OliverB

Thanks. Not overthinking this, I just want to make sure we're shacking up in the right room.

I'm going to call tomorrow and ask about Weatherwatch since it seems to be the forum favorite. Do all of the buildings date to relatively the same era or are some of them newer constructions?

I'm just curious what specifically you didn't like about the main lodge?

xray

Rooms seemed smaller...one room opens up onto deck which is also a public area. The rooms in the other buildings are more private. I just lucked into my room since they were all booked up and it was more expensive than the smaller rooms so it was still available.

Kagehitokiri

good details!

anyone heard what month is lowest occupancy?

and boathouse room is not available all winter?
(not available online after second week in nov)

DrGiggles

I wouldn't characterize any as "new", but i'd say the rooms above the pub (sentinel, lookout and i forget the third one) seemed slightly fresher.

I'd wager lowest occupancy period is winter

OliverB

Thanks very much.

What time of year have you visited, for all of you who've been?

Does anyone feel that late-Sept. into Oct. would be wasted, since the temperatures wouldn't allow for much lakefront sport? Does it matter?


Also, 3 nights too short? Should I add on a 4th?

KatW

How many stairs up to Sentinel?

xray

Fall is beautiful in upper NY state so no worries there. I don't think I would stay 4 nights as I would think that was too long but it's a personal thing. Three sounds perfect. We stayed two nights and another night wouldn't have been a bad thing.

xray

This is the only bad thing KatW... it is at least 8 or 9 steps so it's not accessible. Main lodge would likely be best for accessibility. Guest house is fine too but is a little walk from main lodge where meals are served.

I became much more finely attuned to accessible accomodations when I broke my ankle a few winters ago. I still wanted to travel so had to adapt but it was an adventure to say the least. My husband had to push me around in a wheelchair in Philadelphia where I wanted to attend a concert... doesn't sound taxing except for the fact that we live near Toronto so I had to get myself there first. The lift in the Hyatt Philly was more like a cargo lift and there were a few hard curbs on the way to the hall.

Even now for our 9 year dog with disc issues, he wouldn't be able to stay in Sentinel again...

DrGiggles

15-20

KatW

Thank you DrGiggles and xray.

Groombridge

I agree: 4 nights sounds too long. I think late Sept will be beautiful. The rooms in the main house are definitely smaller and less private.

NotALawyer

Sorry to bring this old thread up, but any recent winter stays? Looking to go somewhere 2-3 nights between Xmas and NY, and wondering if there's anything to do here, other than relax, if we're not skiers. I suppose Lake Placid Lodge could also be an option, but the recent negative reviews do not give me confidence there. Thanks!

LinLant

There is likely snow shoeing and hiking on the grounds. They used to have Stave puzzles weekends. It’s about 45 minutes to Lake Placid where you can look at the Olympic Facilities. The Olympic bob sled experience is absolutely thrilling.

NotALawyer

Thanks! That's what it seems to be from their site, which is fine for me. The bob sled experience does look amazing, as well. Definitely will look into that.

LinLant

I think it was the most exciting thing I have ever done in my life. We did it 38+ years ago, and I still have a smile on my face thinking about the exhilaration! I hope it is still as exciting as it was all those years ago.