Arnot Grand Hotel and Suites sits in Horseheads, in the Elmira area, a short drive from Corning and close to the regional airport and the main highways. That makes it a practical choice for travelers arriving by air, for visitors combining Corning with Elmira sights such as the National Soaring Museum and for groups that want more room and easier parking than a downtown hotel can provide. It is often a value alternative in the weeks when Corning rooms are scarce or expensive, and its location on the main road network makes day trips to Watkins Glen, Ithaca and Keuka Lake simple.
Rooms include standard doubles, king rooms and suites, designed for comfort and practicality, with amenities such as coffee makers, work desks and televisions. The hotel's larger size means it can handle groups, sports teams and event guests, and it typically has meeting space and a restaurant or lounge on the premises, though you should confirm current services.
Because it is a newer property than many in the area, rooms and public spaces may feel more up to date. Parking is straightforward and free for most guests, and the lack of congestion is a plus after a day on the road.
The location is the main trade-off. You are about twenty to thirty minutes from Corning's Market Street, so this is a car-based stay. If your plan is to wander downtown Corning on foot, one of the downtown hotels is a better fit. If you want to base yourself between Corning, Elmira and Watkins Glen and enjoy easy highway access, the Arnot is well placed. Horseheads has chain restaurants and some independent options, and Elmira offers museums and Mark Twain-related sights.
Fit and trade-offs
Choose it for value, space and convenience from the airport. Travelers on tight budgets, families who need extra rooms and groups attending events in Elmira will find it particularly handy. For romance or atmosphere, look to the lakeside inns instead. Book ahead for peak autumn weekends, ask about shuttle or airport arrangements and confirm which amenities are open during your stay.
If you stay here, plan your days around drives rather than walks. Corning, Watkins Glen and Elmira are all easy trips, and a morning start avoids commuter traffic. Ask the hotel about breakfast, shuttle arrangements and whether the restaurant or lounge is open on your dates. Pack a cooler for winery purchases, and consider the property as a value anchor if you are splitting your trip between budget nights here and a splurge night at a lakeside inn.
Why stay here
- ✓Near Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
- ✓Suites and standard rooms
- ✓Free or easy parking
- ✓Coffee makers and work desks
- ✓Meeting and event space
- ✓Quick highway access
- ✓Close to Elmira museums
- ✓Value alternative to downtown Corning
Good questions
How far is it from Corning?+
Roughly twenty to thirty minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Is it near the airport?+
Yes, it is in the Elmira area close to the regional airport.
Is it walkable to attractions?+
Not really. Plan on driving.