Inn On Columbia

Location: 228 Columbia Street, Ithaca, New York, 14850, Ithaca, US

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - anytime

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Express check-out
• Electric car charging station
• Free WiFi
• Express check-in/check-out
• Wheelchair accessible
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-out
• Smoke-free property
• Free self parking
• Electric car charging station
• Shared microwave
• Shared refrigerator
• Water dispenser
• Couples/private dining
• Eco-friendly toiletries
• Eco-friendly cleaning products used
• Bicycle parking available
• Well-lit path to entrance
• Stair-free path to entrance
• Vegetarian breakfast available
• Showcase for local artists
• Double-glazing on all windows
• Energy-saving switches
• Vegan menu options available
• Vegetarian menu options available

Rooms Available

• The Gazebo

  1 King Bed

  Features a private deck/patio

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 28-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower

  Practical - Iron/ironing board, art supplies, and children's books

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors

  Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room

  Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and energy-saving switches

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Window screens
  • Art supplies
  • Paper towels
  • Deck or patio
  • Freezer
  • Heated floor
  • Heated floor
  • Energy-saving switches

• Carriage House

  1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

  640-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area

  Relax - Fireplace

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 28-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub

  Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, and art supplies

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors

  Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room

  Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Dining table
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Free WiFi
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster oven
  • Window screens
  • Art supplies
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Heated floor
  • Heated floor
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches

• King Room

  1 King Bed

  204-sq-foot individually decorated room with a deck/patio

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 28-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board, and art supplies

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floors

  Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room

  Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and energy-saving switches

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Window screens
  • Art supplies
  • Paper towels
  • Deck or patio
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Heated floor
  • Heated floor
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches

Guest Reviews

• Deborah (10/5): - Had a wonderful 3 days here. Madeleine and Ken, were excellent and helpful hosts, providing suggestions for walks, wineries and restaurants. The daily homemade breakfast was delicious and varied each day. We particularly loved the fresh homemade muffins and scones. Lovely touch to have access to complimentary snacks, fruit and drinks through the day as well. Great location, comfortable room and an easy walk into town.
• Laura (10/5): A Gem of a Stay - Carriage room was spacious, stylish, and super roomy. Would 100% stay here again. Also, breakfast was fantastic!
• Denise (10/5): - Lovely place with lovely hosts! Delicious breakfast made to order. Love staying here!
• Alexander (10/5): - The bed was comfortable and breakfast was absolutely amazing. The location is very walkable to dining and shopping. There are so many beautiful hikes in the area as well. We definitely would stay here again!
• Laura (10/5): - Ideal location. Beautiful inn. And the best ever gourmet breakfasts. Loved the sparkling drinks in the fridge and the very understanding, accommodating hosts. Cant say enough good things.
• Yanhua (10/5): - Everything was perfect!
• Ben (10/5): - The Inn on Columbia is a great choice for couples traveling to Ithaca. It is a lovely home and the room was very comfortable. Madeline's breakfasts were outstanding and we loved having Olive greet us in the morning! It's also a short walk down to the Commons where there's plenty of things to do. Highly recommend!
• Dean (10/5): - Cute little place was perfect for us. Owners were wonderful.
• Michael (8/5): - Innovative design and recovery of old home. Nicely decorated.
• Kim (10/5): - The hosts were truly hospitable. They gave us information about the area as well as made amazing breakfasts each morning. We loved hiking several trails with water falls in the Ithaca area. We also loved that we could walk into town.
• Cynthia (10/5): - Delicious breakfast and coffee!
• Michelle (10/5): Comfortable and Welcoming Space - Absolutely Fabulous! Gracious hosts, stunning decor, delicious breakfast... and so many thoughtful details to create a comfortable and welcoming space.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Anniversary Escape to IIthaca - We enjoyed a wonderful weekend in the Gazebo Room at Inn on Columbia. It couldn't have been better. Madeline was wonderful - she accommodated my husband's special dietary needs and she was so willing to offer suggestions about things to do in the area. She even left a bottle of champagne to help us celebrate our anniversary. We especially loved being greeted by Olive who also tolerated our 2 dogs who joined us. Thank you for a wonderful visit to Ithaca.
• lauren (10/5): - Very cute property with such gracious hosts. It’s a great spot to stay in Ithaca that isn’t a mass market hotel chain/brand.
• stephanie (10/5): Stay here!!!! - OK, I canceled my reservation at a more well-known boutique hotel when I saw this one popped up for about half the cost. Best move I ever made! We had the gazebo room and it was so adorable. Completely private and large with extremely comfortable bedding, a Jacuzzi tub and a walk-in shower But the real charm of this Inn are the owners. They bend over backwards to make sure you are comfortable. The breakfast in the mornings is so outrageously good with fresh homemade baked muffins and scones, along with fresh fruit, and an entrée of your choice. Coffee is plentiful and there are always cold drinks and snacks available around the clock. Location is perfect. Walkable to many places and parking is easy.
• Melinda (10/5): - Absolutely lovely stay in every way. Great hosts, delicious breakfast, beautiful and peaceful property close to everything.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Terrific people and food, meh condition of room. - Pros: People and Food Amazing hosts- super helpful, kind, accommodating. Great food, they even packed a take away breakfast for us when we left early to hike. Fresh flowers in the room. Love the uniqueness of the gazebo. Cons: Power issues for CPAP and condition of room 1. The power in the room was motion sensitive so CPAP kept switching off all night. Tried a fix offered by host for night #2 (used different outlet per hosts directions) but it still happened. 2. Shade for the skylight over the bed is very dirty with cobwebs, dust and insects on it. 3. Bathroom has a DIY feel: cracked molding around tub, odd faucet in sink. Ends so close to the front lip of the sink that you get splashed really easily just washing your hands. 4. No shower door in room w/toilet so the whole little room gets wet when you shower. 5.The gazebo is bright and pretty during the day but it does not offer blackout curtains so morning starts EARLY. 6. AC is in the closet with boxfan used to blow cold air out. Just cosmetic, the room was cool and comfy, but feels odd and piecemeal. All in all, expected more polish for the money.
• Tammy (10/5): - Excellent stay. Great breakfast, kind host.
• James (8/5): - Amazing host, nice stay and terrific breakfast!
• Kelly (10/5): Stay in the carriage house! - We had to the most wonderful time at Inn on Columbia!! Our hosts were amazing, incredibly welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The carriage house was perfect. We highly recommend.
• Marcy (10/5): - Such a unique room/apartment. So spacious and beautiful midcentury touches. Host very friendly and helpful.
• Nick (10/5): - Owners were very nice, and especially welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious, and is just as good, if not better, than most of the restaurants in town.
• Laura (10/5): - Lovely accommodations. Gracious owners. Awesome breakfast.
• zijie (10/5): - Our stay here was absolutely wonderful! The accommodation was extremely comfortable and the host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Their warm hospitality truly made our trip special. The homemade breakfast each morning was a real highlight - freshly prepared, delicious, and the perfect way to start our day. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for both quality lodging and genuine local hospitality!
• Pasquale (10/5): - It was amazing Madeline. The owner was fantastic and we would recommend this to everybody… Well beyond anything we expected! Can’t wait to come back.
• monica (10/5): Home Away From Home - My stay was full of delights! Madeline and Kenn made me feel so welcome and at home--Madeline's breakfasts were the highlight of my stay in NY! The best breakfasts I've ever enjoyed while traveling--I travel a lot and am in my 60s! The room in the main house was private, nicely appointed, comfortable and serene. Madeline gave me tips to make the most of my time in Ithaca. All her suggestions were excellent and personally selected for my interests. A very memorable time and I would definitely stay there again or recommend the Inn on Columbia to friends. Warm, quiet and beautiful.
• Amy (10/5): - We had a wonderful time at The Inn on Columbia. Madeline and Kenn were wonderful hosts. We were visiting Ithaca College and the location was perfect. Breakfast was delicious and generous. We hope to return again someday.
• Beth (10/5): - Beautiful, fresh, homemade breakfast that changed every day. This place had everything- great water pressure, easy parking, lovely conversation with the owners and their pets. Thank you Madeleine and Kenn for the recommendations and accommodations. I definitely recommend a multi-night stay :)
• Charles (10/5): Cozy Ithaca Inn - Cozy, comfy and classy. Wonderful gourmet breakfast. We hope to return soon!
• Srikumar (10/5): - The breakfast was excellent and the host was very helpful.
• Dennis (10/5): - French toast with blueberries was the best! Beautiful bnb and city!
• Joe (10/5): - This is one of the best places I’ve stayed . The service is excellent. I felt like i was at a celebrity hotel
• Vivi (10/5): - We loved everything! From the easy and welcoming check in. The convenience location from Ithaca college. The perfect room (Gazebo) for our little chihuahua. To the perfect breakfast cooked fresh by Madeline and meeting new people. Thank you very much ❤️! Vivi
• Syed (10/5): - Lovely, quaint inn, with relaxing atmosphere. The hosts were very helpful and welcoming. Madeline, the inn keeper, served a great breakfast. All in all, awesome!
• Laila (10/5): 11 out of 10 - If I could rate it 11 on a scale of 10 I would! Clean, friendly, character, atmosphere. Wonderful breakfast.
• Denise (10/5): - This was a true find for me! Absolutely lovely place!
• Verified traveler (10/5): Cool vibes - Extremely comfortable accommodation, fantastic location, 5 star breakfast ,and just cool vibes. Great selection of background music
• Douglas (10/5): - We recently went for an extended weekend trip and were very happy with our stay. The location is quiet and peaceful, yet just a short walk from the downtown area and its conveniences. The owners were personable and provided quality feedback and recommendations on locations to visit based on our questions and tastes. The morning breakfasts were absolutely delicious and homey. We were so thrilled with the quality of the food every morning. Everything was clean, uniquely decorated, and you could feel the owners' touch in the construction and layout. If you're looking to do a couple's vacation in the area, then this is a fantastic and unique destination.
• Megan (10/5): - The breakfast alone is worth a visit! Perfect location to access downtown commons and quick drives to the top nature areas and Cornell campus. This was our first visit to Ithaca and we will definitely return!
• shane (10/5): - It would be hard to top the breakfast or owners conversation. Great for a weekend get away.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Wonderful - We had a great stay at the Inn on Columbia. The breakfast was wonderful, including fresh fruits and scones, and our host had an excellent selection of books to browse through. She was also very helpful with recommendations for restaurants and activities. The room was quiet and comfortable and the bathroom was clean and spacious. Thank you!
• Judith (10/5): - Did not really intend to reserve at B&B but glad I did. The Inn is very clean and tastefully decorated with countless thoughtful touches. I had complete privacy. Easy check in and in/out. Breakfast a sumptuous feast with all the variety one could desire. Madeline is a gracious host, warm and friendly in perfect balance.
• arnold (10/5): - Very personal style of hospitality by the owners Madeline and Kenn
• Jessica (10/5): - Great hosts, nice place, quiet and close to downtown! We had a very nice stay.
• Lynn (10/5): - I've stayed at many inns and bnbs and this one is well-run and on the top of my list! The room was very clean and cute. Check-in process was super easy and hassle-free. Madeline called me ahead to let me know the room was ready for us as we were in a rush to attend a wedding. The breakfast prepared by her was fantastic and the dining space itself was a beauty. She also got a lot of nice local art at display. We loved the vibe. You have to stay here when visiting Ithaca!
• Denise (10/5): - Very welcoming. A lovely place to stay with great innkeepers. I was very comfortable.
• Susan (10/5): - The house is beautifully restored, and guests have access to the living room/dining room area to read or relax. It's a short walk to town, so the location can't be beat. And the breakfast? Yum! Truly everything you could want in a B&B.
• Kristen (10/5): Love This Place - Wonderfully quaint and full of nice touches like fresh cut flowers and magnificent breakfasts.
• Gary (10/5): - great place to stay
• Sabrina (10/5): - We had an amazing trip. The breakfast was fantastic.
• Laura (10/5): - We stayed in the gazebo room - very nice. We especially appreciated the heated bathroom floors. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious!
• Ralph (10/5): - We stayed in the Gazebo it was very cozy and warm with the fireplace. A total different experience. The staff/owners were great, the breakfast was outstanding. Thank you!!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - I loved the service and it’s cleanliness. Really friendly people and spacious.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - It was a great experience. The place was adorable, well stocked, and comfy. We had no problems with the place at all and very much enjoyed our stay!
• JENNIFER (10/5): Rent the Gazebo for a Secluded Getaway - We stayed overnight in the standalone, airy gazebo. Comes with a comfy firm king bed, soft sheets, a jet tub & a wet room shower. The ceiling is painted an airy blue & there are 2 sets of drapes to block the light & make you feel secluded. Comes with a wraparound porch & a rent-a-puppy named Olive. ♥️ We declined the puppy but said yes to a fabulous breakfast. (they didn’t actually offer the puppy to rent, but she’s a friendly little thing that made it feel like home.) Lots of good things. The only negative is that the tv is small & a little tough to see from bed (admittedly we are used to 55” or bigger). 10-min walk from Ithaca Commons & Restaurant Row. Wonderful hospitality!
• Verified traveler (10/5): Walking distance to the Center of Ithaca - This was a delightful bed and breakfast. It was spacious with a separate bedroom. The large open area had a pull out sofa, desk with a lovely window, kitchenette with a table and four chairs, and gas fireplace. The bathroom had a large soaking tub and had separate entrances from the bedroom and living space. There was also a private porch. Our breakfast was cooked to order and delivered to our room at the time we chose. Overall, a wonderful relaxing stay!
• Miriam (8/5): - The innkeepers are welcoming, attentive and helpful. There are many thoughtful touches throughout the space. Breakfast was beautifully presented. We enjoyed a lovely stay.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very stylish architecture. Soothing atmosphere. Convenient location.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Beautiful spot - The Inn on Columbia is fantastic! Incredible breakfast in a warm environment.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Madeline was personable and professional. We were treated like family. The place is lovely and interesting, and a great location, only blocks away from downtown. She served us a wonderful breakfast, on beautiful dinnerware, even though we slept in due to change of times that night. We couldn't have asked for more, and already have plans to babysit our grandkids so their parents can have a nice little visit to Ithaca like we did. Totally a five star place.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We found the inn very unique and ownee very welcoming
• Atticus (10/5): Great place to stay - Beautiful home, delicious food, accommodating host, and awesome atmosphere. Location prime for visiting downtown. Will definitely visit and stay again!
• Larry (10/5): A modern B&B - A grouping of Victorian era homes remodeled with contemporary design and decor. Very comfortable bed. The large common area kitchen in our building was very well stocked. An easy walk to downtown for dining and shopping. We had canceled an AirB&B that was a disaster. The hosts of the Inn on Columbia went out of their way to find us a place on a very busy college weekend. We can’t thank them enough. We stayed three nights and enjoyed Ithaca tremendously thanks to Kenn and Madeline.
• Timothy (10/5): Go Again! - Well done B&B. Comfortable and easy to do. Glad I stayed
• Bird Watcher (8/5): A great Inn but pay attention to room choice - We rented the Blue Room on the Villa, which is a darling room in a pretty cottage with a kitchen and living room. Everything about this room was nice except for the street noise at night. The blue room is in the front of the house off a fairly busy through street. The road noise of cars driving past was pretty loud while trying to fall asleep, and in the early morning. Other than the noise, the room was quaint and comfortable, except for the pillows which were lumpy and flat. I requested better pillows and the staff left us two more comfortable pillows the next day. They were very nice about it, and I wished I had spoken up earlier. The ensuite bathroom is pleasant and private. I think the rooms offered in the back of the house were probably quieter. Next time I would request one of these rooms. I also wish I had stayed at the main property, where I hear the owner cooks a wonderful breakfast. Our breakfast pastries were fresh, but fairly bland and doughy. I liked how the staff left a separate box tied with a bow for each room. And the bowl of fruit was appreciated. There were coffee and tea to brew and drink. I wished they had included a loaf of bread for toasting. The back of cottage is quiet and wooded with a small porch and table/chairs. I enjoyed eating my breakfast outside and birdwatching. There was plenty of parking.
• Daniel (6/5): - A lot of street noise, and not enough insulation between you and the other guests. Didn't feel private. Convenient location. Could walk to several attractions. Plentiful and diverse breakfast items provided. Owners friendly and accommodating.
• Dana Cohen (10/5): - We had a lovely stay. We were very late to check in and the owners called us and emailed late check in instructions, which was very helpful. They were very responsive to any questions and issues we had and were just generally very nice people. A great place to stay!
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great overnight in Ithaca - Inn on Columbia was a real find. Worked perfectly for our overnight on a long drive as the hosts were lovely and checked us into the room super quickly, gave us helpful maps and suggestions for dinner, and then left us to explore Ithaca in the limited time we had. Inn is located in more residential area, within easy distance to downtown or Cornell's campus (quick drive, or a walk to downtown for anyone who doesn't mind an uphill walk home) and had a lovely shared kitchen and common space where a yummy breakfast was left for us in the morning, along with snacks and coffee/tea and beverages for whenever we wanted them. The design of rooms, including a lot of environmentally responsible practices, is really attractive and there was an excellent art collection to top it all off. Highly recommended.
• Marisa McCallum (8/5): Pleasantly Surprised! - This was a pleasant surprise! A quaint Victorian home made into a bed and breakfast steps away from downtown Ithaca. The room was quiet and clean.. the mattress needs to be replaced as we both sank into the middle. And the tv was VERY small.. but for the most part we were happy with our stay. Private bathrooms. Breakfast in the morning.
• Dwana (10/5): Unique - I arrived late about 9:30 pm thinking the front desk would still be open; unfortunately, it was close, but they left me instructions on how to get in my room and once in, I thought it was nice, clean, and unique in it's own way. The next morning, they greeted me, and informed me that a box of goodies was waiting on me in the kitchen/lounge area. Overall, great place to stay, and I will stay again.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Pawtucket - Altogether a positive experience
• Verified traveler (10/5): Unique experience - Inn on Columbia is a number of former private homes converted bedroom suites with a common kitchen and living area. The one we stayed in had 3 suites. The common kitchen had 2 coffee makers, a teapot and an extensive tea selection. A generous selection of fruit was available for all. Navigation the common areas was made easier by motion sensitive lights coming on as you entered each area. Each suite received a box of refrigerated breakfast rolls and there were granola and yogurt options to select from. Our room was comfortable and the jacuzzi tub relaxed tired muscles after a day of exploring Ithaca. The only detraction was low tv volume from a small screen HDTV located on the opposite wall from the foot of the bed. We are planning future Ithaca visits and will use the Inn at Columbia as our base.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Lovely bed and breakfast. - Very helpful host. Modern and spacious rooms. Very relaxing and clean.

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