Benn Conger Inn - Groton

Historic bed-and-breakfast in Groton, New York, serving made-to-order breakfasts with jetted tubs and gas fireplaces

Breakfast

Benn Conger Inn offers an exceptional breakfast with made-to-order omelettes, fresh pastries, and warm dishes each morning. Guests can choose from continental, American, buffet, or à la carte options, including pancakes, fresh fruit, and juices. The innkeeper Shelley bakes daily muffins and scones, and the dining room overlooks a wooded area where deer often graze.

Accommodations

The inn provides family rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and garden-view balconies or patios. Select rooms in the Dempsey House include jetted garden tubs, gas fireplaces, and spacious decks overlooking the wooded grounds. The Dutchman Suite and Margaret Ann Suite offer two bedrooms and a sitting area with a pullout single bed.

Amenities

Benn Conger Inn in Groton offers free on-site private parking, an outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Guests can use the shared lounge with board games, a coffee house on site, and bicycle parking. The property also has a designated smoking area and provides express check-in/check-out and private check-in/check-out.

Location

Located 21 km from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, the inn is 25 km from Cornell University and 17 km from Suny Cortland. Nearby attractions include the Museum of the Earth and Sciencenter, both within a short drive. The quiet residential neighborhood of Groton provides easy access to Finger Lakes wineries and Taughannock Falls State Park.

Events & Meetings

The property offers meeting/banquet facilities and can accommodate catered dinners for groups up to 45 people. The innkeeper Drew works with guests to arrange menus, table layouts, and audiovisual equipment. Guest reviews note that the Benn Conger Inn successfully hosted a family reunion dinner with salmon, chicken, and vegetables.

• Breakfast: Made-to-order omelettes, fresh pastries, and daily specials
• Rooms: King rooms with jetted tubs, gas fireplaces, and private balconies
• Location: Quiet Groton neighborhood, 25 min from Cornell University
• Facilities: Outdoor fireplace, BBQ grills, picnic area, and coffee house
• Services: Weddings, family reunions, and business meetings for up to 45 guests
• Family-friendly: Family rooms with adjoining doors and board games