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title: "Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca vs Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons"
description: "Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca or Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons in Ithaca (NY)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca vs Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

Both are in Ithaca (NY), 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Ithaca
## [Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-ithaca-ithaca-ny/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

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Hotel · ★★★½ · Ithaca
## [Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ithaca-marriott-downtown-on-the-commons-ithaca-ny/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

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The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 210 m apart.

### Why is Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca better than Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons?

1.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons better than Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.9) (+0.5)
2.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca | Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.4  (+0.5) |
| Location | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 4.6  (+0.9) | 3.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.4  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 41  (+28) | 13 |
| Rank in Ithaca (NY) | top 37% | top 21%  (+16%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0  (+0.2) | 6.8 |
| Distance to Ithaca centre | 120 m | 100 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km  (−160 m) | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 6.5 km | 6.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 98 | 97 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Floors | – | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+8) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Garden | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-ithaca-ithaca-ny/prices/)

## Location

210 m apart

Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca: city centre: 90 m, nearest station Lehigh Valley Railroad Station (Ithaca, New York): 1.1 km, Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH): 6.5 km, 98 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons: city centre: 230 m, nearest station Lehigh Valley Railroad Station (Ithaca, New York): 1.3 km, Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH): 6.5 km, 97 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca or Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons: common questions

### Which is better, Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca or Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons?

They are evenly matched. Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca is stronger in public transport; Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca or Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca and Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons?

The two hotels are 210 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hilton-garden-inn-ithaca-ithaca-ny-vs-ithaca-marriott-downtown-on-the-commons-ithaca-ny/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/
