Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid

Could be a resort in the Swiss Alps!

brigittejamie (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Review submitted: September 4, 2012   Date of arrival: August 3, 2012

This was my family's second visit to Whiteface Lodge. We were thrilled with the layout, size, luxury and views this particular suite offered. There were 8 of us in total and the suite accomodated all of us in comfort. The Whiteface Lodge is a true 5 start resort geared toward active families. My family regularly visits Switzerland and the Whiteface Lodge reminds us of the types of hotels you find there (less than 100 rooms with quality and service abound).

The owner Leslie was promt in responding to our inquiry and if anything, understated just how impressive her suite is! The check in/check out process was seamless and painless. This suite comprises two floors and is located on the top floor of the hotel with easy access to the Kanu restaurant and lounge as well as the main entrance to the Lodge itself. The views of Whiteface mountain are breathtaking, especially from the Master bedroom.

There is so much to do at this hotel that I could not begin to list all of the activities. Some of the highlights my family enjoyed: the day camp for the kids (we also used the night camp so the parents could go for dinner at Lake Placid Lodge down the road which was incredible), the pool is really nicely done with indoor/outdoor access and some great hot tubs, the S'mores campfire nightly is a great touch as are the fresh cookies left in your room nightly, the shuttle service to the Canoe Club which is the Lodge's private beach front site located a few minutes away on Lake Placid (includes free paddle boards, kayaks,canoes, badminton, volleyball and basketcall courts).

The weather was so nice during our visit that we did not use the movie theatre, gym or games room with bowling alley. We will definitely go back in the winter to enjoy these features along with the ice rink.

I realize that this review probably sounds as though I work for the hotel however our experience really was that good and I felt compelled to share it.


Jamie T., Toronto

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children

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WOW.

Sentinel (Brookfield, CT)
Review submitted: March 19, 2012   Date of arrival: March 14, 2012

Beautiful views, perfectly large for a large family. Plenty of room - there's a four season porch that can be used as another bedroom or a gameroom which is what we used it as to play Yahtzee with the kids!

It was truly magical. We have stayed at the Lodge plenty of times but this was by far our best stay, due to the location in the lodge.

Staff is friendly and very helpful. Service is impeccable. They clean the room morning and night - doing dishes, straightening. The suite was very clean and beautiful. Homey, it's like being a guest in a friend's lodge, but with your own suite. Soo perfect!

Will be back for sure!!!!!!

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debandtim (Yorktown Heights, NY)
Review submitted: January 29, 2012   Date of arrival: December 26, 2011

This was our extended family's second stay in this condo at the beautiful Whiteface Lodge. Those staying in the unit included four children under age four (two in cribs, provided by the Lodge), two twenty-somethings who love to ski and snowboard, four thirty-somethings who love the outdoors, and an active grandma. We all felt comfortable and pampered during our stay. This unit is clean,spacious, and well-lit with beautiful views of the mountains. The staff at the lodge could not be more accomodating, polite, and helpful. The activities are plentiful and cater to all ages. Could not recommend any more highly!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway

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