Forced valet parking or parking lot 5 minute walk away when other parking was available. Very average at best continental breakfast. Should be cooked to order. Pastries were not fresh. very ordinary something you would find at a base level 2-3 star hotel. This location, atmosphere and price point deserves MUCH more.

Beautiful view of the Lake - Awesome walkable location - transported back in time. Be aware the accommodations are very dated and not large but that is part of the charm.

Stayed in September 2025

Parking

Porches,food, drinks

Stayed in October 2024

parking an issue. no parking close to the hotel.

beautiful historic hotel and staff was very friendly. excellent breakfast.

Stayed in October 2024

Parking was 10 minute walk from the hotel and did not seem like a secure lot p;us it was uphill to go get the car next day

Location was great overlooking lake and the hotel has been restored keeping it victorian look and feel

Stayed in October 2024

Beautiful historic classic hotel in spectacular location with beautiful architecture in hotel and the town

Stayed in September 2024

The bed was uncomfortable. I wasn’t prepared for the parking situation.

The view. I enjoyed the rocking chairs and dinner on the veranda.

Stayed in September 2024

It was just very pretty and clean ! Very secure area. Shuffleboard, brewery, boating...

Stayed in September 2024

Eggs

Nice to have gluton free optionse

Stayed in May 2024

Unique and lovely location

Stayed in June 2024

Breakfast looked good both days. They didn’t have options that meet my rather restricted dietary needs the first day. But the second day there was plenty of fruit along with all the breads and pastries and I was able to enjoy more than the coffee. Another visitor said that the food varies and there is often a wider variety after a wedding the day before. It was as nice of a dog friendly room as I’ve ever stayed in.

Stayed in May 2024

Clean, good value, central location

Stayed in May 2024

The hotel is a beautiful historic property and was in fair condition, but it looked a little rough around the edges and could use some updating and general restoration work. The restaurant menu was small and there was nowhere else to eat. The area was very beautiful, but since it was off season, there wasn't much to do.

The breakfast was a basic continental breakfast. There was some confusion as there was a convention going on and no signage to suggest this breakfast restaurant service was separate than what was offered to hotel guests.

Stayed in May 2024

Breakfast was a little bare. Just Danish and coffee. Would be nice if there were a hot savory dish and oatmeal.

Beautiful old hotel on Chautauqua lake. The history of the place is so interesting and you can feel the summer art & culture atmosphere even in spring

Stayed in May 2024

Had issue with bartender who we reported to front desk. Before even checking in- I was drinking a beer$6-7 & received a phone call. I had hung my jacket on back of barstool and still had half a glass of beer left. I walked over to opposite side of room to take call and not disturb customers. The bartender came over while I was in the middle of my phone conversation and rudely ordered me back to bar to pay for my beer. As I tried to explain that I wasn’t done with my beer and I had also left my jacket at bar I would be back over after finishing the phone call. Bartender just continued saying “you need to pay your bill” talking over me trying to explain while finishing my phone call. We were not comfortable using the lobby bar services nor ordering food there. The front desk sent us up the street to a wine bar where we spent a bit of time the next two days.

Would prefer wider variety of food.

Stayed in October 2023

First conversation with a parking attendant was very joyful; he helpfully shared visiting info and history of the place. Also appreciated a refund for 2nd room when two of our travelers’ flight was canceled.

Stayed in September 2023

Not an option....

Chautauqua is an amazing place and the History is wonderful - The Athenaeum is a place I have always wanted to stay - And I 'm very glad I did - Everyone should experience this with an open mind and recognize how amazing it is to even stay in such a beautiful place!!

Stayed in October 2023

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Breakfast was limited but that was fine for this time of year!

Stayed in October 2023

Staff was great. On Saturday night we were told to wait until 8pm to order food due to the wedding going on. No problem! When I went for the food, the young lady working behind the bar realized I couldn’t carry two appetizers and two waters. She got a try and then carried it to our room and refused a tip! Loved her and her extra effort!

Stayed in October 2023

The lovely outdoor porches off the 2nd and 3rd floors could be spiffied up a bit and cobwebs removed. But loved them so rather they stay open if cannot be improved than close them down!

A lovely older hotel made very comfortable for today's travelers. Enjoyed the various nooks and crannies of the hotel. The breakfast was also nice even though off season. The staff was superb and helpful several times.

Stayed in October 2023

The beds were squeaky and uncomfortable. It felt like you were rolling down into the middle of the bed. The parking is 1/2 a mile away which is not stayed anywhere.

The hotel was beautiful and full of history. A great location.

Stayed in October 2023

The staff are wonderful!

Stayed in September 2023

I booked the room online with “Booking.com”. When I arrived at the hotel, the staff said I had to use my credit card, and Booking.com would not charge me. I was double charged, by both Booking.com and the hotel.

Stayed in June 2023

Uncomfortable bed. VERY harsh lighting in room. Parking far away (and didn’t see/receive any information about valet). Beach access or pool would have been awesome.

Amazing property and incredible location. Very fun exploring the building and surrounding area. Felt like such a luxury to sit on the porch.

Stayed in June 2023

So charming, we stumbled across this gem while looking for a place to stop off on our way to the Finger Lakes region. What a lovely surprise it was. We will definitely be back.

Stayed in June 2023