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Cayuga Blu Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Ithaca with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Restaurant
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
Located in the heart of Ithaca, Cayuga Blu Hotel welcomes guests with continental breakfast and practical dry cleaning services. Visitors unwind beside the lobby fireplace, swim in the indoor pool, and stay connected with high-speed WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(117 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Business Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Business Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2310 N Triphammer Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850

What's nearby

  • Shops at Ithaca Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cornell University - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Ithaca Falls Natural Area - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Ithaca Commons - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Ithaca College - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sumo Hibachi and Sushi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪23 North - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ithaca Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Cayuga Blu Hotel

Hotel near Cayuga Lake
At Cayuga Blu Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour gym are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and an off-leash area
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 121 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cayuga Blu Hotel Hotel
Cayuga Blu Hotel Ithaca
Cayuga Blu Hotel Hotel Ithaca

Frequently asked questions

Does Cayuga Blu Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Cayuga Blu Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Cayuga Blu Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cayuga Blu Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cayuga Blu Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cayuga Blu Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cayuga Blu Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Regal Ithaca Mall and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cornell University and Cayuga Lake. Shops at Ithaca Mall and Triphammer Marketplace are also within 10 minutes.

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Cayuga Blu Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1014 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaicer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean big rooms, good breakfast buffet...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rana Asif

It was really a pleasant stay with comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Metodio

Liked: Amenities
Plenty of parking spots and the breakfast very good buffet style.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanzhen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very neat place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was comfortable, staff was friendly and the breakfast had a nice variety.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Staff................Great Breakfast.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and rooms are good size. Property is alittle aged but clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean. The weekend breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Staff very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, convenient, fair price. Not the newest property and some of the machines in the fitness center weren’t working, but the staff was excellent & we enjoyed our stay. Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Amenities
Had a nice stay. Hotel was clean and well Kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, nice pool , good breakfast, dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Josefina

Liked: Staff & service
I love the staff, they’re are very friendly. The location is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel room is spacious, the staff is friendly. The only complaint is the WiFi connection makes people a little frustrated. Overall it is a cost effective hotel to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We made a short trip to Ithaca. The hotel met all our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and quaint
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an adequate place with nice breakfast, good pet options, good service, and affordable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location and near campus. Staff were nice and accomodating
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very nice and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff.....clean rooms......hot breakfast and 24/7 coffee.....felt like home
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cheng-Fo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is a little dated but there is some renovation going on. The staff was very friendly and breakfast was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Otgonjargal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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