three cars including ours parked at night until we left in the morning, which makes us seriously doubt her claim, since this is a location that you can’t reach by foot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Isaac

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No ammeneties and inda noisy by the road. However pretty clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Beware of possible odors

Room offered had very bad odor. Had to reject it, but we were offered the room next door which smelled ok and a/c actually worked. Low budget room. What did I expect from the name?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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