Top Boutique Hotels in Finger Lakes (2026)

Located in Groton, within 15 miles of Cornell University and 17 miles of Ithaca College, Benn Conger Inn provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a grill. Certain units at the property include a patio with a garden view. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and free toiletries, all guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At Benn Conger Inn every room comes with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. Jim Butterfield Stadium is 17 miles from the accommodation, while Museum of the Earth is 20 miles away. The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, 13 miles from Benn Conger Inn.

- "Historic and beautiful option outside Ithaca. Would definitely stay here again given the surroundings but specially the charm of the room and the house itself. That breakfast (OMG the homemade pumpkin pancakes) with those garden views remain as one of the highlights of our trip. In additon, we booked last minute and they were super helpful and arrival was easy and smooth." - "Beautiful place, and nice staff!" - "Drew was a great host! We needed the sofa bed,and when we got there late,it was pulled out & made up for us. Would have liked to have more time to spend there,but we were in a time crunch. Would definitely recommend, will not disappoint! Thanks again Drew!"

Located in Skaneateles in the New York State Region, 16 mi from Syracuse, 34 State "Historic Luxury Suites" features a terrace and views of the garden. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this bed and breakfast is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room. All rooms have a private bathroom. Extras include bath robes and free toiletries. 34 State "Historic Luxury Suites" features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find a shared lounge at the property. A cappuccino and espresso maker is available for use in the guest pantry at any time of day. There is a refrigerator, large ice maker and glassware and tableware for use during your stay. Continental Breakfast is included with your stay and is available for you to help yourself to at anytime in the morning. The breakfast consists of yogurt, granola, Kashi, cereal, assorted breakfast bars, oatmeal, nuts, 34 State special blend coffee, tea, hot cocoa and juice. A Full Gourmet Breakfast is also available at an additional charge and may be served in the privacy of your own suite or in the dining room. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing and fishing. Waterloo is 22 mi from 34 State "Historic Luxury Suites", while Cortland is 27 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Hancock Airport, 20 mi from 34 State "Historic Luxury Suites".

- "The accommodations, common areas and attention to detail at 34 State far exceeded our expectations for the rate paid! I have read one or two other reviews here stating the value for the money was not Up to the travelers expectations, well clearly those customers are unaware of the quality of bedding, designer furnishings and the premiere location that 34 State possesses. Either that or they rarely travel. I don’t mean to be smug but we are frequent travelers and this place is outstanding in every way. In comparison to other places we’ve stayed in town we would rate the value, quality, location and service exceptional. Thank you Katie for attending to our every need while affording us our privacy during our stay. We will be back for sure!"

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.

- "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"

Located in Skaneateles, 18 miles from Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, Mirbeau Inn & Spa - Skaneateles provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a shared lounge, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The resort has a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms in the resort are equipped with a coffee machine. Each room includes air conditioning, and certain rooms at Mirbeau Inn & Spa - Skaneateles have a balcony. The rooms include bed linen. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Skaneateles, like skiing. Guests can use the business center or relax in the bar. Carrier Dome is 19 miles from Mirbeau Inn & Spa - Skaneateles, while Syracuse University is 19 miles away. The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International Airport, 26 miles from the resort.

- "Great spa, amazing calming vibes throughout the property." - "It’s a magical place" - "Excellent staff. Extremely friendly. Beautiful grounds. Close to the lake" - "My husband and I went for our 10th anniversary, and it was lovely. Two nights felt like the right amount for us. The facility is really perfect -- beautiful and very well cared for, with every amenity, but also very comfortable. Everything is easy and restful. All of the staff that we encountered went above and beyond to take care of us and make our visit special."

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.

- "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)."

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.

- "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."

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.

- "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!"

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.

- "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."

This Fairport, New York hotel offers a full-service spa with beauty treatments and rooms with free Wi-Fi are available at the hotel. The rooms at the Woodcliff Hotel and Spa contain a flat-screen TV with premium cable. A refrigerator and a mini-bar are also provided. On-site dining at the Woodcliff Hotel includes Horizons Restaurant for creative cuisine. Horizons Lounge is where guests can receive a 4-star meal and classic American cuisine with weekend entertainment. Room service is also available at the hotel. Woodcliff Spa features an indoor and outdoor pool. A gym with equipment including cardio and free weights is also on site. Guests can play golf on the regulation 9-hole golf course located at the hotel. Seneca Park Zoo is 18 miles from the Woodcliff Spa and Hotel. Geva Theater Center is 13 miles away.

- "Clean, professional, home away from home!" - "The room was very clean, it was a very comfortable to un wind and have no worries at all." - "excellent customer service" - "This is a well known property in Rochester that has been in business for several decades. They offered excellent hospitality and are keeping relevant for today's traveler." - "Very relaxing and romantic ambience for a Valentine's getaway" - "My room had some of the best views. The bed was super cozy."