Hotels in Saranac Lake, New York

Deservedly so, Norman Crampton, author of The Best Small Towns in America, ranks Saranac Lake as the11th best small town in the US. This little town with its lively arts scene sits cozily in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Mountains, in the largest public park in the lower 48. The six-million acre Adirondack Park was established in 1892 and contains both public and privately held lands, all designated "Forever Wild". There are 46 mountain peaks over 4,000 feet, about 30,000 miles of streams and rivers and 3,000 lakes. Saranac Lake is one of the larger Adirondack lakes.

The Hotel Saranac

More than 80-years old, the Hotel Saranac qualifies for Historic Hotels of America recognition. They have more than 80 rooms, some with whirlpool baths, and two restaurants, concierge service, in-room coffee makers, and wireless internet services. Close to shopping, galleries, world-class skiing on Whiteface Mountain, a bobsled run, the Olympic ski jump, fishing and hiking trails, the historic Saranac Inn and its locale is a haven for sports and hiking enthusiasts. Rates are modest.

The Hotel Saranac
100 Main Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(800) 937-0211
hotelsaranac.com

Best Western Mountain Lake Inn

Best Western Mountain Lake Inn features mountain and sunset views, a pool, high-speed wireless internet, business services and one restaurant, McKenzi's Grill. Handicapped rooms are available, and the inn is pet friendly. Rates are moderate. The inn is close to the Adirondack Scenic Railroad and golf, hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, cross-country and downhill skiing and the Olympic venues. Scenery abounds everywhere.

Best Western Mountain Lake Inn
487 Lake Flower Avenue
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-1970
bwmountainlakeinn.com

Lake Flower Inn

On the shore of Lake Flower, a smaller lake within the town of Saranac Lake, Lake Flower Inn is within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and theaters. The inn has a pool, internet access via the telephone line, and it offers free use of a canoe to paddle around Lake Flower. Children under 16 stay for free and the inn is pet friendly. Rates are modest. Lake Flower Inn is close to the Olympic venues, skiing, snowmobiling, cross-country, and snow-shoeing trails, as well as downhill skiing.

Lake Flower Inn
234 Lake Flower Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2310
adirondacklakeflowerinn.com

Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn

Though you will be close to all the activities that the Adirondacks High Peaks Region has to offer, Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn offers so many free recreational opportunities, you may not need to leave the inn in order to have fun. Guests may borrow snow shoes, kayaks, canoes, paddleboats and fishing poles. The inn also has a heated outdoor pool and basketball court, and next door, you can take advantage of their lakefront tennis court or boat rentals. All this in addition to designer linens, lakefront views and fresh morning coffee. Children and pets are welcome in their family-oriented atmosphere. Rates are moderate, and they offer Whiteface Mountain ski packages.

Gauthier's Saranac Lake Inn
488 Lake Flower Avenue
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(888) 891-1950
saranaclakeinn.com

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Article Written By Cat Reynolds

Cat Reynolds has worked in academe (teaching and administration), real estate, and has owned a private tutoring business. She is also a freelance writer and poet (recipient of the Discover/The Nation Award). You can find her work on eHow, in literary publications, and on various blogs. She has written professionally since 1990. Reynolds holds a Master of Arts in writing and literature from Purdue University.

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