Getaway Guy: Hotel Getaway
How about spending the night on campus? You can do it at the Statler Hotel at Cornell University! This is the only university owned and operated hotel and the premiere hotel for the world-famous School of Hotel Administration at Cornell.
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While most of the guests are prospective students and their parents, all are welcome. 200 students work part-time at the hotel and are there to enhance your 'on campus' experience.
Rooms and suites are upscale and luxurious. Many offer a great view of the campus grounds. Trattoria Banfi is the hotel restaurant offering good Italian food with a buffet and wine bar. If you want to experience college life as a student would, the campus cafeteria connected to the hotel is very satisfying!
Book rooms on line or by calling 1-800 541-2501
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A great cultural find on campus is only a short stroll from the hotel. Look for The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, home to 1000's of works of art and artifacts. Head to the 5th floor for an amazing Asian collection and one of the best views of the campus, Ithaca and Cayuga Lake!
Closed Mondays. Free admission!
Getn' There: NYS Thruway to Exit #42, Geneva. Follow Rt. 14 to Rt. 96 South to Ithaca. Cross the bridge into town and follow Buffalo Street through town and up the hill. Turn left onto Stewart Ave. at the blinking yellow light. After crossing the bridge turn right onto Campus Road and continue through 1 stop light and 1 stop sign. Make a left at the Statler Hotel sign.
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