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Lake Placid Lodge
Lake Placid, New York, United States · Independent · High Luxury
Lake Placid Lodge began in 1882 as Schroeder Camp, an Adirondack Great Camp built for Gilded Age magnates, and it is the only hotel directly on the shore of Lake Placid, with Whiteface Mountain across the water. A kitchen fire destroyed the main lodge in 2005, and local artisans rebuilt it in 2008, keeping the Craftsman bones, wood-burning fireplaces and hand-built furnishings. It is a Relais & Chateaux member.
- 30 rooms
- Opened 1882
- Neighborhood: Whiteface
About Lake Placid Lodge
- The property began as Schroeder Camp in 1882, an Adirondack Great Camp on Lake Placid.
- A 2005 kitchen fire destroyed the main lodge; local artisans rebuilt it in 2008.
- It is Relais & Chateaux and the only hotel sitting directly on the Lake Placid shoreline.
History
The property dates back to 1882 when it was built as Schroeder Camp, one of the original timber-and-stone Adirondack Great Camps serving Gilded-Era magnates. After the main lodge was tragically destroyed by a kitchen fire in 2005, it was meticulously rebuilt in 2008 by a team of local artisans to preserve its iconic Craftsman style and historic heritage. Today, it remains the only hotel located directly on the shores of Lake Placid, blending rustic charm with modern luxury.
Restaurants and bars
- Artisans — Restaurant · farm-to-table
- Maggie's Pub — Bar
Experiences
- Artisans restaurant — Legendary farm-to-table restaurant on the second floor of the lodge, currently open only to lodge guests.
- Birds of Prey program — Mark Manske of Adirondack Raptors brings owls, hawks and falcons for up-close education on a lodge porch, a couple of times a week.
- High Peak hiking — Hiking among the 46 High Peaks, nearly all within an hour's drive; options include Cascade, Phelps and Whiteface Mountains.
- Lake tour on the Hacker Craft Christie — A personalized tour of the lake for up to 16 people from the lodge's antique Hacker Craft, Christie.
- Curling at the 1980 Herb Brooks Ice Arena — Groups learn curling fundamentals and compete, then tour the arena and access nearby bobsledding or ski jumping.
- Lakeside dock yoga — Yoga sessions at sunrise or sunset on the lakeside dock.
Amenities
- Wood-burning stone fireplaces in every room
- Private lakeside cabins and cottages
- Fine dining at Artisans Restaurant and Maggie’s Pub
- Custom mahogany boat tours on Lake Placid
- Award-winning wine cellar with private tastings
- Outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and snowshoeing
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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