Best Boutique Hotels in Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Housed in an historic building that has previously been the Mayor’s Mansion of Ithaca and the Duncan-Hines world headquarters, this Ithaca hotel offers an on-site bar. Free WiFi access is available. Each room at Argos Inn - Ithaca's Boutique Hotel is decked out in a blend of historic details and modern amenities. Rooms offer geothermal heating and air conditioning. Each private bathroom features a hairdryer and select bathrooms are equipped with a heated stone slab floor. The environmentally-friendly Argos Inn - Ithaca's Boutique Hotel offers a sun porch and an outdoor stone patio. Bar Argos, located on site, serves up classic cocktails, local beer and wine for guests. Design features include a belle époque zinc bar and custom-made furniture. Cornell University is just 0.9 mi from the hotel. Ithaca College is 3 minutes’ drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Quaint, cozy and convenient. Staff was great and the bar was a plus!" - "Charming ambiance. Comfortable bed and excellent furnishings. The staff was very helpful but not intrusive." - "Beautiful spaces throughout with so many thoughtfully hospitable touches. Loved the public spaces and terraced outdoor patio. Close to everything, we were able explore Ithaca by foot from the Argos." - "Charming." - "Central location , unique decor with plants , friendly and helpful staff"
Superb
257 reviews
Located in the Finger Lakes region, the Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa offer accommodations across five properties. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided to all guests and Wells College is 1.1 mi from the property. Each room features a bathroom, housekeeping service and complimentary homemade granola bars. Organic and fair-trade coffee is also included. The resort has a new luxury full-service spa. The property features a farm-to-table restaurant called 1833 Kitchen & Bar. Guests have access to the property's fitness center and lakeside fire pits. Kayaks, canoes, bicycles and sleds are provided on a seasonal basis. The Village Market is 197 feet from the Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa, while the Treleaven Winery is 9.3 mi away. The Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is 16 mi from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Beautiful room totally updated and staff was just marvelous" - "Beautifully decorated, spacious and comfortable" - "What a lovely place. What a gem Aurora Inn is. Also the restaurant by the lake was very nice. We loved having breakfast on the terrace and enjoying the scenery, food and service. Would love to come back, but as we are from the Netherlands and there is still a lot of the USA to be discovered we may not be so lucky. Don't forget to visit the SPA (go by car)."
Fabulous
54 reviews
Inn at Taughannock Falls is located in Trumansburg New York, 8.7 mi from Ithaca and 10 mi from Cornell University. It is surrounded by Taughannock Falls State Park, which hosts the tallest waterfall, east of the Rockies. Guests can access the park from a trail located on the hotel's property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The estate is centered around historic Victorian house built in 1873, there are four other buildings, most units have views of Cayuga lake, some with private balconies. Each room comes with a private bathroom, free toiletries, use of the laundry facilities and free WIFI throughout the property. Flat-screen TV's with cable channels are in all rooms except the Victorian Inn. Two outside fire pits are also available for guest use. Free private parking is available and continental breakfast is served daily.
Guest Reviews:
- "The location is perfect, overlooking the lake and state park." - "Gorgeous inn in a lovely spot above Lake Cayuga. Wonderful breakfast in the sunny dining room. Attentive staff." - "Inviting, beautiful property! Convenient check in and welcoming atmosphere." - "The breakfast was fantastic and absolutely exceeded expectations." - "Beautiful!" - "Excellent location and ground were beautiful." - "It was beautiful and peaceful. Waking up and sitting out on the balcony with a cup of coffee and breathing in the fresh air and views was so refreshing. Breakfast was always fresh and delicious, staff were very accommodating."
Superb
698 reviews
Located in Ithaca, 0.8 mi from Buttermilk Falls State Park, La Tourelle Hotel & Spa features the full-service August Moon Spa, breakfast available on-site, complimentary WiFi throughout the property and free parking. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a bath and double headed shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer, iron, and ironing board. You will find a shuttle service available at the property with advanced request. Free private parking is available on-site. The on site bar features locals wines, beers and spirits with hospitality hour from 17:00 to 18:00 every evening. Also available is a hiking trail right from the backyard that leads to Buttermilk State Park trail. Taxi services are available in Ithaca, and the area is popular for hiking, dining, or enjoying the local music & theater scene. Ithaca College is 1.4 mi from La Tourelle Hotel & Spa, and Cornell University is 3.1 mi away. The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, which is 8.2 mi away from La Tourelle Hotel & Spa.
Guest Reviews:
- "We really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and private. We enjoyed the fireplace on a cold night. The temperature was 10 degrees fahrenheit at night. We loved that the hotel has a free wine tasting every night from 5-6pm. The staff was friendly. We also enjoyed the Bistro. The food was great. We had the braised short ribs. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive." - "Loved its proximity to hiking trails. The staff was fantastically nice!"
Fabulous
419 reviews
Canopy By Hilton Ithaca Downtown has free bikes, fitness center, a terrace and restaurant in Ithaca. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property has free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. The rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Cornell University is 1.4 miles from Canopy By Hilton Ithaca Downtown, while Ithaca College is 1.5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, 5.6 miles from the accommodation.
Guest Reviews:
- "Great room. Great location. Nice free shuttle service.The room has a real hair dryer (not the typical hotel cheap and tiny one)" - "The front desk staff were very attentive. They checked on me throughout my stay via text message. They even helped with dinner reservations." - "Great location. Nice breakfast." - "Friendly staff, location, rooms being comfortable" - "Decor and attention to detail." - "Cleanliness and wonderful staff" - "Everything was good quality, the staff went above and beyond. Nice touches were a Nespresso machine in the room and a water filter in every floor."
Fabulous
360 reviews
