Meetings are Part of an Experience in Ithaca
Ithaca is a unique destination that excels in the unexpected in the boardroom and beyond!
Ithaca at a glance
Average hotel room cost
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Average meal cost
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Largest hotel
170 rooms
Total hotels
25
Total rooms
1,800
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
15,000 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
10,000 sq. ft.
Highlights of Ithaca
1. Cayuga Lake
Ithaca sits at the base of Cayuga Lake, the longest of the Finger Lakes at 40 miles in length. Sculpted by glaciers thousands of years ago, Cayuga Lake offers an 87 mile Scenic Byway, featuring vineyards, wetlands, pastoral fields and steep cliffs with countless waterfalls.
2. Taughannock Falls
Taughannock Falls carves a 400ft deep gorge through layers of sandstone, shale and limestone that were once the bed of an ancient sea. With a 215 foot plunge, this waterfall stands three stories taller than Niagara Falls and offers swimming in Cayuga Lake, a picnic area, camping, a marina and more!
3. Downtown Ithaca Commons
No matter the season, no matter the time of day, there is always something exciting going on in the award-winning Ithaca Commons. This four-block, pedestrian-only section of Downtown with close proximity to Cornell University and Ithaca College is home to many unique shops and restaurants.
1. Cayuga Lake
Ithaca sits at the base of Cayuga Lake, the longest of the Finger Lakes at 40 miles in length. Sculpted by glaciers thousands of years ago, Cayuga Lake offers an 87 mile Scenic Byway, featuring vineyards, wetlands, pastoral fields and steep cliffs with countless waterfalls.
2. Taughannock Falls
Taughannock Falls carves a 400ft deep gorge through layers of sandstone, shale and limestone that were once the bed of an ancient sea. With a 215 foot plunge, this waterfall stands three stories taller than Niagara Falls and offers swimming in Cayuga Lake, a picnic area, camping, a marina and more!
3. Downtown Ithaca Commons
No matter the season, no matter the time of day, there is always something exciting going on in the award-winning Ithaca Commons. This four-block, pedestrian-only section of Downtown with close proximity to Cornell University and Ithaca College is home to many unique shops and restaurants.
Convention Centers
Meet, Engage Inspire.
Opening in 2024, the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center will offer world-class meeting services in a "Gorges" location. The new downtown center will feature:
• 15,000+ square feet of bi-level meeting space
• First-floor Junior Ballroom and Boardroom
• Second-floor Grand Ballroom
• Ample Pre-Function Space
Don’t Just Meet – Stay & Play!
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center is just blocks from each of our four Downtown Hotel Partners, Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons, Hilton Garden Inn and Hotel Ithaca. In total, Ithaca has more than 1800 hotel rooms across boutique and independently owned properties to larger flagship brands, with 564 rooms located right downtown in our partner hotels.
Meeting attendees can explore Restaurant Row as well as the Downtown Ithaca Commons, a walkable pedestrian mall just around the corner from the new center. Ithaca also offers stunning natural beauty just beyond the boardroom with a short walk to nearby waterfalls and gorges. These open spaces will open minds with inspiration from nature, fostering innovation and creativity.
A Community Collaboration.
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center was a shared vision of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County Tourism Program, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Progress for the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center has continued with the support of numerous organizations, elected officials, New York State grant funding and developer investments.
The Ithaca Downtown Conference is supported by all lodging partners in Tompkins County, specifically hotels in the city of Ithaca, with the four Downtown Hotel partners as the anchor. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons, Hilton Garden Inn and Hotel Ithaca have been critical in supporting this project since day one, investing in its success by committing to capital project funding as well as annual contributions.
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center is owned by the Downtown Ithaca Local Development Corporation (LDC). The LDC was formed as a non-profit local development corporation to provide economic development within the Ithaca community and its downtown central city core by:
• Driving new economic activity which will support hundreds of local jobs and dozens of local businesses
• Attracting new and returning visitors to our community, especially during the times of week and season of the year when our visitation is low
• Contributing to the vibrancy and success of downtown Ithaca – our community’s core – as a acommunity partner and a respectful and supportive neighbor
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center will be operated by ASM Global. ASM is a world-class leader in conference center management and a true partner to advancing this initiative and advising the project team.
Opening in 2024, the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center will offer world-class meeting services in a "Gorges" location. The new downtown center will feature:
• 15,000+ square feet of bi-level meeting space
• First-floor Junior Ballroom and Boardroom
• Second-floor Grand Ballroom
• Ample Pre-Function Space
Don’t Just Meet – Stay & Play!
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center is just blocks from each of our four Downtown Hotel Partners, Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons, Hilton Garden Inn and Hotel Ithaca. In total, Ithaca has more than 1800 hotel rooms across boutique and independently owned properties to larger flagship brands, with 564 rooms located right downtown in our partner hotels.
Meeting attendees can explore Restaurant Row as well as the Downtown Ithaca Commons, a walkable pedestrian mall just around the corner from the new center. Ithaca also offers stunning natural beauty just beyond the boardroom with a short walk to nearby waterfalls and gorges. These open spaces will open minds with inspiration from nature, fostering innovation and creativity.
A Community Collaboration.
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center was a shared vision of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County Tourism Program, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Progress for the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center has continued with the support of numerous organizations, elected officials, New York State grant funding and developer investments.
The Ithaca Downtown Conference is supported by all lodging partners in Tompkins County, specifically hotels in the city of Ithaca, with the four Downtown Hotel partners as the anchor. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons, Hilton Garden Inn and Hotel Ithaca have been critical in supporting this project since day one, investing in its success by committing to capital project funding as well as annual contributions.
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center is owned by the Downtown Ithaca Local Development Corporation (LDC). The LDC was formed as a non-profit local development corporation to provide economic development within the Ithaca community and its downtown central city core by:
• Driving new economic activity which will support hundreds of local jobs and dozens of local businesses
• Attracting new and returning visitors to our community, especially during the times of week and season of the year when our visitation is low
• Contributing to the vibrancy and success of downtown Ithaca – our community’s core – as a acommunity partner and a respectful and supportive neighbor
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center will be operated by ASM Global. ASM is a world-class leader in conference center management and a true partner to advancing this initiative and advising the project team.
Convention center space
21328 sq. ft.
Largest room space
10620 sq. ft.
Meet, Engage Inspire.
Opening in 2024, the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center will offer world-class meeting services in a "Gorges" location. The new downtown center will feature:
• 15,000+ square feet of bi-level meeting space
• First-floor Junior Ballroom and Boardroom
• Second-floor Grand Ballroom
• Ample Pre-Function Space
Don’t Just Meet – Stay & Play!
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center is just blocks from each of our four Downtown Hotel Partners, Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons, Hilton Garden Inn and Hotel Ithaca. In total, Ithaca has more than 1800 hotel rooms across boutique and independently owned properties to larger flagship brands, with 564 rooms located right downtown in our partner hotels.
Meeting attendees can explore Restaurant Row as well as the Downtown Ithaca Commons, a walkable pedestrian mall just around the corner from the new center. Ithaca also offers stunning natural beauty just beyond the boardroom with a short walk to nearby waterfalls and gorges. These open spaces will open minds with inspiration from nature, fostering innovation and creativity.
A Community Collaboration.
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center was a shared vision of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County Tourism Program, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Progress for the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center has continued with the support of numerous organizations, elected officials, New York State grant funding and developer investments.
The Ithaca Downtown Conference is supported by all lodging partners in Tompkins County, specifically hotels in the city of Ithaca, with the four Downtown Hotel partners as the anchor. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons, Hilton Garden Inn and Hotel Ithaca have been critical in supporting this project since day one, investing in its success by committing to capital project funding as well as annual contributions.
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center is owned by the Downtown Ithaca Local Development Corporation (LDC). The LDC was formed as a non-profit local development corporation to provide economic development within the Ithaca community and its downtown central city core by:
• Driving new economic activity which will support hundreds of local jobs and dozens of local businesses
• Attracting new and returning visitors to our community, especially during the times of week and season of the year when our visitation is low
• Contributing to the vibrancy and success of downtown Ithaca – our community’s core – as a acommunity partner and a respectful and supportive neighbor
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center will be operated by ASM Global. ASM is a world-class leader in conference center management and a true partner to advancing this initiative and advising the project team.
Opening in 2024, the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center will offer world-class meeting services in a "Gorges" location. The new downtown center will feature:
• 15,000+ square feet of bi-level meeting space
• First-floor Junior Ballroom and Boardroom
• Second-floor Grand Ballroom
• Ample Pre-Function Space
Don’t Just Meet – Stay & Play!
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center is just blocks from each of our four Downtown Hotel Partners, Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons, Hilton Garden Inn and Hotel Ithaca. In total, Ithaca has more than 1800 hotel rooms across boutique and independently owned properties to larger flagship brands, with 564 rooms located right downtown in our partner hotels.
Meeting attendees can explore Restaurant Row as well as the Downtown Ithaca Commons, a walkable pedestrian mall just around the corner from the new center. Ithaca also offers stunning natural beauty just beyond the boardroom with a short walk to nearby waterfalls and gorges. These open spaces will open minds with inspiration from nature, fostering innovation and creativity.
A Community Collaboration.
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center was a shared vision of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County Tourism Program, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Progress for the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center has continued with the support of numerous organizations, elected officials, New York State grant funding and developer investments.
The Ithaca Downtown Conference is supported by all lodging partners in Tompkins County, specifically hotels in the city of Ithaca, with the four Downtown Hotel partners as the anchor. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons, Hilton Garden Inn and Hotel Ithaca have been critical in supporting this project since day one, investing in its success by committing to capital project funding as well as annual contributions.
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center is owned by the Downtown Ithaca Local Development Corporation (LDC). The LDC was formed as a non-profit local development corporation to provide economic development within the Ithaca community and its downtown central city core by:
• Driving new economic activity which will support hundreds of local jobs and dozens of local businesses
• Attracting new and returning visitors to our community, especially during the times of week and season of the year when our visitation is low
• Contributing to the vibrancy and success of downtown Ithaca – our community’s core – as a acommunity partner and a respectful and supportive neighbor
The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center will be operated by ASM Global. ASM is a world-class leader in conference center management and a true partner to advancing this initiative and advising the project team.
Convention center space
21328 sq. ft.
Largest room space
10620 sq. ft.