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Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa
Lake Placid, New York, United States · Independent · High Luxury
The Wikoff family started taking guests into their Lake Placid home in 1924, and Mirror Lake Inn later hosted Olympic athletes and put in the area's first electric rope tow. The Weibrecht family has run it since 1976 and rebuilt after the 1988 fire. It is the only Upstate New York property to hold AAA Four Diamond honors for both lodging and dining for decades running, and Michelin has kept a One Key on the house since 2025.
- 124 rooms
- Opened 1924
- Neighborhood: Mirror Lake
- Rooms from 325 sq ft (30 m²)
About Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa
- The Weibrecht family has owned the inn since 1976 and rebuilt it after the 1988 fire, keeping the mahogany interiors of the old house.
- It is the only Upstate New York property to hold AAA Four Diamond honors for both lodging and dining for decades running.
- The Wikoffs began hosting guests in their Lake Placid home in 1924; the house later put in the area's first electric rope tow and hosted Olympic athletes.
- Entry-level rooms start at 325 sq ft (30 m²).
History
The Mirror Lake Inn opened in 1924 when the Wikoff family began hosting guests in their Lake Placid home, eventually becoming a cornerstone of the area's winter sports culture by hosting Olympic athletes and installing the first electric rope tow. Since 1976, the resort has been owned and operated by the Weibrecht family, who rebuilt the property after a major fire in 1988 while maintaining its historic charm. Today, it stands as the only property in Upstate New York to hold both AAA Four Diamond lodging and dining honors for several decades.
Restaurants and bars
- The View — Restaurant · Fine dining
- The Cottage at Mirror Lake Inn — Restaurant · American
Experiences
- Christmas Eve Caroling at the Mirror Lake Inn — A classic lobby tradition at 8pm with song booklets, carols, and complimentary eggnog, hot cocoa and cookies afterwards.
- Adirondack Flapjacks with hot maple syrup — Served year-round to help guests fuel the start of their day.
- Joy to the Children fundraiser gala — A gala supporting children's programs at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, with handcrafted cocktails, a buffet and entertainment.
- Seasonal menus in the restaurants — Known for seasonal menus with a farm-to-table approach and herbs from the Inn's own herb garden.
Amenities
- Full-service European Spa and Salon
- AAA Four Diamond dining at The View Restaurant and casual dining at The Cottage Café
- Private seasonal beach with complimentary kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards
- Indoor lap pool, jetted hot tub, and seasonal outdoor saltwater pool
- Seasonal ice skating rinks, snowshoeing, and tennis/pickleball courts
- Complimentary 24/7 coffee, tea, and cookies for guests
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- AAA Four Diamond (2025)
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