Athenaeum Hotel

Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, bathrobes, slippers, towels

Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

8.4

Outstanding(173 Reviews)

Hotel in Chautauqua Lake, NY

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from Chautauqua Amphitheater
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a lobby fireplace are onsite.
Athenaeum Hotel offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Chautauqua Lake, NY

Nearby attractions

Presque Isle State Park

54 mi

Panama Rocks Scenic Park

15.2 mi

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

22.1 mi

Presque Isle Lighthouse

53.9 mi

Available Rooms

Premium Room

1 Single

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Premium Room

1 Queen

Sleeps 4

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Standard Room

1 Single

Sleeps 3

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Standard Room

1 Queen

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Athenaeum Hotel

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8.4

Outstanding(173 Reviews)

Hotel in Chautauqua Lake, NY

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Chautauqua Lake, NY

Nearby attractions

Presque Isle State Park

54 mi

Panama Rocks Scenic Park

15.2 mi

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

22.1 mi

Presque Isle Lighthouse

53.9 mi

Available Rooms

Premium Room

1 Single

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Premium Room

1 Queen

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room

1 Single

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room

1 Queen

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.4

Outstanding(173 Reviews)

3.0

Oct 2024

Our room was in a sad state. Floor slanted so badly it looked like a ramp. Noisy from guests above us. Entire place in dire need of upgrades.

10.0

Jun 2024

Great

8.0

Jun 2024

This is an old Hotel, built 1881, and its’ floors are a bit creaky and uneven. But that adds to the charm. Amazing porches with fantastic views of Lake Chautauqua. Bed was comfortable and room was clean.

8.0

Jun 2024

the hotel & surrounding area very unique. Didnt like that the room was so small & no refrigerator the continental breakfast was not great. the restaurant as closed only bar food and only 1 restaurant in the area

10.0

May 2024

A beautiful place to rest.

10.0

May 2024

Beautiful historic hotel and town. It's like going back in time 150 years. The whole little town is very well kept. The staff at the hotel is wonderfull.Already planning to come back.

10.0

May 2024

Our stay was unique and opened our eyes to an area we've never seen. We enjoy looking at the map and picking places that look different for our overnight stays during road trips that lead us here. Off season for this area made for a great rate. Wonderful time.

10.0

Apr 2024

We had such a lovely stay. Great jazz night and cocktails on veranda!

4.0

Oct 2023

The front desk staff were quite friendly and helpful. The bar and food service staff were also personable and helpful. We chose this hotel because my wife stayed here as a child years ago. We were told by others around town that the Athenaeum was last refurbished in 1984. The lobby was refreshed more recently. As other reviewers have stated, if you want to stay at a historic hotel, you'll appreciate the Atheneum, but if you want a pristine room, updated technologies and services, and a diverse menus I'd recommend staying elsewhere. The common spaces at this hotel were in better condition than our room, which had a sloping floor, chipping paint, a stained armchair, and mildew growing on the ceiling in the bathroom. The bed seemed to be memory foam style and a tad soft, but we slept decently. The in-room TV was quite small and did not carry true HD TV. The Wifi was password secured which is so important but very rate in hotels. We had solid connection in the lobby, but it was good to marginal in our room. There was an excessive quantity of spiders and webs on the exterior of the hotel. Not sure why they don't treat for them and remove webs.

8.0

Oct 2023

Crisp clean sheets and nice breakfast.

8.0

Oct 2023

It was a good place for fall colors viewing. Quiet time of the year.

2.0

Oct 2023

Very disappointing. Restaurant was not open, parking for overnight is ridiculously far and ending up walking in the rain in morning to retrieve.

10.0

Sep 2023

It was like going back in time to a simpler but elegant era in history. Great staff.

4.0

Sep 2023

We were glad to be in the annex because there was a wedding reception in the main stay. Clean. Only problem was that some of the wedding guests did stay in the annex and were loud in the hallways after midndight.

4.0

Sep 2023

The Athenaeum is a Grand Hotel in preventable decline; it badly needs TLC and more investment to repair its rotting infrastructure. On a positive note, the staff was courteous, friendly and efficient.

5.0

Aug 2023

We enjoyed staying at the historical hotel. I think parking could be better explained and assistance should be available to get you back to your car with all of your bags. We got a ride to the front gate - but ended up walking with all of our bags to our car in the very back parking lot. RIDICULOUS!

4.0

Jun 2023

The hotel was wonderful--staff was so helpful and the environment was quite clean. The only disappointment is that too much plastic was being used by the hotel, e.g., in the morning all utensils at breakfast were plastic. yet on the institute grounds, there are signs and sculptures urging the reduction of plastic because of its damage to the environment. The hotel is not following this vision by throwing away so much plastic. I would encourage the hotel to use china plates (would this not be in keeping with one of the visions of the institute and, be in keeping with the style of the Hotel--classy. You are not the red roof in :-) I hope our next stay at the hotel shows an improvement in this area. Thank you.

8.0

Jun 2023

In spite of being 150 years old, the bldg was in great shape and the staff was attentive

8.0

May 2023

Had a really nice stay at this historic hotel by the lake despite it being quite run down. Had a beautiful view from the balcony of our room but didn't want to sit in any of the furniture. Wicker furniture was in bad shape and the seat cushions were all very dirty. Should be replaced with more durable outdoor furniture that doesn't need cushions and could easily be wiped down.The whole hotel is in need of some tlc. Could be so beautiful but money definitely needs to be spent for restoring both the interior and exterior.

10.0

May 2023

Property had lots of character. Exceptionally clean. Nice continental breakfast. Beautiful location. Will stay again.

10.0

May 2023

Beautiful

10.0

Oct 2022

Very unique stay! Built in 1880, so old but charming. The area surrounding hotel is picturesque! Continental breakfast was delicious.

10.0

Sep 2022

Porches and windows dirty from bugs etc. Staff was wonderful. Inside was very clean.

10.0

Sep 2022

The scenery and decor of the hotel was absolutely beautiful. Such a relaxing environment and various areas to sit and take in the beauty. Staff was awesome and available to help at any given moment. Plan on having a yearly visit.

10.0

Sep 2022

The room was nice, though the bathroom was incredibly small/tight space, and the bed was too hard. The staff was very helpful and cheerful.

8.0

Sep 2022

The public spaces of this hotel have not been modernized but are true to their original plan which I liked. The bedrooms were small but adequate. There was a nice buffet breakfast which you could take to the sprawling porches and eat while looking at the lake.

4.0

Sep 2022

We enjoyed our stay!! The staff was nice, rooms were clean. Obviously in a hotel built in 1861 it’s not perfect but has historical charm. Would stay again 😊

5.0

Sep 2022

Lovely old hotel with a great view of Chautauqua Lake. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was small but more than adequate. We had a great time and found lots to do and places to see.

6.0

Sep 2022

The hotel’s location was beautiful. The staff was amazing. Our complaint is we paid for a deluxe room and what we got was less than stellar. We had one small, not a comfortable chair. our view was of a dead tree and other guests' room windows. Our mattress/bed was horrible. The only nice thing about the room was the bathroom. We celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary and the room was nothing I would ever want to stay in again. We had friends staying at the hotel and their room was gorgeous. Very underwhelming experience. Again, the staff was great. The hotel had a very nostalgic vibe. I wish our room would have been a real deluxe.......

10.0

Sep 2022

Dining room was closed.

6.0

Aug 2022

The Athenaeum is a stately building. The public areas are furnished nicely as is the annex. What the Athenaeum offers is easy access to the Chautauqua amphitheater.

4.0

Aug 2022

Needs to be updated. Expensive for what you get.

2.5

Jun 2022

Wonderful historic hotel

5.0

Jun 2022

Wonderful historic hotel

10.0

Jun 2022

This place was a historical gem! Incredible views, gorgeous property, timeless charm and fabulous staff. Set in the middle of the quaintest area for walking. Definitely go for the valet parking, you won't be sorry!

5.0

Jun 2022

This was a fantastic experience. A step back in time. Great porch on which to relax and watch the lake. Loved it!

8.0

Jun 2022

Liked the openness and history. They need to clean up the exterior of building by painting and power washing

6.0

Jun 2022

Loved location and view of the lake. Staff excellent. Hotel in desperate need of a renovation. Old, shabby and the rooms not so clean. Dead bugs, dirty windows, old bathrooms.

10.0

Jun 2022

It’s beautiful!! The location and view are incredible and the staff is the BEST Can’t wait to return

6.0

May 2022

Everything was fine. It's an old and historic hotel so of course, you expect the quirks. It was odd that there was no information in the room (room service, checkout time, fire escape plan, etc.). When you book using 3rd party bookers you expect a less than stellar room / view. That was all fine until you wake up at 6am because your room smells like...I'm gonna say, fried Canadian bacon? and the A/C unit is blowing it in from the hotel kitchen venting below. Funnily enough, when I checked out, neither of the two people who processed it asked me how my stay was.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Chautauqua Lake?

The average price for a rental in Chautauqua Lake is $543 per night. This rental is $291 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Athenaeum Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Athenaeum Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Athenaeum Hotel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, tv, and garden.

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Athenaeum Hotel

Hotel in Chautauqua Lake, NY

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Chautauqua Lake, NY

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Premium Room

Premium Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

Athenaeum Hotel

Hotel in Chautauqua Lake, NY

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Chautauqua Lake, NY

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Premium Room

Premium Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Chautauqua Lake?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Athenaeum Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Athenaeum Hotel?

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