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“A New Favorite!”

The Inn @ City Lights

5 of 5 stars
Pittston, PA, USA
Oct 1, 2007

Our visit to Ithaca and the lake region was so enjoyable BECAUSE we stayed at City Lights. Colleen and Evan made us feel like special guests in their home. From the excellent breakfast each morning with great conversations, to their "right on" suggestions for events and dining in the area, they saw to our every comfort. Rooms are beautiful and immaculately clean. We will definitely return to visit our "new friends!"

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RobertandCarol's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Member since: June 08, 2004
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“Excellent service, great food and they allow dogs!”

The Inn @ City Lights

Aug 15, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Highs: Welcoming feel, stupendous service, fantastic breakfast, gorgeous house, property has lots of character

Lows: Some parts of room need more dusting

My wife and I recently got married and honeymooned in this wonderful bed and breakfast. One of the reasons we chose it is because they allow dogs, permitting us to bring our Dobie-black lab, who was our ring bearer. We stayed in the "petite suite" which was a cute, cozy and private area complete with a small kitchen, sitting area with a television and movies and a private bathroom. This was a perfect place for us to have some privacy. We later stayed in the "North Suite" downstairs, which had more personality but was closer to other guests. It, too, had an incredible private bath and featured a gorgeous sitting room. It really was a treasure for the eyes. Colleen made us feel very welcome with the note card and bottle of wine, and she created the most sumptuous breakfasts! We would not hesitate to stay there again and suggest that anyone looking for a place to stay give The Inn at City Lights a try.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Awesome service
    • Disliked — Room needed to be dusted
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MarkinBaltimoreMD's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 21, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Other
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“Very Pet Friendy”

The Inn @ City Lights

4 of 5 stars
Hamilton, Canada
Aug 7, 2007

We stayed two nights at the Inn this past weekend. Evan and Colleen (and Austin) are very nice and really make you feel at home. The B&B is best described as comfortable. It is in a good location to access Ithaca and the surrounding parks. Our two dogs absolutely loved romping through the mowed trails on their vast property. The breakfasts were great. We would definitely stay here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Pet Friendly, nice owners
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
marrc24's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 20, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping
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“A great B&B!”

The Inn @ City Lights

Aug 6, 2007

My wife and I just returned from a vacation in Ithaca, and I can not say enough good things about the Inn @ City Lights. Colleen and Evan were gracious and considerate hosts who went out of their way to make sure our stay was comfortable. They gave us great advice on fun things to do in the area. The room was comfortable and beautifully decorated, breakfasts were delicious, and lovely walking trails through meadows and woods were just a few steps away. Highly recommended!

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rowjimmy's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Member since: August 06, 2007
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“City Lights - A Wonderful Place!”

The Inn @ City Lights

5 of 5 stars
Norwalk, CT
Jun 27, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed three nights at the Inn at City Lights in June 2007 and had a wonderful time. Our rooms were spacious, well decorated, and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful -- coffee was hot and strong.

While the Inn sits on a hill overlooking farmland and Cornell in the distance, you're very close to downtown and all the fun things to do.

The owners, Colleen and Evan are a perfect blend of relaxed and professional; they are serious about hospitality and making sure you have a great stay. From the very first phone conversation with Colleen, we knew we had made the right choice. We recommend the Inn at City Lights without hesitation.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Very pleasing atmosphere, quiet, comfortable, well-run.
    • Disliked — I wished I'd had a bedside table, but not a big deal.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Betsarama's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: November 01, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
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1319 Mecklenburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850