La Tourelle Resort & Spa

Location. La Tourelle Resort is set within a 70-acre landscape of rolling hills in Ithaca, New York. This property stands at the gateway to upstate New York's Cayuga Wine Trail. Ithaca College is located two miles away. Downtown Ithaca is three miles from this property.

Hotel Features. This three-story, European-style inn is housed in a former 1800s farmhouse. The lobby is anchored by an open-hearth fireplace. Near the lobby, Le Petit Café serves light meals, including breakfasts. John Thomas Steakhouse offers a varied menu with selections such as dry aged beef and seafood dishes. A business center offers fax and photocopy services. Indoor and outdoor function space accommodates up to 135 people. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. August Moon Spa offers traditional Eastern massage therapies and Western techniques. Unique treatments include vino-therapy and top-grade maple massage. The hotel features two lighted, clay tennis courts. Buttermilk Falls State Park is accessible via trails crossing the hotel grounds. This park offers scenic hiking and picnic areas.

Guestrooms. This smoke-free property offers 54 individually decorated guestrooms. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Select accommodations boast carved Mexican wood with hand-painted tiles. Continental breakfasts are delivered to the guestrooms upon request. Rooms include complimentary high-speed Internet access, DVD players and VCRs. Bathrobes are available upon request.

Expert Tip. Geocaching hunts have become very popular in destinations that span the globe. The inn's Adventure Center Concierge can arrange geocaching events, as well as a roster of other outdoor adventures.