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# Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons vs Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

Both are in Ithaca (NY), 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1670080/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★½ · Ward 1
## [Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/quality-inn-ithaca-university-area-ithaca-ny/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

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The short answer

## Pick Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.3 km apart.

### Choose Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 7.4)
-   to walk to the sights (230 m / 2.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (97 / 14)

### Why is Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons better than Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 7.4) (+2.0)
2.  2.0 km closer to the city centre (−2.0 km)
3.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 2.5★) (+1★)
4.  83 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+83)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 80 vs 38) (+42)
6.  6 more sights within 1 km (+6)

### Why is Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area better than Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons?

1.  More guest reviews (71 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×5.5)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons | Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+2.0) | 7.4 |
| Location | 6.8  (+3.3) | 3.5 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 3.7  (+3.2) | 0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+1.0) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+2.0) | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 71  (+58) |
| Google rating | – | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 458 |
| Rank in Ithaca (NY) | top 21%  (+74%) | bottom 5% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8  (+3.3) | 3.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 230 m  (−2.0 km) | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km  (−600 m) | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 6.5 km  (−2.3 km) | 8.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 97  (+83) | 14 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m  (−200 m) | 350 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6  (+6) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½  (+1★) | ★★½ |
| Rooms | – | 80 |
| Floors | 10 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 15  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.3 km apart

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.

Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Lehigh Valley Railroad Station (Ithaca, New York): 1.9 km, Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH): 8.8 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m.

## Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons or Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area: common questions

### Which is better, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons or Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area?

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons or Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 2.3 km for Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area.

### How far apart are Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons and Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area?

The two hotels are 2.3 km 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/ithaca-marriott-downtown-on-the-commons-ithaca-ny-vs-quality-inn-ithaca-university-area-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/