The following information is per the 2026 Festival, pending an update.
Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels. Festival participants are asked to call to make their own reservations. (The conference organizers will book hotels for plenary speakers.)
Rate: $224.00 F, S; $179.00 Su (10 rooms)
Reserve by April 7, 2025
Rate: $239 (10 rooms)
Reserve by April 15, 2026
Cornell University Best Western
Rate: $189 (10 rooms)
Reserve by April 15, 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Ithaca
Rate: $199 (10 rooms)
Reserve by April 3, 2026.
Rate: $129 (15 rooms)
To make a reservation call 607-319-4611 or email info@thedormhotel.com
Reserve by April 15, 2026.
Others:
Holiday Inn Express, further away from Cornell, but still within city limits—you will need your own vehicle or Uber/Lyft.
Ithaca Marriott Downtown: Reservations line: 877-688-1914. Request the Cornell visitors' rate.
Statler Hotel on Cornell's Campus
More hotels and information at VisitIthaca.com