Check-in was great. Chelsea was friendly and helpful. There was a fruit tray to welcome guests in the lobby. Room was clean and prepared well. Unfortunately I was in a room that faced the street. For some reason, don't know if every street facing room is like this, it sounded like my window was open, as in I could here every car driving by all night. I opened and closed the window twice to make sure. Fan going all night on AC but still needed earplugs and that did ok. If you get a street facing room and are picky about noise, switch to the back for a better chance at a good night sleep. The last thing to say was that their 'dynamic pricing' thats what I was told when I asked why it was so much more. Felt more like a gouge, supply and demand I guess. I stayed in Ithaca 3 weeks prior, July, and prices were fair and average for the motel I chose. I happen to be doing business the week of Cornell move in and the price was more than double. This is not a $550 a night hotel IMO, but I would stay here again, not on the street side, if it was $200 or so.