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Van Voast House B&B

Schenectady, New York.

This restored Arts & Crafts styled home is located in historic Schenectady less than one mile from Union College. The interior with its gracious rooms and traditional decor is reminiscent of a time when craftsmanship was valued.

Bed and Breakfast Description

The interior decor of traditional wallpapers and antique furnishings is warm and inviting. The large fireplace in the common room beckons you to sit and relax or read a good book. On a warm summer evening, enjoy the two person porch swing.

A full breakfast is served in the formal dining room or on the rear porch overlooking the perennial garden. The menu includes fruit in season and hot entrees such as our specialty "Van Voast Toast". Breakfast meats and breads/ pastries are served family style. Coffee, tea and assorted juices come in bottomless carafes. Special meal requests can be accommodated.

Area Attractions and Activities:

While in the area guests can bike along the Erie Canal on the Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway, stroll the Rose Garden in Central Park, attend a stage show at Proctor's Theater or visit the Historic Districts. Schenectady was settled on the banks of the Mohawk River and many of the early colonial structures remain today, in the Stockade Historic District.

During the city's industrial growth, a planned community was develped by the GE Company and the neighborhood is a designated historic site, known as the GE Realty Plot. A walking tour of either of these neighborhoods offers the visitor a step back in time. The grounds of Union College, its Jackson Gardens and Nott Memorial are also wonderful places to enjoy a bit of serenity.

A full breakfast in served in the formal dining room or on the rear porch overlooking the perennial garden. The menu includes fruit in season, hot entrees with breakfast meats and breads/pastries. Coffee, tea and assorted juices are served in carafees.

Services:

In room TVs & phones, sitting room, fireplace, porch

Most Popular Rooms:

The two guestrooms are large and comfortable with private baths and A/C. Each room is furnished with antiques and decorated in its own unique style. The Garden Room with an on-suite bath has botanical flowers as a theme.

The Gate Room is so named for a print reminiscent of the large gates at the entrance to the Union College campus. The room has a queen and a twin bed offering guests the option of 2 beds or a 3rd traveler in the room. The full bath has an over sized tub.

Inn Information

Season: All Year
Rates: 80.00 - 115.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 2
With private baths: 2
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• Afternoon tea, snacks & beverages

Nearest Airport(s): Albany Int'l

Payment methods accepted:

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking not permitted.
• No pets, please.
• No access for disabled persons.

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