When you stay at La Tourelle in Ithaca, you'll be in a state park, a 1-minute drive from Ithaca College and 9 minutes from Cornell University. .This spa hotel is 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Cayuga Lake and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Buttermilk Falls State Park.
What's nearby
Buttermilk Falls State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Ithaca College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Ithaca Commons - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
State Theatre of Ithaca - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Cornell University - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Taco Bell - 6 min drive
Panera Bread - 7 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 6 min drive
Wendy's - 7 min drive
About this property
La Tourelle
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Ithaca College
La Tourelle offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Ithaca hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 15 miles.
You can enjoy a meal at The Bistro at La Tourelle serving the guests of La Tourelle, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a library. Planning an event in Ithaca? This hotel has 2207 square feet (205 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a bus station shuttle.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Bistro at La Tourelle - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Lobby Bar - Onsite lobby lounge. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Electric car charging station on site
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Airport shuttle on request
Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 miles
Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–1:00 PM: USD 7-21 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Restaurants on site
The Bistro at La Tourelle
Lobby Bar
Things to do
24-hour fitness centre
Full-service spa
Hiking/biking trails
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
Children's games
Fridge
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Library
Reception hall
Water dispenser
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Conference space (2207 square feet)
Meeting rooms - 3
Outdoors
Firepit
Nature reserve
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa
6 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures and pedicures
Massages
Massage/treatment rooms
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Accessible airport shuttle
Area rugs in public areas
In-room accessibility
Low-height worktop and sink
Tile flooring in public areas
More
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally sourced
Books
Couples dining
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Fireplace in reception
Games
Local artist showcase
Romance packages available
Shared microwave
Water dispenser
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Fridge
More
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
LED light bulbs
Phone
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from December 2 2024 to March 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Front desk
Lobby
Meeting facilities
Select guestrooms
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
Dining venue(s)
Full-service spa
Sauna
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 21 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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La Tourelle Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Lovely place with kind and helpful staff when I appeared stranded after multiple flight cancellations. Clean, charming, with great towels and bathrobes. Wish I could stay longer.
It is a beautiful hotel with a lot of character. The spa is a plus. Not much of a gym though: Minimum space and equipment. The Bistro -the hotel restaurant- has a really very small menu for breakfast with only regular coffee. When we were there they even had run out of milk. Didn’t stay for breakfast. After that not tempted to try lunch/dinner.
My experience was extremely disappointing. The room was clean, but everything is very very old. The air conditioning heating unit did not function properly and the control panel from so many years of use was not visible and appeared that someone had use an ink pen to access controls, I had to request maintenance service, which seem to annoy the front desk… I think this hotel needs major renovation and probably some management training. The maintenance fellow was excellent.
We stayed at La Tourelle for one night and found it to be a delightful experience. Check in was made simple by the friendly staff. Cleanliness and amenities are top notch. We stayed in a fireplace king room and found it to be a cozy place to stay.
Property and hotel was beautiful and clean. Massage at the spa was excellent. Breakfast at the bistro was great. Everything was a great bang for your buck
This is a lux hotel with an attached spa and restaurant, high in the hills overlooking Ithaca. The room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. There was plenty of parking and we enjoyed our stay. The restaurant is only open on limited nights, and the restaurant is about 10 minutes drive from downtown. Also, breakfast availability on weekdays is quite meager. So, very comfortable and relaxing place to stay, but you might have to plan to go our for most or all of your meals.
We stayed for one night and enjoyed everything- the hotel is very charming and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful and the property is lovely. We brought our dog and had a great experience- will definitely be back - Ithaca is a wonderful town
Thank you
The Tourelle hotel offers an oasis of peace and tranquillity for anyone looking to take a long weekend rest away from the bustling and stress of New York City.
The gardens just outside the entrance are very beautifully conveived and very well kept and so is the grass. There are plenty of dining options but one obviously needs to have a car.
Rooms are very spacious and so are the bathrooms.
Staff are responsive, attentive, and available to give advice for activities (hiking etc.).
Tea and coffee are available.
Ithaca is beautiful although it may not always be sunny.
I highly recommend La Tourelle for a weekend stay.
Room was good size which made it more comfortable. Clean and quiet. Just close enough to downtown but far enough away from the Frey :-)
Bistro hours were limited, but good continental breakfast and coffee. 👍👍