I want to start by saying you have to go here. You have to experience this location. It's magnificent-- from the moment you walk through the massive guardian lions at the front door to the banquet tables in the Great Hall to the Kennedy room at the top. This is not a food destination. The Castle has a limited menu, not offering cocktails or apps. We ordered a basic bottle of red, Apothic. Ciabatta bread was served, but there was no sign of bread plates. My husband ordered the salmon, and I ordered the braised short rib. Both were mid, not much flavor, and the table didn't even offer salt and pepper. When I requested it, it was graciously provided. Each meal came with an historical salad, circa Alexander the Great. When our meals came, they were warm, served with unimaginative vegetables. They did offer a purple carrot, a unicorn in Amsterdam. In a spectacular location like this, they could do a killing if their food was as unique and as inspired as their ambience. The service was solid. Everyone we encountered did their best to meet our needs. They were obviously kind people. At $140 for two with gratuity, this was steep for what we got. read more

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Outstanding Décor! Continental Breakfast! Deluxe Rooms with very comfortable beds. JFK Memorabilia. Knights in Armor. Campaign Flags. Ample Parking. Reasonable Rates. A stay you will never forget... read more

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Wow, was this cool!!! JFK memorabilia from when he stayed, coats of armor, antique everything and so much to look at! It was like guesting at a museum! Then we entered our room and it was 2023, updated everything! Nothing crazy fancy, little fridge, microwave, Kuerig for coffee, comfy bed and super clean! Totally recommend and the Italian restaurant (LORENZO'S) was authentic and delish! read more

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This review if for a one night stay for two rooms, a king suite and a standard suite. Overall this is an amazing place, with MUCH to commend. But, there are one or two quibbles, and hence the one star drop. The old Armory is a commanding structure. If you're coming over the bridge from Amsterdam and take that first right you will see the armory on the hill, lit up. This was particularly more spectacular during our trip this past weekend as the flagpole was outlined in lights like a giant tree. The building is impressive and awe inspiring. Getting into the castle was a bit of a wreck. They had closed the main ramp due to possible bad weather, and a sign gave unclear directions to an alternate entrance. We tried to suss them out in the dark, and ended up going in via an "Emergency exit" at the back of the building. (That was also rather poorly marked, and I was not aware of it until I was halfway down it.) Which garnered me a 5 minute talking to during the check in. (They have cameras all over the property.) The check in was also marred a bit with an odd shifting of rooms, where I was told that they didn't want my children to use both of the beds in the standard suite, as that was too much to expect the maids to have to take care of in the morning. I am still unclear as to this, but we ended up following the letter of their edict, and the queen bed in the standard suite was left as we found it. And the last little bit of criticism is the sound proofing, or lack thereof. I could hear peoples voices in adjacent rooms and in the hallway. Clearly enough that a couple in a room near mine had a conversation from 4 am to 5:30 am and I was unable to sleep. (Words were not distinguishable, but the sound of voices were.) The spaces are lovely. They have clearly put a lot of money and effort into this Hotel. The bathrooms are luxurious. The beds are comfortable. Everything is clean. The staff is largely very nice. There is a good amount of amenities. Large modern TV's. A desk and sitting area in the suites. Closets. Fridge and coffee makers in the rooms. Each room has a digital keypad for entry. No physical keys. I am not certain how often these codes are rotated. (These are standard consumer grade locks, with usually 5-6 stored codes per unit.) Breakfast is limited. Cereal, muffins and other baked goods, yogurt, and some fruit. Coffee, tea, and juices available as well. Check out was simple. We were out and on our way in minutes. Via the back door. read more

Amsterdam Castle - Main hall looking toward front door. - Hotels Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

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We were in the area after a Sunday xc ski day. It was mid afternoon and had seen this placed advertised so we stopped in to preview it. There are many signs to help you find this entrance which are necessary and I could see why people who come at night might struggle. There is something Magical when you enter the Great Hall. There is much attention to detail and amazing armor artwork complete with a history notecard. We were greeted by a gentleman at reception who invited us to look around and actually showed us a large suit which was being cleaned. He also encouraged us to go upstairs to see The Kennedy room- which has amazing antiques including a Steinway upright which was in excellent tune. We were told in the off season dinner Thurs- Saturday. I would definitely love to come back for at least a dining experience. I saw the menu and it was a bit pricey for the area but the atmosphere is enchanting. I hope you all don't mind me putting up a review without staying or dinning here....but our experience touring it gave us a great 1st impression! read more

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The place is very pricey for what you get. The restaurant is seldom open if ever. This is actually an armory not a castle the only thing that resembles an armory is the actual structure itself the inside has been built to look like the inside of a castle so this is not an authentic castle. the inside has been built up. Your room resembles nothing other than a typical hotel room. read more

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The building and rooms are great. That's why we came here The neighborhood looks a little scary, with uncouth characters hanging out down the hill. Our reception was so rude, we have never experienced this bad and insulting experience. We were handed a key, and before we could ask questions, he started serving a couple who had swooped in beside us. We continued to ask about parking safety, since the parking lot is not in a secured area, and he acted indignant, saying vehicles are secure if you lock your doors. We pointed out that windows could be broken. He said, "Not here" and literally shooed us away with his hand and started talking to the other couple. We were dismissed. We later had to come back to ask about food options because of the way he dismissed us initially. It is required to order for delivery or drive a number of miles since nothing is open on Sundays in the neighborhood (and a lot closed in the town), and the neighborhood is not nice anyway. read more

Wow, this place is a fantastic find!! My wife and I are traveling from Boston to and from Niagara Falls with some friends' from Spain/France and they were so impressed. The rooms were large, clean, well maintained and reasonably priced. And as everyone else mention very nicely decorated. The manager/owner was very pleasant and accommodating. On the way back from Niagara Falls our friends were so delighted to spend another night at the "Castle". Well done Amsterdam Castle!! We came in late September so the restaurant was closed. Lorenzo Southside and Raindancer were the two restaurants we went to and they were fantastic as well. read more

Very cool place but a disappointing dinner experience. Very limited menu, prices reasonable but food nothing special. read more

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The location of the hotel can't be helped, as it looks like Amsterdam, NY has seen better days. However, the hotel is a relic from history and incredibly unique. It used to be the state armory, but is the only armory that has transferred to private hands. The building looks like a legitimate castle, and the Great Hall is absolutely fascinating - as if you've been transported back to medieval times. There's beautiful artwork and a line of knight statues standing in their suit of armor. The rooms are updated with modern bathrooms, comfortable beds, free bottled water, and a gigantic TV. The breakfast is a little limited, but I was just happy to have any breakfast! The staff are very courteous and are very inclined to discuss the history of the hotel - it used to be used as a gymnasium as well as a shooting range downstairs, and one of the "garages" could fit a legitimate tank - and they invite the guests to wander about the rooms. An overall unique experience! read more

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Such a cool place to stay! We stayed in a 3 bdrm suite, the beds were so comfortable and the suite was very clean. We only stayed for 1 night and we wish it was longer! read more

We travel a lot but this was one of the most unique places we have ever stayed. It's historic building so you get all the creaks and sounds but that is right up our alley. Although older, everything was clean and very comfortable. The furnishings and decor around the castle were so unique you could spend hours looking at everything - especially loved the Kennedy room. Cindy and Mike at the front desk were so welcoming and friendly and made our stay extra special. The family suites are HUGE - much bigger than I expected and very comfortable. Since we had a mini family reunion, we loved having space within our room for family to gather and spend time. We will definitely be back! Thank you Amsterdam Castle! read more

A girlfriend and I left the menfolk behind and took a little road trip and stayed at the Amsterdam Castle Hotel. This could turn out to be a long review so if you're short on time, here it is in a nutshell: Hotel, wonderful, dining room, awful. The rooms are absolutely splended. Clean, crisp bed linens and plush, plentiful towels. The bathroom has two beautiful pedestal sinks and a spacious shower. It would help to be a contortionist to reach the toilet paper, but, other than that, no complaint about the room. I'll admit the common area decor is a little kitchy, but the architecture of this 1895 building is fascinating. And now to the subject of dinner. We were seated at 6:30. It's important to remember that it was 6:30, not 9:30 or something. There were nine entrées from which to choose. I started with the Lobster Bisque, which was quite good, but a small portion. Things started to go downhill from there. My friend ordered Filet Mignon and I ordered the duck. The waitress came back to announce they were out of both. It's 6:30 on a Friday night and they're out of two menu items! So, my friend asks for the scallops and I order the New York strip. My steak arrives and I kid you not, it was a half inch thick. I could not chew the first bite and then I couldn't chew the second one either, so back to the kitchen it went and I switched to the scallops. Apparently they were out of salt too because everything was bland and once again, a rather small portion for the price. Our server was embarrassed and apologetic but we assured her it was not her fault and her service was much appreciated. I believe the dining room is a recent addition so there are bound to be some growing pains. The soup was $12.50 and the entrees ranged from $19.00 for Chicken Marsala to $39.00 for the missing Filet. They need to come up with a better plan to deserve those prices. read more

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I was really looking forward to staying here, being an author, photographer, history enthusiast and military site explorer. The place has been transformed into a glitzy Disneyesque medieval castle that totally ignores the authentic aspects. I understand that the National Guard is less romantic than knights in (fake) shining armor. The surrounding area can be scary, especially if coming down from the north. We took Rt. 5 south from Saratoga which goes through some tough neighborhoods in Amsterdam. I want to write a positive review, but I also want to be honest. An important item left behind was returned in a timely manner (at no charge), which I appreciate, after a kind phone call from the manager. The owner appears to be an ass, just looking for things to scold you about. He seems to barely tolerate having guests in his home. We stayed in the Deluxe King. The room was comfortable and clean with a monstrous TV. Nice bathroom, though at times there was a backwash odor that was sometimes off-putting. There is a laughably badly laid-out card on a desk explaining how to use the party-line phone system (!) and to keep the noise down, written in stilted English, along with other curt warnings. Wonder who wrote that... The large furniture and bed are arranged in a way that makes getting into the closets difficult. Pictures aren't centered, as if they were screwed into the walls first and the furniture came later. My wife is an art director and she pointed this out. The restaurant in the castle is expensive but got good reviews from some people I befriended who ate there. On a local tip we went to L'Ultimo down the street (drove the few blocks there because I was concerned about walking back after dark. Not sure I needed to be that concerned). Good choice; we enjoyed the meal and it's much less expensive there, but honestly not very inviting from the outside. After some other interaction with the hotel owner, I'm glad we did that. No lobby. No fitness center. There are two pictures to take here: the exterior and the big dining hall from the balcony. Not much to explore despite the size. Yes, there is the Kennedy room upstairs but also many frustratingly locked doors that I know lead to stuff I want to see! WIFI on the second floor, in our room, was poor. The breakfast area is inside the small kitchen with no place to rest a plate while you load up. There are domes over the muffins and such with no place to put them once taken off! The coffee table is stuffed into a tiny nook that allows one at a time. Line up for breakfast, folks, thanks for your $$$. Free tip to management: you have a huge floor right outside the kitchen where you could easily set up the coffee, breakfast items, etc. and people could better get to it. I asked nicely to look around downstairs, at the historic parts left unchanged and was given a flat "no" ("We don't allow people into the historic parts".) It would be great if guided tours of those areas were offered to those who ask. The place is decorated in 20th Century Pier One Imports with fake suits of armor, pictures ham-handedly screwed into the walls with many high up and lit from below as if the lights came first and the art later on. No real rhyme or reason to the mélange of pictures: some religious, some military, some this or that. It's a big initial "wow" but looking closer reveals the silly aspects. Overall, disappointing and I wouldn't return or recommend it to family or friends. Before the current owner, this was a bed and breakfast with full access and once I found out about that I was upset! Missed the boat on this one. read more

An interesting venue in a town that industry built, abused and then abandoned. There are definite parallels to the 'castle' and 'peasants' of mid evil times. Rooms are clean and quite spartan with large suites downstairs and basic rooms up. The suites offer a desk, uncomfortable couch and chair, along with a mini fridge and coffee maker. They aren't 'castle' themed. The public areas are fine with a beautiful parlor upstairs. Unfortunately it isn't heated and the fireplace doesn't work. Two of the couches are antiques and posted to not use, limiting the space to a dining table in the turret, a long table in the main room and a couch and love seat. What you should know 1. WiFi is ok, but don't expect good performance with frequent drops and less than 2 Mbps even when there were fewer than five guests. Have a cellular backup if planning to work. 5G signals were fairly strong. The Wi-Fi in the parlor falls off quickly. 2. The staff doesn't go out of their way to engage guests. You have the basics. 3. There's a coffee service near the kitchen door with tea bags and sweeteners, but no hot water or other items. The units in the room are designed for pods, so the whole thing is impractical. 4. Artwork in the rooms, at least ours, is overwhelming and fills the walls with framed pieces everywhere. It's helpful to balance the meager decorations and furniture, but they're too much and screwed into the walls haphazardly. Not sure if it is earthquake or theft motivated, but it is ugly. 5. As a former armory it is cold and drafty in winter. Even with outside temperatures in the 30-40s the parlor, great hall and rooms had cold spots and drafts. 6. The biggie. Theft and burglary. While we had no issues during our stay, it simply was uncomfortable and lacking. There are cameras on property, but it is abundantly clear that there are problems in the lot and building. Take this room notice "Please do not leave personal valuables, cash, jewelry, or identification including charge cards in the room while you're out even for a short period of time. Management does not accept liability for lost personal valuables, above such as cash or jewelry, under any circumstances." Generic cautions are one thing. This is too specific to identity theft and cockroach like efficiency. And while the town is very depressed, the facility could do much more. The entry door is unlocked and without any gate keeping. We wandered everywhere before checking in. Rooms have keycards with slide latches, not deadbolts. Slide latches are the ones that easily open with a credit card. The door jam makes it a little harder, but it would be trivial for someone motivated. Rooms themselves have no secure areas. My focus for a hotel is clean and safe. And while our stay met clean, it was stressful on the safe. And the accommodation could do more to address this easily. A framed sign in the room isn't the proper remedy - note that it wasn't a back of door innkeeper notice. The language was framed on the desk front-and-center. Restaurant reviewed separately. read more

Staying at this castle hotel was a highlight of our trip. In the 1800's, the New York national guard built a true castle fort as its armory. This made sense, since it was built in the wake of the Civil War and less than 150 miles from our national border. For 100 years it held arms and troops. It then changed hands a few times and was eventually turned into a hotel. JFK delivered a speech there in 1960. The new owners have added more castle decorations - such as suits of armor. We loved it. The management was very accomodating. The views are great. The price was more than reasonable. read more

Very comfortable accommodations. They have a secure spot to store bikes and had a restaurant and bar on site. Highly recommend if you are biking the trail! read more

Much character to this place! It's an old National Guard armory converted into a small hotel and dining hall...a very storied place. The rooms are spacious and well-furnished (the bathrooms are particularly nice). The dining hall sports an unusual faux-medieval decor; the meal was good, the staff courteous, and the atmosphere blessedly sedate but not pretentious. My purpose, like many others, was to use the Castle as a home base while biking the canal trail. The staff will store your bike in the garage at night so it's safe. Overall, a very good experience. read more

Amazing Mike is about the nicest gentlemen you can meet. He makes you feel like you're at home. The rooms are very big.. the restaurant was amazing. I'm definitely coming back. read more

Amsterdam Castle - Hotels Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

We had dinner tonight at the Amsterdam Castle and truly enjoyed it. The food was delicious and our server Kyle was great and really made the night read more

We chose this for an overnight stop en route to Canada; it's within 10 minutes of the N.Y. thruway (I-90). We were intrigued by the pictures and decided to give it a try. The hotel is located in a residential/commercial area which appears to be undergoing a renewal. The castle is on a hill and has a steep driveway. After using the front stairs, we learned there was a rear entrance which would have been much easier for my husband who has had several surgeries. This was our biggest negative. Once we knew to use this entrance, it was very easy access. The interior is beautifully done...as long as you like the theme. The room and bathroom were spacious and immaculate. Other reviews cited issues with noise. We were on the first floor and had no problem with disturbances. Although they have the accommodations for a restaurant, none is yet operational. A staff person explained that a vendor reneged on a start date. They did offer a continental breakfast which was average. There are several decently rated restaurants within 5 or 10 minutes drive. I would hesitate to stop for any length of time with younger children as there is little there to entertain them. The hotel has been open a year or less and in some ways seemed to be a work in progress. But staff was friendly and accommodating, the room was large and clean, and it was convenient for our purposes. We would definitely go again. read more

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Wow, this place is a palace. Clean, comfortable and so much to look at. This family has their heart into this place and it shows. If staying in Amsterdam stay no where else! read more

This is an AWESOME renovation of the old Armory. Upon entering the Great Hall, you can not help but be overcome with the true grandeur, high ceiling, knight's armor on display, many great paintings, wall of pennants and flags. We spent one night but our junior suite would have stood us well for several more. The continental breakfast included fresh pastries from local bakery, juice, coffee, tea, etc. I am unfamiliar with hotel pricing in area, but this is reasonably priced for the quality of the accomodations. This ain't no Motel 6! read more

Wow! What a treasure! This is a destination resort that delivers. A real castle, with an amazing history, has been transformed into a luxury hotel with amazing rooms and incredible ambience. Host Nigel and staff make sure you are comfortable and well cared for. The rooms are huge---and well appointed. It would be the perfect destination wedding or family reunion spot. Don't miss Nigel's recommendation for dinner---you'll be sorry if you don't follow his advice. read more