Lodging at the Gaffer Inn
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About this property
Enjoy a stay in individually decorated rooms with fireplaces and a restaurant in the heart of Corning's Gaffer District.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Lodging at the Gaffer Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Kitchenettes are outfitted with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Lodging at the Gaffer Inn in Corning (Gaffer District), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Corning Museum of Glass and West End Gallery. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rockwell Museum of Western Art and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum.
What's nearby
West End Gallery(0.1 Miles)
Rockwell Museum of Western Art(0.3 Miles)
Corning Museum of Glass(0.5 Miles)
Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum(0.8 Miles)
Hands On Glass Studio(1.3 Miles)
Park Avenue Sports Center(2.2 Miles)
Painted Post Village Hall(2.5 Miles)
Village Square Park(2.5 Miles)
Painted Post-Erwin Museum at the Depot(2.6 Miles)
Craig Park(2.6 Miles)
Hodgeman Park(2.7 Miles)
Rand Avenue Park(2.7 Miles)
Spencer Crest Nature Center(2.7 Miles)
Kinsella Park(3.2 Miles)
Abbey-Kuehnle Park(3.6 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)(10.5 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Live music
Parking (Limited)
Location
60 West Market Street, Gaffer District, Corning, New York, United States of America
West End Gallery (0.1 Miles)
Rockwell Museum of Western Art (0.3 Miles)
Corning Museum of Glass (0.5 Miles)
Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum (0.8 Miles)
Hands On Glass Studio (1.3 Miles)
Park Avenue Sports Center (2.2 Miles)
Room options
6
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, City View
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
603 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
5
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
500 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
6
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, City View
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
495 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
5
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
495 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 224 verified reviews
What guests think
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At Lodging at the Gaffer Inn, guests consistently praise the central Market Street location and spacious, apartment-style rooms, while noting the unconventional setup with no front desk, steep stair access, and check-in via the downstairs restaurant.
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At Lodging at the Gaffer Inn, guests consistently praise the central Market Street location and spacious, apartment-style rooms, while noting the unconventional setup with no front desk, steep stair access, and check-in via the downstairs restaurant.
Many describe the rooms as comfortable, well designed, and full of character, with features like fireplaces in some suites. Common drawbacks include occasional noise from the street or restaurant, soft mattresses or thin bedding, sporadic A/C or fixture issues, and confusing or delayed access instructions, especially after hours. Expect a distinctive, suite-style stay with great space and minimal hotel-style amenities.
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Facilities
Setup is unconventional: there is no lobby or front desk, and access is via steep stairways with no elevator. Parking is in the municipal lot behind (often free on weekends), and the downstairs bar/restaurant handles check-in for many guests.
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Jeff
23 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Don’t let the fact that you get your key in the bar, or the back stair case throw you off. Our room was perfect for me and two kids to be comfortable. We got lucky finding a parking spot in back right after five so we were good on parking for the night, but I could see that being inconvenient if it’s really busy. It’s not a hotel with a loading zone or dedicated parking! We drove by it the first time. But seriously the staff was great the location was perfect to enjoy the town and go to the museum of glass the next day. I’d recommend to anyone.
Don’t let the fact that you get your key in the bar, or the back stair case throw you off. Our room was perfect for me and two kids to be comfortable. We got lucky finding a parking spot in back right after five so we were good on parking for the night, but I could see that being inconvenient if it’s really busy. It’s not a hotel with a loading zone or dedicated parking! We drove by it the first time. But seriously the staff was great the location was perfect to enjoy the town and go to the museum of glass the next day. I’d recommend to anyone.
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Robert
4 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Large room. Steep stairway and no elevator. No front desk. Comfortable bed but tired furniture. No included breakfast.
Great location. Large room. Steep stairway and no elevator. No front desk. Comfortable bed but tired furniture. No included breakfast.
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Pi
16 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Liked it was in town. Back step are hazardous. Lack of personnel. Place needed tp run itself. No other staff around.
Liked it was in town. Back step are hazardous. Lack of personnel. Place needed tp run itself. No other staff around.
10
Thomas
31 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A unique Inn on Main Street walkable to museums. First time I ever checked into an Inn in a Pub. Would definitely stay there again.
A unique Inn on Main Street walkable to museums. First time I ever checked into an Inn in a Pub. Would definitely stay there again.
10
derik
21 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very large, comfortable room right in the heart of Corning. Steep stairs to the room.
Very large, comfortable room right in the heart of Corning. Steep stairs to the room.
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Yehuda
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spacious and somewhat clean. It is more just a room than an Inn, no reception, lobby or lounge. I prefer doublets, but there was a thin sheet as your sleeping cover. Location is perfect, in the heart of Corning, very close to all cafes and restaurants, walking distance to the glass museum.
The room was spacious and somewhat clean. It is more just a room than an Inn, no reception, lobby or lounge. I prefer doublets, but there was a thin sheet as your sleeping cover. Location is perfect, in the heart of Corning, very close to all cafes and restaurants, walking distance to the glass museum.
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Sharon
18 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The area is easy to navigate and has a variety of stores. The Rockwell Museum was an easy walk. Appreciated the gift card to the restaurant downtown stairs atmosphere and food good. I also checked in at the restaurant easy. The only downside was no help getting baggage upstairs or downstairs. Back stairs grated metal and stairwells inside long and narrow, called number to check about help couldn’t leave message.
The area is easy to navigate and has a variety of stores. The Rockwell Museum was an easy walk. Appreciated the gift card to the restaurant downtown stairs atmosphere and food good. I also checked in at the restaurant easy. The only downside was no help getting baggage upstairs or downstairs. Back stairs grated metal and stairwells inside long and narrow, called number to check about help couldn’t leave message.
10
Kenneth
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this place! That said, the "entry" is through the back of the building parking lot, up what appears to be an old fire escape, passing by the restaurant vent fan, on the way up to the second floor. All i kept thinking was, Im in deep trouble now (wife cursing and swearing under her breath). The unmarked door opens to a civilized hallway and closes securely behind you. The room, which is more like a suite, is wonderful! It has a separate bedroom and living room, with a fireplace. The view of Gaffer St. street below is excellent! Very cool art on the walls. Thank goodness the room was as nice as it was, because that entry looked a little sketchy. For the type of old building this is, having a "hotel" above the restaurant, the entry makes complete sense. While the building wasnt designed for this, its a great suite at a great price.
Loved this place! That said, the "entry" is through the back of the building parking lot, up what appears to be an old fire escape, passing by the restaurant vent fan, on the way up to the second floor. All i kept thinking was, Im in deep trouble now (wife cursing and swearing under her breath). The unmarked door opens to a civilized hallway and closes securely behind you. The room, which is more like a suite, is wonderful! It has a separate bedroom and living room, with a fireplace. The view of Gaffer St. street below is excellent! Very cool art on the walls. Thank goodness the room was as nice as it was, because that entry looked a little sketchy. For the type of old building this is, having a "hotel" above the restaurant, the entry makes complete sense. While the building wasnt designed for this, its a great suite at a great price.
10
Ronald
18 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Two small issues. Their entry system is new and needs a little work and the stairs to the 4 room inn is quite steep so be careful if you have mobility problems. The rooms were huge and well appointed and very quiet despite the fact that they were above a resto/bar.
Two small issues. Their entry system is new and needs a little work and the stairs to the 4 room inn is quite steep so be careful if you have mobility problems. The rooms were huge and well appointed and very quiet despite the fact that they were above a resto/bar.
10
Dennis
20 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The inn closes by 10 PM and the desk help gave us pictures and text messages so we could arrive safely around midnight - all worked out perfectly. Thank you for the guidance!
The inn closes by 10 PM and the desk help gave us pictures and text messages so we could arrive safely around midnight - all worked out perfectly. Thank you for the guidance!
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally very clean and well kept, with many reviews calling them spotless or freshly updated. A few mentions note minor issues such as worn linens, odors in one room, or small maintenance fixes.
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Jason
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean, affordable, ease of check in, location, and great layout.
Very clean, affordable, ease of check in, location, and great layout.
10
Gerard
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location with lovely updated clean rooms. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal
Excellent location with lovely updated clean rooms. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal
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Carol
20 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It's in a very convenient area. There are a lots of restaurants, shops, unique stores. The Corning Museum of Glass is within walkable distance. The room is clean, big with style. We love the room with city view. You can see people walking along the street. It's cozy, safe and convient. We love it.
It's in a very convenient area. There are a lots of restaurants, shops, unique stores. The Corning Museum of Glass is within walkable distance. The room is clean, big with style. We love the room with city view. You can see people walking along the street. It's cozy, safe and convient. We love it.
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Yehuda
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spacious and somewhat clean. It is more just a room than an Inn, no reception, lobby or lounge. I prefer doublets, but there was a thin sheet as your sleeping cover. Location is perfect, in the heart of Corning, very close to all cafes and restaurants, walking distance to the glass museum.
The room was spacious and somewhat clean. It is more just a room than an Inn, no reception, lobby or lounge. I prefer doublets, but there was a thin sheet as your sleeping cover. Location is perfect, in the heart of Corning, very close to all cafes and restaurants, walking distance to the glass museum.
10
Nicole
15 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place, well appointed clean room, excellent bathroom! It’s walkable to restaurants, shopping, museums and more. We would definitely stay here again.
Great place, well appointed clean room, excellent bathroom! It’s walkable to restaurants, shopping, museums and more. We would definitely stay here again.
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William
9 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The bedding is exactly as If someone got it very used and out of a thrift store ALL of the towels were stained brown or grey. They too were as if not just 2nd hand- but third hand. When we arrived the key to the room was in the door. We did not feel safe and could not sleep on very old and smelly furniture beds bedding. We left and had to reserve a room in a Hilton hotel.
The bedding is exactly as If someone got it very used and out of a thrift store ALL of the towels were stained brown or grey. They too were as if not just 2nd hand- but third hand. When we arrived the key to the room was in the door. We did not feel safe and could not sleep on very old and smelly furniture beds bedding. We left and had to reserve a room in a Hilton hotel.
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David
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Greatly enjoyed our stay and the ease of accessing our room. Never saw any staff but didn't need anything so rated that average. But room was clean and quiet.
Greatly enjoyed our stay and the ease of accessing our room. Never saw any staff but didn't need anything so rated that average. But room was clean and quiet.
10
Fritz
11 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Phenomenal value, excellent property, spacious, clean
Phenomenal value, excellent property, spacious, clean
10
James
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and quiet
Clean and quiet
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Malcolm
21 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Location...Location...Location. Did I mention that the location is right on Market Street within walking to everything that Corning has to offer, including museums, restaurants, pubs, and shopping. We stayed in room #2, and the room itself was large and absolutely spotless. It had been updated recently. A full leather couch and leather arm chair were also in the room. King size bed was clean and comfortable. Two small caveats: one, you do have to climb quite a long stairway; two, while the windows have blinds, there is a street light in front of them and it can be distracting at night. Would have been nice to have drapes to close.
Location...Location...Location. Did I mention that the location is right on Market Street within walking to everything that Corning has to offer, including museums, restaurants, pubs, and shopping. We stayed in room #2, and the room itself was large and absolutely spotless. It had been updated recently. A full leather couch and leather arm chair were also in the room. King size bed was clean and comfortable. Two small caveats: one, you do have to climb quite a long stairway; two, while the windows have blinds, there is a street light in front of them and it can be distracting at night. Would have been nice to have drapes to close.
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Rooms
Rooms are large, suite-like, and comfortable, often with character features (e.g., fireplaces) and city views. Some guests mention soft mattresses or thin bedding, occasional noise, and sporadic A/C or fixture issues; light can leak through blinds at night.
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Kayla
26 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great apartment type room in cute downtown Corning. It is spacious and clean and in a great location. The only downside is the couch bed. We had two teens with us and thought we could sleep 4 -- we were wrong. No human body of any size should have to sleep on that hide-a-bed. The suite is large and could easily accommodate an extra double bed or set of bunk beds if arranged properly and it would be a very comfortable stay for all involved. Otherwise the stay was great! Clean, easy check in and out, etc. highly recommend.
This is a great apartment type room in cute downtown Corning. It is spacious and clean and in a great location. The only downside is the couch bed. We had two teens with us and thought we could sleep 4 -- we were wrong. No human body of any size should have to sleep on that hide-a-bed. The suite is large and could easily accommodate an extra double bed or set of bunk beds if arranged properly and it would be a very comfortable stay for all involved. Otherwise the stay was great! Clean, easy check in and out, etc. highly recommend.
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Cynthia
8 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent, comfortable room; A/C unit extremely loud, not working properly. Newly renovated and updated. Excellent food at Burgers and Beers below.
Excellent, comfortable room; A/C unit extremely loud, not working properly. Newly renovated and updated. Excellent food at Burgers and Beers below.
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Richard
18 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not so quiet till about midnight on a Friday evening. The bathroom faucet needs repaired, the pressure is to high and water splashes all over ones short.
Not so quiet till about midnight on a Friday evening. The bathroom faucet needs repaired, the pressure is to high and water splashes all over ones short.
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Karen
27 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing location! Very cool place! We had the King sized bedroom, very clean and new carpet, well decorated, fridge, microwave, sink, little kitchenette corner. The bed was really (REALLY) soft, so unless you like sleeping in a marshmallow it may not be best for you. I need a firm mattress for my back, so ended up spending half the night on this excellent full length leather couch. Check in at the bar was a breeze. Parking for free right behind the building on weekends.Did hear a little music until about 11 but not bad.
Amazing location! Very cool place! We had the King sized bedroom, very clean and new carpet, well decorated, fridge, microwave, sink, little kitchenette corner. The bed was really (REALLY) soft, so unless you like sleeping in a marshmallow it may not be best for you. I need a firm mattress for my back, so ended up spending half the night on this excellent full length leather couch. Check in at the bar was a breeze. Parking for free right behind the building on weekends.Did hear a little music until about 11 but not bad.
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Mary
1 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was palatial. We were in the Majestic room.
Our room was palatial. We were in the Majestic room.
10
Lauren
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super spacious. Great location. We loved it.
Super spacious. Great location. We loved it.
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David
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very large room; great location. Plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Very large room; great location. Plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance.
10
Elzbieta
28 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I liked the room. The area is very nice . A lot of shops and restaurants. It would be nice if the room had black- out windows shades
I liked the room. The area is very nice . A lot of shops and restaurants. It would be nice if the room had black- out windows shades
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Marilyn
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You have to look past the fact that the rooms are above Beer & Burger restaurant and requires the ability to take 1 flight of stairs. We had room #3 which was amazing! It was actually like having two spacious rooms. We enjoyed the ambience of the fireplace. It was a very comfortable stay. We also enjoyed the restaurant below.
You have to look past the fact that the rooms are above Beer & Burger restaurant and requires the ability to take 1 flight of stairs. We had room #3 which was amazing! It was actually like having two spacious rooms. We enjoyed the ambience of the fireplace. It was a very comfortable stay. We also enjoyed the restaurant below.
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Patricia
15 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Mostly excellent. The room and area are both wonderful with these two exceptions: the air conditioner didn't have an auto on/off that we could discover, so we got very little sleep. When the air was on it quickly got too cold, but when the air was off the room got stuffy fairly quickly. We spent the night waking up to turn the air on via remote control, then waking up to turn it off, then waking up to turn it on, etc. Like I said, we got very little actual sleep. The other issue was minor; there were no Kleenex or napkins in the room.
Mostly excellent. The room and area are both wonderful with these two exceptions: the air conditioner didn't have an auto on/off that we could discover, so we got very little sleep. When the air was on it quickly got too cold, but when the air was off the room got stuffy fairly quickly. We spent the night waking up to turn the air on via remote control, then waking up to turn it off, then waking up to turn it on, etc. Like I said, we got very little actual sleep. The other issue was minor; there were no Kleenex or napkins in the room.
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Service
Service is limited but generally helpful, with many reporting easy self or bar check-in and friendly staff. However, there is no on-site front desk and some experienced clunky instructions or difficulty getting assistance after hours.
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Pi
16 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Liked it was in town. Back step are hazardous. Lack of personnel. Place needed tp run itself. No other staff around.
Liked it was in town. Back step are hazardous. Lack of personnel. Place needed tp run itself. No other staff around.
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Annmarie
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Gaffer Inn is above a burger joint in town. I got there around 4:30 and parked right behind the place, in the municiple parking lot, expecting to be checked in. As I got out of my car, I noticed there were two men sitting outside the restaurant and smoking and, at first, I thought they were cooks - until I realized the restaurant (like at least half the stores in town) was closed. That didn’t feel comforable. Then I tried to check in....but nobody was there. I walked around to the front of the building...but nobody was there...and It was getting dark. I called the Gaffer Inn and got an answering service, and was told they would call someone who would get back to me. I waited. Then a man called and said he left me a message earlier that day with the code for the some door (that wasn't marked) to access the Gaffer Inn rental. I didn't get the code, but by that time, it didn’t matter - I was there to check in and all I got was a faceless voice telling me I should have gotten a code to some door somewhere. I was feeling very uncomfortable and told the man I didn’t want to stay there. He was annoyed and told me to take it up with hotels.com. Terrible experience. I was glad I was able to get a room at the Staybridge Suites.
The Gaffer Inn is above a burger joint in town. I got there around 4:30 and parked right behind the place, in the municiple parking lot, expecting to be checked in. As I got out of my car, I noticed there were two men sitting outside the restaurant and smoking and, at first, I thought they were cooks - until I realized the restaurant (like at least half the stores in town) was closed. That didn’t feel comforable. Then I tried to check in....but nobody was there. I walked around to the front of the building...but nobody was there...and It was getting dark. I called the Gaffer Inn and got an answering service, and was told they would call someone who would get back to me. I waited. Then a man called and said he left me a message earlier that day with the code for the some door (that wasn't marked) to access the Gaffer Inn rental. I didn't get the code, but by that time, it didn’t matter - I was there to check in and all I got was a faceless voice telling me I should have gotten a code to some door somewhere. I was feeling very uncomfortable and told the man I didn’t want to stay there. He was annoyed and told me to take it up with hotels.com. Terrible experience. I was glad I was able to get a room at the Staybridge Suites.
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David
29 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The place is very cute and our room, The Majestic, was as described. It has a lot of amenities. But, check in was clunky. I went to the bar downstairs and was told that i should have reveived a message with instructions, which, I did not. The bar downstairs was very helpful and explained the lock process, then even came to check to make sure it worked. After that, I was very impressed and happy with the place. Unfortunately, later in the evening when we had settled in, it was impossible to find the wifi password which caused some issues. I tried to go back down to the bar, but by that time, the bar was closed. It did not seem important at 9 pm to call the emergency number, but, it was disappointing.
The place is very cute and our room, The Majestic, was as described. It has a lot of amenities. But, check in was clunky. I went to the bar downstairs and was told that i should have reveived a message with instructions, which, I did not. The bar downstairs was very helpful and explained the lock process, then even came to check to make sure it worked. After that, I was very impressed and happy with the place. Unfortunately, later in the evening when we had settled in, it was impossible to find the wifi password which caused some issues. I tried to go back down to the bar, but by that time, the bar was closed. It did not seem important at 9 pm to call the emergency number, but, it was disappointing.
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Sean
29 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Property was great and in a wonderful location in downtown Corning. Staff were wonderful and friendly!
Property was great and in a wonderful location in downtown Corning. Staff were wonderful and friendly!
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Caroline
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very seamless process! The room was nicely appointed and very central to shops and restaurants. We will be back!
Very seamless process! The room was nicely appointed and very central to shops and restaurants. We will be back!
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Scott
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This place was amazing! It was right in the center of all of the shops, restaurants, and bars in Corning. It was within walking distance to the Museum of Glass as well. The room itself was very cozy with a fireplace and leather couches. Staff at the Beer & Burgers restaurant below the room were extremely friendly and helpful when checking in. Parking was not an issue as there were plenty of spaces in the lot behind the Inn. My wife and I had a wonderful weekend there! We'll be back!
This place was amazing! It was right in the center of all of the shops, restaurants, and bars in Corning. It was within walking distance to the Museum of Glass as well. The room itself was very cozy with a fireplace and leather couches. Staff at the Beer & Burgers restaurant below the room were extremely friendly and helpful when checking in. Parking was not an issue as there were plenty of spaces in the lot behind the Inn. My wife and I had a wonderful weekend there! We'll be back!
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Grant
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy check in room was great.
Easy check in room was great.
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Sally
23 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super easy check in, once you’re checked in tho- make note of your confirmation number so you can log back in to check out! It took me about 10 mins to figure that part out… but it’s very very nice! 10/10 would recommend! Loved walking distance to everything and I’m even a local! We stayed for cabin fever!!
Super easy check in, once you’re checked in tho- make note of your confirmation number so you can log back in to check out! It took me about 10 mins to figure that part out… but it’s very very nice! 10/10 would recommend! Loved walking distance to everything and I’m even a local! We stayed for cabin fever!!
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Dennis
20 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The inn closes by 10 PM and the desk help gave us pictures and text messages so we could arrive safely around midnight - all worked out perfectly. Thank you for the guidance!
The inn closes by 10 PM and the desk help gave us pictures and text messages so we could arrive safely around midnight - all worked out perfectly. Thank you for the guidance!
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David
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Greatly enjoyed our stay and the ease of accessing our room. Never saw any staff but didn't need anything so rated that average. But room was clean and quiet.
Greatly enjoyed our stay and the ease of accessing our room. Never saw any staff but didn't need anything so rated that average. But room was clean and quiet.
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Location
Central Market Street location is highly walkable to restaurants, shops, and museums such as the Corning Museum of Glass. Many highlight the convenience for exploring downtown Corning and nearby attractions.
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Jane
10 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for dining options and daytime shopping.
Great location for dining options and daytime shopping.
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Carol
20 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It's in a very convenient area. There are a lots of restaurants, shops, unique stores. The Corning Museum of Glass is within walkable distance. The room is clean, big with style. We love the room with city view. You can see people walking along the street. It's cozy, safe and convient. We love it.
It's in a very convenient area. There are a lots of restaurants, shops, unique stores. The Corning Museum of Glass is within walkable distance. The room is clean, big with style. We love the room with city view. You can see people walking along the street. It's cozy, safe and convient. We love it.
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Shelley
26 Aug 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Right in the middle of the Gaffer district - great food, shops, museums literally on the doorstep. Very quiet despite being above a bar. Easy check in and out, easy parking. Would stay again to tour the Finger Lakes
Right in the middle of the Gaffer district - great food, shops, museums literally on the doorstep. Very quiet despite being above a bar. Easy check in and out, easy parking. Would stay again to tour the Finger Lakes
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Bruce
25 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice spacious room with character. Inn is right on Main Street so easy to walk downtown Corning and enjoy dining there.
Nice spacious room with character. Inn is right on Main Street so easy to walk downtown Corning and enjoy dining there.
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Yehuda
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spacious and somewhat clean. It is more just a room than an Inn, no reception, lobby or lounge. I prefer doublets, but there was a thin sheet as your sleeping cover. Location is perfect, in the heart of Corning, very close to all cafes and restaurants, walking distance to the glass museum.
The room was spacious and somewhat clean. It is more just a room than an Inn, no reception, lobby or lounge. I prefer doublets, but there was a thin sheet as your sleeping cover. Location is perfect, in the heart of Corning, very close to all cafes and restaurants, walking distance to the glass museum.
10
Daria
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location! We loved how close everything was - plenty of restaurants, a supermarket, and a nice park all within easy walking distance. Free parking right behind the hotel on weekends was a bonus. Watkins Glen State Park is only about a half-hour drive away, too. The room itself was very clean, which we really appreciated.
Great location! We loved how close everything was - plenty of restaurants, a supermarket, and a nice park all within easy walking distance. Free parking right behind the hotel on weekends was a bonus. Watkins Glen State Park is only about a half-hour drive away, too. The room itself was very clean, which we really appreciated.
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Lori
14 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Unique inn in the heart of a lovely downtown with tons of dining, shopping and bars.
Unique inn in the heart of a lovely downtown with tons of dining, shopping and bars.
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David
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very large room; great location. Plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Very large room; great location. Plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance.
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Martha
26 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The Inn was very convenient to shops and restaurants and Corning Glass Museum was an easy drive. A shuttle to the Museum was a couple blocks away. The museum was also in walking district. The Main Street was quiet and charming.
The Inn was very convenient to shops and restaurants and Corning Glass Museum was an easy drive. A shuttle to the Museum was a couple blocks away. The museum was also in walking district. The Main Street was quiet and charming.
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Malcolm
21 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Location...Location...Location. Did I mention that the location is right on Market Street within walking to everything that Corning has to offer, including museums, restaurants, pubs, and shopping. We stayed in room #2, and the room itself was large and absolutely spotless. It had been updated recently. A full leather couch and leather arm chair were also in the room. King size bed was clean and comfortable. Two small caveats: one, you do have to climb quite a long stairway; two, while the windows have blinds, there is a street light in front of them and it can be distracting at night. Would have been nice to have drapes to close.
Location...Location...Location. Did I mention that the location is right on Market Street within walking to everything that Corning has to offer, including museums, restaurants, pubs, and shopping. We stayed in room #2, and the room itself was large and absolutely spotless. It had been updated recently. A full leather couch and leather arm chair were also in the room. King size bed was clean and comfortable. Two small caveats: one, you do have to climb quite a long stairway; two, while the windows have blinds, there is a street light in front of them and it can be distracting at night. Would have been nice to have drapes to close.
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Dining
Guests frequently enjoy the downstairs burger pub and the wide choice of nearby eateries and bars. There is no included breakfast, and a few would skip the on-site restaurant, but overall food experiences are positive.
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Adam
12 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This was a quick day trip/overnight to Corning. The Inn is right on Market street which is basically all there is in this town other than the glass museum. The Pub below had great food and beer/wine . The room was perfect. Clean, modern and very comfortable. The convenience of staying right on Market street and walking to every kind of food and little shop you could want was definitely worth it. Check in at the bar was easy and smooth and the bartenders were great. We will DEFINITELY return to Corning and stay at the Inn again. 100% worth it in every way!
This was a quick day trip/overnight to Corning. The Inn is right on Market street which is basically all there is in this town other than the glass museum. The Pub below had great food and beer/wine . The room was perfect. Clean, modern and very comfortable. The convenience of staying right on Market street and walking to every kind of food and little shop you could want was definitely worth it. Check in at the bar was easy and smooth and the bartenders were great. We will DEFINITELY return to Corning and stay at the Inn again. 100% worth it in every way!
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Robert
4 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Large room. Steep stairway and no elevator. No front desk. Comfortable bed but tired furniture. No included breakfast.
Great location. Large room. Steep stairway and no elevator. No front desk. Comfortable bed but tired furniture. No included breakfast.
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Troy
15 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for Valentine’s Day and it was perfect, the room was great with Great city views. The bathroom was very nice. Everything within walking distance (shopping, coffee place across the street, dinner). We had Dinner at three birds which was a 7 min walk from the room and it was absolutely amazing. Defintley plan to visit and stay again. A great experience overall!
Stayed for Valentine’s Day and it was perfect, the room was great with Great city views. The bathroom was very nice. Everything within walking distance (shopping, coffee place across the street, dinner). We had Dinner at three birds which was a 7 min walk from the room and it was absolutely amazing. Defintley plan to visit and stay again. A great experience overall!
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Samuel
28 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in Corning NY for a night on the way to Toronto Canada. The Gaffer Inn a small Inn right above a Burger restaurant. We checked in at the restaurant, then went upstairs to a is a huge nicely decorated room. It is not a cookie cutter hotel by any means. Very clean and comfortable. The restaurant gives you a $10 coupon to eat there. We didn’t only because none of us were hungry during the stay. Only 2 note of caution. To get to the rooms you have to go up a relatively steep flight of stairs either through the front or the back entrance. The back entrance leads to the parking lot. It is a little funky, with the kitchen exhaust fan blowing on you as you walk up or down. You have be careful using the rear stairs. If you have physical issues it could be a problem. I found the bed too soft to my liking, but that is only my preference. Really nice comfortable place to stay in Corning New York. Highly recommend unless you are unable or unwilling to climb a flight of stairs with your luggage.
We stayed in Corning NY for a night on the way to Toronto Canada. The Gaffer Inn a small Inn right above a Burger restaurant. We checked in at the restaurant, then went upstairs to a is a huge nicely decorated room. It is not a cookie cutter hotel by any means. Very clean and comfortable. The restaurant gives you a $10 coupon to eat there. We didn’t only because none of us were hungry during the stay. Only 2 note of caution. To get to the rooms you have to go up a relatively steep flight of stairs either through the front or the back entrance. The back entrance leads to the parking lot. It is a little funky, with the kitchen exhaust fan blowing on you as you walk up or down. You have be careful using the rear stairs. If you have physical issues it could be a problem. I found the bed too soft to my liking, but that is only my preference. Really nice comfortable place to stay in Corning New York. Highly recommend unless you are unable or unwilling to climb a flight of stairs with your luggage.
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Gerard
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location with lovely updated clean rooms. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal
Excellent location with lovely updated clean rooms. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal
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Renato
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful, comfortable, clean room. Enjoyed a burger while we were there and it was delicious! Would stay here again
Beautiful, comfortable, clean room. Enjoyed a burger while we were there and it was delicious! Would stay here again
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Scott
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This place was amazing! It was right in the center of all of the shops, restaurants, and bars in Corning. It was within walking distance to the Museum of Glass as well. The room itself was very cozy with a fireplace and leather couches. Staff at the Beer & Burgers restaurant below the room were extremely friendly and helpful when checking in. Parking was not an issue as there were plenty of spaces in the lot behind the Inn. My wife and I had a wonderful weekend there! We'll be back!
This place was amazing! It was right in the center of all of the shops, restaurants, and bars in Corning. It was within walking distance to the Museum of Glass as well. The room itself was very cozy with a fireplace and leather couches. Staff at the Beer & Burgers restaurant below the room were extremely friendly and helpful when checking in. Parking was not an issue as there were plenty of spaces in the lot behind the Inn. My wife and I had a wonderful weekend there! We'll be back!
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Mary
23 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and comfortable. Downtown Corning has great restaurants
Very clean and comfortable. Downtown Corning has great restaurants
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Marilyn
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You have to look past the fact that the rooms are above Beer & Burger restaurant and requires the ability to take 1 flight of stairs. We had room #3 which was amazing! It was actually like having two spacious rooms. We enjoyed the ambience of the fireplace. It was a very comfortable stay. We also enjoyed the restaurant below.
You have to look past the fact that the rooms are above Beer & Burger restaurant and requires the ability to take 1 flight of stairs. We had room #3 which was amazing! It was actually like having two spacious rooms. We enjoyed the ambience of the fireplace. It was a very comfortable stay. We also enjoyed the restaurant below.
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Karen
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property was a nice, clean, comfortable place to stay. It had a lot of room to spread out and almost seemed like a studio apartment rather than a hotel room. It was on top of a restaurant called Burgers and Beer. I didn’t feel the same sense of cleanliness there, but the food was good. Next time, I would skip the restaurant.
This property was a nice, clean, comfortable place to stay. It had a lot of room to spread out and almost seemed like a studio apartment rather than a hotel room. It was on top of a restaurant called Burgers and Beer. I didn’t feel the same sense of cleanliness there, but the food was good. Next time, I would skip the restaurant.
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Rhonda
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
This place was beyond our expectations. The room was huge. You have to make sure that you can climb stairs to get to the room as the description states. Wonderful place to stay in the Gaffer district. We were disappointed that the stores and shops were not open but we were there on a Tuesday and not the weekend. Clean and spacious. Would not hesitate to book again.
This place was beyond our expectations. The room was huge. You have to make sure that you can climb stairs to get to the room as the description states. Wonderful place to stay in the Gaffer district. We were disappointed that the stores and shops were not open but we were there on a Tuesday and not the weekend. Clean and spacious. Would not hesitate to book again.
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Elizabeth
3 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This is the perfect location! Just down the stairs and you are in the middle of the Gaffer District. Its also an easy walk to Corning Museum of Glass. We parked the car and never needed it again all weekend.
This is the perfect location! Just down the stairs and you are in the middle of the Gaffer District. Its also an easy walk to Corning Museum of Glass. We parked the car and never needed it again all weekend.
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Thomas
9 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
21 steps to the second floor was a bit of a climb, but we survived 😁 Great accommodations, large room, nice mattress and furnishings. A bit of confusion checking in, but sorted out quickly. Right in the middle of the historic district.
21 steps to the second floor was a bit of a climb, but we survived 😁 Great accommodations, large room, nice mattress and furnishings. A bit of confusion checking in, but sorted out quickly. Right in the middle of the historic district.
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Scott
2 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We had a HUGE room with fireplace overlooking Main Street. Surprisingly quiet considering the location, which puts you right in the middle of the action. Plenty to do (and eat 😊) within walking distance.
We had a HUGE room with fireplace overlooking Main Street. Surprisingly quiet considering the location, which puts you right in the middle of the action. Plenty to do (and eat 😊) within walking distance.
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Melinda
25 May 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This room (#4) was so cute and nostalgic. I love the journal and the entries from previous guests. We were in town for my son's Cornell graduation and it was also glass fest weekend. We enjoyed our stay very much.
This room (#4) was so cute and nostalgic. I love the journal and the entries from previous guests. We were in town for my son's Cornell graduation and it was also glass fest weekend. We enjoyed our stay very much.
FAQs about Lodging at the Gaffer Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite. Additionally, nearby parking is available for a fee of USD 5 per day, located 500 feet away.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.
What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located in Corning's Gaffer District, within a 15-minute walk of the Corning Museum of Glass and West End Gallery. It is 0.3 miles from the Rockwell Museum of Western Art and 0.8 miles from the Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum.
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There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Burgers & Beer of Corning (located directly below the Inn).]. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- 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 subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per day (500 ft away)
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