Placid Bay Hotel

2.5 star property

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A lakeside view with chairs and a kayak, surrounded by greenery and mountains.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a view of a lake with a mountain in the background.
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Two Bedroom Cabin | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
One Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2187 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY, 12946
  • Place, Mirror Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Olympic Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Single Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King + Twin Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Cabin

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Three Bedroom Cabin

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Placid Bay Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, concierge services and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.
Placid Bay Hotel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and smart speakers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Placid Bay Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free area shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes kayaking and rowing/canoeing
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails and Mirror Lake
  • Free local-area shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Placid Bay Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. A free area shuttle within .05 km is available. Placid Bay Hotel also features a picnic area, concierge services, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

This Lake Placid hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 0.05 km
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 10.79 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property does not have a front desk. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Placid Bay Hotel Lake
Placid Bay Inn
Placid Bay Hotel Hotel
Placid Bay Hotel Lake Placid
Placid Bay Hotel Hotel Lake Placid

Placid Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 404 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This the perfect place to stay so clean and accommodating and the view is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lenel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t go for skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this easy access to town yet felt cosy & quiet on the bay. Saw 5 deer on lake! Quick response to questions and easy check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room. Spacious and easy access / parking. Not sure why there was a $10/day Amenity fee...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Better plowing/parking. Other than that the stay was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Renis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very very small
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kitsada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay met all my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

praveen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sirhana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Very close to Main Street & Walgreens just a short walk & McDonald’s across the street was a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The suite was amazing - very large and sapcious. Very clean. Perfect location. Easy check-in. Would absolutely recommend and will be back :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with access to the town and lake!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has an amazing view of lake placid and it's very quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Good quality for the price will return and refer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to return
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Monelle

Liked: Amenities
Everything was great in the check-in process and the room. However, we were on the 2nd floor and it was a snowy, cold weekend. So the stairs going up were snow-covered and needed to be cleared of ice and snow build-up. Especially for us old folks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great family place. Stayed with another family (separate units). Kids loved fishing, boating, campfire, etc. #recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Swapon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a great view. Only thing i didn’t like is the noise from the AC at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025