The Birches Motel

2.5 star property

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Design Studio | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains
Design Studio | Minibar
Design Studio | Balcony
Exterior
Design Studio | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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660 Saratoga Rd, Gansevoort, NY, 12831
  • Place, Skidmore College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Saratoga Springs City Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Saratoga Race Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Birches Motel

Motel in Gansevoort with free breakfast
Along with a garden, this smoke-free motel has a picnic area and free breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Birches Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Birches Motel, you'll be close to Skidmore College. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include luggage storage and a virtual front desk
  • 6 minutes by car from Saratoga Race Course and 6 minutes from Skidmore College
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Birches Motel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Gansevoort motel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free local cuisine breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
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.

Property is also known as

Birches Motel Gansevoort
Birches Gansevoort
The Birches Motel Motel
The Birches Motel Gansevoort
The Birches Motel Motel Gansevoort

The Birches Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property manager was a delightful gentleman. He gave me a lot of local insider knowledge because he grew up in the area. I can’t find anything wrong with my stay. It was absolutely great and I hope to go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem. I have stayed in worse in higher class hotels. It was quiet, clean, cool, and super comfortable beds. My small complaint was the provided bathroom items (soap, shampoo, and conditioner), were empty (just conditioner). Great parking, safe rooms, and super quiet. Do not judge this motel by the outside (which is also very cute), it was an awesome stay. Easy check in and check out. Just far enough away from town to be quiet but close enough to take a quick ride to everything. Awesome stay can’t say enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There is no staff on property instead you have access to a room where you can get extra pillows, towels, etc. Unfortunately when I was staying it was empty with the exception of a few towels and ironing boards.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tamer

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I did not rate staff because there was no staff. That was fine because they texted the room # and room code to me. I checked in by text and that was also easy and efficient. This motel is a pleasure and I would go back again. A nice place to stay if you are going to the races at Saratoga.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were just passing through and needed a room for the night. Our room had 2 beds, dining table and chairs, microwave and refrigerator. More than I expected!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for an overnight. Stayed here after a performance at SPAC
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla

Travelled with family
A little run down but clean and quiet. Got a good nights rest. Check in and check out was smooth and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Sweet

This is a sweet motel with a comfortable room. Jacob was polite and took care of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
It was a great location for our purpose. It was clean mostly. We wanted a no smoking room. Even signed a waiver saying we wouldnt smoke in it or if it smells like smoke we would be charged. However as soon as we stepped into the room, it smelt like smoke. Not horrible but to a non smoker definately noticable. I called the number for the office and someone got back to me very quickly and came out and checked. Also gave us a can of spray which helped. My other concern was the stains on the sheets and the cigarette burns holes in the comforter. Beds were very comfy. Lastly when wiping down porcelein when cleaning make sure you get all the hair. There was someonelses hair stuck to the pedestal sink and everytime you sat to pee you could see it. I think it is guiness having the code locks and being able to get extra towels and toilet paper too. It was a nice touch having the breakfast vouchers. The mexican american diner was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite a wonderful place to just relax and be around nature
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No actual breakfast just a voucher for a sandwich next door. Room smelled horrible, window was broken, bathroom door wouldn’t close, lamp didn’t work, big water stain on the ceiling. Not worth the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Average At Best

A little bit disappointed given the high reviews on the place. Stains on some of the sheets and towels, shower floor was slightly stained with some dirt/grime. Bed was comfortable, though and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, we were not expecting an extreme budget motel. Functional? Somewhat. Comfortable? Not at all. We went somewhere else after we saw the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenna

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room! Comfortable beds. Blinds in bathroom need to be fixed… slats were broken. I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cevil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024