Great location-terrible accommodations- old, creepy motel. Front desk staff nice.
3 stars
Fort William Henry Hotel
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Overview
The Fort William Henry Hotel is situated right on the lake in Lake George, New York, offering breathtaking views and easy access to the water. This upscale historical hotel provides modern, elegant accommodations for guests in three distinct areas: the Grand Hotel, Premium East, and Standard West. All of the rooms include complimentary WiFi, which is also available in all areas of the hotel. The hotel also features an Olympic-size seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool with jacuzzi and sauna, and three restaurants with resort-style amenities throughout the grounds.
The 18-acre estate spans the entire southern shore of Lake George, with views of the Adirondack Mountains from many areas on the property. This is a year-round resort that is just minutes from Lake George Village. The hotel also hosts a seasonal French and Indian War Museum and offers a variety of accommodations with lake views, optional fireplaces and in-room jacuzzis, and a selection of premium suites. The lobby lounge area features a fireplace and plenty of seating for guest enjoyment.
Free parking is available at the Fort William Henry Hotel, which also has a business center for guest use. There is a seasonal terrace at the Tavern restaurant for dining on the lake, and the property also offers a full-service conference and meeting center with a variety of facilities and venues. There are event planners on the hotel staff to assist with all meetings, weddings, and other events. There are 193 rooms and suites at this non-smoking hotel, which provides airport shuttles and breakfast for a fee.
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Amenities at Fort William Henry Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Free parking
- Business centre
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Hypoallergenic
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- No smoking
- Lowered sink
- Non-feather pillow
- Designated smoking area
- Private entrance
- Disabled Access
- Roll-in shower
- Elevator
- Shower chair
- Accessible by elevator
- Adapted bath
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs
Basics
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Air-conditioned
- Free Wi-Fi
- Linens
- Towels
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Services and conveniences
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Mini-market on site
- Room service
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- Private check-in/check-out
- 24hr front desk
- Conference rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Bottle of water
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Beach access
- Bicycle rental
- Fishing
- Board games/puzzles
- Game room
- Golf
- Cycling
- Scuba diving
- Diving
- Horse riding
- Pool table
- Hiking
Dining
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Microwave
- Tea/coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Dining area
- Dining table
General
- Family rooms
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Lake view
- Mountain view
- Pool view
- Storage available
- Seating area
- Sofa
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Tile/marble floor
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Private bathroom
- Raised toilet
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Walk-in shower
Pool and spa
- Hot tub
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Pool towels
- Pool with a view
- Sauna
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Radio
- Shared lounge/TV area
- TV
Bedroom
- Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
- Socket near the bed
- Alarm clock
- Sofa bed
- Wardrobe or closet
Parking and transportation
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free parking
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- EV charging station
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Grill
- Balcony
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Family friendly
- Cribs available
- Kids meals
Health and safety
- Safe
Reviews of Fort William Henry Hotel
8.2
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Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location of the hotel, with easy access to downtown and beautiful views. However, many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness of the bathrooms and the overall value for the price paid, citing outdated rooms and issues like mold and leaking fixtures as significant drawbacks.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Proximity
Cons (-) I have stayed in a lot of hotels, mainly name brands. This hotel had the most uncomfortable bed I've ever slept in before. It was horrible. Two bottles of water in the room but at a cost of five dollars, not exactly what I would consider hospitality. My room was on the first floor, just steps away from the front desk, right across the hall was administrative offices. While the hotel is nice, and t...
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Pros (+) The staff was great. All really friendly and willing to help. The location was really close to downtown LG and the beach so don't need to drive much
Cons (-) The only issue we had was that the bathroom was pretty dirty. There was mold on the walls and in the bathtub. They need to do a better job cleaning up throughout the season.
Pros (+) He pool area is very beautiful
Cons (-) I felt mislead because once I checked in I realized my room was not in the main hotel, but a separate building that looks worse then a motel. The pool for some reason was freezing. I probably won't come back.
Location
48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845
What's nearby
- Fort William Henry130 m
- Lake George Steamboat Company247 m
- Lake George283 m
- Around the World Golf Course309 m
- Parasailing Adventures329 m
- Lake George Shoreline Cruises330 m
- House of Frankenstein Wax Museum0.4 km
- Lake George Battlefield Park0.4 km
- Old Warren County Courthouse Complex0.6 km
- Adirondack Winery0.6 km
- Million Dollar Beach0.8 km
- Lake George Forum0.8 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Fort William Henry Hotel
Low season | October |
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High season | May |
Average price (weeknight) | C$ 271 |
Average price (weekend night) | C$ 266 |
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Value for money | 8.0 |
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Distance to downtown | 0.6 km |