Mirror Lake Inn

This my family's second trip here but first time up in the summer and it was excellent. The hotel staff is super friendly and very accommodating. Our kids loved the nightly smores by the fire, the wide selection of paddle boards and kayaks and the swimming area. Yes the water is fairly cool but on a nice day it's fine and they spent a good deal of time swimming to the floating docks and then going back to take out a different kayak or paddle board. The cottage restaurant has some of the best sandwiches ever - get the Christine - you will not be disappointed. The view from a higher floor is magical. We love it here and will be coming back.

Beautifully situated on Mirror Lake with exquisite landscaping and mass plantings of gorgeous flowers, the inn is within walking distance of the restaurants and cute shops of Lake Placid. We found the staff to be friendly and helpful. Just couldn’t get over the old dark hallways and dated room. We spent most of our time outside.

mirror lake inn spa and resort is amazing the rooms and decor is so beautiful and relaxing. it's so peaceful. the staff is very polite and courteous and friendly. the spa services are amazing and the pool sauna and hot tub are breath taking. lake Placid up in the Adirondacks so peaceful, just another reason to visit. if you can swing the cost it's worth every penny! so a wonderful place. this was our 3rd time here and wont be our last.. also the view restaurant lives up to the 4 diamond status. the cottage restaurant is wonderful too. a+ thank you so much.

The AI overview nailed it. Positives: Clean with a great location. There is no way that it was worth the money, however, and I am honestly shocked by the AAA 4 Diamonds and their listing as one of the best resorts in NY State. The rooms are dated. The furniture is worn and the rooms are dark. This also means that there aren't enough outlets for two people's phones, laptops, watches, etc. We were on the first floor and the ceiling was so thin that we heard every footstep in the room above us. At one point, when my boyfriend was in the bathroom, I heard a sneeze and said "bless you" ... but it was the person upstairs! The wifi was free, but you get what. you pay for. We had to run our laptops off our phones. We couldn't get Netflix on the TV because the internet was too slow. We couldn't use the safe because the was a "battery low" flashing on the safe ... and we didn't want to have our belongings locked with the inability to remove them. And this place has so many rules! It was like staying with your grandparents. There was even a sticker on the bed when we arrived to "prove" that the sheets were clean. Nothing says luxury resort like a sticker on the sheets. We also got the package with free breakfast, but were told that it was first come-first served. On Saturday when we showed up at breakfast, we were told that it was a 20 minute wait. The dining room was more than 1/2 empty and all we wanted was a buffet. When we offered to hit the buffet and take the food back to the room, we were told that it was against the rules. When I loudly said that the place deserved a one star review, we were suddenly seated immediately by one of the owners. Though we declined room service, there was a surprise $10 per day housekeeping gratuity on our bill when we left! (The Management removed it.)

My wife and I went for an extended weekend. Loved the Inn. It's rustic but well put together. Excellent room. Excellent service. It is central (as is all Lake Placid) to hikes and the surrounding Adirondacks. Would highly recommend staying here. I would avoid the restaurant though.

Just got back from another wonderful stay at the Mirror Lake Inn, my quick go to get away. Always the most amazing experience. I Love the spa, The View restaurant and the Cottage. The Mirror Lake Inn is a must for those seeking a peaceful break.

Staff were friendly and helpful - always willing to help out. The building was charming with lots of places to sit and relax in a warm inviting atmosphere. The dinner was fantastic with friendly knowledgable service. The rooms were clean with a beautiful seating area. It was a pleasant surprise.

We can never say enough about MLI…..it is truly our “ happy Place”. We’ve been coming for 30 years & the quality is consistently excellent. Love the Adirondack feel to all the rooms & the whole place. It’s all about warm, cozy , good food , love the bar atmosphere , the entire staff & all around beautiful Inn. It’s the best no matter what the season. Come see for yourself.

Our excitement to stay here lasted about five minutes. From a very cold and impersonal check in, to seeing our $500 room and looking at each other in disbelief. We felt we were in a time warp, and not in a good way. Not sure how many decades ago this place was built but I don't think it has seen a lick of paint since new. From threadbare carpets to wood trim all scratched and dinged to antiquated everything, it's painful to see. Even the TV in our room was so old I couldn't download EPSN to watch the US Open since DirecTV had a Disney blackout. No complimentary water, no coffee maker in the room, it's beyond basic. The only positive, other than the view, was that the manager allowed us to get out of there after just one night and refunded the rest of our stay. I'm sure management will refute much of this, but it's not subjective, it is all fact for anyone to see. As another reviewer so aptly put it..."this is a Holiday Inn quality hotel posing and charging as a Ritz Carlton!".