dating in parts from the 1880s, this laid-back, family-run hotel is a 13-minute walk from watkins glen state park, 1 mile from clute park and 7 miles from watkins glen international race track. freebies include morning coffee and parking, and there's also a cozy bar/bistro featuring locally produced wines and occasional live music. cots are available on request. the straightforward rooms and suites all offer free wi-fi, private bathrooms, minifridges, and tvs with cable channels. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Ithaca Tompkins International Airport 43 min
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