Friends Lake Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel in Chestertown with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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Premier Room
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine
Premier Room | Private spa tub

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
963 Friends Lake Rd, Chestertown, NY, 12817
  • Friends Lake
    4 min walk
  • Loon Lake Beach
    4 min drive
  • Loon Lake
    6 min drive
  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    44 min drive

Room options

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chestertown

Friends Lake Inn places you steps from Adirondack Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Friends Lake. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Main Dining Room, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Bistro is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and ski storage. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Chestertown hotel include Gore Mountain Ski Resort and Lake George.

What's nearby

  • Friends Lake - 4 min walk
  • Loon Lake Beach - 4 min drive
  • Loon Lake - 6 min drive
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 23 min drive
  • Lake George - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friends Lake Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bullhouse - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Friends Lake Inn

Hotel in Chestertown with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Friends Lake Inn. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Chestertown hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1860
  • Towels for the beach
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Friends Lake Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary dressing gowns. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro
  • Main Dining Room

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1860
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Friends Lake Inn Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn
Friends Lake Chestertown
The Friends Lake Hotel Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn Hotel
Friends Lake Inn Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn Hotel Chestertown

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Friends Lake Inn?

Friends Lake Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Friends Lake Inn?

As of 5 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friends Lake Inn on 6 Nov 2024 start from AU$297.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Friends Lake Inn?

Yep, Friends Lake Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Friends Lake Inn?

The closest beach to Friends Lake Inn is Loon Lake Beach (2.6 km).

What makes Friends Lake Inn a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Friends Lake Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Friends Lake Inn?

No, Friends Lake Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Friends Lake Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Friends Lake Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Friends Lake Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Friends Lake Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Keri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is beautiful, old style Adirondacks with cute rooms and great dining. While it is charming, the bed at least in the room I had was a springboard type of mattress you’d find at a koa camp. For the price to stay there I was shocked with it being one of the most uncomfortable sleeps I’ve gotten at any hotel and I travel a lot. Beds are an important piece to me. Aside from the super uncomfortable bed, the place was really nice. They didn’t skip on any Adirondack decor, the food for dinner and breakfast were superb and the people working there from the front desk, wait staff, and bar tender were top notch excellent. The bathroom and items they supplied were phenomenal as well. But truthfully as ideal of a cozy all Adirondack charming place as this is, I won’t return unless they upgrade their mattresses. If they do then I’d be back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The food was made to order and very good prices were fair. The cost to stay there is overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was off season, mid week. Quiet, Dove room was nice and cozy. Bed comfortable and warm. Breakfast offered in the am, staff friendly and helpful. Yeah nice…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn’s waitstaff, Allison and Kim, were amazing! They were so welcoming and treated us more like a treasured friend than a customer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at Friends Lake Inn. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Amit

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, clean, and friendly place. Great food also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jessica, warwick

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. We enjoyed the grounds and the delicious breakfast each morning. The staff was amazing…friendly and very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

damon

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Diamond in the rough
Top notch in every respect! I was treated like a queen and fed like a king!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed everything about the property, especially the sauna. Staff is amazing especially Nicole, very vibrant and lively. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Winter Wonderland!
The place was amazing! Very convenient for going to the Gore Mountain and super comfortable. I went to their snowshoe trails and had great time. The food is delicious - specially the home made ketchup!!
The Inn
Snow covered trails
Sauna and icy pond
Yummy burger and delicious home made ketchup
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming, gracious, exemplary country inn. Kind, welcoming, attentive, professional staff. The steam shower was so appreciated after a day of skiing. The restaurant top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred, New Rochelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn. Clean well kept. Staff was very friendly but not overbearing. The restaurant was excellent as well for both dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great get-away in the mountains
Nice place! Nice people!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Inn, missed the oatmeal
We've stayed at the Friends Lake Inn before we because we enjoy the quality of the rooms, the friendliness of the staff, and the deliciousness of the breakfast offerings. In our most recent visit, the breakfast menu lacked oatmeal. To be honest, it might sound funny, but the lack of the oatmeal made this experience less fun than the other time we came.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021