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Friends Lake Inn

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Premier Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free) - Friends Lake Inn (Chestertown)
Premier Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free) - Friends Lake Inn (Chestertown)
Premier Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free) - Friends Lake Inn (Chestertown)
Premier Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free) - Friends Lake Inn (Chestertown)
Premier Room | Television - Friends Lake Inn (Chestertown)
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library at Friends Lake Inn. Adventurous travelers may like the snowshoeing and hiking/biking at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Premier Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Chestertown, Friends Lake Inn is near a train station and in the mountains. Tannery Pond Community Center and North Creek Depot Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Revolution Rail Co. and The Sembrich. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and ski runs, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Chestertown travel guide
Map
963 Friends Lake Rd, Chestertown, NY, 12817

What's nearby

  • A calm lake reflecting autumn trees and mountains.
    Loon Lake
    5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • A snow-covered mountain path with trees and distant snow-capped peaks under a clear sky.
    Gore Mountain Ski Resort
    26 min drive - 22.3 miles
  • A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, red shutters, and a flagpole with an American flag.
    Fort William Henry Museum
    29 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Friends Lake
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Escape
    36 min drive - 29.0 miles

Getting around

  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB)
    79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stewart's Shops
    8 min drive
  • Black Bear Restaurant
    12 min drive
  • The Bullhouse
    6 min drive
  • Two Sparrows Coffe Co.
    6 min drive
  • Main Street Ice Cream Parlor
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro

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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Friends Lake Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Friends Lake Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 118 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and pretty and the staff was helpful and wonderful. Would go again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very inviting and friendly Inn . The two restaurants on the property are very good with a very attentive staff. I would recommend this to anyone visiting the Adirondacks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with a spacious couple’s shower. The complementary full service breakfast was wonderful. Front desk lady Betty was very kind to fill up my water bottle with hot water upon my request. All staff were nice and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet lodging and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very nice staff. Nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. The inn is unique. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jude

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

J Daniel

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Keri A.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Confusion over breakfast which was not provided that morning was fixed with a refund. Got lucky the restaurant which according to the website was supposed to be open and wasn’t, actually had the chef in house so we did have dinner. Food was absolutely wonderful. Highly recommend staying here when restaurant is open.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and wonderful staff Great location in the Adirondacks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, food was excellent, room was cozy, but the property was a little disheveled. Also, no real access to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unfortunately the shower was only warm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, room was clean, well maintained. Ate at the restaurant, food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Frank

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We understand that this property has changed hands several times and it currently shows with the lack of staffing and no food service on given days.There was no snack nor food items available. Having stayed here several times in the past it really has declined in the past experiences we have had there. Our room was clean and the accommodations fine but the rest of the area needed service especially at the front desk and departure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, clean, and friendly place. Great food also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Very clean. Charming building. Friendly staff. Breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at Friends Lake Inn. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in need of a hotel room at relatively short notice for a basketball tournament that I was refereeing. I came across the Finger Lakes Inn as it was just a short drive away from where the tournament was being held. Nestled in the Adirondack, it is a pleasant and quaint place to stay. If you like the modern "cookie cutter" hotels this is not it. The rooms have a "cabin in the woods" feel to them, and I mean that is a very good way. The restaurant is very pleasant and my food was excellent. I even got to visit with the chefs that prepared my meal. The bartender was great at preparing an off the menu drink and making sure my food was to my liking. The entire staff was very friendly and welcoming. It was a pleasure meeting all of them. I would absolutely stay here again the next time I'm in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn’s waitstaff, Allison and Kim, were amazing! They were so welcoming and treated us more like a treasured friend than a customer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022