Travel & Lodging

Ithaca, New York is a small city in Upstate New York, and is the home of Cornell University and Ithaca College. Besides being known for the two colleges here, the area is also well known for its many waterfalls, gorges, and wineries.

CHESS Users at beamline

Below you will find basic information about getting to Ithaca as well as a short list of area hotels. For a more extensive list of accommodations and area attractions, please go to the Visit Ithaca website.

Getting Here

For GPS purposes, the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source can be found at:

161 Synchrotron Drive

Ithaca, NY 14853

GPS Coordinates: 

N 42° 26.654'
W 076° 28.228'

Airport

Hotels

Users must understand we are unable to offer space for rest/sleep in our building at this time. It is a building code violation and not permitted onsite. There are many hotels in the Ithaca area. Below are a few hotels with discounted rates for CHESS Users. 

Best Western University Inn

The closest hotel to CHESS. Located just minutes from Wilson Lab and Cornell Campus, Best Western University Inn offers:

  • Free shuttle to and from Cornell campus and the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport  (reserve availability at the hotel)
  • Walking distance to Wilson Lab (1 mile)
  • Microwaves and refrigerators in rooms
  • Exercise room
  • Deluxe continental breakfast with hot and cold items
  • Complimentary wireless internet access in all rooms

Call (607) 272-6100 and ask for the CHESS negotiated rate. Negotiated rates may not apply during Ithaca/Cornell special events or Federal Holidays. 

Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

Located just minutes from Wilson Lab and the Cornell University Campus. 

  • Free shuttle to Cornell University Campus and the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (reserve availability at the hotel)
  • Microwaves and refrigerators in rooms
  • Fitness Center
  • Free Wifi
  • Streaming entertainment
  • On-site Restuarant 

Call (607) 277-0230 and ask for the CORNELL negotiated rate. ($159) Negotiated rates may not apply during Ithaca/Cornell special events or Federal Holidays. 

Quality Inn

Located 5 miles from Cornell Campus, Quality Inn offers:

  • Fitness Center
  • Guest rooms with refrigerators
  • Deluxe continental breakfast with hot and cold items
  • Complimentary wireless internet access in all rooms

Call (607) 272-0100 and ask for the CORNELL negotiated rate for a 10% discount.

Country Inn & Suites

Located 4 miles from Cornell Campus, Country Inn offers:

  • Complimentary hot breakfast
  • Free high-speed internet access
  • Business center open 24-hours/day
  • Complimentary shuttle
  • Fitness center, open 24-hours/day
  • Indoor pool and whirlpool tub
  • Pet-friendly rooms

Call (607) 256-1100 and ask for the CORNELL negotiated rate for a 10% discount.

The TCAT Bus

TCAT’s service area covers a semi‑rural, albeit, cosmopolitan and culturally diverse population of 102,000 in Tompkins County. TCAT’s 26 urban, campus, and rural bus routes provide service to both county and out-of-county riders heading to Cornell University, Ithaca College, Tompkins Cortland Community College, as well as to many retail, entertainment, commercial, residential and professional centers. TCAT operates 21 hours a day, seven days a week and 360 days a year, only shutting down service five days a year to allow all of TCAT’s employees to observe major holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.