ARGOS INN - ITHACA'S BOUTIQUE HOTEL, Ithaca

Argos Inn - Ithaca'S Boutique Hotel - A LEED-certified historic mansion with Salvador Dali artwork, geothermal climate control, and an award-winning cocktail bar

Located in a nationally registered historic mansion, Argos Inn - Ithaca'S Boutique Hotel features 13 individually furnished rooms with premium bedding and separate sitting areas. This LEED-certified Ithaca hotel showcases original masterpieces by Salvador Dali and Joan Miró throughout its meticulously restored interior of wood, stone, and brick. The property includes Bar Argos with its custom zinc-top parlor bar, a sun porch, and an outdoor stone patio adorned with floating chandeliers and Moroccan lanterns. The Argos Warehouse provides additional event space with 19-foot velvet couches and a copper bar. A complimentary solarium offers guests access to an espresso maker, tea selection, and snacks. The central downtown location places guests steps from The Commons shopping district, with Cornell University and Ithaca College nearby. The Argos Inn sits 6 miles from Ithaca Tompkins Regional airport.

Pros

Winner of the 2017 Preservation League of NYS Award of Excellence in Historic Preservation

Features geothermal wells for eco-friendly heating and cooling

Extensive collection of 20th-century artwork including international masterpieces

Custom-designed spaces with antique French furniture and handmade brick details

Cons

Limited on-site parking availability

Not well-suited for families with children