"The Econo Lodge in Elmira was undergoing a lot of renovations before and during our stay, which changed some of my reviews from Excellent to Good only because of the clutter and distractions necessary for the renovations to proceed. Our actual room was perfectly clean and tidy since it was recently renovated/remodeled itself. Staff was extremely friendly and very prompt with needed assistance (like when the hot water was inadvertently turned off for an extended period during a room remodeling elsewhere on our floor). If I had any complaint about the property at all, it is the lack of any sort of breakfast provided for guests. Just a coffee maker (decaf was not working - only regular) and juice dispenser were provided in what used to serve as a breakfast area. Sometimes when heading out at 6AM, it's handy to be able to pick up a bagel or pastry on the way out! We stayed at this property for 4 nights to attend our daughter's graduation from Cornell University about 40 miles north. I'd actually recommend it for families in similar circumstances each May that don't want to pay the $1000+ per night rates in Ithaca around graduation time (that are mostly fully booked a year in advance anyway). The 45-minute drive from Elmira to Ithaca is absolutely lovely so was no obstacle to our having a wonderful experience soaking in all that Ithaca, the Cornell campus and the graduation ceremonies had to offer:) Overall, I would rate the property an 8 out of 10 - excellent for the price paid!"
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