The Statler Story

The Statler Story
In 1950, The Statler Hotel began as an experiment in hotel education. Today, the hotel is
an innovative leader in the hospitality industry.
Situated on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York, The Statler Hotel is the
gateway to the university and the surrounding Finger Lakes region. As part of Cornell’s
world-renowned School of Hotel Administration, our students and professional staff
proudly serve our many guests from around the globe.
Cornell University
130 Statler Drive Ithaca, NY 14853
607-257-2500
1-800-541-2501
statlerhotel.cornell.edu
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Getting Down to Business
Whatever event you are planning, The Statler Hotel can
Four additional banquet rooms are suitable for
accommodate your needs.
smaller gatherings.
The J. Willard Marriott Executive Education Center
The Terrace Restaurant and adjoining lounge are ideal for
offers an 87-seat amphitheater and seven individual
dinner buffets for 150.
breakout rooms with seating for up to 150 guests.
All rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art
The Alice Statler Auditorium offers theater-style seating
communications technology.
for 700 people. An expansive stage gives guests an
excellent platform to deliver lively presentations.
The Carrier Grand Ballroom is the venue of choice for
more elegant occasions, with seating for 276.
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The Amphitheater in the J. Willard Marriott Executive Education Center
The Statler Auditorium
“The level of service was
amazing. I wish I could
experience this at every
hotel I stay in.”
-- Dr. Susan Chen
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The Rowe Room
“Before and during my stay, the staff
was uniformly and unfailingly polite
and attentive, and managed to strike
a perfect balance between friendliness
and professionalism. My experience with
the staff at the Statler surpassed the
experience I have had at any other hotel
I have ever visited -- over the course of
3 decades and two continents!”
-- Daniel Waldo
The Carrier Grand Ballroom
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Hospitality at a Higher Level
Meetings and events are made unique by our special
The refined talents of our executive chef are reflected in
touch of service and hospitality. Enthusiastic School of Hotel
our catering menus. Custom designed to complement
Administration students team with seasoned professionals
your meetings and special events, these menus are
to deliver, in the words of our namesake Ellsworth Statler,
prepared to satisfy every individual taste.
“a little more, a little better service” for all.
Our professional wedding coordinator is on hand
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Professional conference planning managers handle all
to assist you in creating the wedding you’ve always
your meeting details—from managing your transportation
imagined. From elegant banquet rooms to customized
and equipment needs, to organizing team-building
menus and beautiful honeymoon accommodations,
exercises in one of our Cornell School of Hotel
your special day will be expertly planned and perfectly
Administration food labs.
executed from start to finish.
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Luxurious Comfort,
Convenient to All
Enjoy a broad array of amenities in our newly renovated
The Regent Lounge provides a relaxing venue where you
guest rooms and suites with complimentary wireless
can enjoy great food and drink while watching the big
internet access, luxury Aveda bath amenities, and
game on our widescreen TV.
Keurig coffee makers featuring organic fair-trade Green
Mountain coffee. Work out in our on-site fitness center
The Statler Hotel’s convenient location puts you close to
and enjoy abundant athletic facilities within a short walk.
all the area’s attractions. Walk to beautiful gorges, the
McGraw Tower and other campus landmarks. Visit shops
Our restaurants accommodate a variety of tastes,
and restaurants on the Downtown Ithaca Commons.
appetites and schedules. Taverna Banfi, our signature
Explore the beauty of Cayuga Lake and the many state
restaurant, offers an authentic Italian dining experience
parks that make this a special place.
set in an original Tuscan Taverna complete with wine bar
and regional, Tuscan-inspired specialties from a setting
overlooking the hills of Ithaca and Cornell.
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Taverna Banfi
“I thought that everyone we encountered
woke up with the intention of making me
happy that day. I loved our room’s view.”
-- Anna Marie Wagner
Tower Suite
Traditional King with Sofa
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THE CORNELL SCHOOL OF HOTEL ADMINSTRATION
AND THE STATLER HOTEL
A PROUD HISTORY
The Cornell School of Hotel Administration was founded in 1922 as the nation’s first collegiate course
of study in hospitality management.
A gift from the Statler Foundation in 1948 enabled the construction of a building dedicated
to the program, and in 1950 Hotel Administration became a school of its own. The Statler Inn,
with 52 guestrooms and two restaurants, opened as the world’s first teaching hotel. In 1989, Cornell
unveiled the $45 million, nine-story Statler Hotel and J. Willard Marriott Executive Education Center.
The Statler’s 153 guest rooms were completely renovated in 2010, in a collaborative project that
utillized the expertise of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and industry partners.
Through the Hotel Leadership Development Program, we ensure the quality of your stay while offering
students an opportunity to gain valuable management experience and professional growth. Each
semester, a select group of Cornell School of Hotel Administration students works alongside experienced
mentors in part-time, paid positions in the hotel. As practicum meets practice, they work through a series
of challenging positions, interacting with employees and guests alike, and gaining the knowledge they
need to propel them into their careers.
The School and Hotel are an integrated whole, creating a distinctive educational experience for our
students and delivering a unique brand of hospitality for our guests.
“As a hotel school graduate from 1979, the
professionalism of the students and the hotel staff is
superb and gets better, if possible, at each stay. I will
only stay at the Statler when back on campus.”
-- Jim Horn
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