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★★★½Ithaca
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Hotel★★½Ward 1
Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 3.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 7.4)+2.0
- 22.0 km closer to the city centre−2.0 km
- 3Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 2.5★)+1★
- 483 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+83
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 80 vs 38)+42
- 66 more sights within 1 km+6
Why is Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area better than Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons?
- 1More guest reviews (71 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×5.5
- 2Earlier 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 vs Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area
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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.
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