Neil Cowley

Review of Athenaeum Hotel

RE: Paul - yea, this is a victorian era hotel, the...

RE: Paul - yea, this is a victorian era hotel, there's not outlets everywhere! Which is why it's all wooden construction has bowed and changed in it's 100 year history, you can see it looking down the halls - so if you like history, that hasn't changed too much, come stay here. You will find common areas called 'sitting rooms' where intellectually stimulating 'books' are placed for your entertainment. Yea, that's not a 30+ inch flatscreen in your room, that's because it's not the kind of place you go to watch TV. GO SIT ON THE PORCH!!! and meet your fellow travelers. You will not find another place like Chautauqua, go walk the streets. Get out on a boat on the lake. SO many opportunities. Enjoy your stay with the right paradigm for the experience.

On the basics: food is great, service is helpful, location is stellar, this is not a value priced motel, and the rooms aren't based on 21st century luxury standards.

Destination Weddings: weddings are held at the hotel, before and after the Chautauqua program season. The NY fall makes for this destination an amazing choice for a unique full service destination wedding weekend where your guests have so much to enjoy!