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Spencer Hotel

Chautauqua, New York.

The literary-themed, four-season boutique resort in the heart of the historic Chautauqua Institution begins its second century by offering refreshed spa services and enrichment workshops, and adding more modern amenities in this historic venue.

Bed and Breakfast Description

The Spencer Hotel offers guests the modern amenities and conveniences of the 21st century in a unique historical setting, and year-round visitors find even more hospitality and service.

Guest rooms and suites were hand-decorated by local artists to honor the lives and works of famous authors. Each offers a select library of thoughtfully-chosen books, and musical selections are available that further convey the tone of each writer’s life and times. Hand-painted murals grace many walls, floors and ceilings. Guests also find faux finishes and yards of English lace in addition to custom-made drapes, dust ruffles and lampshades.

The parlor and dining room have Strauss crystal, Oriental carpets and beautiful Victorian antiques. An elevator services all four floors. Steamboat Gothic porches grace the front of the hotel, and are appointed with Victorian sofas, chairs and rockers that overlook the famous Chautauqua grounds.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 175.00 - 250.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 24
With private baths: 24
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• Tea, gourmet breakfast included with stay, catered dinner buffets

Nearest Airport(s): Buffalo

Payment methods accepted:

• Checks
• Cash

Services:

Spa services, enrichment workshops, special events

Area Attractions and Activities:

Spring blossoms with enjoyment of outdoor sports. Chautauqua features a 36 hole golf course and there are five other golf courses in the area. Tennis, biking and boating are all within a short distance.

Summer blooms with Chautauqua Institution programs in session. The area is noted for its environmental awareness and features hiking and biking trails along former railroad right-aways. Go rock climbing at Panama Rocks. A health club on the grounds of Chautauqua offers fitness equipment for a full workout including the short jog to and from its location.

Autumn colors accompany the area's recreational possibilities. Enjoy trips on the Chautauqua Belle and Summer Wind as you tour the lake. Fall festivals, wineries, and antiquing also enhance your Fall stay.

Winter ushers in many activities including horse-drawn sleigh rides that go right past The Spencer. Cross-country skiing, sledding, tubing and downhill ski areas are nearby. Take advantage of local ice fishing as well!

Most Popular Rooms:

Guests are taken in by our beautiful Agatha Christie Suite, better known as The Spencer's honeymoon suite. The gorgeous tropical green and white colors and the two person Jacuzzi is great for a couples getaway. Room also boasts a kitchenette and bathroom.

Charles Dickens Room 206: Spacious, dignified apartment features one bedroom with a King bed or two Twins, a neo angle shower, a love seat-twin sofa bed in the living room, a dining area with table, and a full gallery kitchen with a range and dishwasher.

Check In Instructions:

All guests are required to call ahead with arrival times so we may greet you personally. Thanks, 716-357-3785

Reservation Notes:

Tell the innkeeper Pamela Lanier sent you!

Restrictions

• Smoking not permitted.
• No pets, please.

Tell your hosts Pamela Lanier sent you!

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