In the heart of Ithaca, Cayuga Blu Hotel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and dry cleaning services. Unwind by the cozy lobby fireplace or take a dip in the indoor pool, and enjoy high-speed WiFi throughout your stay.
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Temple of Zeus - 6 min drive
Trillium - 7 min drive
Ithaca Coffee Company - 8 min walk
Ithaca Bakery - 9 min walk
About this property
Cayuga Blu Hotel
At Cayuga Blu Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Cornell University and Cayuga Lake. The indoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness center. Also, Ithaca College and Buttermilk Falls State Park are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
121 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Off-leash area available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Fence around the pool
What to do
Winery tours nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
37-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per stay
Policies
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.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Cayuga Blu Hotel Hotel
Cayuga Blu Hotel Ithaca
Cayuga Blu Hotel Hotel Ithaca
Frequently asked questions
Does Cayuga Blu Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cayuga Blu Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Cayuga Blu Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Cayuga Blu Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at Cayuga Blu Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cayuga Blu Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Cayuga Blu Hotel and nearby?
Cayuga Blu Hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
What's the area around Cayuga Blu Hotel like?
Cayuga Blu Hotel is a short 8-minute drive from Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) and 7 minutes' walk from Shops at Ithaca Mall. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Cayuga Blu Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Bed
Breakfast
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Location
Outdoor pools
Shower
Building
Indoor pools
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 3, 2025
Had a nice stay. Hotel was clean and well
Kept.
Christopher
Christopher, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2025
Staff was friendly, nice pool , good breakfast, dog friendly
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
Great staff.....clean rooms......hot breakfast and 24/7 coffee.....felt like home
Roy
Roy, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 4, 2025
Nice place
Otgonjargal
Otgonjargal, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 20, 2025
Excellent breakfast!
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 7, 2025
Clean room and comfy beds! No frills, but no complaints and the staff were friendly.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 25, 2025
it was very nice - great breakfast, staff was super great! You can tell it was a really nice place back in the day
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 2, 2025
Nice clean hotel at 25 - 30% less than the downtown hotels. Nothing fancy but the rooms are clean, the staff is friendly, the shower is hot and has good pressure, and there's a lovely inground pool in the summer season. I would stay here again.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 22, 2025
Great breakfast and clean rooms
Eugene
Eugene, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 21, 2025
Stayed one night, room was clean, it is alittle dated but not a bad location or stay. Breakfast was good, staff were helpful as well
sheldon
sheldon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 18, 2025
This place is worth its money
Vitalii
Vitalii, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2025
The staff was very accommodating and the amenities were great. They had a great complimentary breakfast and additional toys and pool floaties for the kids to enjoy.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2025
Great pool and breakfast! Target, supermarket, fast food, movie theatre all very close.
Erica
Erica, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 20, 2025
The hotel is in a great location. Easy to get to all the waterfalls we visited. The building is a little outdated, but had no issues; everything was great and staff very nice.
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 29, 2025
Thanks for a very pleasant stay!
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 12, 2025
Weekend hot breakfast buffet was amazing. Two very nice well maintained pools were awesome.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 21, 2025
Nice swimming pool
Irina
Irina, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 4, 2025
Nice rooms for a reasonable rate.
Jayme
Jayme, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2025
Thank you Sandy for making my stay so pleasant. Would definitely stay here again.
Stacy J
Stacy J, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 9, 2025
Very quiet plenty of food choices nearby and staff friendly
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 5, 2025
Loved the breakfast ! Never have had so many options for breakfast in the US before. Loved the hospitality of the staff. Allowed us an extra hour for checkout. Very kind and respectful.
Tapobrata
Tapobrata, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 26, 2025
We were visiting family in the area, and wanted a reasonable place to stay. The breakfast buffet was good.
Laurel
Laurel, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 26, 2025
The room was clean, the bathroom in the room is Really rundown and needs some repairs. Staff at the front desk was very pleasant.
Carlene
Carlene, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 24, 2025
The staff were friendly and helpful.
Lynn
Lynn, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 6, 2025
Convenient location and filling complimentary buffet. Staff was very friendly. Outdoor pool was nice. Rooms and hotel could use an upgrade.