When is the best time to visit Lake Placid, NY?
If you want good weather, the best times to visit Lake Placid are from late May to early or mid-September. The most popular month to visit is July, when the weather is at its warmest. The busy tourist season means that accommodations are much more expensive at this time. Spring is less busy. Consider booking your stay during the month of May or in early June, when the weather is pleasant, but the hotels are less busy and offer better rates.
Another good time to visit Lake Placid is during the fall. If you book your stay in September, or better still October, you'll save money and also be able to enjoy the fall colors at their best. The weather at this time of year is still mild enough for hikes and boating on the lake, but the hotels will be offering more attractive rates.
Because the Lake Placid region offers plenty of winter sports, the months of December, January, and February can be expensive too. Hotels near the ski and snowboarding slopes often bump their rates up significantly at these times, although, those further away from the winter sports facilities are often very cost-effective.
Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Lake Placid, NY:
Lake Placid, NY: Prices by Star Rating Class
Below are 3 charts illustrating avg. price trends by star rating class in Lake Placid, NY. Browse these line graphs to evaluate the least expensive months to stay in Lake Placid for your upcoming travels.
What are some luxury hotel options in Lake Placid, NY?
4 Star Average Prices: $285.00
The area nearby Lake Placid has some wonderful luxury accommodations. Hotels, resorts, spas -- you name it, they've got it. These high-end properties combine superb facilities with outstanding views, as well as easy access to the beautiful forests and exciting ski slopes around Lake Placid.
Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa is located in Lake Placid, and is just a five minutes drive from Mirror Lake and Olympic Center. This four-star hotel has it all: rustic yet elegant suites and rooms, an indoor pool, an outdoor seasonal pool, a tennis court, a salon, and a spa offering massages and other treatments. There are two restaurants, The View and The Cottage, providing high-end cuisine, as well as a bar and lounge.
The hotel offers shuttle services to carry you around the area and to or from the ski slopes. The hotel offers Wi-Fi at a small surcharge. There are various accessible room options, with technology such as roll-in showers and assistive listening devices.
Also conveniently located in Lake Placid, and close to many local area attractions, The Whiteface Lodge offers a range of luxury accommodations. Bedrooms and suites include everything from jetted tubs and fireplaces to fully equipped kitchens for gourmet cooking. Porch and patio rooms are available, so you can enjoy a taste of the great outdoors without leaving the hotel. There is a coffee shop and cafe, as well as an upscale restaurant serving quality cuisine.
Free wired and wireless internet is available throughout the hotel, and there are flat-screen TVs in all the rooms. The hotel runs a shuttle service to take you to and from the airport, as well as area shuttles and town cars. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, and a full-service spa.
What are some affordable hotel options in Lake Placid, NY?
3 Star Average Prices: $146.00
If affordability is a consideration, there are plenty of affordable hotel rooms and suites available close to Lake Placid. One option is the Lake Placid Summit Hotel, a ski hotel which offers rooms and suites very close to the lake itself. The Lake Placid Summit Hotel is convenient for the city center and offers excellent opportunities for sightseeing.
During the winter months, the hotel is also well-placed for getting to the slopes -- a complementary shuttle is available to carry you to the ski trail and you can buy ski passes at the front desk. The hotel offers a pool and fitness facilities, as well as a restaurant and a bar. The hotel runs a limo and town car service, as well as an airport shuttle. Free Wi-Fi is available, and the hotel offers a number of business facilities.
The Quality Inn is another very affordable option located even closer to the lake. Room rates are much lower mid-week than on weekends -- some rooms drop over 50% if you book Monday through Thursday, rather than Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The Quality Inn has a large pool and outdoor tennis courts. Accessibility is a major plus point for the inn, with accessible bathrooms and assistive listening devices available.
The Quality Inn has a garden, as well as other outdoor amenities, such as a picnic area and barbecue grills. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, and microwaves can be provided for a small fee. Pets are allowed in the hotel with prior arrangement.
