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Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

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Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant at Quality Inn Cortland - University Area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a nightstand with a phone.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a nightstand with a phone.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a telephone on the nightstand.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a telephone on the nightstand.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cortland is home to Quality Inn Cortland - University Area. Cortland Beer Company and Shipwreck Golf Amusement Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Skaneateles Lake and Tuller Hill State Forest. Homer Center for the Arts and Cascades Indoor Waterpark are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Cortland travel guide
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188 Clinton Ave, Cortland, NY, 13045

What's nearby

  • A snowy mountain landscape with skiers descending a slope.
    Greek Peak Mountain Resort
    15 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • A tall clock tower with a pointed roof and two large clocks.
    Cornell University
    37 min drive - 29.0 miles
  • Cortland Country Music Park and Campground
    1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Cortland Beer Company
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • State University of New York-Cortland
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Sunoco
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Pudgies Pizza
    2 min drive
  • Wendy's
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Perkins Restaurant

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per stay
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per stay

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Quality Inn Cortland - University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Cortland - University Area?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Quality Inn Cortland - University Area?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Quality Inn Cortland - University Area located?

Situated in Cortland, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cortland Country Music Park and Campground, Cortland Beer Company, and 1890 House Museum. State University of New York-Cortland and Homer Center for the Arts are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Quality Inn Cortland - University Area Reviews

6.6

6.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 854 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 854 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 854 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 150 out of 854 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 854 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Imre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beds were clean and comfortable. Staff was courteous. Breakfast was ok. Hotel could use some renovations. Bathtub was stained (not dirty). Fine for our purposes of one night. Much cheaper stay than surrounding hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 1 night. The bed was very comfortable like sleeping on a cloud. The bathroom was clean and had plenty of towels. The staff was polite and friendly. Be prepared to get early start at continental breakfast, limited supply.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel overall seemed a little rundown, the carpets were very worn and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Aprille

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel requiring major renovations, which they say are on-going. Minimal staffing but they were very responsive, helpful professional and so nice. Big thank you to the staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

zuleyka

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bathroom is dirty.. but the bed is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the location of this property as well as the friendliness of staff. They were very accommodating considering our late arrival.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is very old and needs updating, smells a little musty however, everything was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

judd

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
staff was great. Convenient location. the floor in our room was filthy. like my feet were gross from walking around the room. bed was clean and comfy but the floors were beyond needing to be cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was friendly, but the hotel could use some updates. The wallpaper in my room was peeling at the edges, for some reason the TV station I wanted to watch didn’t come in, and the breakfast buffet was pretty minimal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is an older property in the process of renovation. We rented two rooms and check in was easy and convenient. The front entrance trash bin was overflowing and they seem to attempt to cover challenges with air fresheners rather than tight consistent practices. One of our rooms had a pretty badly stained tub surface. The beds were clean and comfortable. The climate units smelled a bit musty and I actually cleaned the A/C filter screens myself (2 minutes effort and some disinfectant spray would be a good daily housekeeping practice). The staff were very helpful and polite! Overall OK given our last minute booking, but they need to routinize practices and finish their renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Susan Phillips

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old. No molding in the bathrooms, torn carpeting in the hallway. Not worth the money at all. Friends stayed at the Motel 6 and it was clean and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luci

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice front desk staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I pulled in I was worried. The sign was dilapidated, rusty and worn out. Walked in the lobby was greeted by a friendly young man. Check in was fast and simple. Was given a room on the first floor close to the lobby. Carpet torn, wallpaper peeling at every seem, stains on wallpaper and carpet in hallway, smell of mildew. Once in my room, could smell Marijuana. The full length mirror had splatter on it. The bathroom floor was greasy, the bathtub was dirty by the drain, black mold was in the walls in the bathroom. The wood doors appeared to have water damage and the carpet in the room a Was stretched out as if it had gotten wet at some time. The sheets seemed clean as did the pillows. I will not be staying there again when visiting my son at Cortland.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was limited but fair for the price. Bed was very comfortabla and room clean. All I needed after hours of driving.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were pleasant. The hotel was dirty. When I got there and walked up the stairway to get to my room it looked like it hadn’t been vacuumed in weeks. Going down the stairs the door handle leading to the next floor was not working I could not get out. I walked out a different door to the outside and walked around the exterior of the hotel to get to my car. I came back in didn’t say anything as there wasn’t anyone right at the desk at that moment. Back up to my room went to leave again and had to once again walk around the exterior of the hotel to go in the main entrance and alerted the staff. The staff member walked with me to the inoperable door and put a wedge that was by the door in place to prop it open. The bed was comfortable facility was outdated and I wasn’t comfortable taking a shower so I stayed my one night and left. I wouldn’t go back especially for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amitkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Pretty basic, but room was spacious and clean. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price you pay, it's a quaint little hotel! It was clean, comfortable and quiet! The staff was friendly and checked in with us often. The breakfast didn't have any hot options other than waffles and bagels, but it was still a nice spread for being included in the price. This was our second stay, and it was overall a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

geri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean. Staff was friendly.breakfast has no coffee!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It’s a simple place but is convenient, comfortable and affordable. Perfect place for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AliceAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there for graduation weekend and each morning received a small token of appreciation from the hotel. Loved the dragon! I was able to compliment the manager in person for his amazing staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025