Stayed for Valentine’s Day and it was perfect, the room was great with Great city views. The bathroom was very nice. Everything within walking distance (shopping, coffee place across the street, dinner). We had Dinner at three birds which was a 7 min walk from the room and it was absolutely amazing. Defintley plan to visit and stay again. A great experience overall!

Great location. Large room. Steep stairway and no elevator. No front desk. Comfortable bed but tired furniture. No included breakfast.

Great place, well appointed clean room, excellent bathroom! It’s walkable to restaurants, shopping, museums and more. We would definitely stay here again.

Unique inn in the heart of a lovely downtown with tons of dining, shopping and bars.

Clean, comfortable and quiet. A very nice stay. The only issue was the stairs; too many.

Great location. Good communication when we had questions. Only concern is bedding is one thin sheet with one thin bedspread. Not at all comfortable. Needs either a duvet or proper blankets. Also light from street keeps the room too light overnight in spite of blinds. Blackout blinds would be more effective. Otherwise a good and spacious, well equipped room and good value for the money.

We've never stayed in an inn quite like the Gaffer Inn. There's no sign, no real personnel connected with it, and it's kind of like staying in a Speakeasy from Prohibition Days. You can only enter during your prepaid time period with a special code. To get to your room, you have to walk up steep steps behind an unmarked door in the front or a bit scary metal steps if entering from the rear. This place is not handicapped accessible and there is no one to help you with luggage or questions or recommendations. Nevertheless, why did I give this five stars? Well, once you get to your room, it is beautiful and clean. It was like having a nice studio apartment, interestingly decorated and equipped with everything you could need. This is not the place for anyone who likes cookie-cutter hotels or needs lots of additional services or feels uncomfortable with checking in and out without human contact. But, if you like unique hotels that are walkable to many of Corning's attractions and restaurants, I highly recommend the Gaffer Inn.

Can't wait to go back!

This place was amazing! It was right in the center of all of the shops, restaurants, and bars in Corning. It was within walking distance to the Museum of Glass as well. The room itself was very cozy with a fireplace and leather couches. Staff at the Beer & Burgers restaurant below the room were extremely friendly and helpful when checking in. Parking was not an issue as there were plenty of spaces in the lot behind the Inn. My wife and I had a wonderful weekend there! We'll be back!

Great location but room #3 has an unpleasant smell and the bathroom has a faulty faucet.

Anniversary getaway

Nice location, spacious and comfortable! Would stay there again!

Cute, cozy and conveniently located property. We enjoyed our stay. Parking is only free during the weekends. Highly recommend.

This was just a one night stay, on our way home from an 8 day road trip.

Great, quaint, homey feeling place above the restaurant- super cute downtown area of Corning.

Very large, comfortable room right in the heart of Corning. Steep stairs to the room.

Liked it was in town. Back step are hazardous. Lack of personnel. Place needed tp run itself. No other staff around.

Great location for dining options and daytime shopping.

What a fun place to stay. From the outside you didnt know what to expect. Once inside it was very different. It was like being in a very nice NY studio apartment. The exposed brick walls were great. Quirky little place. Though i would suggest a yellow caution strip on the front step into the street.

Wonderful, close to lots on Market Street and simply a wonderful stay.

Greatly enjoyed our stay and the ease of accessing our room. Never saw any staff but didn't need anything so rated that average. But room was clean and quiet.

Had a great stay at the Gaffer Inn. Lovely room, stayed in the Majestic Suite, nice big room, very comfy bed and couches. Close to all amenities and the burger restaurant was delicious with a great variety of drinks. Highly recommend a stay at the Gaffer Inn if you’re in Corning for a night or two.

Our room was amazing! Very spacious and had everything you would need. Would love to stay here again just to stay in the room and enjoy it. (Water went out in the whole bldg so I wasn't able to get a shower. Other than that, everything was excellent)

Two small issues. Their entry system is new and needs a little work and the stairs to the 4 room inn is quite steep so be careful if you have mobility problems. The rooms were huge and well appointed and very quiet despite the fact that they were above a resto/bar.

Great little gem

Brilliant room! Spacious, great amenities (fridge, microwave, coffee maker) and super comfy couch. Just sorry we weren't staying longer!

Nice room but if you want a good nights sleep you won’t get it there. Music went on all night.

Spacious apartment conveniently located in downtown Corning.

Best kept Secret in Corning NY

Our stay was great!! Located right downtown, nestled in between restaurants and bars. Room was spacious.. like a suite. Our room window looked out on Market Street. Lots of activities in walking distance

Wonderful place to stay!

Amazing hotel! The room was cozy and organized 💞 and the customer service was exceptional.

Our room was palatial. We were in the Majestic room.

Nice but glitches with check-in

The place is very cute and our room, The Majestic, was as described. It has a lot of amenities. But, check in was clunky. I went to the bar downstairs and was told that i should have reveived a message with instructions, which, I did not. The bar downstairs was very helpful and explained the lock process, then even came to check to make sure it worked. After that, I was very impressed and happy with the place. Unfortunately, later in the evening when we had settled in, it was impossible to find the wifi password which caused some issues. I tried to go back down to the bar, but by that time, the bar was closed. It did not seem important at 9 pm to call the emergency number, but, it was disappointing.

Corning fun

Very clean and comfortable. Downtown Corning has great restaurants

We were in room #1 and it was wondeful. So big! The brick walls and fireplace add so much character. Had to check in at the bar downstairs because we never received an email with our room code. Also, lots of stairs and definitely not handicap accessible. Would definitely stay again.

The bedding is exactly as If someone got it very used and out of a thrift store ALL of the towels were stained brown or grey. They too were as if not just 2nd hand- but third hand. When we arrived the key to the room was in the door. We did not feel safe and could not sleep on very old and smelly furniture beds bedding. We left and had to reserve a room in a Hilton hotel.

Loved this hotel. Room was great! Everyone was very friendly. Good location. Would definitely book again!!

We go to Corning Museum of Glass as least once per year and this time we decided to stay overnight. The Gaffer Inn is above a restaurant that was recommended by friends. So we booked a room. It looks like an old brick facade on the outside, but the inside is quite the opposite. Our room was stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed our accommodations. Great burger dinner downstairs and good watermelon hard cider.

We absolutely loved this place! Quiet, spacious, comfortable and charming.

Property was great and in a wonderful location in downtown Corning. Staff were wonderful and friendly!

We'll be back!!!

So pleasantly surprised at the size, style and comfort of our room! Can wait to book another stay

great stay in corning!

This is a great apartment type room in cute downtown Corning. It is spacious and clean and in a great location. The only downside is the couch bed. We had two teens with us and thought we could sleep 4 -- we were wrong. No human body of any size should have to sleep on that hide-a-bed. The suite is large and could easily accommodate an extra double bed or set of bunk beds if arranged properly and it would be a very comfortable stay for all involved. Otherwise the stay was great! Clean, easy check in and out, etc. highly recommend.

The inn closes by 10 PM and the desk help gave us pictures and text messages so we could arrive safely around midnight - all worked out perfectly. Thank you for the guidance!

My wife and I travel alot. We’ve been to Europe twice and drove across America. This was one of the nicest rooms we have ever stayed in. The restaurant below was just as nice with a staff that made you feel like family.

I liked the room. The area is very nice . A lot of shops and restaurants. It would be nice if the room had black- out windows shades

The Inn was very convenient to shops and restaurants and Corning Glass Museum was an easy drive. A shuttle to the Museum was a couple blocks away. The museum was also in walking district. The Main Street was quiet and charming.

Close to restaurants and the glass museum.

The area is easy to navigate and has a variety of stores. The Rockwell Museum was an easy walk. Appreciated the gift card to the restaurant downtown stairs atmosphere and food good. I also checked in at the restaurant easy. The only downside was no help getting baggage upstairs or downstairs. Back stairs grated metal and stairwells inside long and narrow, called number to check about help couldn’t leave message.

Very friendly staff. Very helpful staff. Room size is great. Only minus was a temporary ac unit that was a minor issue. Everything else was perfect at the hotel.

Character and charm that the big chains lack

We had a fine time at Gaffer Inn. Our room was spacious and comfortable. I really wanted not to spend our weekend at a chain hotel -- lately, I find them sort of depressing. So I chose the Gaffer and I am totally glad I did. We loved it, but to be fair, I have to say that there are things you give up in exchange for the charm and great downtown vibe of staying here. There's no front desk, so if something goes wrong in the middle of the night, you have to call someone. There can be noise from the downstairs establishments (but when we were there, the music and merriment ended promptly at 10PM). There's a steep staircase to get up to the rooms. No breakfast, but coffee shops and a diner in walking distance. But for us, those things really didn't make a difference, we loved the place.

Unique Inn.

A unique Inn on Main Street walkable to museums. First time I ever checked into an Inn in a Pub. Would definitely stay there again.

We stayed in Corning NY for a night on the way to Toronto Canada. The Gaffer Inn a small Inn right above a Burger restaurant. We checked in at the restaurant, then went upstairs to a is a huge nicely decorated room. It is not a cookie cutter hotel by any means. Very clean and comfortable. The restaurant gives you a $10 coupon to eat there. We didn’t only because none of us were hungry during the stay. Only 2 note of caution. To get to the rooms you have to go up a relatively steep flight of stairs either through the front or the back entrance. The back entrance leads to the parking lot. It is a little funky, with the kitchen exhaust fan blowing on you as you walk up or down. You have be careful using the rear stairs. If you have physical issues it could be a problem. I found the bed too soft to my liking, but that is only my preference. Really nice comfortable place to stay in Corning New York. Highly recommend unless you are unable or unwilling to climb a flight of stairs with your luggage.

In the thick of things

Right in the middle of the Gaffer district - great food, shops, museums literally on the doorstep. Very quiet despite being above a bar. Easy check in and out, easy parking. Would stay again to tour the Finger Lakes

Beautiful, comfortable, clean room. Enjoyed a burger while we were there and it was delicious! Would stay here again

This is an old hotel with only 5 rooms, upstairs narrow and steep. There is no lobby, you check in at the restaurant below the rooms. My room The Majestic was large, a studio size with a modern beautiful bathroom. The bed was extremely comfortable. The lighting was not bright except in the bathroom. The room overlooks the downtown. We thoroughly enjoyed our two nights here.

Clean property, friendly and accommodating staff

Location and great room.

Location...Location...Location. Did I mention that the location is right on Market Street within walking to everything that Corning has to offer, including museums, restaurants, pubs, and shopping. We stayed in room #2, and the room itself was large and absolutely spotless. It had been updated recently. A full leather couch and leather arm chair were also in the room. King size bed was clean and comfortable. Two small caveats: one, you do have to climb quite a long stairway; two, while the windows have blinds, there is a street light in front of them and it can be distracting at night. Would have been nice to have drapes to close.

It's in a very convenient area. There are a lots of restaurants, shops, unique stores. The Corning Museum of Glass is within walkable distance. The room is clean, big with style. We love the room with city view. You can see people walking along the street. It's cozy, safe and convient. We love it.

Fantastic and unique

The location is perfect--walkable to everything we wanted to see and to many shops and restaurants. The only problem we had was regulating the air conditioning, even with the help of staff. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Don’t let the fact that you get your key in the bar, or the back stair case throw you off. Our room was perfect for me and two kids to be comfortable. We got lucky finding a parking spot in back right after five so we were good on parking for the night, but I could see that being inconvenient if it’s really busy. It’s not a hotel with a loading zone or dedicated parking! We drove by it the first time. But seriously the staff was great the location was perfect to enjoy the town and go to the museum of glass the next day. I’d recommend to anyone.

Excellent, comfortable room; A/C unit extremely loud, not working properly. Newly renovated and updated. Excellent food at Burgers and Beers below.

Nice, quite place

Mostly excellent. The room and area are both wonderful with these two exceptions: the air conditioner didn't have an auto on/off that we could discover, so we got very little sleep. When the air was on it quickly got too cold, but when the air was off the room got stuffy fairly quickly. We spent the night waking up to turn the air on via remote control, then waking up to turn it off, then waking up to turn it on, etc. Like I said, we got very little actual sleep. The other issue was minor; there were no Kleenex or napkins in the room.

Phenomenal value, excellent property, spacious, clean

amazing stay, great neighborhood. highly recommended!

Would recommend!

Chose the Gaffer Inn because of proximity to activities and restaurants. So happy we did. Our room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The barman/innkeeper was helpful and friendly. I would definitely stay here again!

It was quaint and comfortable. The Majestic room is very spacious! Drawback, the inside stairs are steep and the outside stairway is downright scary! Many shops and eateries you can walk to on Market St. we would definitely stay here again!

Great place! Amazing location! Soft bed!

Amazing location! Very cool place! We had the King sized bedroom, very clean and new carpet, well decorated, fridge, microwave, sink, little kitchenette corner. The bed was really (REALLY) soft, so unless you like sleeping in a marshmallow it may not be best for you. I need a firm mattress for my back, so ended up spending half the night on this excellent full length leather couch. Check in at the bar was a breeze. Parking for free right behind the building on weekends.Did hear a little music until about 11 but not bad.

Absolutely GREAT

This was a quick day trip/overnight to Corning. The Inn is right on Market street which is basically all there is in this town other than the glass museum. The Pub below had great food and beer/wine . The room was perfect. Clean, modern and very comfortable. The convenience of staying right on Market street and walking to every kind of food and little shop you could want was definitely worth it. Check in at the bar was easy and smooth and the bartenders were great. We will DEFINITELY return to Corning and stay at the Inn again. 100% worth it in every way!

A Fun Little Boutique Hotel

We enjoyed staying in a unique, small boutique hotel (we are usually Marriott loyalists). We were traveling from the PA Grand Canyon to the Finger Lakes and opted to spend the night in Corning. My husband (who is very tall) loved the large leather couch and ottoman because he could stretch out full length. The room was very spacious (we stayed in room 1 with two queen beds) and clean (we appreciated the extra blanket that I used to swap out with the comforter--I'm always grossed out by those as they typically are not washed regularly). The bathroom was also very nice and spacious. We didn't mind the stairs (not the right property for you if you can't walk up and down a flight of stairs). I didn't find the noise from the bar below to be a problem, either. A few areas for improvement: some features of the room could stand to be repaired/painted as they are showing some wear and tear (there is a closet door that doesn't work, the bathroom cabinet and caulking on the tub look a little beat up, etc.), and offering breakfast since there is not a single place in town to eat before 11AM at this time. Note: this is a small boutique property, so don't expect big hotel amenities like ice or vending machines (although I'm sure the bar where you check in would probably be happy to give you some ice if you ask).

Pleasantly surprised! Beautiful room.Clean and easy check in/out. Everyone is very friendly. I Do not recommend if you have children due to noise from music from bar next door even though it does stop at 11:00. We will definitely be returning .

Definetly not superb

Alot of stairs and for the cost a motel would have been the same but room was clean. Did have to.restick cable box to wall and swith batteries in remote to get tv to work and a trip to store for ice as there is not hotel ammenities.

It's charming, and the guest book is moving to read. The bartender checked us in quickly. I felt comfortable as I was with my husband, but the entryway is dark and located in a parking lot, wires protrude from the building, and the climb a bit arduous.

Very satisfied

Checking in at the bar was a little confusing but the room was very comfortable. My only gripe is that the remote for the AC was hard to operate. Some instructions would be very helpful!

We enjoyed the location and property overall. The only thing I would improve on is the air-conditioning. It did not cool the unit efficiently but it was not that bad and we would definitely stay here again! Very nice, well kept unit in a convenient location. Comfortable bed and overall nice atmosphere.

Great location. Large rooms with mini fridge and microwave.

Wine Trip

The accommodations were great, unique, convenient and comfortable. When we checked in downstairs at Burgers and Brew JD went above and beyond to make sure our entire experience was great.

Gaffer Inn for Relaxation!

The Majestic suite was excellent, quiet and with plenty of room to relax enjoy watching the tennis from Wimbledon in the early morning and window shop along beautiful Market street in the afternoon. It was a fantastic base for Corning Glass Museum and Glenn Curtiss Museum in nearby Hammondsport. Top recommendations to eat are The Cellar 4* and the Three Birds 5*!