Best Western Saranac Lake

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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Sundeck
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
487 Lake Flower Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983
  • Lake Flower
    3 min walk
  • Pendragon Theatre
    15 min walk
  • The Waterhole
    3 min drive
  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional)
    14 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Saranac Lake

At Best Western Saranac Lake you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Lake Flower and within 30 minutes of Saranac Laboratory Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Saranac Lake hotel include Mount Pisgah Ski Area and Lake Placid Center for the Arts.

What's nearby

  • Lake Flower - 3 min walk
  • Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 3 min drive
  • Bartok Cabin - 4 min drive
  • Mount Pisgah Ski Area - 7 min drive
  • Mirror Lake - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joan Weill Student Center - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nori s, Good Food Naturally - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Romano's Saranac Lanes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Asian Buffet Hibachi & Sushi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Saranac Lake

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Best Western Saranac Lake offers its guests an indoor pool and a children's pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 988 square feet (92 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Best Western Saranac Lake. Free self parking is available.

This Saranac Lake hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 988 sq ft of conference space
  • 92 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1992
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Saranac Lake offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 988 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45.20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 45.20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Saranac Lake?

Yep, Best Western Saranac Lake has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Saranac Lake?

As of 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Saranac Lake on 6 Nov 2024 start from NZ$206.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Saranac Lake?

The closest beach to Best Western Saranac Lake is Lake Placid Public Beach (11.4 km).

Does Best Western Saranac Lake have a pool?

Best Western Saranac Lake has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Best Western Saranac Lake serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Saranac Lake?

No, Best Western Saranac Lake does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Saranac Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Best Western Saranac Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1008 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

A bit dated and worn, but kept clean and in a good location (Lake Placid side of Saranac Lake).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The parking had large pot holes, the "garden" had not been tended to, all things were dead. The rooms smelt stale. The AC unit ran constantly, it never shut off. There were no towels for the pool. There was no syrup for the pancakes-waffle breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela, Whitesboro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked having the indoor pool but some kids had somewhat “trashed” the room. The breakfast left a lot to be desired. There was a nice waffle maker and donut maker but no pancake/ maple syrup. We were told to use jelly?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but was obviously damp, with a musty smell, that could be consistent with unseen mold. Needs to be dried out. I have a feeling the area of the hotel is not always open, but not really certain about this.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to our activities. Easy check in, check out, staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was hit-or-miss, not really that great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Staff & service
Odors in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is pretty good proximity to white face mountain which is a must see for anyone traveling through this region.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Douglas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel is in need of some repair. Several reviewers commented about a “moisture issue” and they would be correct. While the lobby area and hallways smelled somewhat neutral or smelled like some kind of fragrance dispenser, I was blasted with a damp, moldy/mildew smell the moment I opened the door to my room. I don’t have the best sense of smell so to those sensitive to smells it would probably be pretty terrible. Besides the moisture problems the hallways are very dim and the whole place just gives me kind of a dark and dingy vibe. For the positives, the staff was pleasant, there were no issues checking in or out, the sheets were clean and the bed was acceptable. Shower was warm with decent water pressure. There is a pool but I did not use it so I can’t comment on that. It was also cheaper than other accommodations in the area. It was OK for an overnight stay by myself but I would probably look into other options if I am ever in this area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

TED

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always friendly
We visit Saranac Lake a couple of times each year and are amazed that some of the staff remember us! They are ready to handle any special requests and do so with a smile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

CRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness
Strange but comfy and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The worst ‘Best Western’ experience.
We’ve booked about 5 different Best Western hotels throughout the northeast over the last 4 years and this was the worst experience. The hotel was overall dirty and had a foul smell throughout. No air conditioning in the hallways. Our keycards didn’t work at first. Had to walk all the way around the property to get it reprogrammed. The rug in the room looked and smelled like it hadn’t been cleaned or steam washed in over 3 yrs. Breakfast was meh… nothing special. I don’t plan on booking this hotel on my next trip to Saranac Lake and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty quiet and everything was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shumin

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly; breakfast included, not fancy but very convenient; pet allowed is a big plus; cleaning crew did great job. A big drawback is the facilities maintenance, in particular moisture management. We moved into a room where the carpet is partially wet, soon discovered that they did a deep cleaning for pet occupants previously (which is great), but let us in without putting enough time and effort to dry the room. The bathroom doesn’t have ventilation so each shower will increase the moisture level in the whole room; there are two water stained tiles in the bathroom. Really wish the hotel management can make a big push to get the moisture issue corrected, as many others have already mentioned.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly hotel. Very nicely run.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
The room was nice and clean. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Good breakfast buffet. Nice heated pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024