La Tourelle Hotel & Spa

Exhale & Energize Spa Getaway in the Finger Lakes

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Highlights

Framed by French Chateau-style architecture, visitors will relax under the warmth and comfort of La Tourelle. Nestled on 70 acres, La Tourelle is just minutes from Cornell University and Ithaca College, as well as exquisite wineries, fascinating museums, great music and theater venues, and mouth-watering restaurants. The eleven Finger Lakes provide ample opportunities for swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing and sailing. Explore the Buttermilk Falls State Park with a hiking trail that connects the hotel to the park’s trail system to discover spectacular hikes and the many gorges and waterfalls nearby. Re-energize your mind, body and spirit with a relaxing spa treatment at the August Moon Spa before dining on regionally inspired, farm-to-table cuisine at The Bistro.

August Moon Spa

August Moon Spa is a haven for the senses, where ancient Eastern healing traditions meet the wellness innovations of the West, to break free from unique stress and distractions as you rediscover inner peace. In a setting inspired by the natural beauty of Ithaca, New York’s Finger Lakes region, the spa provides a diverse array of health and wellness regimens to replenish and reinvigorate. Administered by trained professionals, treatments include facials, massages, body treatments, skin care, waxing and La Tourelle's signature Waterfall Vichy Experience. Each spa treatment and massage service has been designed to leave you feeling completely transformed.

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Experience

La Tourelle sits atop Ithaca’s South Hill with panoramic views of Finger Lakes wine country’s rolling hills and farmlands. Nestled on 70 acres, La Tourelle is just minutes from Cornell University and Ithaca College, as well as exquisite wineries, fascinating museums, great music and theater venues, and mouth-watering restaurants

  • The hotel is adjacent to Buttermilk Falls State Park with a hiking trail that connects the hotel to the park’s trail system for spectacular hikes and experience the many gorges and waterfalls.
  • Robust farming, winery, brewing and a distilling industry have provided rich and varied ingredients.
  • The Bistro at La Tourelle menu features regionally inspired, farm-to-table cuisine created with locally grown and raised meats, dairy and produce. Plus, when seasons allow, enjoy fresh herbs and produce from the hotel’s very own gardens.
  • The eleven Finger Lakes provide ample opportunities for swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing and sailing.
  • Unwind at the August Moon Spa with massage and skincare treatments that use products created from herbs and flowers grown in La Tourelle's own gardens.

Offers

2-Night Energetic Focus

from $425 Per Night

Based on rate for two guests

Vacayou Exclusive

Only available on Vacayou!

Rates displayed are pre-tax per night for two people staying in the same room on a weekday in fall or winter and both receiving spa treatments. If only one traveler desires the treatments, the price will be reduced. Summer dates and weekends will be slightly higher and a solo traveler will be a lower total price. Contact your Vacayou Concierge to customize your package by staying for more nights or adding treatments.

Package Includes:

  • 2 nights in a Traditional King Room 
  • 100-minute massage and energetic reiki service* blended together (per person)

*Performed by a professional who is both licensed in massage as well as a certified reiki master. The session is custom-tailored to the clients needs and includes both manual massage techniques in addition to the energetic placement holds allowing the client to feel cared for both physically and spiritually. It includes La Tourelle's custom-blended aromatherapy options as well as hot towels and the option of guided meditation during your service.

2-Night Exhale

from $465 Per Night

Based on rate for two guests

Vacayou Exclusive

Only available on Vacayou!

Rates displayed are pre-tax pernight for two people staying in the same room on a weekday in fall or winter and both receiving spa treatments. If only one traveler desires the treatments, the price will be reduced. Summer dates and weekends will be slightly higher and a solo traveler will be a lower total price. Contact your Vacayou Concierge to customize your package by staying for more nights or adding treatments. 

Package Includes:

  • 2 nights in a Traditional King Room
  • 30-minute full-body exfoliation service (per person) using a regionally sourced scrub treatment. Choose between a maple sugar scrub, a coffee scrub or a Riesling & sea salt scrub! 
  • 90 minute hot stone massage (per person) using hydrating locally made body butter to help replenish, repair and protect your newly softened skin*

This package can be upgraded for $50 (per person) with a take-home box that includes a retail version of the scrub, body butter and an aromatherapy spritzer that got used in the treatment that day.

*The heated basalt stones are used in the massage application with long flowing strokes not just placed in static locations on top of the back so you truly get an all-inclusive experience and the heat of the stones allowed the body butter to penetrate more deeply into the skin leaving you with the softest skin at the end of your treatment!

2-Night Poultice

from $505 Per Night

Based on rate for two guests

Vacayou Exclusive

Only available on Vacayou!

Rates displayed are pre-tax pernight for two people staying in the same room on a weekday in fall or winter and both receiving spa treatments. If only one traveler desires the treatments, the price will be reduced. Summer dates and weekends will be slightly higher and a solo traveler will be a lower total price. Contact your Vacayou Concierge for your custom package rate.

Package Includes:

  • 2 nights in a Traditional King Room
  • 90-minute poultice massage (per person) where a baseball-sized bundle of heated herbs are rolled and compressed into the muscles and artfully blended with massage, acupressure and stretching techniques to release deep tension in the body
  • Classic herbal facial (per person) which uses La Tourelle's own line of skincare products that includes herbs grown right on the property

This package can be upgraded for $50 (per person) with a take-home box of retail products curated to your skin that includes the august moon cleanser, face scrub, toner, serum and lotion used in the facial service that day. Customize your package by staying for more nights or adding treatments. 

La Tourelle Hotel & Spa

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From hiking and biking to kayaking, fishing and sailing, there’s something for everyone year-round—even for your four-legged family members.

August Moon Spa
August Moon Spa

Break free from unique stress and distractions as you rediscover inner peace in a setting inspired by the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes region. Each spa treatment and massage service is designed to leave you feeling completely transformed. 

What's Around
What's Around

Ithaca is located at the southern end of Cayuga Lake and has an amazing year-round weekend Farmer’s Market and a six-mile waterfront trail. A short drive in any direction, historic villages with timeless town squares dot the hills and valleys.

Culinary Delights
Culinary Delights

With views of the hotel’s herb and flower gardens, and outdoor dining when weather permits, The Bistro offers a relaxing crossroad, where the good life meets good food. Start your day with a hearty breakfast, chat over a casual lunch or take your time at the delicious weekend brunch.

Accommodations

Framed by French Chateau-style architecture, the warmth and comfort of a country manor nestled on 70 lush acres of lawn, fields and forests, dotted with gazebos, gardens and ponds the 54 guest rooms and suites inspire every sense and are some of the coziest accommodations in the Finger Lakes region. Each guest room and suite has been thoughtfully decorated with unique furnishings, soothing fabrics and color palettes as well as local artwork and lots of books.

Yellow Barn Suite

The vintage three-story yellow barn suite is located in the historic yellow barn just steps away from the main hotel. The suite features three bedrooms, two with king beds and one with a queen bed, and all with pillow-top mattresses. The three-story atrium living room includes comfortable seating for ten, a gas fireplace, a private bar, a dining table for eight, a small fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, coffee maker and mini-refrigerator. There are two full bathrooms downstairs and one half-bathroom upstairs.​ 

Traditional King Room

The well-appointed traditional king rooms are decorated in creams and blues with unique design touches including local artwork, a small two-person dining table and an armchair. The ensuite bathrooms are spacious with bathtubs, double-headed showers and granite countertops. These rooms boast views of the ponds and gazebos or of the fruit trees.

 Deluxe Fireplace Room

The well-appointed deluxe fireplace rooms feature hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, a king bed with pillow-top mattress, a small dining/work table, an armchair and a bookshelf. The ensuite bathrooms have single-jetted bathtubs and double vanity with granite countertops. These rooms also boast a balcony for drinking coffee in the morning or admiring sunsets in the evening. 

Features & Amenities

  • Nightly wine tasting
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fitness center equipped with treadmill, elliptical bike and stationary bike
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and water available during lobby hours
  • Tesla and universal charging stations
  • Free parking
  • Complimentary shuttle from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m runs to and from the airport, bus terminal, Cornell, Ithaca College and Downtown Commons. 24-hour advance notice requested.

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FAQ

No, there is not a pool.

$50.00 for groups of 10 or less and $100.00 for groups of over 10. Pricing includes firewood, chocolate, marshmallows, graham crackers and chairs.

Yes, La Tourelle has designated rooms that are pet-friendly and some rooms that allow pets for an additional fee. Pets are not permitted in the fireplace rooms or suites.

Yes, they do provide shuttle service to and from the airport daily from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. with 24 hours advance notice.

Terms

Rates do not include 13% occupancy & state tax on the room portion of the rate or gratuities. Please tip spa, restaurant, and hotel staff appropriately. Rates are subject to change without notice. Peak season (summer) and popular dates (mostly weekends) will be higher.

  • Check-in after 3:00 PM and check-out before 11:00 AM.
  • Late Checkout - If available, one hour at most without late check-out fee; must check with front desk.

This hotel is 100% non-smoking. A $250.00 per occurrence smoking fee will be added if a guest smokes in the room. Guest must be over the age of 18 to check-in. Children under 17 years of age stay free with an accompanied adult. Cribs are available, subject to availability and fee. Rollaway cots are available, subject to availability and fee. Complimentary self-parking is available, subject to availability.

Cancellation Policy:

A 72-hour notice is required for the cancellation of any reservation. Otherwise, a one-day room charge will apply.  No shows are subject to the first night's rate plus taxes and fees. No show on advance purchase/non-refundable reservations are subject to the full amount agreed on the reservation.

Pet Policy:

Service animals are defined as an animal trained to do work or perform tasks, and to assist an individual with a disability. Service animals should remain on a leash or harness, and under the control of the owner at all times. Non-service animal pets are not allowed in all rooms -- request a pet-friendly room type if you’re bringing a furry companion. Most pet-friendly rooms have direct access to the outdoors featuring 70 acres of lawns, ponds, woods and trails via private decks and dog gates. There may be an additional fee.

If you drive an electric vehicle, there is no fee to use the Tesla charging station or Universal station at La Tourelle, but please let La Tourelle know if you’ll be charging up during your stay.