Placid Bay Hotel
2187 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY, USSee what's available
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About this property
Placid Bay Hotel is an independent 2.5-star property located on the waterfront in Lake Placid, NY. The hotel sits within a 15-minute walk of Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails and Mirror Lake, with the Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum and Olympic Center each within 1.2 miles. Adirondack Regional Airport is approximately 25 minutes away.
The 22-room hotel includes 19 individually decorated guestrooms and 3 suites, each outfitted with a pillowtop bed dressed in premium bedding, a refrigerator, and a Smart television. Rooms feature smart speakers for entertainment and complimentary wireless internet access. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Guest comfort ratings average 4.5 out of 5.
Recreation options include a seasonal outdoor pool, garden, and picnic area. The property offers complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and a complimentary area shuttle that operates within a short radius of the hotel. Outdoor activities abound in the region, with downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking and biking trails, water skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and windsurfing available nearby. Guests can also enjoy fishing, kayaking, rowing, and canoeing directly on-site. The property is smoke-free and welcomes dogs (up to 2 per room), though pets cannot be left unattended. Free self-parking and luggage storage are available.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and accessible paths of travel, though upper floors are accessible by stairs only and there is no elevator. With a guest rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 353 reviews and an 82.9% recommendation rate, Placid Bay Hotel offers convenient access to Lake Placid's outdoor and cultural attractions.
Location & nearby attractions
Lake Placid Center for the Arts - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Mirror Lake - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
St. Eustace Episcopal Church - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Mid's Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Main Street - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Boots and Birdies - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Lake Placid Public Beach - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Olympic Center - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Jackrabbit Trail - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Lake Placid Club Golf Courses - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Adirondack Equine Center - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Ausable River - 4.9 km / 3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 25.5 km / 15.9 mi
The preferred airport for Placid Bay Hotel is Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional).
Rooms
Amenities & features
Getting here
Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) – 17 miles (approx. 25 minutes) Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) – 48 miles (approx. 1 hour) Burlington International Airport (BTV) – 62 miles (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes) Albany International Airport (ALB) – 134 miles (approx. 2.5 hours)
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Complimentary outdoor parking provided.
Check-in & check-out
- 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
- 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.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Pet policy
Pets are welcome.
- Dogs are accepted at Placid Bay Hotel. Fee may apply.
Fees & policies
- You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Resort fee: $10.79 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Pet fee: $75 per accommodation, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees Late check-out fee: $25 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Know before you go
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- The seasonal pool will be open from June to September.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Placid Bay Hotel?
Check-in starts at 4:00 PM - anytime. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Where is Placid Bay Hotel located?
Placid Bay Hotel is located at 2187 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY, US.
What attractions are near Placid Bay Hotel?
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Lake Placid Center for the Arts - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Mirror Lake - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi St. Eustace Episcopal Church - 1 km / 0.6 mi Mid's Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Main Street - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Boots and Birdies - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum - 1.6 km / 1 mi Lake Placid Public Beach - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi Olympic Center - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Jackrabbit Trail - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Lake Placid Club Golf Courses - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi Adirondack Equine Center - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi Lake Placid Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi Ausable River - 4.9 km / 3 mi The nearest airports are: Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 25.5 km / 15.9 mi The preferred airport for Placid Bay Hotel is Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional).
Does Placid Bay Hotel offer parking?
Complimentary outdoor parking provided.
How do I get to Placid Bay Hotel?
Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) – 17 miles (approx. 25 minutes) Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) – 48 miles (approx. 1 hour) Burlington International Airport (BTV) – 62 miles (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes) Albany International Airport (ALB) – 134 miles (approx. 2.5 hours) Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
What amenities does Placid Bay Hotel offer?
Placid Bay Hotel features amenities such as Pool, Free Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly, Free Parking, Non-Smoking.
What are the rooms like at Placid Bay Hotel?
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Digital programming and smart speakers are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Is Placid Bay Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, Placid Bay Hotel is pet-friendly. Dogs are accepted at Placid Bay Hotel. Fee may apply.
What fees should I know about at Placid Bay Hotel?
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Resort fee: $10.79 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Pet fee: $75 per accommodation, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees Late check-out fee: $25 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
What should I know before staying at Placid Bay Hotel?
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. The seasonal pool will be open from June to September. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.