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At a glance
Property
- Seven acres on a hilltop overlooking the Adirondack high peaks and Mirror Lake.
- Three restaurants.
- Smoking is not allowed inside the inn.
- Wireless Internet access available throughout the inn.
- Seven buildings in the complex. Five with guest rooms and three are connected with interior walkways.
- Approximately 200 staff work at the inn.
- 29 fireplaces throughout the inn.
- Only Lake Placid resort with concierge service to arrange activities in the area.
- 100,000 twinkling white lights adorn the inn during the holiday season.
- Tennis court.
- Private row boats and canoes on Mirror Lake.
- Private beach on Mirror Lake.
- Heated outdoor pool overlooking Mirror Lake.
- Indoor Pool - a 60 foot lap pool with a waterfall and panoramic views.
- Private outdoor ice-skating rink on Mirror Lake.
- Cell phones are not allowed in public areas.
Rooms
- 100 guest rooms.
- 31 suites.
- The Lake Cottage & Colonial House on Mirror Lake house the newest guest rooms which feature intricate stonework, wainscoting and fireplaces.
- All rooms have views of the mountains and lake and most have a terrace.
- Fireplaces are found in 23 guest rooms.
- Jacuzzis are found in 30 guest rooms.
- All rooms have DVD Players.
- A CD of ambient music is always playing in guest room upon arrival.
- Bath robes in every room.
- Safes in every room.
- Sheets have a 320 threat count.
- Beds are triple sheeted.
- Bath products are by Gilchrist and Soames.
- All suites have handmade furniture by Harden.
Dining
- The View offers world-class dining in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Award-winning Executive Chef Paul Sorgule and his culinary team serve creative comfort foods amidst awe-inspiring views.
- At Taste Executive Chef Paul Sorgule offers a bistro-style menu with inventive fusions of French, German and Italian specialties combined with local ingredients. It also offers the most extensive spirit list in Lake Placid. Taste's warm atmosphere is complimented with mahogany accents, a fireplace and great views.
- The Cottage has a cozy dining room and neighborhood-style bar with a waterfront deck surrounded by fabulous views of the Adirondack high peaks and Mirror Lake. The menu features unique twists on pub-style favorites.
- Afternoon tea is served everyday in the inn's lobby from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
The Spa
- Open 8 am - 8 pm daily.
- 5,000 square feet.
- Unique body treatments such as the spa's signature Adirondack maple sugar body scrub, an aromatherapy salt glow, a seaweed body mask, specialty treatments with the spa's European Soft Pack System and Vichy Shower, among many others.
- Specialized massage therapy such as custom stone therapy, Craniofacial Therapy, Reiki, Thai massage, Reflexology, pregnancy massage, among others.
- Facials such as an oxygenating facial, a Rosacea facial, a firming facial, microdermabrasion, medical grade peels, a hydra quench facial among others.
- Indoor 60 foot lap pool with a waterfall and panoramic views of the lake and mountains beyond.
Outdoor Recreation
- Six million acres of wilderness surround the inn which is perfect for hiking, biking, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, ice climbing, snowshoeing, and just about anything else you can think of.
- Located in the Olympic village and offers access to: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, hockey, speed skating, bobsledding, skeleton, luge, curling, and ski jumping.
Location
- On Mirror Lake in Lake Placid.
- Two minute walk to Main Street and the Lake Placid Marina.
- 30 minutes from I-87.
- 2 hours from Montreal, Albany, or Burlington.
- 4 hours from Syracuse.
- 5 hours from New York City and Boston.
- Private and commuter airline service is available at Lake Placid Airport and Adirondack Regional Airport.
History
- Built in 1883 as a private home.
- Opened to guests in 1924.
- Purchased by current owners Edwin and Lisa Weibrecht in 1976.
- In 1988 the main building was lost in a fire but was rebuilt that same year.
- The inn had some firsts in the Lake Placid area. It had the first electric rope-tow, snowmaking machine, and bobsled track, all located on Dream Hill behind the property.
- The inn retains an old-world feel with mahogany accents and antique stained-glass windows.
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