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Friends Lake Inn

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Chestertown with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Tucked away in the mountains, Friends Lake Inn offers a serene retreat with a garden and library. Explore snowshoeing trails or unwind by the fireplace in the lobby while enjoying American cuisine at Main Dining Room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Ski facilities
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Ski passes
  • Beach towels
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Why we love this property

Sleep like royalty
This hotel features premium bedding and bathrobes in every room. Guests can enjoy champagne service in curated guestrooms with separate bedrooms.
Mountaintop recreation
Discover snowshoeing and scenic trails in this mountain hotel. The terrace and picnic area create perfect spots to soak in nature's splendor.

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Premier Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
963 Friends Lake Rd, Chestertown, NY, 12817

What's nearby

  • Friends Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 24 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Lake George - 26 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Million Dollar Beach - 27 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Six Flags Great Escape - 31 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 44 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪O.P. Fredricks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bullhouse - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Friends Lake Inn

Located near a train station, Friends Lake Inn is a great choice for a stay in Chestertown. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Snowshoeing
  • Pool table
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach towels
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1860
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Bistro - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Friends Lake Inn Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn
Friends Lake Chestertown
The Friends Lake Hotel Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn Hotel
Friends Lake Inn Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn Hotel Chestertown

Frequently asked questions

Does Friends Lake Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Friends Lake Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Friends Lake Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Friends Lake Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Friends Lake Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Friends Lake Inn and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like snowshoeing and skiing and return when the snow melts for hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Friends Lake Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Friends Lake Inn like?

Friends Lake Inn is located a short 4-minute walk from Friends Lake.

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Friends Lake Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Food
Breakfast
Room

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, room was clean, well maintained. Ate at the restaurant, food was great.
Erin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice location. Would have enjoyed more activity like hiking or a pool or something on site. But it met our requirements for a beautiful place to stay with good food
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting. Very clean. Charming building. Friendly staff. Breakfast included.
Nancy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quiet lodging and friendly staff
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, very nice staff. Nice weekend getaway.
Andrew, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Breakfast was slim pickings. Stale bagels and English muffins. Staff friendly. Clean.
Ajmal, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very peaceful, clean, and friendly place. Great food also.
MATTHEW, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, comfortable bed, very clean. Decorated nicely, very cozy feeling. Nice continental breakfast in bright cheery sunroom. Great hiking nearby. Staff responsive to questions and had good recommendations for dining and hiking. Very responsive via text prior to stay even had hiking trail directions printed out for us prior to our arrival. Overall very enjoyable stay. Everything was perfect!
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We visited the Inn hotel to celebrate my husband’s birthday and take a much-needed break from my role as a caregiver for my mother. The weekend turned out to be exactly what we needed—it gave us the chance to unplug, recharge, and truly rest. The staff were friendly, accommodating, and just lovely throughout our stay. The level of service we received far exceeded what you’d typically expect from a chain hotel. We were very pleased with every aspect of our experience and are so grateful for the care and attention that made our time there feel so special.
Jude, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful and friendly
Scott, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff was very nice. Bed was comfortable. room was clean. 3 floors, no elevator with steep steps between 2nd and 3rd floors. Not good for heavy luggage. No extra toilet paper (just the roll on the holder) or soap 1 bar for 2 pedestal sinks. Rather drab and dated.
Joelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time at Friends Lake Inn. We'll definitely be back.
Jordana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms
marion, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The inn’s waitstaff, Allison and Kim, were amazing! They were so welcoming and treated us more like a treasured friend than a customer.
John, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The food was made to order and very good prices were fair. The cost to stay there is overpriced.
Denise, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The property is in the middle of nowhere. Not convenient to anything close like restaurants or shopping. They were very short staffed. Little things, like the tv not working, breakfast starting 20 minutes late, restaurant out of chicken dishes, food (except the brownie sundae) was ok at best. Would not stay there again. Very expensive for a marginal experience. And don’t let Friends Lake Inn make you think it is on the water. You can just barely see a lake from second story.
J Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stay was off season, mid week. Quiet, Dove room was nice and cozy. Bed comfortable and warm. Breakfast offered in the am, staff friendly and helpful. Yeah nice…
Dave, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Only pro-room was clean and bed was comfortable. Place is like a ghost town, front desk always vacant with lights off.very dark, poor lighting on stairs. There is no customer service, no information about what place has to offer. Restaurant-No chicken entree available at restaurant, no tap beer, only decaf tea at breakfast, toaster over was very dirty. No fruit, yogurt, only plain bagel and english muffin, no variety. Minimal staff, ice not readily available.
JOYCE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great time at Friends Lake Inn!!

The Friends Lake Inn is an extraordinary destination. The grounds are gorgeous, the buildings are kept in perfect shape, and the rooms are excellent. The food is off the chart !! But the most outstanding part of our stay was the staff at the Inn. They are all dedicated professionals that strive to make your stay a memorable one. I would highly recommend Friends Lake Inn to anyone seeking exceptional service and quality
leonard, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Breakfast was supposed to be included. They changed without telling us in advance that it was Continental this week.
Shawn, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

I only saw staff on the day I arrived and the day I left. There was no staff around while I was there. They didn’t tell me that there wasn’t any staff available or that there would only be “continental breakfast”. I was depending on the restaurant being open during my stay but I learned that the restaurant was closed when I went down to try and get some dinner. I had wanted to cut my stay there short but no one was there. When I told the front desk of my disappointment, all she said was “I’m sorry” and didn’t really try to make amends. This place had wonderful memories for me. I returned to this inn after a very long
Sung-Hee, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Our room at Friends Lake Inn had some kind of fungus growing on the wood floor outside of the the shower door. There were moths in the room and overall, the room was dirty. When we arrived (at about 4pm) there was no one at the front desk, just an envelope with our name on it. The security code for our room was in the envelope. The manager drove to the Inn and was very sweet and apologetic and refunded our stay. It's possible they have other updated rooms.
Krista Leigh, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

This hotel is beautiful, old style Adirondacks with cute rooms and great dining. While it is charming, the bed at least in the room I had was a springboard type of mattress you’d find at a koa camp. For the price to stay there I was shocked with it being one of the most uncomfortable sleeps I’ve gotten at any hotel and I travel a lot. Beds are an important piece to me. Aside from the super uncomfortable bed, the place was really nice. They didn’t skip on any Adirondack decor, the food for dinner and breakfast were superb and the people working there from the front desk, wait staff, and bar tender were top notch excellent. The bathroom and items they supplied were phenomenal as well. But truthfully as ideal of a cozy all Adirondack charming place as this is, I won’t return unless they upgrade their mattresses. If they do then I’d be back in a heartbeat!
Keri A., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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jessica, 1-night trip