Friends Lake Inn

About The Hotel

The Friends Lake Inn at 963 Friends Lake Road is a 4.4-rated (283 reviews) romantic historic country inn on Friends Lake in the southeastern Adirondacks, with an acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant, a renowned wine cellar, a spa, and characterful rooms — some with fireplaces and jacuzzi or soaking tubs. A top Adirondack getaway; the in-room jacuzzi/soaking-tub rooms are a specific category to confirm at booking, alongside the spa, in a historic inn rather than a pool resort. Guests consistently praise the culinary excellence, the wine selection, the romantic ambiance, the spa amenities, and the beautiful lake setting. An ideal choice for couples seeking a romantic Adirondack country inn with fine dining, wine, spa, and in-room jacuzzis.

What Guests Are Saying

“We spent a ski weekend at the Friends Lake Inn. We chose the inn because it was the nicest accommodations we could find that would accommodate our family of 3 within 20 minutes of GORE mountain. Also when we called the Inn the staff was so helpful that we knew even before we got there that we would have a wonderful time. We are looking forward to returning. Rooms: The rooms and Inn all have a rustic flare but the rooms are nicely renovated and very comfortable. We stayed in the Cedar room and the bed was comfortable, the bathroom was large and well maintained. We were greeted with a bottle of sparkling wine and freshly covered strawberries in our room. Breakfast: The rooms all come with a made to order breakfast served from 8 - 9:30. The breakfast menu had a good variety and the breakfast was very good. Bistro Food: We ate in the bistro twice and it was good. There is also a happy hour in the Bistro from 4 - 6 with 1/2 draft beers (they have a nice local draft beer menu) and discounted drinks and small plates. Kelly was an amazing server! Main Dining Room: We also ate in the main dining room one night and it was excellent. The menu in the main dining room is more upscale and more expensive but we had a lovely meal and would not hesitate to eat in the main dining room again. Common Areas: There are a few common areas throughout the inn with games, books and a billiards table. We also saw snow shoes at the front door for guests to use, although we did not have a chance to use them or access the trails around the hotel.” — JFSD, 5 stars

“Your wedding venue was perfect in every way. The bar area was warm and welcoming, your bartender was knowledgeable; he even remembered what people drank. I especially loved the cucumber water set up! My compliments to the chef for an elegant dinner from salad to dessert. The back lawn, with the lovely tent, topped off our evening to remember. We look forward to spending many more events at your Inn” — Elaine B., 5 stars

“Quaint hotel literally in the middle of nowhere. Beautiful setting, our room was lovely with it’s own balcony. As this hotel is remote, make sure you know where you are going because there is no GPS signal in much of the area. Definately make the Loon Tavern for dinner!” — Holly B., 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• A 4.4 across 283 reviews — a romantic historic Adirondack inn
• An acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant and renowned wine cellar
• A spa and a scenic Friends Lake setting
• Some rooms feature fireplaces and jacuzzi or soaking tubs (confirm at booking)
• Cross-country skiing and lake activities on the property

Cons:

• A historic country inn rather than a full resort
• The in-room jacuzzi/soaking-tub rooms are a specific category — confirm at booking; the spa is the shared amenity
• A remote lake setting — you drive to everything
• A premium price for the inn-and-dining experience

The Location

On Friends Lake in Chestertown, in the southeastern Adirondacks near Lake George. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.