About
Placid Bay Hotel is Lake Placid’s first ever boutique “Smart Hotel”
Located directly on the beautiful shores of Lake Placid, the Adirondack Park of Upstate New York’s most desirable lake and four-season Olympic town!
Surrounded by the beauty of the Adirondack High Peaks region, Placid Bay Hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to Lake Placid’s Main Street and all of the area’s wonderful attractions and activities; the perfect place to rest easily after a wonderful day of hiking, paddling or skiing and enjoying the town and region no matter what season it is!
This beautiful property was family owned, operated and maintained at a high level for over 40 years, establishing it as one of the top places to stay in the Lake Placid, NY area. With a property-wide, comprehensive renovation completed in July of 2021 by the new ownership, Placid Bay was transformed into a luxurious, modern, Scandinavian - inspired “Smart Hotel” set directly on Lake Placid with views of Whiteface Mountain.
Located just 20 minutes from world-class Olympic ski resort Whiteface Mountain, with the largest vertical drop in The East, and surrounded by all of the High Peaks, you’ll find yourself immersed in the awe-inspiring natural beauty of wildlife, sweeping landscapes, mountain and lake vistas, and clear starry nights. Top rated restaurants, breweries, shopping, and other activities abound in this international Alpine destination.
Our contactless, WiFi-enabled remote room locks allow for a safe and streamlined check-in process with all independent access doors keeping everyone safe. Placid Bay Hotel combines the ease of independent travel with the peace of mind knowing our friendly team members are only a simple text message away for anything you might require. Our guest texting system allows our guests to always have someone available for any questions or concerns during their stay. Check out our virtual concierge app by following this link to learn all about Placid Bay Hotel and the surrounding area.
Placid Bay Hotel is proud to offer luxurious, boutique-style accommodations in the heart of Lake Placid, NY. Featuring high quality in-room amenities such as luxury Kassatex NY linens and organic cotton towels, Beekman 1802 soaps and toiletries, lightning-fast broadband WiFi throughout the entire property from your room to the docks, USB charging stations, individual Alexa devices and voice-enable rooms, Samsung Smart TV’s with Hulu+ and Disney+ streaming services included, WiFi thermostats, kitchenettes in many rooms, your in-room experience will be warm, inviting and fully-connected.
Our outdoor amenities for guests include an outdoor pool open in the summer months, a collection of boats including single-person kayaks, three-person canoes as well as brand new stand-up (SUP) paddle boards that are available to all guests to launch easily from the docks and explore Lake Placid. There is a large, traditional stone fire pit with dozens of Adirondack chairs, perfect for s'mores and nighttime stories of that days’ activities. The two boat docks and chairs provide plenty of access to the lake for boating and swimming, and there are various yard games to complete the property transformation for your full enjoyment.
Reserve one of our guest rooms or cottages today and come see why Placid Bay Hotel is your home away from home in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate NY!
