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The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

2.5 star property

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Deluxe King Room, Lake View | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Junior Suite, Lake View | Living area | 43-inch TV with cable channels, streaming services

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3380 State Route 14, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
  • Place, Seneca Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Tasting Room
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King Room, Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe King Room, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room, Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

Lakefront motel with restaurant and bar/lounge
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this motel. Change of towels is available on request
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually furnished accommodation includes queen sofa beds and desks. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Watkins Glen motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Hotel Laurel at Seneca's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of The Tasting Room. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Watkins Glen State Park and a few minutes from The Tasting Room
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Watkins Glen motel.

Grill@The Laurel – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Grill@The Laurel

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Glen Motor Inn Watkins Glen
Glen Motor Inn
Glen Motor Watkins Glen
Glen Motor
Glen Motor Hotel Watkins Glen
Glen Motel Watkins
Glen Motor Inn
The Laurel At Seneca Motel
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Motel
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Watkins Glen
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Motel Watkins Glen

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Okan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Don't get SCAMMED like we did! I booked The Laurel in high anticipation of enjoying that gorgeous, unobstructed, PRIVATE balcony view perfect for our wedding anni... right? WRONG!! Come to find our room at the bottom of a hill where 6 rooms sit ground level. My heart sank the second we pulled up DİRECTLY in front of our room's window. We got the view of a parking lot, guests/staff walking by, and 2 cars blocking any scenic landscape. Paid a considerable amount to keep the curtain closed now?? NO where in the description did it state they even have ground level rooms or I would have called to secure what is presented online, otherwise we wouldn't have booked it! We got the roadside motel experience for the same price as other guests with the million dollar view/private balcony. We asked to move since surely they'll make this right being that this is false advertising, right? WRONG AGAİN! Frontdesk was kind enough but fully booked, out of her hands. I contacted Expedia for some compensation for THEİR false ad, and the rep said "balcony is upon request". İ asked her to tell me exactly where it states that. No answer, because it's another LİE. Go ahead & read everything like I did: Policy, Amenities, About, İmportant to Know sections... NOTHİNG about possibly being thrown into a parking lot room. Expedia offered "key points" as compensation, which only covered the room tax. What a joke! Better call this place for what's ADVERTİSED so as not to get SCAMMED like we did!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The weekend staff was incredible. Loved Lisa - I think that was her name. Super friendly and helpful. The place was just incredible. Loved the fire pits, and the view was exceptional. Had such a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff and great view of Seneca Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Generally good. Only negative was poor exterior lighting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Outstanding view

What a gem and the view is absolutely priceless. A little outdated but clean. Staff was all very friendly and made sure you had everything you needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marguerite

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, quiet, great staff, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SRINIVAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the lake. Road is still under construction
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reem

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The deck with the fire pits were the best! The view of the lake was amazing and so relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Okay

Clean, friendly staff, good breakfast. Room needs updating. View was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean motel room with some nice, updated touches, including a spacious bathroom with updated retro fixtures (additional shelving or surface space would be nice, but kudos for the numerous hooks). A bit pricey at more than $300 a night, given limited amenities (no pool, sauna, lobby games, or attractions on the property aside from inviting deck space with adirondacks and picnic tables). Big props for the panoramic lake views from the rooms and the stylish restaurant with its fabulous menu and chef (highly recommend the jerk chicken!)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The laurel at watkins glen.

Wonderful location overlooking lake seneca. Only 2 mins from marina,state park and downtown shops and dining spots. Room was clean,staff was great. Tbe views from the property were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly front desk staff. Great wautperson in restaurant. View of the Lake is grand!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great view, clean rooms, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Close to Watkins Glen State park and Lake Seneca Cruises. Check in Staff (Holly) was very personable, and helpful. I would definitely recommend this property.
View from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of Seneca Lake was spectacular—a quaint, hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room , clean, amazing view , great restaurant and friendly staff. Nice restaurants in town, beautiful park , wineries, and very relaxing atmosphere. The place to stay
Patio with fire pits
View of our room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful setting and friendly atmosphere. We spent 4 days and fell in love with the hotel and location close to Watkins Glen. We’d go back in a minute. Looking forward to a return visit soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025