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4 out of 5
Argos Inn
408 E State Street, Ithaca, NY

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 318 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 318 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 318 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 318 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 318 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeanne

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harpaul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, spacious room, wonderful bar but no dining facilities. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautifully decorated everywhere on the property. The room was cozy and lovely as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

SHawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this beautiful inn in the heart of Ithaca and all the staff were very nice and responsive people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As you might expect from a boutique hotel, the staff was extremely gracious, cordial, and helpful. Our room was one of the smaller ones but just right for a two-night stay; nicely appointed, updated, and attractive. One of the best features is a room adjacent to check-in with a large table and a top of the line Jura coffee and espresso machine. I could have stayed there all day. Five minutes away from a nice shopping area with interesting shops and second-hand bookstores.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Philadelphia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the stylish, elegant and comfortable Argos Inn a number of times, and in several different rooms, and it is always a treat!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property. Wonderful public spaces, large lovely rooms. Really a lot of character. Nice focus on sustainability - recycling, real glass and no plastic anywhere. On-site parking. Just steps to downtown and restaurants. Two points to note. First, the Argos has a very lively and charming bar. The ambiance and drinks are excellent, but the noise levels can be high in the rooms, until closing time at 10:00 am. Second, while there is excellent coffee and tea available 24/7 (a very fancy Jura machine that makes excellent cappuccinos), there is no breakfast. Plenty of places to walk to, but nothing on-site.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely guest house. We enjoyed our stay and the proximity to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and attentive. Coffee was delicious. Bar area is lovely, and all the amenities and furnishings are well-appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Newbury Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sun room and coffee in he morning were wonderful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Great location and wonderful ambience! Staying during the week days was especially fun with the jazz night on Wednesday!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Eh.
This property did not meet expectations for a few reasons: 1) the hotel felt more like a “bar with rooms upstairs” than a “hotel with a bar”. While the bar closed at 10:00PM…there was loud talking and laughing until near 10:45PM. 2) the room was quite small with barely enough room to open suitcases and maneuver. 3). The grounds were muddy and not impressive…including an unpaved parking lot. 4) Lastly, while the room was clean, my wife found the pillow to be too firm and not sleep-worthy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely Lovely
One of the best Boutique hotels i ever stayed at, Very clean, beautiful rooms with a personal touch, excellent personable staff, and the specialty drinks they created were absolutely perfect. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The furnishings and fixtures were tasteful and functional. We especially appreciated the heated floors and the versatile shower hardware. Having the bar downstairs was fun and convenient. It was an intimate yet lively space. There would sometimes be a live band performing and it was nice being able to sit and listen in cozy sofas and armchairs. The bartenders served up some interesting and tasty drink options, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. The staff was friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed the solarium room and the self-serve coffee machine. It was a delight being able to choose from a variety of options, including cappuccino, cafe macchiato, cafe latte, and espresso, all at the push of a button. They even provided teas and orange choice in small mini fridge next to the coffe maker. Every morning, we’d walk to the local deli down the street and pick up some breakfast items to take back and enjoy with our coffee and juice in the solarium, before we’d head off on our adventures for the day. The inn was conveniently located close to downtown and Ithaca Commons, so we rarely had to drive anywhere, except to visit the many state parks and wineries in the area. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay and would highly recommend The Argos Inn to anyone coming out to Ithaca and the Cayuga/Seneca Lake area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting place! Old world charm with trendy decor and drink menu. A couple quirky room things (light bulb out, remote wouldn't turn TV on) and felt the hall door to overnight guest area should have been locked during bar hours. Also wish bartenders were able to make off-menu drinks (espresso available in solarium, martini on the menu, but can't make espresso martinis???). Staff was friendly and responsive. Walkable to Ithaca Commons. Overall, a great option when staying in Ithaca!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service were first-rate. The bar on the first floor was convenient and cozy. Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Staff made every effort to accommodate requests. There is no elevator, but front staircase is solid, has a good bannister, and is not too steep; for most, it can be navigated without too much effort. Outdoor yard at hotel and next door event area can use landscaping and trimming, and due to current road construction in the area, getting in and out of the parking lot sometimes requires maneuvering. However, parking is right outside the door, and there is a nice lighted area on the patio and in the back for enjoying drinks and conversation. This is an older property that is generally well-maintained and offers plenty of amenities like complimentary coffee, tea, cocoa and goodies - and a microwave - always available in the solarium on the first floor, and freshly-picked flowers every day. It is immaculately clean and retains an old-world charm that makes staying there a pleasure. In addition, it is within walking distance to shopping, entertainment, and a wide variety of dining choices. It is near waterfalls, gorges, museums and colleges, with nearby Cornell University offering a gorgeous arboretum and well-maintained botanical garden as part of its horticultural program. There was more to do than could ever be done, and we loved it all! Argos has become an old friend, and we hope we can return before long!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Sarah G on Sep 11, 2023
Donna, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! This is exactly the hospitality and experience we hope all of our guests have. We cannot wait to welcome you back to the Inn the next time you are in the area!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, pleasant staff great bar
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Sarah G on Sep 11, 2023
Thank you so much for your review of the Argos Inn!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Meh
They are understaffed, so we had some trouble getting the keys and getting checked in (we arrived just a little after 8 pm and they didn't have anyone available after 7 pm, and calls to the On-Call Manager were not answered). Once we did get in, the room smelled very musty and was a bit dusty. We understand it's an older property, but we didn't feel it was as well maintained or cleanly as it could be. Frankly, we were very unimpressed, couldn't understand why it has higher ratings, and wouldn't recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Sarah G on Sep 11, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. This is not the guest expereince we strive for and apologize that we missed the mark. We are ashamed that this was your first expereince at Argos and can assure you that it is an anomaly and not the standard we hold ourselves to. We can only hope you give us another chance to redeem ourselves in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
solid place, great bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Sarah G on Sep 11, 2023
Thank you so much for your review of the Argos Inn and Bar Argos!

10/10 Excellent

Emely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Sarah G on Sep 11, 2023
Thank you so much for your review of the Argos Inn!

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historic hotel
Amazing stay! Beautifully decorated historic hotel. Great service too. When they were told by the city that we would lose water they gave us lots of extra bottles of water and sent us notifications. They also gave us a discount. Turns out the water didn’t actually get shut off.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and quiet. Newer air conditioners was efficient and not too noisy. There should be mini fridges in each room. The desk clerk could have been a little more helpful/knowledgeable for directions, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn itself was amazing! We loved the unique decor, we had a great time enjoying the bar outside at night and then had a quiet cup of coffee in the beautiful, sunny sunroom in the morning. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the bed, which we both found uncomfortable; the mattress was quite stiff and the pillows were small and not supportive. But other than the bed we loved everything and would stay again (but would choose a different room and hope for a better bed)!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful stay with top excellent service
Beautiful hotel with vintage furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaki, Fairfax

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Argos Inn was a wonderful stay. The rooms are comfortable and homey and the lobby bar was a great space to hang out. We also had drinks in their Warehouse bar space across the parking lot which was a lot of fun. Its all in easy walking distance to the Commons -- would definitely stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Meriah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael, Guilford

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Sarah G on May 10, 2023
Thank you so much for your review of the Argos Inn!

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic feel and decor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Sarah G on May 10, 2023
Thank you so much for your review of the Argos Inn!

10/10 Excellent

James, Riverside

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Sarah G on May 10, 2023
Thank you so much for your review of the Argos Inn!

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

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

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty, inviting and great ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Sarah on Nov 23, 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of the Argos Inn!

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would have been 5 Stars but...
Overall the Inn and service were top-notch, with the only exception being the $30 charge for the Daybed linens. On the Hotel.com site, they only say there is a charge for a rollaway bed/cart, the daybed was the reason I book that specific room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Sarah on Nov 23, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful stay. We apologize for any confusion with your daybed.

10/10 Excellent

mahrina, fresh meadows

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful & reminiscent of a beautiful bygone era with modern conveniences
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Sarah on Nov 23, 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We are flattered by your compliment. We hope you enjoyed your stay and can't wait to welcome you back!

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Architecture
Beautiful old building that has been modernized. I really enjoyed my stay. The architecture is amazing with 12 feet high ceilings in every room. Winding staircases, plenty of sitting rooms. We enjoyed exploring the place while having a nice glass of wine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Sarah on Nov 23, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back another time soon!

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Sarah on Oct 11, 2022
Thank you for your review of the Argos Inn

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint, Unique Inn in Funky Upstate NY Town!
I absolutely love the Argos Inn! This was my 2nd time staying there, and I want to come back again! It is quaint, adorable, and the staff are really great! I love the little bar inside, and the drinks are yummy! I highly recommend the Argos Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Sarah on Oct 11, 2022
Thank you so much for your review Kim! We are so glad to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Mahkameh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Argos Inn exceeded our expectation in all areas. This historic building was very tastefully renovated and decorated and the rooms and the common areas were simply beautiful and cozy. The outdoor area and the bar was multi level and settled in the woods. Service was perfect. We will only rebook this inn when we travel to Ithaca in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Sarah on Oct 11, 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us and that we exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you are in Ithaca!

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Sarah on Oct 11, 2022
Thank you for your review of the Argos Inn