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Friends Lake Inn

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Chestertown with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Premier Room
Premier Room
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine
Premier Room
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Tucked away in the mountains, Friends Lake Inn offers a serene retreat with a garden and library. Explore snowshoeing trails or unwind by the fireplace in the lobby while enjoying American cuisine at Main Dining Room.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Ski facilities
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Ski passes
  • Beach towels
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is €211
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

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

Map
963 Friends Lake Rd, Chestertown, NY, 12817

What's nearby

  • Friends Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Loon Lake Beach - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Loon Lake - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Tripp Pond - 14 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 30 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 44 min drive
  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Friends Lake Inn

Located near a train station, Friends Lake Inn is a great choice for a stay in Chestertown. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Main Dining Room, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Snowshoeing
  • Pool table
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach towels
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Ski storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1860
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Main Dining Room – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Bistro – This bar specialises in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Friends Lake Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Friends Lake Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Friends Lake Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Friends Lake Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Friends Lake Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Friends Lake Inn and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy on-site recreation such as snowshoeing and skiing, and return when the snow melts for hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Friends Lake Inn?

Yes, Main Dining Room offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Friends Lake Inn like?

Friends Lake Inn is located a short 4-minute walk from Friends Lake.

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Friends Lake Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Food
Room
Breakfast

What guests liked

  • Delicious breakfast was served in a bright and cheery sunroom. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Quiet lodging and friendly staff
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, very nice staff. Nice weekend getaway.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, comfortable bed, very clean. Decorated nicely, very cozy feeling. Nice continental breakfast in bright cheery sunroom. Great hiking nearby. Staff responsive to questions and had good recommendations for dining and hiking. Very responsive via text prior to stay even had hiking trail directions printed out for us prior to our arrival. Overall very enjoyable stay. Everything was perfect!
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very peaceful, clean, and friendly place. Great food also.
MATTHEW, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful and friendly
Scott, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time at Friends Lake Inn. We'll definitely be back.
Jordana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms
marion, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The inn’s waitstaff, Allison and Kim, were amazing! They were so welcoming and treated us more like a treasured friend than a customer.
John, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The food was made to order and very good prices were fair. The cost to stay there is overpriced.
Denise, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

I only saw staff on the day I arrived and the day I left. There was no staff around while I was there. They didn’t tell me that there wasn’t any staff available or that there would only be “continental breakfast”. I was depending on the restaurant being open during my stay but I learned that the restaurant was closed when I went down to try and get some dinner. I had wanted to cut my stay there short but no one was there. When I told the front desk of my disappointment, all she said was “I’m sorry” and didn’t really try to make amends. This place had wonderful memories for me. I returned to this inn after a very long
Sung-Hee, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great time at Friends Lake Inn!!

The Friends Lake Inn is an extraordinary destination. The grounds are gorgeous, the buildings are kept in perfect shape, and the rooms are excellent. The food is off the chart !! But the most outstanding part of our stay was the staff at the Inn. They are all dedicated professionals that strive to make your stay a memorable one. I would highly recommend Friends Lake Inn to anyone seeking exceptional service and quality
leonard, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Our room at Friends Lake Inn had some kind of fungus growing on the wood floor outside of the the shower door. There were moths in the room and overall, the room was dirty. When we arrived (at about 4pm) there was no one at the front desk, just an envelope with our name on it. The security code for our room was in the envelope. The manager drove to the Inn and was very sweet and apologetic and refunded our stay. It's possible they have other updated rooms.
Krista Leigh, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

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!
Keri A., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Phillip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Vince, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Breakfast was supposed to be included. They changed without telling us in advance that it was Continental this week.
Shawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ed, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gerard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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…
Dave, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Amit, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kevin, 2-night trip