A wonderful, dog-friendly resort in the heart of Lake Placid, directly on Mirror Lake! A more budget friendly option than the Mirror Lake Inn next door, we will likely be staying here for all future trips to LP. There's multiple pools, four different properties to choose from, fun seasonal activities, and walkable access to all of Lake Placid's businesses and offerings.
We stayed at the Waterfront Collection for our visit, and would highly recommend this option if you're looking to travel with your furry friend. We had direct access to the grassy courtyard to let our pup out, and we loved being right on the water (the resort proper is also lovely, but across the street). The BATHROOM was the highlight! While the interior of the double queen room we booked itself was a lil lodge-drab, the bathroom was magnificent. Huge jacuzzi tub, gorgeous waterfall shower, and large vanity to store items.
We paid a few dollars more a night for a view of the LAKE and not the POOL, and this was worth it as well. Booking directly on their website is slightly confusing if you don't know to use the drop down links. Extreme construction during our visit made things REALLY unpleasant during check in (and throughout our stay). While this isn't the hotel's fault, the only indication I got that Main St construction was happening was in my "you're coming in a week" email. Even then it was in small print at the bottom, with a "map" that didn't help much in terms of the chaos we drove into upon arrival.
Additionally, nowhere in my research for the trip did it say "FYI - most of the town shuts down for two weeks in April." Maybe this is just common knowledge but it seem seems like something the tourism sites, hotels, and town should do a better job of making crystal clear. We were disappointed to find the town itself to be more or less a ghost town with the majority of attractions and businesses closed or inaccessible. I would say DEFINITELY keep the construction in mind if you're thinking about staying here and travelling within the next season or so.
I look forward to visiting High Peaks again in a couple of years when the construction is (hopefully?) over and the town is more alive! Overall, this is an excellent property. read more