Rogues' Harbor Inn

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Erin

Quaint old house/hotel, our room was quite large and the bathroom was nice too, stocked with everything you’d need. We missed breakfast because we slept in, the bed was very comfortable! We did enjoy the restaurant attached the night before, food was great. We’ll be back!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Joseph

Great breakfast with very accommodating staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Tami

The room was beautiful. The staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and kind. The complementary breakfasts were incredible! I would highly recommend this place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Donna

The historic inn was nicely renovated and well maintained with a lot of character. We were on the second floor and our room was spacious with what felt like a new mattress. The inn was clean and quiet. Very nice toiletries were provided. Breakfast was made to order and delicious--how special is that! A note said many of the staff were students and they were very polit and friendly. The attached pub had good food and beer and so convenient for dinner on our arrival evening. We enjoyed using the 2nd floor common area, Coffee, tea, cold water and a refrig were available for guests at all times. Parking was free and right out back. We highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Steve

Room was just what I needed. Staff was friendly and helpful. Check-in and checkout were very convenient.

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

Thomas

Very clean. Courteous phone calls for a late check in. Wonderful place

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Megan

Just a really cool place to stay. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Paul

Eileen sent the checkin procedure ahead of time, so it was simple. The room was clean and appointed nicely.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Robert

Really loved this place. Very charming, beds were comfortable, water hot. Not always the case in a historic building. The pub that’s part of it is as great too. I missed breakfast but I heard that it was really good. A very nice weekend retreat.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Timothy

Great room. Great staff. Delicious pancakes for breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Magen

This place was lovely. The rooms are large and beautifully decorated with large comfortable beds. Check in and check out was very easy. The staff was friendly. The complimentary breakfast blew me away and completely exceeded expectations. Fresh and delicious. The owners have done an incredible job restoring and maintaining this historical site.
One note to future guests: the building is very old. If you are sensitive to noise, I might recommend asking for a room on the parking lot side of the building. That said I will definitely stay again next time I'm in the area.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

CHRISTINE

Clean room staff courteous

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Stephen

Pretty room. Mattress too firm.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2025

Philip

Two nights near my old home

The only down side was the bathroom sink in room 8 was slow to drain. We require a bed be super hard; this one was manageable by sleeping sideways. The service was great -- catering to my wife's dietary needs with flourish.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Joseph

Staff was amazing, and communication during and after booking was excellent. The building (built in 1830) was excellently maintained, and furnishings/decor struck the perfect balance between period and modern. The included breakfast was cooked and served in the upstairs dining room (former ballroom/meeting room). Parking was adequate and on site. The surrounding area was convenient and remote enough to be quiet, yet near necessities. The on site pub had excellent food and was reasonably priced. All in all, it was an amazing experience (for our 50th wedding anniversary), and everything we'd hoped. We'll be staying again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Kevin

The hotel is very quaint, built in 1830. From the outside it looks like the building is not in good shape but the inside is ok. The room was fine. AC was good and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and the staff were fine. There's a pub adjacent which has excellent food at a good price and is busy at night. The traffic can be noisy at times but wasn't too bad for the most part; we slept well. There's no elevator to go up to the 3rd floor but that wasn't a problem for us. Overall we liked it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Patricia

Don't let the outside scare you. Restaurant and bar full of locals!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Wonderful stay

This is a very nice historic inn. We stayed in room 6 which was exactly as advertised. The room was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was very good and was cooked to order. Lastly the attached pub was a nice perk and enjoyable. My girlfriend has already said that we will still here again the next time we are in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Anne

Fresh honest and authentic. Clean .

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Paul

Nostalgic and local.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2024

Tammy

Very quaint and nice

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

EMILY

Convenient location. Just a little noisy from the street noise.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2024

Albina

The inn is located in an old building. The windows are not sound proof, it felt like we were sleeping on the street. This was my main problem, the rest was alright.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2023

Linda

Could hear the cars and person in adjacent room all night long. Cute Pub with good food. Nice staff in the breakfast room. Nothing within walking distance.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2023

Julia

Everything was great but street traffic is loud all night long.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2023

Laura

Staff is friendly and property has very interesting history

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2023

Devan

Everything from checking in to checking out was wonderful. Very welcoming inn. The pillows weren't very comfy though.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

Robert

Very romantic place.Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Had a wonderful dinner. and drinks at the restaurant food was excellent.Nice bar nice atmosphere nice breakfast in the morning. Would recommend this place to anyone really great place..Definetely going back

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2023

James

Noisy traffic , hotel was quiet. Breakfast was not great. We had hard small bagels and cream cheese to start and then scrambled eggs and dry fried potatoes. We did not go to the breakfast any of the other days we were there. (4nights). The room and bathroom were clean and were large. The shower worked well. But the building seems to be tilting. The floor in our too room noticeably slanted down which was a little disconcerting. The staff was helpful .

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2023

Mark

It's a building from the 1800's that was nicely decorated and lots of history. Three stories without an elevator, no staff except for 2 hour window to check in, and little explanation of what is available on site.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2023

Jamie

Such a special stay. I enjoyed every aspect of this bed and breakfast. The owner made this such a magical place. It was storybook like. I will definitely be going back to this place and recommend it to anyone looking for unique stay in Ithaca.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2023

Nancy

We enjoyed everything about this classy old inn. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we had a great New Year's Eve in the pub!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2022

Verified traveler

Exceptional experience

Historic, quaint hotel. Comfortable & clean. As with all historic/old inns, you can hear boards creak, the radiator kick on or the movement of other guests...our room came equipped with a white noise machine, but to be honest, we didnt use it. We love to stay in historic inns and consider certain noises par for the course. The front desk employee was excellent -welcoming and friendly. The hotel adjourns a pub which has great food and a fantastic selection of beer as well as wine. Our room [#6] was beautiful and just as the pics online advertised. The ballroom for breakfast was lovely. It was a wonderful, romantic little retreat for my husband and I.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2022

David

Room was big and convenient. Bathroom was clean. Very small shower and very limited shampoo and conditioner, especially for a room that accommodates three, but not enough for two. Pipes clanked all night and traffic was very noisy in the morning. Check-in was slipshod: didn't check ID and didn't give us the access code for the outside door until we asked about it. Breakfast was nicely served. Pancakes were cold.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2022

Robin

A step back in time but taste full, clean and with the necessary updates. No complaints all good.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2022

Anne

Historic gem.

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful historic gem. Check in was easy, friendly and quick. Location was great and the pub was good and convenient. The room was spacious and bright.

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Understood this place has an abundant history. However, it’s way too noisy. You can hear outside traffic; sounds from upstairs, next doors, downstairs, not to mention Huge sounds from wall AC.The worst thing is the smell - the smoky smell from the Kitchen making you feel you are sleeping in the kitchen. My wife is unhappy and so am I.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2022

Qingmei

Close to Cornell University Good breakfast very clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2022

Igor

Nice personnel. This is a historical Inn w large rooms. Friendly staff serves a really good breakfast. Close to the Cayuga lake and Ithaca NY, Cornell University.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2022

Lesa

Really like a character of this historic property. Staff was friendly and helpful during our stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2022

Eleanore

This is a charming inn with lots of period details and a lovely staff. The complimentary breakfast was exceptional, served in a gorgeous common room.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2022

James

IT WAS TO OLD NEEDS UPDATING AND ELEVATORS

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2022

Elizabeth

We loved the history of the inn. Also we ate dinner in the pub located on the ground floor. Breakfast, which was delicious, was served in the 3rd floor ballroom.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2022

Angela

This is a VERY old property with no attempt to update. Furnishings are ugly, no charm whatsoever. Had to climb up to 3rd floor with no help with suitcases. No staff on site at night. Our bathroom was not cleaned, towels were not replaced, toilet, sink, shower uncleaned!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2022

Peter

I like the history and the spacious room. I would rather stay in a historic building than a modern hotel/motel. The noise was occasional passing cars which I am not use to. There was a white noise machine in the room that worked well The room was quieter than most hotels I have stayed in

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2022

Kevin

Location was noisy at night as it is located at a busy intersection. Otherwise it was a very good experience.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2022

Tara

Breakfast was good - but no flexibility- they just put a plate down in front of us. This inn itself is quite tired. I typically love old charm but this just hasn’t been maintained. Won’t stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2022

Ashish

Spacious room
Good breakfast
Friendly reception

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2022

Elizabeth

Our room was very nice and well appointed. Unfortunately we selected a room next to the stairs that lead to the dining area located on the third floor. Lots of foot traffic in the morning made it quite noisy. Otherwise a very nice stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2022

Robert

Historically fascinating building that is well located to explore Ithaca and Finger Lakes. Everyone was super friendly and the blueberry pancakes were delicious. The room was clean and functional. We really enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2022

Charles

I've been looking forward to trying the Rogues Harbor Inn for about two decades since I first learned of it exploring the Finger Lakes area. Thanks again for a lovely experience.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2021

Gerard

Interesting place. Comfortable, nice staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2021

JOANNE

Older property with great history and character is a gem!! Room and en suite bath decorated beautifully and comfortable as well as very clean!! There’s even a white noise machine that is in the room…very nice given the nearby stairwell. Morning Breakfast was delicious with great service in a charming and beautiful ballroom! What a treasure this property is and nearby to Ithaca and the beautiful farms, markets and hiking areas. We had a great dinner in the attached pub and felt so comfortable— we didn’t want to leave!! I look forward to visiting again!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2021

Alan R

Historical stagecoach hotel. Well restored and managed. Pub in building very handy with good pub food. Breakfast upstairs in ballroom was delicious. Not real handy to Ithaca but away from downtown traffic.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2021

Deborah

Nice Inn

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2021

Deanna Lind

Kind of a busy corner, noise wise; but it quieted down early enough we were able to get a good night’s sleep. It’s a lovely old inn with a long history.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2021

Herb

cool historical property with everything you need. Great breakfast and convenient access to area attractions

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2021

Kryssa

A quickly old roadside inn in a cool historic building. Large, spacious rooms and pub/restaurant attached, which is convenient after long drives.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2021

Matthew

Building has a rich history and is almost 200 years old. At first glance from the outside it doesn't look liker much, however the inside you can feel the history, it is beautiful, clean and the owner is very attentive and nice. I have never been to a place that shows you to your room, very classy. We ate a the pub located with in the inn. My impression is a lot of locals hangout there. It was lively and loud but my wife and I didn't mind the noise. Food was pretty good and prices were fair. Breakfast was served in the ballroom on the 3rd floor the next morning. The waited on us and brought us a hot plate of homemade scrambled eggs, home fries, tomato and croissant. Everything was great. My only suggestion would be to have a little more variety at breakfast, even some cold options. Maybe they did, but I did not ask. If I am in the area again I would go again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2021

Jenny

Nice and friendly

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2021

Andrew

Nice place, Clem, friendly people

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

We enjoyed our stay at Rogues Harbor Inn very much. The inn was close enough to Ithaca to get there very easily by car, and far enough to give us a sense of the area outside Ithaca. Also the pub downstairs was really fun and inviting. At the Inn, the room was spotless and the breakfast delicious and plentiful. The overall atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

An interesting 19th century building with some unique features, well cared for. The staff are friendly and responsive. The pub onsite has great food and a nice selection of beer and wine.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2021

Tracy

Charming inn with friendly staff

We enjoyed our stay at this historical inn. Definitely for people who want to avoid corporate, major chain hotels and want an independent place to stay with character and charm. The rooms were large and comfortable and the place was very clean. The included breakfast was a nice option to have. The owner and staff were pleasant and helpful. The fact that the building has so much history was really cool. We would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

The staff was very pleasant and the breakfast was always delicious. A great place to stay while traveling around Lansing and Ithaca. Loved the history of the building. Will stay again when in the area

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

The Inn’s history goes back to the 1840s and the Underground Railroad. The building is in great historic condition. There is a pub on-site but currently closed due to COVID. Max, the Innkeeper, made our stay memorable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2020

Tracy&Dave

This is a great historic inn. The rooms were large, well furnished, and very comfortable. We loved the historic photographs hanging in the hallways, which the staff were more than willing to discuss with us. The staff is fantastic and the breakfast even more so, an ovo-lacto vegetarian treat. The location is very convenient and there is a beer pub immediately adjacent to the inn. (Also highly recommended after a long day of driving!)

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2020

Paul

Lovely Getaway. Lots of History!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. What an interesting place with a fascinating history! Our breakfasts were delicious. The service was efficient and friendly. The location was perfectly situated so we could enjoy driving along the shore of Cayuga Lake and to make the short trip to downtown Ithaca. We loved exploring the area. The Inn was the perfect place for us. We highly recommend The Rogue’s Harbor Inn!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2020

Jon

The proprietor and her staff were unfailingly pleasant. The building is old, which we knew going in, of course. We arrived on a warm day (~75°F.) to find the room air conditioner had been removed and the windows sealed with insulating plastic, in anticipation of colder weather. Consequently, I found the room unpleasantly warm, and the ceiling fan only partly solved this problem. The king-size bed, on the other hand, was quite comfortable. There was a small patch of mold in one corner of our bathtub, but otherwise, the room as a whole was clean. Our room, which was located on the inn's third floor, faced the rear parking lot, which was unfinished and replete with numerous potholes. The inn itself is located at the intersection of two state highways that saw a steady amount of car and truck traffic, and consequently our room was quite noisy throughout the two evenings we stayed. The white noise machine in the room was a nice touch, but did not help.

Breakfast each morning was served by friendly staff, although the only choices - scrambled eggs the first morning and French toast the second, with an accompanying side - were average. The coffee and orange juice were very good.

Overall, the inn had numerous charming features and all the \"character\" you'd expect from a building listed with the National Register of Historical Places. Regrettably, these facts did not offset what we felt were noteworthy shortcomings, and we probably won't return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2020

Cecelia

Gem of a B&B!

What a little diamond in the rough! I booked this last minute after searching B&B's near Ithaca for a night away. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. The overnight innkeeper gave us a historical perspective of the building which we highly enjoyed! How cool to stay somewhere that was part of the Underground Railroad! The breakfast was delicious and the servers were kind and professional. We book room 4 which had a detached bathroom. No issues with this as the hallway was very quiet. If/when I return I will probably try to get a different room just to see the differences. They said each room is unique. My only issue and reason for not giving it a perfect 10/10 is that the bed was not the most comfortable. Not horrible, but not the best either. I would highly recommend and will likely be back.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2020

Ann Marie

I understand the establishment is a historic landmark; but I just felt it could have been a bit cleaner.
Eileen was a great host; preparing excellent breakfast and offering helpful information. She is very knowledgeable and her recommendations were spot on. We enjoyed her company and our stay. Thank you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2020

Douglas

The breakfast was very good, staff was friendly and room was clean. The A/C was a little noisy on and off.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2020

Adrienne

Get away in the Finger Lakes

This was a lovely b&b. Our room was on the third floor no elevator but away from the stairs. It was a nice room but since it is in a very old house there are some structural issues but not in away that compromised the stay. Check in was fine, staff had our paperwork and key waiting for us. She told us about the self serve coffee, available brochures etc. She informed us about some restaurants and a nearby park where we could watch the sunset over Cayuga Lake. Their own restaurant is under renovations. Our room and the whole place was very clean. There was hand sanitizer and wipes available at the foyer and staff wore masks. Breakfast both mornings was very nice and the room used for breakfast had high ceilings and chandeliers with plenty of space between tables. Our room and attached bath were spacious. The bed was firm, but pillows were only ok. Bathroom had a claw footed tub with a shower attached. The window air conditioner worked fine the first day but the second day it developed a noisy rattle, actually it was the window that was rattling. In pulling back the curtain i could see they had a clothespin to use as a wedge and it had gotten loose. I tried to fix it but could not and it was too late to call any one. The b&b is located on a busy corner and the first night traffic did not bother us because the air was on but we had to turn air off so it was a problem. The next day I informed staff and they said they would fix it. We would stay again if air fix.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2020

Jorge

Very friendly staff. Big rooms and bathrooms. Unique place. Would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Great experience

So happy we chose this bed & breakfast for our Cayuga Lake trip. It was clean, the staff was friendly, and the location was perfect. Only 15 minutes from downtown Ithaca

Partner