Restored mansion salon
The 1831 estate operates as an intimate salon, where parlor drinks spill out onto a lantern-lit stone patio.
“Especially lovely is the Argos Inn, an 1831 mansion with Dalí prints and two cocktail bars.”
Where it shines
Notable
Antique French velvet seating sits beneath beeswax-finished plaster walls and original Dalí prints.
Notable
An 1831 Greek Revival mansion, once Ithaca's mayoral residence and Duncan Hines headquarters.
Listed
A zinc-topped parlor bar and adjacent warehouse lounge serving local Finger Lakes wines.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
This 1831 mansion was built as a private residence, and after a meticulous renovation, it’s embarked on a new life as a hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Ithaca Commons sits one block west, and the walking trails of Cascadilla Gorge begin just down the street.
The rooms
Reupholstered French velvet chairs rest on wide-plank floors, and bathrooms have heated bluestone slabs underfoot.
At the table
Craft cocktails pour at the zinc-topped parlor bar, and the adjacent warehouse lounge gathers around long velvet sofas.
How it began
The mansion served as Ithaca's mayoral residence before becoming the midcentury world headquarters of Duncan Hines.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.