Imperial Motel
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About this property
. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy. Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges. Special requests are su...
Location
With a stay at Imperial Motel in Cortland, you'll be minutes from Cortland Beer Company and 1890 House Museum
Free wi-fi
24-hour reception
Refrigerator
Microwave
Hair dryer
Self laundry
Location
28 Port Watson Street,Cortland,13045 NY,US, Cortland, New York, United States of America
Room options
1
Double Room
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Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)
Double Room Handicap Accessible
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Standard 2 Double Room
King Room
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King Room Handicap Accessible
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Guest reviews of Imperial Motel
7.2
Good
Based on 98 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
22%
Couple
31%
Family
34%
Group
6%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Imperial Motel, travelers describe a basic, older motor inn with a rough-looking exterior but generally clean, updated rooms and a convenient location near downtown and SUNY Cortland, while recurring traffic noise and strong deodorizer smells are noted drawbacks.
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What guests think
At Imperial Motel, travelers describe a basic, older motor inn with a rough-looking exterior but generally clean, updated rooms and a convenient location near downtown and SUNY Cortland, while recurring traffic noise and strong deodorizer smells are noted drawbacks.
Many guests praise friendly, accommodating staff and easy check-in. Inside, recent updates like new showers, ample outlets, and modern TVs are appreciated, though a few report uncomfortable beds or loud AC units. On-site dining is minimal, with several mentions of no breakfast or in-room coffee, but diners and restaurants are close by. Expect a simple, budget stay focused on clean rooms and convenience.
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Facilities
Parking is convenient, with spaces directly outside rooms; one review notes a recently paved lot.
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Christine
26 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I appreciated Tony accommodating my request for a ground room floor as i use a walker . Parking was right in front of our room. Nothing fancy but clean, comfortable and great location.
I appreciated Tony accommodating my request for a ground room floor as i use a walker . Parking was right in front of our room. Nothing fancy but clean, comfortable and great location.
10
Peggy
1 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Travelled a distance so quick check in with receptionist who was both pleasant and accomodating welcoming for us. Room large and easy access with card. Secure with locking bolt inside if you wish to use it but self-locking each time. Quite and parking lot recently paved. Just a safe and economic place to be. Highly recommended.
Travelled a distance so quick check in with receptionist who was both pleasant and accomodating welcoming for us. Room large and easy access with card. Secure with locking bolt inside if you wish to use it but self-locking each time. Quite and parking lot recently paved. Just a safe and economic place to be. Highly recommended.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are consistently described as clean and well kept. Several guests mention a strong deodorizer or cleaner smell.
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10
richard
25 Feb 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Checkin super easy. Room was very clean and beds were comfortable. When you pull into motel parking lot you might think what did I book but ignore that-very happy. Diner across the street was great. And tons of other food Options. Cortland U only down the block. Very convenient! Would stay there again.
Checkin super easy. Room was very clean and beds were comfortable. When you pull into motel parking lot you might think what did I book but ignore that-very happy. Diner across the street was great. And tons of other food Options. Cortland U only down the block. Very convenient! Would stay there again.
8
Darrell
6 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Clean well kept nice room
Clean well kept nice room
10
Ginette
22 Apr 2022
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Stayed 1 night
La chambre super propre Lit très confortable oreillers très confortables salle de bain très propre
La chambre super propre Lit très confortable oreillers très confortables salle de bain très propre
6
Steve
28 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
The property is a true motor inn. There's a good amount of traffic noise. The rooms are nothing fancy, but they are clean. Although, the cleaner they use is a bit strong smelling.
The property is a true motor inn. There's a good amount of traffic noise. The rooms are nothing fancy, but they are clean. Although, the cleaner they use is a bit strong smelling.
6
CINDY
27 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
It's an older bldg, But updated. Room is comfortable and clean. No coffee pot 😞 , has everything else. Water is hard. Room deodorizer is used - super strong. There is alot of city/traffic noise, but gets quiet around 11 p.m. Seems to be a place where homless folks are given lodging on one end. They did not approach us. Management was friendly and helpful.
It's an older bldg, But updated. Room is comfortable and clean. No coffee pot 😞 , has everything else. Water is hard. Room deodorizer is used - super strong. There is alot of city/traffic noise, but gets quiet around 11 p.m. Seems to be a place where homless folks are given lodging on one end. They did not approach us. Management was friendly and helpful.
10
Wendy
23 Feb 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean
The room was very clean
6
Robert
27 Apr 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
While the location in Cortland is good and the interior of the rooms are clean and spartan, the exterior of the motel is unsightly and potentially dangerous. While the rooms were recently upgraded, they are still below the current standards. The instructions for the internet service in the room were incorrect and I did not call the manager because I expect these things to be correct. There was no breakfast service and no in room coffee service. We were there two nights, but there was no maid service provided.
While the location in Cortland is good and the interior of the rooms are clean and spartan, the exterior of the motel is unsightly and potentially dangerous. While the rooms were recently upgraded, they are still below the current standards. The instructions for the internet service in the room were incorrect and I did not call the manager because I expect these things to be correct. There was no breakfast service and no in room coffee service. We were there two nights, but there was no maid service provided.
10
Cheryl
21 Aug 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Super clean
Super clean
8
Robert
6 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
This is a clean well maintained property.
This is a clean well maintained property.
6
Jonathan
27 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room stank of deodorizer No USB-C plug available Otherwise it was acceptable
Room stank of deodorizer No USB-C plug available Otherwise it was acceptable
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Rooms
Interiors are basic but have seen updates (showers, outlets, modern TVs), with some rooms described as comfortable and quiet. Recurring issues include traffic noise and loud AC units; a few mention uncomfortable mattresses or dated elements.
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Lisa
16 May 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Very outdated hotel.
Very outdated hotel.
8
Robert
19 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
This motel is convenient to downtown. Room AC unit is loud, tough to sleep through, even at a low fan speed setting.
This motel is convenient to downtown. Room AC unit is loud, tough to sleep through, even at a low fan speed setting.
8
Debra
20 Feb 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
I've stayed here a few nights now. Very close to campus so that makes it convenient when I visit my son. I was skeptical the first time I stayed. The outside is in rough shape but I was pleasantly surprised when I got in my room. There has been some remodeling done on the inside. It's always clean. No weird smells other than occasionally if someone is smoking out on the walkway the heater/AC pulls in the smell. I did have a neighbor regularly out there smoking pot during this last visit. There is a fridge and microwave but no coffee in the room so plan on bringing your own or I personally recommend CoffeeMania just down the street. There is cable so you can catch up on shows that haven't made it to streaming devices yet. That was a plus this trip. 😁
I've stayed here a few nights now. Very close to campus so that makes it convenient when I visit my son. I was skeptical the first time I stayed. The outside is in rough shape but I was pleasantly surprised when I got in my room. There has been some remodeling done on the inside. It's always clean. No weird smells other than occasionally if someone is smoking out on the walkway the heater/AC pulls in the smell. I did have a neighbor regularly out there smoking pot during this last visit. There is a fridge and microwave but no coffee in the room so plan on bringing your own or I personally recommend CoffeeMania just down the street. There is cable so you can catch up on shows that haven't made it to streaming devices yet. That was a plus this trip. 😁
6
Therese
20 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
When I arrived, there were a lot of people hanging out around the motel. It was noisy there but settled down after midnight. The beds were so uncomfortable. The first night I could barely sleep. The mattress was so bad. I kept falling towards the side of the bed. The pillows were lumpy and uncomfortable. The rooms are old and very basic. Honestly, I won't stay there again.
When I arrived, there were a lot of people hanging out around the motel. It was noisy there but settled down after midnight. The beds were so uncomfortable. The first night I could barely sleep. The mattress was so bad. I kept falling towards the side of the bed. The pillows were lumpy and uncomfortable. The rooms are old and very basic. Honestly, I won't stay there again.
10
Kathleen
15 Apr 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Outside looks a little rough but the inside is really nice. Very kind staff at check in
Outside looks a little rough but the inside is really nice. Very kind staff at check in
10
Kirk
18 Jan 2023
·
Stayed 19,373 nights
We were very pleasantly surprised. The pictures we saw online made things look a bit outdated and when we pulled up the outside seemed to confirm that. When we turned the key there were lots of obvious recent upgrades inside the room that impressed us. At least 16 outlets for one. Wonderful new large shower. TV was top-notch. The mattress was high quality. Very impressed. I would definitely stay again.
We were very pleasantly surprised. The pictures we saw online made things look a bit outdated and when we pulled up the outside seemed to confirm that. When we turned the key there were lots of obvious recent upgrades inside the room that impressed us. At least 16 outlets for one. Wonderful new large shower. TV was top-notch. The mattress was high quality. Very impressed. I would definitely stay again.
6
Debra
1 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Stayed here many times. Convenient location for visiting SUNY Cortland. Nothing fancy but comfortable.
Stayed here many times. Convenient location for visiting SUNY Cortland. Nothing fancy but comfortable.
10
Vladimir
15 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Was nice, nothing special but for a stop night motel room was perfect
Was nice, nothing special but for a stop night motel room was perfect
6
Steve
28 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property is a true motor inn. There's a good amount of traffic noise. The rooms are nothing fancy, but they are clean. Although, the cleaner they use is a bit strong smelling.
The property is a true motor inn. There's a good amount of traffic noise. The rooms are nothing fancy, but they are clean. Although, the cleaner they use is a bit strong smelling.
6
CINDY
27 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
It's an older bldg, But updated. Room is comfortable and clean. No coffee pot 😞 , has everything else. Water is hard. Room deodorizer is used - super strong. There is alot of city/traffic noise, but gets quiet around 11 p.m. Seems to be a place where homless folks are given lodging on one end. They did not approach us. Management was friendly and helpful.
It's an older bldg, But updated. Room is comfortable and clean. No coffee pot 😞 , has everything else. Water is hard. Room deodorizer is used - super strong. There is alot of city/traffic noise, but gets quiet around 11 p.m. Seems to be a place where homless folks are given lodging on one end. They did not approach us. Management was friendly and helpful.
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Service
Multiple guests highlight friendly, accommodating management and smooth check-in. Staff were helpful with requests such as a ground-floor room.
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richard
25 Feb 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Checkin super easy. Room was very clean and beds were comfortable. When you pull into motel parking lot you might think what did I book but ignore that-very happy. Diner across the street was great. And tons of other food Options. Cortland U only down the block. Very convenient! Would stay there again.
Checkin super easy. Room was very clean and beds were comfortable. When you pull into motel parking lot you might think what did I book but ignore that-very happy. Diner across the street was great. And tons of other food Options. Cortland U only down the block. Very convenient! Would stay there again.
10
Tina
4 Dec 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly and comfortable rooms
Friendly and comfortable rooms
10
Kathleen
15 Apr 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Outside looks a little rough but the inside is really nice. Very kind staff at check in
Outside looks a little rough but the inside is really nice. Very kind staff at check in
10
Darrell
15 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
Good manager and sta. Much nicer than expected.
Good manager and sta. Much nicer than expected.
6
CINDY
27 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
It's an older bldg, But updated. Room is comfortable and clean. No coffee pot 😞 , has everything else. Water is hard. Room deodorizer is used - super strong. There is alot of city/traffic noise, but gets quiet around 11 p.m. Seems to be a place where homless folks are given lodging on one end. They did not approach us. Management was friendly and helpful.
It's an older bldg, But updated. Room is comfortable and clean. No coffee pot 😞 , has everything else. Water is hard. Room deodorizer is used - super strong. There is alot of city/traffic noise, but gets quiet around 11 p.m. Seems to be a place where homless folks are given lodging on one end. They did not approach us. Management was friendly and helpful.
10
Tina
21 Apr 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Stayed there many times. Will go back and stay again.
Stayed there many times. Will go back and stay again.
8
Christine
26 Jun 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
I appreciated Tony accommodating my request for a ground room floor as i use a walker . Parking was right in front of our room. Nothing fancy but clean, comfortable and great location.
I appreciated Tony accommodating my request for a ground room floor as i use a walker . Parking was right in front of our room. Nothing fancy but clean, comfortable and great location.
10
Peggy
1 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Travelled a distance so quick check in with receptionist who was both pleasant and accomodating welcoming for us. Room large and easy access with card. Secure with locking bolt inside if you wish to use it but self-locking each time. Quite and parking lot recently paved. Just a safe and economic place to be. Highly recommended.
Travelled a distance so quick check in with receptionist who was both pleasant and accomodating welcoming for us. Room large and easy access with card. Secure with locking bolt inside if you wish to use it but self-locking each time. Quite and parking lot recently paved. Just a safe and economic place to be. Highly recommended.
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Location
Praised for convenience to downtown, restaurants, and SUNY Cortland. Some note city or traffic noise and an area that looks rough.
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REBECCA
19 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
close to campus and dining.
close to campus and dining.
10
richard
25 Feb 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Checkin super easy. Room was very clean and beds were comfortable. When you pull into motel parking lot you might think what did I book but ignore that-very happy. Diner across the street was great. And tons of other food Options. Cortland U only down the block. Very convenient! Would stay there again.
Checkin super easy. Room was very clean and beds were comfortable. When you pull into motel parking lot you might think what did I book but ignore that-very happy. Diner across the street was great. And tons of other food Options. Cortland U only down the block. Very convenient! Would stay there again.
8
Robert
19 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
This motel is convenient to downtown. Room AC unit is loud, tough to sleep through, even at a low fan speed setting.
This motel is convenient to downtown. Room AC unit is loud, tough to sleep through, even at a low fan speed setting.
6
Barry
17 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are in good condition but overall property is old and located in a rather poor section of Cortland. Restaurants are close by on Main St.
Rooms are in good condition but overall property is old and located in a rather poor section of Cortland. Restaurants are close by on Main St.
6
Therese
20 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
When I arrived, there were a lot of people hanging out around the motel. It was noisy there but settled down after midnight. The beds were so uncomfortable. The first night I could barely sleep. The mattress was so bad. I kept falling towards the side of the bed. The pillows were lumpy and uncomfortable. The rooms are old and very basic. Honestly, I won't stay there again.
When I arrived, there were a lot of people hanging out around the motel. It was noisy there but settled down after midnight. The beds were so uncomfortable. The first night I could barely sleep. The mattress was so bad. I kept falling towards the side of the bed. The pillows were lumpy and uncomfortable. The rooms are old and very basic. Honestly, I won't stay there again.
8
Randi
25 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Perfect location to downtown.
Perfect location to downtown.
10
Alfred
4 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, comfortable, quiet, convenient. Traveling solo for a baseball tournament in town. This place was great for me. No issues whatsoever.
Clean, comfortable, quiet, convenient. Traveling solo for a baseball tournament in town. This place was great for me. No issues whatsoever.
6
Debra
1 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Stayed here many times. Convenient location for visiting SUNY Cortland. Nothing fancy but comfortable.
Stayed here many times. Convenient location for visiting SUNY Cortland. Nothing fancy but comfortable.
6
Robert
27 Apr 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
While the location in Cortland is good and the interior of the rooms are clean and spartan, the exterior of the motel is unsightly and potentially dangerous. While the rooms were recently upgraded, they are still below the current standards. The instructions for the internet service in the room were incorrect and I did not call the manager because I expect these things to be correct. There was no breakfast service and no in room coffee service. We were there two nights, but there was no maid service provided.
While the location in Cortland is good and the interior of the rooms are clean and spartan, the exterior of the motel is unsightly and potentially dangerous. While the rooms were recently upgraded, they are still below the current standards. The instructions for the internet service in the room were incorrect and I did not call the manager because I expect these things to be correct. There was no breakfast service and no in room coffee service. We were there two nights, but there was no maid service provided.
8
Robert
6 Nov 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Convient location to downtown. Rooms are clean and bright.
Convient location to downtown. Rooms are clean and bright.
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Dining
On-site options are limited: several reviews note no breakfast and no in-room coffee. Guests rely on nearby diners and restaurants.
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REBECCA
19 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
close to campus and dining.
close to campus and dining.
10
richard
25 Feb 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Checkin super easy. Room was very clean and beds were comfortable. When you pull into motel parking lot you might think what did I book but ignore that-very happy. Diner across the street was great. And tons of other food Options. Cortland U only down the block. Very convenient! Would stay there again.
Checkin super easy. Room was very clean and beds were comfortable. When you pull into motel parking lot you might think what did I book but ignore that-very happy. Diner across the street was great. And tons of other food Options. Cortland U only down the block. Very convenient! Would stay there again.
6
Robert
16 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
No smoking rooms on second floor only. Nearby Cortland Diner was excellent.
No smoking rooms on second floor only. Nearby Cortland Diner was excellent.
6
Barry
17 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are in good condition but overall property is old and located in a rather poor section of Cortland. Restaurants are close by on Main St.
Rooms are in good condition but overall property is old and located in a rather poor section of Cortland. Restaurants are close by on Main St.
8
Debra
20 Feb 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
I've stayed here a few nights now. Very close to campus so that makes it convenient when I visit my son. I was skeptical the first time I stayed. The outside is in rough shape but I was pleasantly surprised when I got in my room. There has been some remodeling done on the inside. It's always clean. No weird smells other than occasionally if someone is smoking out on the walkway the heater/AC pulls in the smell. I did have a neighbor regularly out there smoking pot during this last visit. There is a fridge and microwave but no coffee in the room so plan on bringing your own or I personally recommend CoffeeMania just down the street. There is cable so you can catch up on shows that haven't made it to streaming devices yet. That was a plus this trip. 😁
I've stayed here a few nights now. Very close to campus so that makes it convenient when I visit my son. I was skeptical the first time I stayed. The outside is in rough shape but I was pleasantly surprised when I got in my room. There has been some remodeling done on the inside. It's always clean. No weird smells other than occasionally if someone is smoking out on the walkway the heater/AC pulls in the smell. I did have a neighbor regularly out there smoking pot during this last visit. There is a fridge and microwave but no coffee in the room so plan on bringing your own or I personally recommend CoffeeMania just down the street. There is cable so you can catch up on shows that haven't made it to streaming devices yet. That was a plus this trip. 😁
6
CINDY
27 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
It's an older bldg, But updated. Room is comfortable and clean. No coffee pot 😞 , has everything else. Water is hard. Room deodorizer is used - super strong. There is alot of city/traffic noise, but gets quiet around 11 p.m. Seems to be a place where homless folks are given lodging on one end. They did not approach us. Management was friendly and helpful.
It's an older bldg, But updated. Room is comfortable and clean. No coffee pot 😞 , has everything else. Water is hard. Room deodorizer is used - super strong. There is alot of city/traffic noise, but gets quiet around 11 p.m. Seems to be a place where homless folks are given lodging on one end. They did not approach us. Management was friendly and helpful.
6
Robert
27 Apr 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
While the location in Cortland is good and the interior of the rooms are clean and spartan, the exterior of the motel is unsightly and potentially dangerous. While the rooms were recently upgraded, they are still below the current standards. The instructions for the internet service in the room were incorrect and I did not call the manager because I expect these things to be correct. There was no breakfast service and no in room coffee service. We were there two nights, but there was no maid service provided.
While the location in Cortland is good and the interior of the rooms are clean and spartan, the exterior of the motel is unsightly and potentially dangerous. While the rooms were recently upgraded, they are still below the current standards. The instructions for the internet service in the room were incorrect and I did not call the manager because I expect these things to be correct. There was no breakfast service and no in room coffee service. We were there two nights, but there was no maid service provided.
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10
Kirk
18 Jan 2023
·
Stayed 19,373 nights
We were very pleasantly surprised. The pictures we saw online made things look a bit outdated and when we pulled up the outside seemed to confirm that. When we turned the key there were lots of obvious recent upgrades inside the room that impressed us. At least 16 outlets for one. Wonderful new large shower. TV was top-notch. The mattress was high quality. Very impressed. I would definitely stay again.
We were very pleasantly surprised. The pictures we saw online made things look a bit outdated and when we pulled up the outside seemed to confirm that. When we turned the key there were lots of obvious recent upgrades inside the room that impressed us. At least 16 outlets for one. Wonderful new large shower. TV was top-notch. The mattress was high quality. Very impressed. I would definitely stay again.
Property policies
Check-in
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Check-in from 00:00
Before 00:00
FAQs about Imperial Motel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Standard check-in and check-out times are at 00:00.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The motel is located minutes from Cortland Beer Company and 1890 House Museum, and is within close proximity of State University of New York-Cortland and Central New York Living History Center.
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Popular amenities
Free wi-fi
24-hour reception
Refrigerator
Microwave
Hair dryer
Self laundry
General
Refrigerator
Microwave
Hair dryer
Services
24-hour reception
Self laundry
Internet
Free wi-fi