Name: Gatehouse Motel
Address: 11409 Lpga Drive, Corning, 14830, US

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2025

Victor

Great place to stay clean

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2024

Jason

Will stay again for sure.

Lauren was an absolute legend.
Knowing she may not have been onsite when we got there she called me in the. To let me know. Left the key for me and came to see us afterwards.
The room was great. Clean, updated and comfortable. The bed and pillows are the best I have had the pleasure of sleeping in.
Lots of hot water, although the water pressure is a little.on the low side but none the less great stay all around. Will certainly stay there again if passing through.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2024

Richard

Superbly clean and managed by a very nice lady. Location is great for day trips to Watkins Glen. Letchworth is also only about 60 miles away. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2023

Autumn

Very clean quaint room with everything you need! Staff very friendly and accommodating.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2023

Andrea

The motel was quiet and quaint. Very clean. would stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2023

Megan

Helpful and accommodating staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2023

Nickeya

Overall, this place was great. I especially liked that our room had a refrigerator, microwave AND a stovetop! My one gripe is the curtains. They need to have double curtain rods so that the sheer curtains can hang close to the window, and the opaque ones can hang in front of them on the side of the room. This is how most hotels/motels help maintain guests’ privacy. This place had one rod with the sheer curtains in the center and the opaque ones on the sides, so it was hard to bring the opaque ones together at night. My partner would have preferred a larger table in the room, but that’s small potatoes to me. The place was clean, and the manager was kind. My partner and I both agree that we would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

Jolanta

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10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Hidden Gem

Like everyone else said, don’t judge this place by the outside appearance. The rooms are renovated, so it’s a great deal for the price. I had everything that I needed. Lauren is awesome, very friendly and helpful! She deserves a bonus and/or a raise!!

I look forward to staying here again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2023

Rob

It’s a 2 star motel but I give it a 5 star for its cleanliness.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2023

jillian

Clean and Comfortable

This little gem was great for our family trip. The room was updated very clean and comfortable. We did have issues with the internet but they were quick to respond and do what they could to fix it for us.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2023

Rob

It’s not luxury but it’s clean and it’s friendly. And quiet

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2023

Verna

Room was big, bedding clean, bed comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2023

Nancy

Don't let the outside or location fool you. The motel rooms have been nicely updated. Beds are comfortable, kitchenette is nice. No restaurants or other amenities nearby, but only a short drive to Corning.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Good things in small packages.

When I enter a budget motel I expect it to be dank, dusky, dingy, dim, and dark. This place was bright, clean and inviting. It has been newly renovated, and has a few extras like a shaving/beauty mirror, a hairdryer, a desk perfect for laptops, a swivel TV with two remotes, a countertop burner, fridge, micro, dishes and cutlery. It is only an 8 minute drive from Market Street and the Glass Musuem. You won't do better for the money.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2023

Annie

Will stay again

The room was modern, clean, and comfortable. Lauren is friendly and helpful.
The lights had a flicker issue and the amenities listed daily cleaning which they didn't actually offer. We enjoyed the stay though and will stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2023

Roxanne

It was my second stay there and I would go back again. Friendly staff and the room has everything you would need

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2023

STEPHANIE

Lauren was very helpful and made sure we had what we needed. The room is beautiful and comfortable!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Harold

Marty and I both enjoyed our stay at your motel. If Jen is sponsoring the Corvette corral for next year, we will make reservations with you again. Thank you!!!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2023

DIANA

Despite its rather unpreposessing exterior appearance, this motel - a very short drive from charming downtown Corning - is fine: clean, secure, with everything a weary traveler needs (except places to eat - but there are many about 7 minutes away in Corning). Nice clean comfortable room, TV, free WiFi, mini kitchen - bring your own coffee. If it just had a full length mirror it would be perfect.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2023

Drew

Loved it!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2023

CAROL

Lauren was very friendly and courteous

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Dione

Looks Are Deceiving

The motel was small and unassuming but Lauren was very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious nicely updated and very clean. The price was affordable. About the only negative was that the pillows were not very comfortable but overall I highly suggest this property when staying in Corning NY

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2023

viktoriya

The lady at the front desk is very nice and welcoming!

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2023

Russell

The Gatehouse is a \"Mom and Pop\" type motel located a few miles down the road from Corning, NY. I arrived a few hour's before the 3 PM check-in time but the owner/manager had no problem providing a clean, quiet room. It's an older property with about a half hour ride back into town for a meal or a visit to the glass museum.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2023

Ariel

From the outside you’d think you made a wrong choice but the inside of these rooms are way better. Fully remodeled, nice little kitchen with everything you need, bathroom was spacious, bed was super comfy. Was also nice to be able to control our own temp with the ac. Front desk woman named Lauren I think, she was super nice and accommodating. The only complaint I have was some dust around the bathroom sink, and when I dropped something I noticed a bunch of dust under the bed as well. Also we found old moldy bread in one of the cupboards, must of been missed by the cleaners, not a big deal since we only stayed one night, but I could see others having an issue with that. Overall it was a nice stay and I would definitely stay again if we are ever back in the area!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2023

Salman

Good experience

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2022

Jean-Marie

Good family owned motel

This is a lovely basic hotel, family owned and operated. They have very good customer service. The room me my needs and I would recommend it and stay again if I am in the area.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2022

Jade

Loved the room, very homey and cozy.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2022

Matt

Lovely room, nicely decorated and updated, clean and comfortable. The exterior of the building is nothing like the inside. Tv had utube and Netflix, great lighting, the bed was new but not to our liking. Windows had no blinds and semi sheer curtains (would have preferred to have full black out or full privacy option. Walls were incredibly thin and we heard everything. Overall lovely room and great stay, could have been excellent with the addition of another window dressing and an included white noise machine. Friendly and helpful owner, very accommodating.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2022

Patricia

It was completely updated and clean!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2022

kathryn

Ms. Lauren at the desk is friendly and helpful. Made our stay comfortable. The motel is not fancy or new, but very clean and comfortable. location is great.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Pleasant Overall

Overall clean place but both of our beds had hair (bedsheets didn't smell unclean though). Owner/management changed the sheets and pillow covers when we requested. Door was a bit tricky to unloock from outside but good instruction for check-in past midnight. Bed was very comfortable. Toilet chain kept falling off every time and we had to put the chain back in. Room was not as renovated as pictures showed online but okay for the season & price.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2022

Albert

Excellent

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2022

Ehssan

Nice lady at the front desk, fully renovated room.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2022

Jeong hee

넘. 좋았음.. 늦은 채크인에도 미리 전화를 걸어서 물어봐주고.. 정말 친절히 대해줌… 새로 업데이트 한 룸ㄴ 깨끗하고 코지 했음.. 이 지역을 다시 오면 꼭 다시 묵을 예저..

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2021

Raymond

Very Nice

Very nice place, recently remodeled

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2021

Christy

Room 12 is really clean and nicely setup

Business Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Oct 2021

anna

Our toliet was leaking and there was water on the bathroom floor. The shower had mold inside and the whole bathroom looked like it needed to be updated. I was coming back from a marathon but did not want to shower there. Cobwebs on the ceiling over the sink and flying bugs. Hotel staff was very friendly though and helpful and pleasant. It was an OK place but wouldn't want to spend anytime in the room. TV remotes couldn't figure out how to use them and there was no directions. No phone in the hotel to call anyone.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2021

Jenny

Lovely, very clean rooms -- I stayed here for the Wineglass Marathon weekend and especially appreciated that the owners allowed me to come back after the race and shower. Very friendly service. Wi-Fi was a little weak but that's to be expected given the area. Would highly recommend especially for marathon weekend.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2021

Bipin

Compared to money, amenities was good. Decent condition of room. AC was making lot of noise.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

10 Sep 2021

Verified traveler

Scary

Two things made for an awful stay: 1) no one at the front desk for check-in or check-out and 2) the worst mildew I’ve ever smelled, in this country or the tropics, times 5. When I arrived I had to call a number and wait ten minutes to check in. [Hint: if you are the only person running an entire motel by yourself, the only way you can dogsit is if you bring the dog to work with you.] This is a shabby old motel with the old-style doors straight to the outside. The room was mixed: hot water and AC worked, linens were fresh and plentiful, bed wasn’t bad, there was one small dead roach in a corner under the sink. The mildew and the front desk are dealbreakers, particularly for anything over $50/night.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2021

Kevin

Lauren was patient, and knowledgeable and very friendly. Even though the campus is under construction I had a quiet evening in a comfortable bed. I went to a concert down the street and had a wonderful evening. I am looking forward to staying at the Gatehouse again. Ty

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2021

Beth

Ok stay

Friendly staff. Dated facilities.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2021

Juergen

Bad Motel Experience.

Worst Motel experience! At arriving could not get the reserved room, office closed with a paper in the window to call a phone number, several calls, no answer. Only another guest there than helped me to find the office person. After checking in, WiFi needed a password, could not find anyone to provide it.
At check out, office closed, left the room key hanging at the office door. Not a place to stay again!-

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2021

william j

Great deal

Old hotel but nice. Clean and wonderful staff.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2020

jennifer

4/5 stars

They are older rooms, but they were clean. Manager was very attentive. Only negative is there is no in room coffee makers.

Self

4/10

Poor

15 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

It was clean - that is my positive statement. HOWEVER, had the most uncomfortable bed I have ever seen in my life. Place is very old and needs updating. Parking lot is like a mine field. But, like I said - it was clean :)

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

14 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

The owners/staff were nice. Property was not maintained to any acceptable public standard. Knew from the second that we pulled in the driveway that we had made a mistake booking for multiple nights. Left a night early and paid for a second hotel just so we wouldn't have to stay the extra night. Our first step was to drive into town to get air fresheners and disinfectant wipes. We had brought a sleeping bag, so we put that on top of the bed and slept on, but not in, the bed. Internet was intermittent. Spider webs in the bathroom. We used our own towels, and used the towels supplied with the room to cover the stained chairs before we sat on them. Was difficult to get into the room, had to use a shoulder to get the door open. I hate giving bad reviews to mom and pop type places, but seriously though, you can't expect to run a business like this without putting some money and effort into it. I feel I have to let other travellers know that these accomodations are just not acceptable to most people.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2020

Kenneth

Clean and Comfortable

Gatehouse Motel is a safe, quiet place to stay. The room is always clean and comfortable. Miss Lauren is wonderful, an exceptional hostess.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

It was ok. Clean but old hotel. Quiet place.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2020

Pamela

Comfort on a budget

They have done a wonderful job upgrading their rooms. My room was beautiful. So friendly and helpful as well.

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2020

Shannon

Older hotel but very clean

The Gatehouse Inn is an older motel. The decor and fixtures are in need of a refresh however the room was clean and smelled nice.

The owner was responsive and made every effort to ensure we were comfortable.

The water pressure was very low in the shower which was annoying but we were able to make due.

I would stay there again for the type of learning vacation that I was on. It was very cost effective and close to Corning Museum.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Decent stay for the money

For the price we paid, this was a very nice stay. The room was clean and furnishings were relatively new. The one bed seemed to not have springs in one corner. Overall comfort was just okay, but again, for the price paid it was acceptable. The room was large and included a microwave and refrigerator. There was some noise from neighbors but nothing too terrible.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Easy to find - many restaurant choices and shopping in the area

4/10

Poor

12 Oct 2019

Paul

Needs cleaning and an overhaul.

Difficult welcome, with the manager away from the property. Used soap and wrapper on the floor of the shower made us feel creepy about the entire place. We unplugged the room deodorizer because of the overpowering smell, only to discover that it was masking an old tobacco smell, probably trapped in the carpet. This place needs an overhaul.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2019

Timothy

Marathon weekend

Was in for the Wineglass Marathon. Nothing fancy but clean and comfort. A good value with friendly personnel. Location was good and not too far from Corning and marathon finish.

Family

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2019

Patricia

The property was just a ten minute drive to Corning NY which was very helpful for the WineGlass marathon. I would not stay here again.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Oct 2019

ray

THE MOTEL HAS A strong musty CLOSED UP SMELL AND A DAMP FEELING inside. Would I return ...I don't think so,

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2019

Sean

The room had a noticeable musty odor, but otherwise appeared clean. Had a really short stay. Room had a fridge and TV but didn't use either of them. Price was really cheap, so overall a great value, just don't expect anything fancy.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Nice little place to have a nice get outta town time.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

12 Sep 2019

Matt

☹️

I found that the room was small, the phone didn’t work, the blanket had cigarette burns on it, the bathroom was moldy, and the room smelled musty. But if you are looking for a cheap place to hide out it was great!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Pleasantly surprised

We were pleasantly surprised with this motel... sure, the furniture is a bit dated, but the room was large, very clean and well appointed for what we needed. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Only drawback for us was lack of shampoo. I would not hesitate to stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Check in was quick and very simple. The front desk lady was nice, helpful and very accomodating.

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

For the price it was a good place, no crowd at all, didn’t see any update or remodeling, but definitely it needs remodeling. Owner was really nice, facilitated late checking.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The room was dirty and smelled so bad.
No refrigerator and microwave in the room and office.
No hot water and dirty towels.
No staff in the office at 9am.

Business Family

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

I wasn’t expecting much based on the pics of this roadside motel but I hoped to be surprised, I was not! The room was musty smelling, not clean. Hasn’t been updated ever. Reserved it bc it was close to Tag’s and we were attending a concert. This was a big mistake. If your going to Tag’s and need a room and everything is booked but there’s a room or two left here and you think you’re getting a deal please save your money and sleep in your car!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2019

Anand

One night crash.

The area was good , but the rooms needs to be replenished with some stuff as there was some smell in the room, may be because of the old carpet.

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Close to Corning Museum of Glass. Worth price value.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2019

Danielle

Great place for the price!

Very friendly staff, room was clean. Only complaint is that the tv had lots of static in the volume. Other than that a great place for sleeping!

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Very old facility. Fairly clean but our room smelled. Bed was terrible. Had ti unplug TV and cable box so we could charge our phones!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

This property shouldn't be on a public website for supposed decent accommodations. The whole place should be leased out to a local government for public housing. Disgusting. Mold, mildew, exposed plumbing, little/no yard upkeep, TV that didn't work. Even at $69.00 it was completely unacceptable. I left after 20 minutes.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Good location near highway; good parking; quiet for good sleep, clean

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Gatehouse weekend

Came in to attend a family function. Room was clean and comfortable. Only drawback needs to have more outlets for purposes of charging phones and computer use. But overall was comfortable and pricing was reasonable.

Family

4/10

Poor

18 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

The unit was clean, but very outdated and needs painting.

Friends_and_family Family