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Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

Syracuse - NY · United States

188 Clinton Ave.View location

6.6/10Good874 Reviews
Cleanliness6.6/106.6
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition5.8/105.8
Location8.2/108.2
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Quality7.2/107.2
Value7.8/107.8
Amenities5.6/105.6
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About Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

The well-being of guests is top of mind at Choice-branded hotels. Guests may experience a variety of new, improved cleanliness protocols and products. Get more for your money when you stay at our Quality Inn Cortland - University Area hotel in Cortland, NY.

Our smoke-free hotel is close to SUNY Cortland, Destiny USA, the Carrier Dome and Cornell University. Our pet-friendly hotel offers each guest a free breakfast, free WiFi, free weekday newspaper and free coffee.

Unwind in one of our guest rooms, all of which feature a flat-screen TV, iron, ironing board and pillow-top mattress. Sign up today for our Choice Privileges program and start earning rewards points with your next stay.

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With a stay at Quality Inn Cortland - University Area in Cortland, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cortland Country Music Park and Campground and Cortland Beer Company. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Skaneateles Lake and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from 1890 House Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 56 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80 Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per stay

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Cortland Country Music Park and Campground 1.7 km / 1 mi
Cortland Beer Company 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
1890 House Museum 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
State University of New York-Cortland 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Homer Center for the Arts 3.2 km / 2 mi
Central New York Living History Center 4 km / 2.5 mi
Shipwreck Golf Amusement Center 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Tuller Hill State Forest 9.6 km / 6 mi
Elm Tree Golf Course 10.9 km / 6.8 mi
Hoxie Gorge State Forest 11.2 km / 6.9 mi
Upper Little York Lake 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Dwyer Memorial Park 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Summer Hill State Forest 15.7 km / 9.7 mi
James Kennedy State Forest 15.9 km / 9.9 mi
Tompkins Cortland Community College 16.4 km / 10.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • Gym
  • NewspapersExtra charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
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  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
  • SkiingExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 19 m²QUA.2D-NM
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    QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    19 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    2 × Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.2D-NM

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Desk

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM-1

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    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.NM-1

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • QUADRUPLE NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • NON SMOKINGQUA.NM

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    QUADRUPLE NON SMOKING

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    QUADRUPLE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: QUA.NM

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: QUA.DB

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDBL.2D-NM

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    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

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    DOUBLE
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.2D-NM

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D

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  • DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 6 m²DBL.KG-NM
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    DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    6 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-NM

    Room amenities

    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Fridge
    • Hairdryer
    • Desk
    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 19 m²DBL.NM
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    Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    19 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM

    Room amenities

    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

6.6
Good
874 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.6 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
5.8 /10
Location
8.2 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Quality
7.2 /10
Value
7.8 /10
Amenities
5.6 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2026
Imre
Friendly staff.
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2026
Andres
It was ok
4/10
Poor
18 Jul 2026
Dennis
The staff were pleasant. The hotel was dirty. When I got there and walked up the stairway to get to my room it looked like it hadn’t been vacuumed in weeks. Going down the stairs the door handle leading to the next floor was not working I could not get out. I walked out a different door to the outside and walked around the exterior of the hotel to get to my car. I came back in didn’t say anything as there wasn’t anyone right at the desk at that moment. Back up to my room went to leave again and had to once again walk around the exterior of the hotel to go in the main entrance and alerted the staff. The staff member walked with me to the inoperable door and put a wedge that was by the door in place to prop it open. The bed was comfortable facility was outdated and I wasn’t comfortable taking a shower so I stayed my one night and left. I wouldn’t go back especially for the money.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Debbie
Great place
Self
2/10
Poor
17 Jul 2026
Patrick
The property is conveniently located. However, the place is not well maintained. It needs a deep cleaning and an update. The carpets are worn and dirty, and the place appears to be in different stages of repair. For the amount of money, this wasn't expected.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Trapti
Great Staff and Great Breakfast renovated rooms!
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2026
Suzanne
The room is very old and needs updating, smells a little musty however, everything was clean.
Self
4/10
Poor
07 Jul 2026
Jennifer
From the moment I pulled in I was worried. The sign was dilapidated, rusty and worn out. Walked in the lobby was greeted by a friendly young man. Check in was fast and simple. Was given a room on the first floor close to the lobby. Carpet torn, wallpaper peeling at every seem, stains on wallpaper and carpet in hallway, smell of mildew. Once in my room, could smell Marijuana. The full length mirror had splatter on it. The bathroom floor was greasy, the bathtub was dirty by the drain, black mold was in the walls in the bathroom. The wood doors appeared to have water damage and the carpet in the room a
Was stretched out as if it had gotten wet at some time. The sheets seemed clean as did the pillows. I will not be staying there again when visiting my son at Cortland.
Self
2/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
zuleyka
The bathroom is dirty.. but the bed is good
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
02 Jul 2026
Lisa
Received no clean towels…had to ask front desk and was told there aren’t any.
Handed me 11 hand towels to use.
Very expensive stay also!!!!
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
22 Jun 2026
John
Hotel is old & run down
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jun 2026
judd
staff was great. Convenient location. the floor in our room was filthy. like my feet were gross from walking around the room. bed was clean and comfy but the floors were beyond needing to be cleaned.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2026
Karen
The room was clean and the staff was friendly, but the hotel could use some updates. The wallpaper in my room was peeling at the edges, for some reason the TV station I wanted to watch didn’t come in, and the breakfast buffet was pretty minimal.
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2026
Kevin
Breakfast was good
Family
4/10
Poor
05 Jun 2026
Susan Phillips
Very old. No molding in the bathrooms, torn carpeting in the hallway. Not worth the money at all. Friends stayed at the Motel 6 and it was clean and well presented.
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
Jason
Beds are great, the staff is friendly. The hotel needs to be updated, that’s all really. Breakfast should say waffles and cereal.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Kurt
Staff is great. It is a simple place with everything one needs for a good nights sleep at great price.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2026
Joyce
I enjoyed the location of this property as well as the friendliness of staff. They were very accommodating considering our late arrival.
Family
2/10
Poor
20 May 2026
Larry
That hotel needs a complete renovation.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 May 2026
Reina
As my husband will always say, you get what you paid for...maybe not that great but not too bad either.
First with the \"not that great\": the toilet bowl was dirty, and the hot water ( shower) does not stay warm after minutes of running. It became cold. The carpet in the hallway smells dingy. I was hoping the breakfast will have at least a boiled or scrambled egg but I guess that's what a continental breakfast is. At least they have a waffle maker.

However, the bed was clean, staff was friendly and helpful, safe place to stay. It has a TV and fridge, though no microwave. but that's okey since we eat out.

Might stay again if I can't find a better deal somewhere else.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2026
Shane
Waffle maker wasnt ready so we had to eat dunkin
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
11 Apr 2026
Kimberly
The Quality inn is definitely starting to lack in quality. The wall paper is peeling, there was a hole in the bathroom door, webs and dead bugs around the windows. The bathroom had a cigarette odor. This hotel is in serious need of major upgrades. It was tolerable for the one night I needed but if it was any longer I would have requested my money back. It is definitely time for the owners to put some TLC into this place.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
Paul
Excellent
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
02 Apr 2026
Bonny
Not sure if this was entirely the fault of the hotel, but there was a semi tractor trailer truck parked right next to the hotel taking up about 8 prime parking spots. Engine started running in the parking lot outside our room at 5AM and continued for an hour with all the lights on. Could not sleep. It was ridiculous. Worse stay ever at a Quality Inn.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2026
Shelbey
Room was clean, staff was polite and helpful
Self
2/10
Poor
15 Feb 2026
Nicole
We were unable to stay. Checked into the hotel, saw the room and immediately searched for a back up hotel. The room looked NOTHING like the stock pictures posed on hotels.com. The bathroom was extremely dirty, there was wallpaper rolling off of the walls, and the room was poorly lit. Additionally, when we arrived a side door was left propped wide open. We did not feel safe and I am quite disappointed that I payed for a room we were unable to stay at due to safety concerns.
Partner
2/10
Poor
31 Jan 2026
Lizebeth
Poor quality
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2025
David
I had a very bad experience friday night.I spoke to management and corporate and requested a refund for friday and saturday night.
They told me to email you guys and ask for the.Refund and that you would email them that they have already spoken to corporate and the owners, and it is approved
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2025
Minerva
I was happy with the accommodations
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
matthew
room was clean and comfortable and breakfast was great
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Oct 2025
Arinna

October 23, 2025

We were greeted by a smart, intelligent young lady. She was polite, professional & informative. She offered assistance with any issues that might arrive.
The carpet & tub needs to be updated,
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 Oct 2025
Stacey
The hotel is extremely dated wallpaper peeling off the wall no coffee in the morning for breakfast… Shower needs a complete overhaul
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2025
geri
Room was clean. Staff was friendly.breakfast has no coffee!!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2025
RISHI KUMAR
Good
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Julia
Breakfast was limited but fair for the price. Bed was very comfortabla and room clean. All I needed after hours of driving.
6/10
Pleasant
15 Sep 2025
William
Place needs to be refurbished
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
LeeAnn
For the price you pay, it's a quaint little hotel! It was clean, comfortable and quiet! The staff was friendly and checked in with us often. The breakfast didn't have any hot options other than waffles and bagels, but it was still a nice spread for being included in the price. This was our second stay, and it was overall a great experience!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2025
Amy
Charming little hotel!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2025
Charles

Cost

Hotel was great for the cost.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
27 Aug 2025
Christina
It’s a run down hotel and it smells horrible
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2025
Sithu
This is a two storyed bu
2/10
Poor
22 Aug 2025
Beth
Very old! Needs a serious facelift. Had to switch rooms bc the toilet wouldn’t flush. Then the toilet in the second room broke as well and would not flush.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Aug 2025
Ronald

Mama needs a make over...Fast

The hotel is old and capital investment is not occurring. The room had 1980's wallpaper and due to the age, it was peeling off the wall on every piece of wall paper.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2025
Jeremy
The peppery was a bit old and dated, doesn't have any real facilities. There's a few things around, mostly fast food and some discount stores, groceries and gas. Pretty reasonable.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
12 Aug 2025
Jonathan
Our room on the first floor was smelly, damp and dingy. The attendant very kindly let us try a second-floor room. It had less smell and was not damp. (It too was dingy.) We moved to the second-floor room and were very glad we did.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
10 Aug 2025
Julie
Hotel is very old and outdated, had a horrible smell. The wallpaper in the room was peeling and there were cracks in the wall/ceiling
Business Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
10 Aug 2025
Patrick
Not a great value
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
Alok
Had a really nice stay here. An older hotel, but it was clean and the staff are tremendous. Very nice, personable and extremely helpful. I will definitely stay here next time im in the area.
Leisure
2/10
Poor
27 Jul 2025
Chiyou
very crapy hotel! Trash in front the door, everything is dirty, old and crapy. Park lot has large hole, unsafe. Not stick waffle start to peel off, harmful ! So terrible
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Great employees and manager

Staff was VERY nice and easy to talk to/deal with including the manager who was there in the day when I checked in.
Honestly, my ONLY problem was with the dampness in both the hallway and the room. They need dehumidifiers at least on the main floor. The bed was really comfortable and I'm not a good sleeper - when I fell asleep, I slept REALLY well.
Self
2/10
Poor
18 Jul 2025
Craig
Room was too disgusting and dirty to stay. Front desk staff gave me a warning at check in “we are sold out and we can’t switch your room but I even tried to clean it myself and it won’t come out”. This place needs an inspection from the health department. Dirty with smell of mold and damp everywhere.
4/10
Poor
06 Jul 2025
Lawrence
Hotel is older and a bit musty smelling. Our room had peeling wallpaper and old stains on the curtains. The shower was often lukewarm or cold no matter how long it ran. Would not stay again or recommend.
4/10
Poor
05 Jul 2025
Lisa
Very run down. Needs lots of updates. Room was smelly. Bathroom had moldy ceiling tile, peeling wall paper and a light out.
4/10
Poor
03 Jul 2025
Frank
Entire facility is completely run down and in disrepair
4/10
Poor
27 Jun 2025
James
Wallpaper was peeling in bathroom. Faucet in shower sprayed/leaking from handle of shower, and water was barely warm enough to shower.
The staff was amazing and the only positive thing I can say about our stay.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jun 2025
Thyjuan

Okay stay

The overall room was okay for the price. But the breakfast wasn't a true breakfast. They have a picture of a wonderful strawberry dessert that they don't serve. There were also no vending machines to get food or water on the property.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2025
Michelle
The location was super convenient!. The staff were friendly and helpful. My room was clean and comfy. I was in town for the SUNY Cortland graduation ceremony, as were most of the other guests. When leaving, they gave each of us a cute stuffed Red Dragon (the school mascot)!
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
21 Jun 2025
Amit
Staff is really nice but the hotel is very old and not up to date…
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2025
Dorothy
The inn was clean and service was friendly. It did look like they tĥey are in tĥe middle of removing wall paper and up dating image.
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2025
Laura
The carpet in the hall is blue but so threadbare it is white before each door. The windows you can barely see out of they are so dirty. The wallpaper is falling off the wall with many dings and dents in the walls, lampshades. 5 pillows and one was yellowish. A huge rip in my curtains. rips on the chair at the desk. Hard to believe this place is 170 a night. Very disappointed to stay here.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Luci
Very nice front desk staff!
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2025
Michael
Pretty basic, but room was spacious and clean. Very friendly staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2025
Tyler
We were there for graduation weekend and each morning received a small token of appreciation from the hotel. Loved the dragon! I was able to compliment the manager in person for his amazing staff!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2025
Judith C.
This is an older property in need of updating. The toilet ran very long, the bathroom fan was loud and took a while to come on and the hall carpet was worn to the floor underneath in places.

But the front desk staff was very kind and helpful. They were terrific!

Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Robert
Close to town
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2025
CLAUDE
The hotel manager was amazing
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2025
Kathleen A
Bathroom wallpaper pealing all.over, crack across the basin of the sink.
Business_and_leisure
2/10
Poor
18 Apr 2025
Carole
The paper wall Pill lane off all aroud the Room.
The Lady charging us 169$ , we Said no, the Price os 135$
Pet
6/10
Pleasant
05 Apr 2025
Verified traveler

No good

The service was fantastic but the hotel is old, dirty, and outdated.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2025
Carol
This property is in poor condition and needs to be remodeled.
2/10
Poor
23 Feb 2025
Wayne
First room heat did not work properly. Could not adjust up...locked at 60 degrees. Overall run down with plywood patches throughout the bath. Parking lot not plowed or salted...last snow was three days prior.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Feb 2025
Robert

GRIM Quality Inn..., big disappointment

After a long drive, wife was desperate for a toilet, told there were no public toilets, had to wait for me to check in. Assigned a second floor room in a nearly empty hotel, we elderly patrons had to climb the ratty stairs carrying our luggage (no elevator) in order for her to use the toilet. Threadbare carpet on stairs, dislodged corroded drain plate, damaged exit door, broken security lock with security advisory label reflecting door lock no longer in place, poorly lit hallways, tattered curtains. Echhhhh!

The bed was very nice, the room quiet and comfortable. \"Free Breakfast\" was a joke. Coffee and tea were OK.

The room served our needs, got a good light's sleep. But have they no pride?
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2025
Linda
We needed a place to stay before a ski day at Greek Peak. This hotel is close to the mountain and also several restaurants in Cortland. Property shows age but room was clean and warm on 3 degree night. Reasonable price for a king room and bed and pillows very comfortable!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 Dec 2024
John
This property needs a total facelift. We had to change rooms when we checked in because the toilet would not work.
I have never seen so little food put out at the breakfast buffet. Two yogurt, four muffins for example. The decaf coffee was dead cold. The staff member apologized and brewed another pot.

The staff were polite, friendly and helpful.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2024
James

Not a place for a nice stay

For the price the place was really not what you would expect. Non functioning amenities, loud clientele in and out of loud doors. Water pipes making loud noise throughout night. Just not a really well kept up place.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Nov 2024
Verified traveler
The hotel was not well maintained. Carpets were ripped and frayed, the toilets clogged easily, wallpaper was coming off the walls, and it just a very seedy place.
The staff was friendly but the interior needs a lot of work.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
17 Nov 2024
Madison
Side door to get into the building did not lock so anyone could walk in. Room was dirty, wallpaper peeling off walls overall very outdated. Whole place smelled.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2024
John

Not So Much Quality

The hotel is a bit runned down but basically clean. Looks like it hasn't been updated in 20 years.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
02 Oct 2024
Verified traveler
The price we paid was absolutely not worth the stay we experienced. While the bedding and towels were clean, that's about the only thing clean. Rust in the bathtub and sink. Faucet dripped throughout the night. Wallpaper falling off the walls. Very disappointing.
Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Sep 2024
Catherine
Property may have been fine in the 90’s but no updates since…..paint pealing, very outdated drywall curling, carpet stained and very worn, ice maker not working, and even staff were complaining that it was too hot in the building. Do your best to stay elsewhere.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
28 Aug 2024
Daniel
Poor lobby, no handicap ramp, not what I expected, bad breakfast
Partner
4/10
Poor
26 Aug 2024
Robert

Old and not maintained

Our stay was for two nights from August 23-25, 2024. This inn is not quality. Almost everything needs to be upgraded. The condition of the room, while clean, was marginal. The wall paper is failing, there was mold in the bathroom, the remote for the TV didn't work, and the room was not refreshed and the bed remained unmade with the pillows moved to the chair when we returned to the room for our second night stay. I worked with the front desk to get a remote for the TV to work, we never did, but I got one where the one/off worked and I used the buttons on the side of the TV to change channels and volume. The mold in the bath would have been a non-starter, but we did not notice it until the second morning when we opened the shower curtain and so it was too late to request a different room. The staff was friendly and helpful, especially Nick who was great. The breakfast is very basic and the only hot menu item was except waffles. They smelled very good in the morning, but we don't eat waffles. The hallway carpets are worn and our room door was weathered looking, even though it is an inside door. I would not recommend this place until it is remodeled.
Partner
4/10
Poor
24 Aug 2024
Irene

Needs major renovations

This hotel needs a major renovation.The price that they charge is too much for the way the hotel looks and smells. They left dirty towels hanging behind the door from the previous client in the bathroom, the walls had stains dripping down, the room floor had gum stuck on the rug, the room was dingy, There is no elevators so you walk up and down the stairs luckily there is only 2 floors. The second floor smelled like weed and the room smelled like cigarettes the halls are poorly lit. The ice machine on the first floor was disqusting and dirty .At breakfast they had expired yogurt, there chairs are all ripped apart , their toaster wasnt working on one side. I wouldnt stay there again.. find another place. If i could i would get a refund..
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
21 Aug 2024
michael
I am handicapped and they do not have an elevator and they put me in a second floor room.
6/10
Pleasant
08 Aug 2024
Coriza
Front desk service was great. Except for stairways, the hotel could use a good upgrade for the price
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2024
Amitkumar
Breakfast was great
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2024
Orland
Room was clean
Air conditioner failed & leaked all over carpet
Outside & inside old, deteriorating
Decor old & mixed with mis-matched upgrades
Ugly
Staff is kind, helpful - good customer service
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2024
Donald
Convenient spot close to Cortland University. Property is old and outdated. Room was a bit dirty and had wallpaper peeling off the walls. Bed was comfortable and staff was friendly
Business Partner
4/10
Poor
26 Jul 2024
Verified traveler
Facility is “tired” . There is no elevator to the second floor, which makes it difficult with luggage.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
26 Jul 2024
Robert
It should have been called “Low Quality Inn”. Our room smelled, the wallpaper was coming off and it looked like mold on the bathroom wall. Carpet was damp and well worn. Breakfast was available but we decided to eat at Perkins next door. It needs an update badly.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2024
Ronald

Nice motel in Cortland

Nice bed! I wish the tv in the motel room had more tv channels!
Self
2/10
Poor
23 Jul 2024
Steven
I had a week booked but only stayed one night. The bath tub drain in the shower wasn't draining very good! The bathroom faucet was leaking. Spider webs in room. Wall paper was coming off the walls. And mold around the bathtub shower area.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2024
Patricia
The ladies at the desk were amazing, I have always been in in business and customer service is everything. And they were wonderful. The bed was super comfortable with that said the rooms could use some attention as far as being spiffed up. it was a safe comfortable place to stay and I had no problems, and a nice little continental breakfast in the morning. Thank you .
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
12 Jul 2024
Shane
I paid 150$ for a hotel that should have cost 49$, I figured by the price it would be a very nice place, it was horrible , stained sheets, very worn and uncomfortable beds, the bathroom door wouldn’t even shut… never again
Business Family
2/10
Poor
08 Jul 2024
Dolores
I changed rooms due to the room being moldy and very damp.
Now I was sitting on the bed and a bedbug just crawled on my leg !
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
Verified traveler
The staff was very nice. The property needs quite a bit of upgrades.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
02 Jul 2024
Theresa

Would not recommend

Would never recommend to anyone
Wallpaper peeling away in bathroom
Ice bucket still dirty
No coffee available in lobby as machine \"broke\"
Holes in hallway carpet
Doors to rooms all worn
Not worth the little extea savings compared to other hotels
Self
2/10
Poor
27 Jun 2024
Tamiko
Place look run down. Inside was dark and gloomy, stairwells look like a place out of a horror film. Hall carpet was ripped & needs to be replaced. Room stunk, happy I had air freshener. Room carpet had a nasty feeling when you stepped on it, bed lumpy pillows should be garbage. Slept with the light on. See why they don’t offer refunds. Staff was very nice!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2024
Sal
Wonderful staff.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
23 Jun 2024
Sean
When I was checking in there was what appeared to be a prostitute or someone strung out sitting on ground in front of front door.
Leisure Family_with_children

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Quality Inn Cortland - University Area
188 Clinton Ave., Cortland, United States

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