Impossible to stay overnight in Ithaca...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Ithaca College
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<p>I have been searching for a room during Ithaca move in (August 21, actually) and it has proved impossible to find a place that will take a reservation for one night.</p>

<p>Any advice or proven workarounds on this for those of who are new to the area?</p>

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<p>you could stay in Cortland as an alternative…check out the distance…I think that Binghamton may be a little too far but also works…</p>

<p>edit: just checked; Cortland to Ithaca is 20 miles…</p>

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<p>Hmm…You’re trying to find a hotel to stay in? Yeah…hotels book up REALLY fast during move in, and unfortunately, the rooms cost an arm and a leg as well. I just searched on hotels.com for that night, and there are a couple of options available in Ithaca. It is cheaper if you book for a couple nights rather than one</p>

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<p>DS recently graduated and I said for 4 years if I only had money to start a big business I would open a new giant hotel in Ithaca. This was really problem for us over the years. They really overcharge you for the stays at places that are not all that nice. </p>

<p>We stayed in Cortland a few times, it’s not a bad drive. Also check in Owego about 30 minutes away depending on the direction you are traveling from. Might check Elmira/Horseheads too.</p>

<p>PS book now for graduation in 4 years!</p>

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<p>We stayed in Owego before our Cornell college tour a few years ago. It’s a small town, but much closer than Endicott (where we once lived) or Binghamton. </p>

<p>There are many beautiful campgrounds near Ithaca too. Maybe sleep in the car? (I know there’d be no room for camping gear on top of the college gear.)</p>

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<p>Did you try some of the lesser known places like Taughannock Farms Inn? It’s in Trumansburg, a town that’s north of ithaca, but in the general area. Cortland is about 20 minutes away and there are other towns about 1/2 to 40 minutes away. If you haven’t found anything yet, I’ll send you some links.</p>

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<p>I did find a place where the nightly rate is cheap enough that it will not break the bank to stay for two nights - Log Country Inn - about 12 miles from Ithaca.</p>