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The Birches Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Gansevoort with free breakfast

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The Birches Motel offers a peaceful retreat with local cuisine at breakfast and a charming garden to unwind. Free in-room WiFi keeps guests connected, while the electric car charging station and luggage storage add convenience for seasoned travelers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Studio | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Design Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
660 Saratoga Rd, Gansevoort, NY, 12831

What's nearby

  • Wilton Mall - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Skidmore College - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Saratoga Springs City Center - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Saratoga Race Course - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Saratoga Racetrack - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Saratoga Springs Station - 8 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Birches Motel

Motel near Saratoga Race Course
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden at The Birches Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Birches Motel have perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Birches Motel Gansevoort
Birches Gansevoort
The Birches Motel Motel
The Birches Motel Gansevoort
The Birches Motel Motel Gansevoort

Frequently asked questions

Is The Birches Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Birches Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Birches Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Birches Motel located?

Situated in Gansevoort, this motel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Skidmore College and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Tang Teaching Museum. Saratoga Farmers Market and Saratoga Springs City Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Birches Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for an overnight. Stayed here after a performance at SPAC
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Carla

A little run down but clean and quiet. Got a good nights rest. Check in and check out was smooth and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Sweet

This is a sweet motel with a comfortable room. Jacob was polite and took care of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were just passing through and needed a room for the night. Our room had 2 beds, dining table and chairs, microwave and refrigerator. More than I expected!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There is no staff on property instead you have access to a room where you can get extra pillows, towels, etc. Unfortunately when I was staying it was empty with the exception of a few towels and ironing boards.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to crash for a night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Liked: Staff & service
Loved the price and cleanliness- no frills but loves fur babies and provides just what we needed- comfy beds- can’t wait for coffee and sandwich next door!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was on point with everything, it was clean and close too everything. And affordable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

marion

Very clean and nice. Staff very helpful. Nice vouchers for breakfast at the nearby deli or diner. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice accommodations. Location not appealing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a (overpriced) MOTEL
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed my stay

The stay was overall good. The only negative aspect is that I had the room for 4 nights any it was never cleaned. Otherwise it was a good experience any the early check-in was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

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

Great place for the price

My husband and I stayed 2 nights. The room was updated for an older motel. It was decorated very nice with very comfortable beds, great pillows and nice bedding. It was quite and was surprised to get a voucher for a great breakfast sandwich and coffee from a deli next door. It was a short drive into town and to the track. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Great option

We were in the area for a wedding and we’re astounded at the astronomical prices of hotels - how excited I was to stumble upon this what a cool business design touchless entry (no interfacing with deskclerks or waiting in lines for forms). The price was very reasonable. The rooms were updated and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice room

All good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Disliked: Cleanliness
Well renovated but unfortunately not so clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

kate

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has a lot of potential but whoever owns it is not giving it the love it deserves. Dark, depressing room. Didn’t even consider showering there. Okay, it’s Saratoga in the high season but seriously.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this motel because I needed a pet friendly bare bones place to stay for two nights. The Birches was everything I needed. Check-in was done via an app and a text message, which threw me off at first, but there were no problems with doing it that way. We had to call them the first night to figure out how to turn on the air conditioner and the person who answered was able to help immediately. The room was small and the bathroom was very small, but it was not a problem. The body wash provided smelled great. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. Good value; I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Birches Motel was extremely affordable and convenient. They send you a code for the room when you get there and its also how you get into the lobby. I think the electronic check in is so convenient. The room is very nice and comfortable. My only complaints are 1. The bathroom doesn't have a curtain on the windows and someone lives behind the motel. Uncomfortable. And 2. The shower water is slightly warm, if not cold. Otherwise, a great motel for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Eleni

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy contactless checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jacob, the reception manager at The Birches went above and beyond to help me resolve an issue with a double booking issue I had with Expedia and secure my refund. Expedia still has an old account of mine from twenty years ago listing a yahoo email I no longer use. You cannot get a human being to help in real time at Expedia. I have tried for years to get Expedia to use only my new account and associated email to no avail. I had only one booking showing on my Expedia app until check in time when ai called Jacob directly at The Birches. THANK YOU JACOB !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jacob helped with a room request. The room was clean and comfortable. Parking way right outside our door
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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