Friends Lake Inn

Hotel in Chestertown with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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November 2025

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December 2025

Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine

Friends Lake Inn offers a peaceful mountain getaway with thoughtful amenities. Browse the library, stroll the garden, or explore nearby snowshoeing trails. After outdoor activities, relax by the lobby fireplace before enjoying American specialties at the Main Dining Room.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Basic Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Premier Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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About the area

963 Friends Lake Rd, Chestertown, NY, 12817

What's nearby

Friends Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
Loon Lake Beach - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
Loon Lake - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
Tripp Pond - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 24 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stewart's Shops - ‬8 min drive
‪O.P. Fredricks - ‬6 min drive
‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪The Bullhouse - ‬6 min drive
‪Main Street Ice Cream Parlor - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Friends Lake Inn

Upscale hotel in the mountains

Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a library at Friends Lake Inn. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails and snowshoeing at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Main Dining Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.

Other perks at this hotel include:

Free self-parking
A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
A billiards/pool table, wedding services and meeting rooms

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and bathrobes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Private picnics

Restaurants on site

Bistro
Main Dining Room

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
Hiking/biking trails
Library
Ski equipment rentals
Ski passes
Ski storage
Snowshoeing

Family friendly

Separate bedroom

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Conference centre
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Beach towels
Garden
In the mountains
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in room
No lift
Visual alarms in hallways

More

1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1860
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker

More

Air conditioning
Free local calls
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Friends Lake Inn Chestertown

Friends Lake Inn

Friends Lake Chestertown

The Friends Lake Hotel Chestertown

Friends Lake Inn Hotel

Friends Lake Inn Chestertown

Friends Lake Inn Hotel Chestertown

Frequently asked questions

Is Friends Lake Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Friends Lake Inn?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friends Lake Inn on 7 Nov 2025 start from AU$398.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Friends Lake Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Friends Lake Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Friends Lake Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Friends Lake Inn located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Friends Lake and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Loon Lake Beach. Loon Lake and Tripp Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Friends Lake Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

William

3 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very nice location. Would have enjoyed more activity like hiking or a pool or something on site. But it met our requirements for a beautiful place to stay with good food

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

3 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great room, very nice staff. Nice weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ajmal

6 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Breakfast was slim pickings. Stale bagels and English muffins. Staff friendly. Clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

J Daniel

28 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The property is in the middle of nowhere. Not convenient to anything close like restaurants or shopping. They were very short staffed. Little things, like the tv not working, breakfast starting 20 minutes late, restaurant out of chicken dishes, food (except the brownie sundae) was ok at best. Would not stay there again. Very expensive for a marginal experience. And don’t let Friends Lake Inn make you think it is on the water. You can just barely see a lake from second story.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Krista Leigh

26 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Our room at Friends Lake Inn had some kind of fungus growing on the wood floor outside of the the shower door. There were moths in the room and overall, the room was dirty. When we arrived (at about 4pm) there was no one at the front desk, just an envelope with our name on it. The security code for our room was in the envelope. The manager drove to the Inn and was very sweet and apologetic and refunded our stay. It's possible they have other updated rooms.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vera

3 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We stayed at Friends Lake Inn hoping for a relaxing getaway, but this visit was very disappointing. Upon arrival, the hotel was completely empty — no staff at the front desk, no note or key left for us, and no response to calls or texts. After waiting, we had no choice but to find and check ourselves into an unoccupied room. Additionally, none of the usual amenities were available: the restaurant and bar were not operating. The next morning, a staff member admitted they had “forgotten” to leave a note, but no compensation or effort to make things right was offered. For a hotel charging this rate, this level of service is unacceptable. What was supposed to be a relaxing getaway turned into a stressful experience.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

7 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was great. The inn is unique. Perfect!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

17 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful setting. Very clean. Charming building. Friendly staff. Breakfast included.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

JOYCE

8 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Only pro-room was clean and bed was comfortable. Place is like a ghost town, front desk always vacant with lights off.very dark, poor lighting on stairs. There is no customer service, no information about what place has to offer. Restaurant-No chicken entree available at restaurant, no tap beer, only decaf tea at breakfast, toaster over was very dirty. No fruit, yogurt, only plain bagel and english muffin, no variety. Minimal staff, ice not readily available.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joelle

5 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Staff was very nice. Bed was comfortable. room was clean. 3 floors, no elevator with steep steps between 2nd and 3rd floors. Not good for heavy luggage. No extra toilet paper (just the roll on the holder) or soap 1 bar for 2 pedestal sinks. Rather drab and dated.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

23 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We visited the Inn hotel to celebrate my husband’s birthday and take a much-needed break from my role as a caregiver for my mother. The weekend turned out to be exactly what we needed—it gave us the chance to unplug, recharge, and truly rest. The staff were friendly, accommodating, and just lovely throughout our stay. The level of service we received far exceeded what you’d typically expect from a chain hotel. We were very pleased with every aspect of our experience and are so grateful for the care and attention that made our time there feel so special.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sung-Hee

19 Apr 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I only saw staff on the day I arrived and the day I left. There was no staff around while I was there. They didn’t tell me that there wasn’t any staff available or that there would only be “continental breakfast”. I was depending on the restaurant being open during my stay but I learned that the restaurant was closed when I went down to try and get some dinner. I had wanted to cut my stay there short but no one was there. When I told the front desk of my disappointment, all she said was “I’m sorry” and didn’t really try to make amends. This place had wonderful memories for me. I returned to this inn after a very long

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

10 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quiet, comfortable bed, very clean. Decorated nicely, very cozy feeling. Nice continental breakfast in bright cheery sunroom. Great hiking nearby. Staff responsive to questions and had good recommendations for dining and hiking. Very responsive via text prior to stay even had hiking trail directions printed out for us prior to our arrival. Overall very enjoyable stay. Everything was perfect!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

22 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

30 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quiet lodging and friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawn

31 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Breakfast was supposed to be included. They changed without telling us in advance that it was Continental this week.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Keri A.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

This hotel is beautiful, old style Adirondacks with cute rooms and great dining. While it is charming, the bed at least in the room I had was a springboard type of mattress you’d find at a koa camp. For the price to stay there I was shocked with it being one of the most uncomfortable sleeps I’ve gotten at any hotel and I travel a lot. Beds are an important piece to me. Aside from the super uncomfortable bed, the place was really nice. They didn’t skip on any Adirondack decor, the food for dinner and breakfast were superb and the people working there from the front desk, wait staff, and bar tender were top notch excellent. The bathroom and items they supplied were phenomenal as well. But truthfully as ideal of a cozy all Adirondack charming place as this is, I won’t return unless they upgrade their mattresses. If they do then I’d be back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise

6 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The food was made to order and very good prices were fair. The cost to stay there is overpriced.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Dave

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stay was off season, mid week. Quiet, Dove room was nice and cozy. Bed comfortable and warm. Breakfast offered in the am, staff friendly and helpful. Yeah nice…

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022