Athenaeum Hotel

The lake view at sunrise is a beautiful way to start your day. Staff is exceptional and friendly, breakfast is fresh and plentiful.

We did not get a lake room, but the porch and yard are a great place to relax.

Beautiful location on the Chautauqua Institute grounds. Beautiful lobby, porches facing lake, plenty of grounds to enjoy. The hotel rooms are in need of much refreshing. Cracked linoleum and severe sloping bathroom floor. Carpets very dirty and spotted. Due for updating. Do not count on eating at the bar and snack area in rhe lobby, not in the Heirloom Room for dinner. The three nights we were there, they had weddings and events. So were closed to hotel guests.

Great breakfast... fog in the morning prevented a lake view...

We enjoyed stepping back in time to admire the unique building style of the 1880's. The room was a little smaller than most hotels, except New York City, but was very comfortable. It was a very pleasant experience staying at the Athenaeum Hotel and very relaxing. Also, the "Continental Breakfast" was way beyond the norm...excellent. There were plenty of choices and stocked very well. This was indeed an unexpected bonus. Lastly, walking around the hotel and Chatauqua Institution was very enjoyable.

The hotel was exceptionally clean, the staff was very friendly and cooperative. The bed was hard and very small, really my only complaint.

Very welcoming to our dog. Very friendly staff

The hotel itself is quite lovely. Very old world 1890s era charm and craftsmanship. The room was pleasant and clean, very high ceilings and large windows. The bed was very comfortable. With all that said, the hotel was built before cars. It's very tight and we did not expect to have to park appropriately 1/8th mile away. We are perfectly capable of the walk, and they do offer valet parking and shuttle options. But I feel they should make that known for older folks. Also the bathroom, clean as it was, left me a bit disappointed. Everything worked, but the shower was sad. The staff we dealt with was mostly pleasant and helpful. If you wish to have a view of the lake, you want the East side of the hotel I believe

We love the charm and beautiful scenery around the hotel. Hotel staff are more than accommodating. We will definitely visit again.

I was given the noisiest room in the hotel unfortunately.