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Lodging At The Gaffer Inn

Elmira - NY · United States

60 W Market StView location

9.2/10Excellent237 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Lodging At The Gaffer Inn

With a stay at Lodging at the Gaffer Inn in Corning (Gaffer District), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Corning Museum of Glass and West End Gallery. This hotel is 18. 7 mi (30. 1 km) from Watkins Glen International and 23. 8 mi (38.

3 km) from Watkins Glen State Park. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Kitchenettes are outfitted with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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With a stay at Lodging at the Gaffer Inn in Corning (Gaffer District), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Corning Museum of Glass and West End Gallery.

This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rockwell Museum of Western Art and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Kitchenettes are outfitted with refrigerators and microwaves.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators No front desk Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Burgers & Beer of Corning (located directly below the Inn).]. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. 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
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per day (500 ft away)

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

West End Gallery 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Rockwell Museum of Western Art 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Corning Museum of Glass 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Hands On Glass Studio 2 km / 1.3 mi
Park Avenue Sports Center 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Painted Post Village Hall 4 km / 2.5 mi
Village Square Park 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Painted Post-Erwin Museum at the Depot 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Craig Park 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Hodgeman Park 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Rand Avenue Park 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Spencer Crest Nature Center 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Kinsella Park 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Abbey-Kuehnle Park 5.7 km / 3.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 4
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Meal plans

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE CITY VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE CITY VIEWDBL.CV-DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE CITY VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE CITY VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.CV-DX

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  • QUADRUPLE CLASSICQUADRUPLE • CLASSICQUA.AS

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    QUADRUPLE CLASSIC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    CLASSIC

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    Room code: QUA.AS

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  • SUITE LUXURY CITY VIEWSUITE • LUXURY CITY VIEWSUI.CV-LX

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    SUITE LUXURY CITY VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY CITY VIEW

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    Room code: SUI.CV-LX

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q-DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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

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

    Room code: DBL.2Q-DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Lodging At The Gaffer Inn

9.2
Excellent
237 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2026
Lesley
We stayed here for one night while visiting Corning. The location is excellent and within easy walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants. Our room was spacious and clean, and the innkeeper was friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay.

The accommodations weren’t as historic or charming as we’d hoped. The property could benefit from a bit of a refresh. That said, it was comfortable, served its purpose for a one-night stay, and offered good value thanks to its convenient location and free parking.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Adam
Staff were incredibly helpful- talk to Jakey at the Restaurant, great guy‼️Thankful for accommodating our requests..
Would highly recommend both the hotel and restaurant.
Definitely will return on our next road trip.

Thanks to all the amazing staff and their hospitality
Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Walter
Large and clean room
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Thomas
21 steps to the second floor was a bit of a climb, but we survived 😁 Great accommodations, large room, nice mattress and furnishings. A bit of confusion checking in, but sorted out quickly. Right in the middle of the historic district.
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2026
Alan
Nice, small inn in the heart of a charming town.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Scott
We had a HUGE room with fireplace overlooking Main Street. Surprisingly quiet considering the location, which puts you right in the middle of the action. Plenty to do (and eat 😊) within walking distance.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Melinda
This room (#4) was so cute and nostalgic. I love the journal and the entries from previous guests. We were in town for my son's Cornell graduation and it was also glass fest weekend. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2026
Amy
Perfect location and spotless clean.
Partner
2/10
Poor
03 May 2026
Raymond J
The pictures online were deceiving. This is an inn above a burger joint that we entered through a back lot full of smelly dumpsters. Upon seeing our room, furniture a la 1975 and of dubious cleanliness, we decided not to stay. Exiting the back way to our car took us down a literal fire escape. I'm sure it suffices for some, but this seems better for transients than actual tourists to the Corning area.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2026
michelle
WSe liked the roominess 500 sq ft and the decor which was not standard high or low-end furnishings and wall art. It's location for seeing the wonderful Corning Museum is perfect--a nice walk. We'll go back when we're next in Finger Lakes.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
John
Great location right in the heart of things.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Pam
Was exactly wha we where looking for, in the middle of Market Street, perfect!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
William
Spotless room, impeccable service, great location. Very accommodating to our needs. Recommend 100%
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Dec 2025
Josilyn
The room is nice but was not prepared for the difficulty finding parking. Only on street and small lot in back which was full. Had to drive around to find parking. Had to use codes to check in which took awhile to figure out but eventually worked.
2/10
Poor
22 Nov 2025
Annmarie
The Gaffer Inn is above a burger joint in town. I got there around 4:30 and parked right behind the place, in the municiple parking lot, expecting to be checked in. As I got out of my car, I noticed there were two men sitting outside the restaurant and smoking and, at first, I thought they were cooks - until I realized the restaurant (like at least half the stores in town) was closed. That didn’t feel comforable. Then I tried to check in....but nobody was there. I walked around to the front of the building...but nobody was there...and It was getting dark. I called the Gaffer Inn and got an answering service, and was told they would call someone who would get back to me. I waited. Then a man called and said he left me a message earlier that day with the code for the some door (that wasn't marked) to access the Gaffer Inn rental. I didn't get the code, but by that time, it didn’t matter - I was there to check in and all I got was a faceless voice telling me I should have gotten a code to some door somewhere. I was feeling very uncomfortable and told the man I didn’t want to stay there. He was annoyed and told me to take it up with hotels.com. Terrible experience. I was glad I was able to get a room at the Staybridge Suites.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2025
Robert
The room was so cozy. This truly was an awesome place. You wont be disappointed.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
10 Nov 2025
Yehuda
The room was spacious and somewhat clean.
It is more just a room than an Inn, no reception, lobby or lounge. I prefer doublets, but there was a thin sheet as your sleeping cover.
Location is perfect, in the heart of Corning, very close to all cafes and restaurants, walking distance to the glass museum.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2025
Jayme
Clean room, easy check in, centrally located on market street.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Karen
All of the above!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2025
Susan
The Gaffer Inn was a great place for our 2 night stay in the charming town of Corning.
Checkin is electronic with codes provided for doors.
Access is a bit tricky and would not recommend for anyone who is not capable of carrying own bags up steep stairs!!
Our suite was spacious with a kitchen and lounge area. Room was a bit dark.
Downstairs is a nice bar selling delicious burgers (thanks JD!). There are a few other eating places, bars, and shops along the same street.
Parking in a public lot at the back ($1-2/hr between 9am-5pm and free at night and on weekends).
Would recommend for a quiet stay in Corning.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
Robert
Second visit this year, different room. Had a great stay and a great time! Thank you to the staff!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2025
Marilyn
You have to look past the fact that the rooms are above Beer & Burger restaurant and requires the ability to take 1 flight of stairs. We had room #3 which was amazing! It was actually like having two spacious rooms. We enjoyed the ambience of the fireplace. It was a very comfortable stay. We also enjoyed the restaurant below.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2025
Caroline
Very seamless process! The room was nicely appointed and very central to shops and restaurants. We will be back!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
James
Clean and quiet
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Jason
Very clean, affordable, ease of check in, location, and great layout.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2025
Gerard
Excellent location with lovely updated clean rooms. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
Lila B
This is a nice place to stay! Highly recommend it! A minor, minor issue was the soft mattress. Like a more firm one! Other than that, great location and room!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2025
Christian
Beautiful room!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2025
Debra
What a cool place to stay. So clean, comfortable, different. Great spot right on Market Street above a restaurant. We definitely will be back! Can’t wait!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2025
Gail
Bed was very comfortable, like the different food options.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Lauren
Super spacious. Great location. We loved it.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
David
Very large room; great location. Plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Tanya
Our second time staying! Love the room and love the area around it. The AC wasn't working too well but it wasn't horrible. We'll always come back
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Daria
Great location! We loved how close everything was - plenty of restaurants, a supermarket, and a nice park all within easy walking distance. Free parking right behind the hotel on weekends was a bonus. Watkins Glen State Park is only about a half-hour drive away, too. The room itself was very clean, which we really appreciated.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jul 2025
Stephen
Nice big space clean. Close to the Corning museum and restaurants in the area.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Kenneth
Loved this place!
That said, the \"entry\" is through the back of the building parking lot, up what appears to be an old fire escape, passing by the restaurant vent fan, on the way up to the second floor.
All i kept thinking was, Im in deep trouble now (wife cursing and swearing under her breath).
The unmarked door opens to a civilized hallway and closes securely behind you.
The room, which is more like a suite, is wonderful!
It has a separate bedroom and living room, with a fireplace. The view of Gaffer St. street below is excellent!
Very cool art on the walls.
Thank goodness the room was as nice as it was, because that entry looked a little sketchy.
For the type of old building this is, having a \"hotel\" above the restaurant, the entry makes complete sense. While the building wasnt designed for this, its a great suite at a great price.

Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Karen

Nice studio room

This property was a nice, clean, comfortable place to stay. It had a lot of room to spread out and almost seemed like a studio apartment rather than a hotel room. It was on top of a restaurant called Burgers and Beer. I didn’t feel the same sense of cleanliness there, but the food was good. Next time, I would skip the restaurant.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Grant
Easy check in room was great.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Michael
Very unique find for a great value. You wouldn’t expect to find this quality of a room in this location. Plus, it’s so convenient to shopping and food, especially NY style pizza. What a treasure!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2025
Richard
Not so quiet till about midnight on a Friday evening. The bathroom faucet needs repaired, the pressure is to high and water splashes all over ones short.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2025
Mike

If you don’t stay here you’re missing out

Amazing room, clean, right in the heart of town. Only place I would stay at in town.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
Bruce
Nice spacious room with character. Inn is right on Main Street so easy to walk downtown Corning and enjoy dining there.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Edie
Delightful room
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2025
Linda
Facilities were very nice and evrrything worked just as planned. Had a great stay.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Sally

Love love love! Nice and quiet place!

Super easy check in, once you’re checked in tho- make note of your confirmation number so you can log back in to check out! It took me about 10 mins to figure that part out… but it’s very very nice! 10/10 would recommend! Loved walking distance to everything and I’m even a local! We stayed for cabin fever!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2025
Troy
Stayed for Valentine’s Day and it was perfect, the room was great with Great city views. The bathroom was very nice. Everything within walking distance (shopping, coffee place across the street, dinner). We had Dinner at three birds which was a 7 min walk from the room and it was absolutely amazing. Defintley plan to visit and stay again. A great experience overall!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Nov 2024
Robert
Great location. Large room. Steep stairway and no elevator. No front desk. Comfortable bed but tired furniture. No included breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Nicole
Great place, well appointed clean room, excellent bathroom! It’s walkable to restaurants, shopping, museums and more. We would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2024
Lori
Unique inn in the heart of a lovely downtown with tons of dining, shopping and bars.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Ralph
Clean, comfortable and quiet. A very nice stay. The only issue was the stairs; too many.
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2024
Ruth
Great location. Good communication when we had questions. Only concern is bedding is one thin sheet with one thin bedspread. Not at all comfortable. Needs either a duvet or proper blankets. Also light from street keeps the room too light overnight in spite of blinds. Blackout blinds would be more effective. Otherwise a good and spacious, well equipped room and good value for the money.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
Andrea
We've never stayed in an inn quite like the Gaffer Inn. There's no sign, no real personnel connected with it, and it's kind of like staying in a Speakeasy from Prohibition Days. You can only enter during your prepaid time period with a special code. To get to your room, you have to walk up steep steps behind an unmarked door in the front or a bit scary metal steps if entering from the rear. This place is not handicapped accessible and there is no one to help you with luggage or questions or recommendations. Nevertheless, why did I give this five stars? Well, once you get to your room, it is beautiful and clean. It was like having a nice studio apartment, interestingly decorated and equipped with everything you could need. This is not the place for anyone who likes cookie-cutter hotels or needs lots of additional services or feels uncomfortable with checking in and out without human contact. But, if you like unique hotels that are walkable to many of Corning's attractions and restaurants, I highly recommend the Gaffer Inn.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2024
Scott

Can't wait to go back!

This place was amazing! It was right in the center of all of the shops, restaurants, and bars in Corning. It was within walking distance to the Museum of Glass as well. The room itself was very cozy with a fireplace and leather couches. Staff at the Beer & Burgers restaurant below the room were extremely friendly and helpful when checking in. Parking was not an issue as there were plenty of spaces in the lot behind the Inn. My wife and I had a wonderful weekend there! We'll be back!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Aug 2024
Tess
Great location but room #3 has an unpleasant smell and the bathroom has a faulty faucet.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Linda

Anniversary getaway

Nice location, spacious and comfortable! Would stay there again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
Neva
Cute, cozy and conveniently located property. We enjoyed our stay. Parking is only free during the weekends. Highly recommend.
6/10
Pleasant
27 Aug 2024
Constance
This was just a one night stay, on our way home from an 8 day road trip.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2024
Shirley
Great, quaint, homey feeling place above the restaurant- super cute downtown area of Corning.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
derik
Very large, comfortable room right in the heart of Corning. Steep stairs to the room.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 Aug 2024
Pi
Liked it was in town.
Back step are hazardous.

Lack of personnel. Place needed tp run itself.

No other staff around.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2024
Jane
Great location for dining options and daytime shopping.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2024
Brett
What a fun place to stay. From the outside you didnt know what to expect. Once inside it was very different. It was like being in a very nice NY studio apartment. The exposed brick walls were great. Quirky little place. Though i would suggest a yellow caution strip on the front step into the street.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Ben
Wonderful, close to lots on Market Street and simply a wonderful stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
David
Greatly enjoyed our stay and the ease of accessing our room. Never saw any staff but didn't need anything so rated that average. But room was clean and quiet.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
Dave
Had a great stay at the Gaffer Inn. Lovely room, stayed in the Majestic Suite, nice big room, very comfy bed and couches. Close to all amenities and the burger restaurant was delicious with a great variety of drinks. Highly recommend a stay at the Gaffer Inn if you’re in Corning for a night or two.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
Tanya
Our room was amazing! Very spacious and had everything you would need. Would love to stay here again just to stay in the room and enjoy it. (Water went out in the whole bldg so I wasn't able to get a shower. Other than that, everything was excellent)
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
Ronald
Two small issues.
Their entry system is new and needs a little work and the stairs to the 4 room inn is quite steep so be careful if
you have mobility problems.
The rooms were huge and well appointed and very quiet
despite the fact that they were above a resto/bar.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Great little gem

Brilliant room! Spacious, great amenities (fridge, microwave, coffee maker) and super comfy couch. Just sorry we weren't staying longer!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jul 2024
Pamela S.
Nice room but if you want a good nights sleep you won’t get it there. Music went on all night.
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2024
Linda
Spacious apartment conveniently located in downtown Corning.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2024
Stephen

Best kept Secret in Corning NY

Our stay was great!! Located right downtown, nestled in between restaurants and bars. Room was spacious.. like a suite.
Our room window looked out on Market Street. Lots of activities in walking distance
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Wonderful place to stay!

Amazing hotel! The room was cozy and organized 💞 and the customer service was exceptional.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2024
Mary
Our room was palatial. We were in the Majestic room.
Business_and_leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 May 2024
David

Nice but glitches with check-in

The place is very cute and our room, The Majestic, was as described. It has a lot of amenities. But, check in was clunky. I went to the bar downstairs and was told that i should have reveived a message with instructions, which, I did not. The bar downstairs was very helpful and explained the lock process, then even came to check to make sure it worked. After that, I was very impressed and happy with the place. Unfortunately, later in the evening when we had settled in, it was impossible to find the wifi password which caused some issues. I tried to go back down to the bar, but by that time, the bar was closed. It did not seem important at 9 pm to call the emergency number, but, it was disappointing.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2024
Mary

Corning fun

Very clean and comfortable. Downtown Corning has great restaurants
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2024
Amy
We were in room #1 and it was wondeful. So big! The brick walls and fireplace add so much character. Had to check in at the bar downstairs because we never received an email with our room code. Also, lots of stairs and definitely not handicap accessible. Would definitely stay again.
Business_and_leisure Family
2/10
Poor
09 Feb 2024
William
The bedding is exactly as If someone got it very used and out of a thrift store ALL of the towels were stained brown or grey. They too were as if not just 2nd hand- but third hand. When we arrived the key to the room was in the door. We did not feel safe and could not sleep on very old and smelly furniture beds bedding. We left and had to reserve a room in a Hilton hotel.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2024
Evan
Loved this hotel. Room was great! Everyone was very friendly. Good location. Would definitely book again!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2023
Robert
We go to Corning Museum of Glass as least once per year and this time we decided to stay overnight. The Gaffer Inn is above a restaurant that was recommended by friends. So we booked a room. It looks like an old brick facade on the outside, but the inside is quite the opposite. Our room was stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed our accommodations. Great burger dinner downstairs and good watermelon hard cider.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2023
Kelley
We absolutely loved this place! Quiet, spacious, comfortable and charming.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2023
Sean
Property was great and in a wonderful location in downtown Corning. Staff were wonderful and friendly!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2023
Kimberly

We'll be back!!!

So pleasantly surprised at the size, style and comfort of our room! Can wait to book another stay
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2023
Kayla

great stay in corning!

This is a great apartment type room in cute downtown Corning. It is spacious and clean and in a great location. The only downside is the couch bed. We had two teens with us and thought we could sleep 4 -- we were wrong. No human body of any size should have to sleep on that hide-a-bed. The suite is large and could easily accommodate an extra double bed or set of bunk beds if arranged properly and it would be a very comfortable stay for all involved. Otherwise the stay was great! Clean, easy check in and out, etc. highly recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2023
Dennis
The inn closes by 10 PM and the desk help gave us pictures and text messages so we could arrive safely around midnight - all worked out perfectly.
Thank you for the guidance!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2023
Ronald
My wife and I travel alot. We’ve been to Europe twice and drove across America. This was one of the nicest rooms we have ever stayed in. The restaurant below was just as nice with a staff that made you feel like family.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2023
Elzbieta
I liked the room. The area is very nice . A lot of shops and restaurants. It would be nice if the room had black- out windows shades
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2023
Martha
The Inn was very convenient to shops and restaurants and Corning Glass Museum was an easy drive. A shuttle to the Museum was a couple blocks away. The museum was also in walking district. The Main Street was quiet and charming.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2023
william
Close to restaurants and the glass museum.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2023
Sharon
The area is easy to navigate and has a variety of stores. The Rockwell Museum was an easy walk.
Appreciated the gift card to the restaurant downtown stairs atmosphere and food good. I also checked in at the restaurant easy.
The only downside was no help getting baggage upstairs or downstairs. Back stairs grated metal and stairwells inside long and narrow, called number to check about help couldn’t leave message.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2023
William
Very friendly staff. Very helpful staff. Room size is great. Only minus was a temporary ac unit that was a minor issue. Everything else was perfect at the hotel.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2023
Jeanne

Character and charm that the big chains lack

We had a fine time at Gaffer Inn. Our room was spacious and comfortable. I really wanted not to spend our weekend at a chain hotel -- lately, I find them sort of depressing. So I chose the Gaffer and I am totally glad I did. We loved it, but to be fair, I have to say that there are things you give up in exchange for the charm and great downtown vibe of staying here. There's no front desk, so if something goes wrong in the middle of the night, you have to call someone. There can be noise from the downstairs establishments (but when we were there, the music and merriment ended promptly at 10PM). There's a steep staircase to get up to the rooms. No breakfast, but coffee shops and a diner in walking distance. But for us, those things really didn't make a difference, we loved the place.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2023
Thomas

Unique Inn.

A unique Inn on Main Street walkable to museums. First time I ever checked into an Inn in a Pub. Would definitely stay there again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2023
Samuel
We stayed in Corning NY for a night on the way to Toronto Canada. The Gaffer Inn a small Inn right above a Burger restaurant. We checked in at the restaurant, then went upstairs to a is a huge nicely decorated room. It is not a cookie cutter hotel by any means. Very clean and comfortable. The restaurant gives you a $10 coupon to eat there. We didn’t only because none of us were hungry during the stay. Only 2 note of caution. To get to the rooms you have to go up a relatively steep flight of stairs either through the front or the back entrance. The back entrance leads to the parking lot. It is a little funky, with the kitchen exhaust fan blowing on you as you walk up or down. You have be careful using the rear stairs. If you have physical issues it could be a problem. I found the bed too soft to my liking, but that is only my preference. Really nice comfortable place to stay in Corning New York. Highly recommend unless you are unable or unwilling to climb a flight of stairs with your luggage.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2023
Shelley

In the thick of things

Right in the middle of the Gaffer district - great food, shops, museums literally on the doorstep. Very quiet despite being above a bar. Easy check in and out, easy parking. Would stay again to tour the Finger Lakes
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2023
Renato
Beautiful, comfortable, clean room. Enjoyed a burger while we were there and it was delicious! Would stay here again
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2023
Rossanne
This is an old hotel with only 5 rooms, upstairs narrow and steep. There is no lobby, you check in at the restaurant below the rooms. My room The Majestic was large, a studio size with a modern beautiful bathroom. The bed was extremely comfortable. The lighting was not bright except in the bathroom. The room overlooks the downtown. We thoroughly enjoyed our two nights here.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2023
Janita
Clean property, friendly and accommodating staff
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2023
Malcolm

Location and great room.

Location...Location...Location. Did I mention that the location is right on Market Street within walking to everything that Corning has to offer, including museums, restaurants, pubs, and shopping. We stayed in room #2, and the room itself was large and absolutely spotless. It had been updated recently. A full leather couch and leather arm chair were also in the room. King size bed was clean and comfortable. Two small caveats: one, you do have to climb quite a long stairway; two, while the windows have blinds, there is a street light in front of them and it can be distracting at night. Would have been nice to have drapes to close.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2023
Carol
It's in a very convenient area. There are a lots of restaurants, shops, unique stores. The Corning Museum of Glass is within walkable distance. The room is clean, big with style. We love the room with city view. You can see people walking along the street. It's cozy, safe and convient. We love it.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2023
Timothy
Fantastic and unique

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60 W Market St, Corning, United States

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