The William Henry Miller Inn — Hotel in City of Ithaca

This was an excellent Bed and Breakfast in Ithaca. ||It was designed as a mansion for the Stonewall family by the Inn's namesake, William Henry Miller -- basically the architect for most of what is now Cornell University and Ithaca.||It is self-check-in, pick up your key in the foyer and go to your room. Though the rooms are converted from the various original spaces, my room was very spacious and cozy, with sitting area and a gas fireplace, simulating the real thing. The private bathroom and shower were fine, with the bathroom amenities being very good. If you forgot something, there was a cabinet in the outside hall with other items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, band aids, sewing kits, etc.||As with any good BnB there were a few parlors and a dining room. The two parlors were a nice place to just sit and read. Breakfast could be taken in the dining room or at tables in the parlors. As with most BnB's, you got what the proprietor prepared. Breakfast was good and hearty, though; especially needed as the temperature had dropped the night before.||From noon all through the evening, there were fresh-baked pastries, tea, and coffee available to consume as you please in the dining room.||The house is in what counts as downtown Ithaca, so you are just a block away from the restaurants and shops. ||I will definitely book again for my next...

I just returned from a three-night stay at the William Henry Miller Inn. Let me start with an absolute, unconditional recommendation. Our room was spacious, and had a comfortable chair and chaise for sitting and reading and knitting. (And a desk with chair.) The bed was large and comfortable. The location is perfect - walking distance to everything downtown. A real standout/high point is the breakfast. This is NOT just cold pastries and a large bowl of little yogurts in a tub of ice. The opposite. Each morning we were served a breakfast of juice, fruit cup, freshly prepared eggs, frittata, or quiche, toast or pancake or waffle (they scrupulously observed my gluten free diet), sausage, and delicious herbed home fries (not yesterday's leftovers reheated and fried). Each day a small dessert was delivered outside our room and again my GF diet was scrupulously observed. The women who cooked and/or served our food were cheerful, friendly, and helpful. Delightful. Because of Covid, no housekeeping was provided, as fully disclosed before we made the reservation. And it was wonderful - we never had to worry about vacating to let housekeeping come in. The remainder of the common areas were clean and well appointed. Very fairly priced too. Overall - fantastic, and on our next trip to Ithaca we will most...

My husband and I keep coming back here. We were eating dinner at The Moosewood restaurant one night on a visit to Ithaca and struck up a conversation with the table next to use to find out about some gay-friendly options in the area and the two women suggested this lovely bed and breakfast. The innkeepers are so friendly and welcoming and have come to be good friends over time. The food at breakfast is delicious (tip: you can get sweet or savory or both. Come to breakfast hungry so you can enjoy both options) and the desserts in the evening are the perfect finish to the day. I've stayed at the inn during all seasons and it's always comfortable. The Sanctuary, Dane's Room, and the Garner Suite are my favorite rooms, particularly if you are looking for a more spacious stay (also, in the Garner Suite, well-behaved dogs can stay with advanced notice, which has been nice when we travel with our dog). I've never had a single complaint here and between the charm of the building and its history, the friendliness of the innkeepers and staff, the wonderful food, and the ample selection of local business and trails and gorges within walking distance, the Miller Inn will always be one of my favorite...