Argos Inn

We came here with some reservation. As soon as you walk into the door you re agreeted by some of the warmest most friendliest staff I’ve ever come across. The two front office ladies are incredibly helpful and informative with regards to both activities and recommendations as to restaurants, bars, and activities in and around Ithaca. I hate to be a snob but I’ve been to some of the most amazing bars all around the world, and their bar is probably one of the top five Mixology bars that I have experienced. Their rooms are impeccable and extremely high tech and clean. I highly recommend this Inn for anyone who is planning on visiting either Cornell university or the city.

This is a charming little boutique inn. We stayed for one night recently to celebrate an anniversary. The staff is very professional, welcoming, and yet unobtrusive.
There is a great bar on the first floor of the inn. It seems to attract some locals as well as inn guests. The bar has a great cocktail selection and is tastefully decorated, just like the rest of the building. There is a nicely done continental breakfast with coffee, tea, a small selection of baked goods, and, of course, granola.
Our room was quite small and I assume most of the others are since they allow you to look at them on the website. It was so well decorated that the small size of the space did not hinder our stay. Everything from the lighting fixtures, to the deeply colored Peacock wallpaper, to the simple bathroom with pronounced white brick walls and unique shower drain, made the room quite a getaway.
When we woke up in the morning, we were pleased that so much natural light made its way into the room. However, there was a man doing some type of landscaping work only a couple feet from the window. I could hear everything he was doing (the windows and walls are thin or something) and because the room was fairly small, I’m sure he could see everything (!).
The only slight downside to this inn is the steep price for the stay. Our small, queen room came to around $ 220. It was worth it since we were celebrating a special occasion.

We were not that impressed as we drove up but MAN go inside! He has really out done himself in this restoration. The original site for Duncan Hines. Breakfast is limited due to no cooking facilities but adequate. Really cool bar that was full of people on a Tuesday none the less. Good parking if you are protective of your car. Some street noise but didn’t bother us. No bar noise at all. They were making cocktails down there that we had not even seen before. Really cool to have a drink and «walk» upstairs to your room! Oh, also there are restaurants you can easily walk to.

Classy and gorgeous.
I’m not the type to gush over details of a place, but the Argos Inn really deserves the credit for its aesthetics and service. Classy, and totally worth the price when you compare it to the mainstream «luxury» offerings elsewhere. This is the kind of place you would want to spend your honeymoon, yet it’s totally affordable for the quality of experience you get. The Argos is also immaculately clean, from the lobby all the way up to the bathrooms. I hope we have another chance to stay here again!

Finally crossed off one of the items off my bucket list and booked a night stay here.
When I first came here to check out the bar, I knew that this place was special. Upon entering the Argos Inn, I was taken aback by the large glass windows and perfectly coordinated vintage/​industrial furniture.
My stay here was nothing short of magical. The room I stayed in was so plush. The bed had soft white linens and a nice fuzzy throw. There was heated floors in the bathroom and a nice selection of movies/​tv shows on apple tv. The staff and owner were also so accommodating, and really made sure that our experience here was nothing short of amazing. Breakfast was really cute– some baked goods, fruits, tea and coffee.
Thank so much Argos Inn for such a wonderful experience!

Pricey cocktails but its a nice place. Come having already had a few drinks to save your bank account.

This place is awesome. We stayed Friday and Saturday nights. Perfect location, with beautifully restored rooms and a hip bar. The staff is friendly, professional and helpful. It’s obvious this place was a labor or love — everything is thought out down to the smallest detail. I will never stay any place else when visiting Ithaca.

This hotel/​inn is absolutely perfect. Argos was appealing to me because 1) they are located right in the middle of everything, and 2) there is an awesome looking bar downstairs.
They’ve really done a beautiful job decorating this place, it’s juxtaposition of all the new modern add ons (like the nest thermostat, and the flat screens with apple TV in every room, updated bathrooms — HEATED FLOORS!) with the renovated speak-​easy vibe this place has going on is just fantastic.
There is a parking lot on the side of the hotel, which looks like it can accommodate about 20 cars. I can imagine it might get a little crowded during graduation weekends.
I asked the bartended for dinner suggestions, and headed out to her favorite place. After dinner, came back for more drinks (a lot more drinks). I think I can safely say I tried half of their drink menu, and had two of some of them (you know, just to MAKE SURE they were good). I also asked for a couple not on the menu and they were executed perfectly. I wish I could remember the name of our bartender — she was truly fantastic; very knowledgable, great to talk to, and made an excellent drink.
I noticed that a lot of the more negative reviews note the noise from the bar — when I checked in they mentioned to us that the bar closes at 10 PM so as to avoid noise! It was quiet and I had no trouble sleeping.
There was a continental breakfast included with the room (which I did not wake up for) that is served in a parlor across from the bar with huge windows and a farmhouse table.
I had an awesome time here, and I’ll definitely be back again.

Out of this world cocktails! The Smash Truck has great food and the bar offers a chill atmosphere. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for something new or a place to meet with friendly locals.

Ithaca needed this place on the scene. Craft cocktails in a sophisticated environment with good music. They can also make some nice cocktails that aren’t on the menu. Hooray!

This is one of the fancier bars in the Ithaca area. I did not like the fact that there were flies flying around.
They have an interesting menu of cocktails and the bartenders are very skilled. I would say they didn’t have much fruity cocktails, so I did not really like mine. I also had absinthe, they have the actual absinthe tap.
There are also hotel rooms upstairs.

Very cool bar and even cooler to stumble upon an awesome jazz trio i3° that plays here every Wednesday from 5 – 7. I plan to be a regular.

I have stayed in several hotel/​inns in Ithaca; there is nothing like this in the area (possibly even the state). A mansion that had humble beginnings as a revolutionary war cabin (!) the restoration is stunning. Handcrafted detail in every corner, the Argos Inn opened just this year. Because of the transition of the bar, I would have given it 4 stars, but I have confidence that Argos is making noise complaints a top priority.
I spoke with the owner about his plans to address reviews on here regarding noise. He was aware and is working with his staff to make changes addressing the issue. I had no complains about noise during my stay. The Inn is beautiful and the rooms are exquisite. I am looking forward to staying here again.

It is 11pm. I’m laying in my room wishing that I’d had the foresight to bring ear plugs.
The argos Inn is beautifully renovated, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the bartenders are excellent. However, if you care to actually sleep at the Inn, avoid it at all costs for Friday and Saturday nights.
Back to the present. As I lay here (in my room I might add, with the door closed and a white noise machine running) with thudding music whatevertheoppositeofwaftingis pouring up through the floor and the rather loud buzz of bar conversations bleeding into my room, punctuated by the occasional clink of glasses, I am reminded of the fact that I have to be pretty pissed off or ecstatically pleased by something to bother writing a review. Guess which one I am right now?
If you plan on staying up until after midnight and want someplace that has a very lively bar, than argos may well be for you. If you’re just coming for a drink, then the bar is excellent. If, on the other hand, you paid a premium for someplace nice to sleep, you will be displeased should you have the misfortune of staying here on a night when the bar is active.

I worked an event held the Argos Inn yesterday. Of course, I had to research the joint in advance. I discovered that it was a newly restored historic mansion and that it had a bar with an amazing assortment of craft cocktails. Needless to say, I knew what I would be doing after the event. They had just changed over their seasonal drink menu, so one of the drinks I wanted to try was not listed. I was trying to sample drinks with different gins than what I have on the home bar (Hendrick’s and Plymouth). I found two beverages that did (Flora & Fauna and In Bloom) and my friend got a Hendrick’s beverage (Wax Poetic), which was more «spirit-​forward,» as the bartender described. That one is on my list for the next time I go. The nice part about working the event is that we got to enjoy the décor during daylight hours AND also got to see several of the rooms. The ones that are completed are beautifully appointed with heated bathroom floors and decorative accents. Every detail (even the bookshelves in the bar, which are organized by color) is curated by the owner. It seems well-​planned and designed and when complete, this is going to be a spectacular place to visit/​stay. The only reasons I’m giving it 4 stars as opposed to 5 are: 1) because I haven’t stayed overnight there and 2) they’re still working on a few of rooms so it’s not complete. However, the bar and staff that I met are definitely worth 5 stars, hands down. It’s definitely a great place to grab a drink if you’re in the Ithaca area!

I love the cocktails here. You have to try the Bagpipe Mariachi! They really work to create them in an old-​fashioned style. They follow the fundamentals which ensure a spectacular drink every time. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable.
I love how they renovated the building. We came during the Opening. I love the rooms

The Argos is a hip place to have a drink but the rooms are very noisy. Forget about getting any rest when the bar is open. There is absolutely no sound proofing in the rooms. Also coffee is supposed to be available at 8 but alas here I sit uncaffinated writing a bad review.

Honestly, I don’t know what all these people who wrote bad reviews are talking about! I had a wonderful experience at Bar Argos. The atmosphere was cool, cozy, and felt like sitting in a friends living room. I would love to see it in the daytime. It was a very busy evening and when I made it to the bar, it was appropriately staffed and I was greeted quickly relative to the amount of customers that were there. The menu was smaller, but it was well thought out and had an obvious theme of classic, «historic preservation» cocktails. It also looked like they had created some original cocktails, but all went along with the theme of the menu. The bartender answered my questions and made recommendations, which was certainly appreciated on such a busy night. My friend and I tried all of their Champagne cocktails, and they were delightful! We were fascinated by the Absinthe Fountain, which was also in keeping with the classic cocktail theme, but will have to try one of those cocktails next time… which there will definitely be!
Bottom line: Beautiful atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, excellent service, and fun cocktails. Looking forward to our next visit!

I don’t know anything about cocktails, but this is a nice place to get a drink. I also am unaware of the 10 and 5 rule. If it means the staff won’t give you a blow job, then yes they fail on this particular standard. Otherwise the staff are extremely friendly and very helpful with drink recommendations.

I stayed at Argos Inn when I was visiting Ithaca for a wedding and I wish I could have stayed there longer. I loved everything about this place. The décor, the attention to every small detail and especially the wonderful customer service.
The décor is a tasteful mix of vintage and modern. The bed was very comfortable. The service was friendly and attentive. And the breakfast spread was delicious.
One of the things that really impressed me was getting an email after I had checked out to let me know that I had left a few things in the room and they offered to mail my belongings (for free!).
I highly recommend Argos Inn for anyone looking for a place to stay in Ithaca.