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Lake Placid Lodge

Adirondack Mountains • Lake Placid • OVER THE TOP

avg. $721 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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At a glance

An Adirondack Great Camp with hand-peeled log cabins, twig furnishings, and screened lakeside dining overlooking Whiteface Mountain.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and collectors of Americana

Highlights:

  • Authentic Great Camp architecture from 1895 tradition
  • Hand-peeled log interiors with twig-work beds and antler fixtures
  • Lakeside screened dining porch with fieldstone fireplace
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PB hotel design editorial

At the edge of Lake Placid in the Adirondack Mountains, a cluster of stone-and-timber structures rising from a wooded hillside represents one of the most committed expressions of the Great Camp tradition surviving in American hospitality. Lake Placid Lodge draws directly from the late nineteenth-century camp aesthetic pioneered by wealthy families who commissioned rustic retreats in these forests — buildings where local fieldstone, hand-peeled log construction, and forest-harvested materials were combined not in spite of their roughness but because of it. The main lodge, with its layered verandas, broad green copper-clad rooflines, and massive stone chimneys, carries the massing of a Gilded Age camp compound, its reflection doubling in the still lake below. Inside, every surface deepens that commitment. Bedrooms are lined in warm-toned pine logs, furnished with twig-work beds and cowhide armchairs alongside Persian kilim rugs and antler ceiling fixtures — the full vocabulary of Adirondack rustic executed with genuine conviction rather than nostalgic pastiche. The screened dining porch deploys bentwood railings of twisted branch-form balusters and hickory ladder-back chairs set against a fieldstone fireplace, the fog-filtered forest framing each table through floor-to-ceiling screens. On the lakeside decks, writhing twig-and-branch balustrades frame views across to Whiteface Mountain, red-cushioned Adirondack chairs positioned at the precise angle where the water meets the treeline. The property offers around 35 rooms and cabins spread across the grounds, each calibrated to feel like a private camp rather than a hotel room.

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No two of our 30 luxurious guest accommodations are quite the same. Stone fireplaces, towering hand-carved wooden beds, and sumptuous fabrics envelop you with comfort the moment you enter your room, suite, or cabin. Enjoy the mountain and lake views that take center stage in rooms and suites with private terraces, or stay just steps from the water in a private lakeside cottage.

Amenities

Free Parking

Restaurant

Pets Allowed

Internet

Suites

Room service

Free Internet

Free Wifi

Bar/Lounge

Non-smoking rooms

Lake Placid Lodge Reviews

593 reviews

"Absolutely wonderful! Felt like it did years ago. The staff is truly accommodating and go above and beyond to make the stay special. The resort itself is always impressive, but recently feels more alive than ever. Love it and can't wait to come back."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 05, 2026

"Beautiful Hotel on the shores of Lake Placid with a wonderful staff. The hotel seems to have changed over the years as today there are crying babies, unkept children and barking dogs. We love those things but not when you are expecting a peaceful time at a prestigious property. The beautiful property and grounds are getting a bit roughed up and seems to be lacking the attention to detail that always made the Lake Placid Lodge special."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 22, 2026

"Dates of Stay: 5/31/26 - 6/7/26 This was our first visit to Lake Placid Lodge, but it certainly will not be our last! The Lodge has been on our list of places to visit for a long time. From the moment we drove down Lodge Way, we knew we were in for something special. The lodge, the grounds, the lake and mountain views, the food, and the exceptional staff all combined to create an unforgettable experience. Huge kudos to the entire lodge staff. The entire team is top notch—the best staff anywhere! Gail, I spoke with you last year at length about the rooms, cabins, and the best off-season deals. I'm sorry we missed you during our stay, but we heard you were on a pretty cool trip yourself! Sarah, thank you for helping me decide which room type to choose. I literally made our reservation the day before we arrived—we both needed some time away. Although our original plan was to stay five nights, midway through our stay, while enjoying a Hacker-Craft boat ride on a beautiful afternoon, we decided we simply couldn't leave on Friday. We ran into Leslie and Emily upon returning to our room, and they helped us extend our stay by two more nights. We were even able to keep our same room, Tamarac! There are so many staff members we would like to recognize. Leonardo, Nick misses the daily chats. Sarah and Leslie, you were incredibly helpful with so many things. John, our boat captain, we loved our many rides with you. Rajan, Sejla, and Marco (we enjoyed learning that Sarah and Marco are a couple), you made every breakfast and dinner enjoyable with your fun conversations. Max, Nick loved that bourbon treat! Jamielynn was a lot of fun and made some delicious espresso martinis. Matt and the entire boathouse team, along with the maintenance staff, were always pleasant and helpful, especially when directing Nick around the islands on his kayak adventures. The housekeeping team was equally wonderful, keeping our room spotless while always being kind and friendly. We took full advantage of the area, hiking nearby trails and kayaking on the lake. We also enjoyed simply wandering the immaculate grounds and relaxing on our deck. The weather was perfect—warm days and cool evenings, ideal for building a fire in our room. Over our 33 years of marriage, we've been fortunate to stay at some remarkable places, including a surprise wedding and later a 10-year anniversary trip to Petit St. Vincent, Moraine Lake Lodge in the Canadian Rockies, and Jenny Lake Lodge in the Grand Tetons, just"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 18, 2026

"We had a great trip. It’s been fun exploring all the different cabins over the last four years. Look forward to the next cabin."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 07, 2026

"Room amazing. Location great. Dinner not worth it. Very expensive dinner and not very good food quality."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 17, 2026

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