Whiteface Lodge
Gilded Age Adirondack Great Camp meets modern resort — rustic timber and stone on the outside, full kitchens and cast-iron fireplaces inside. Family-forward but polished enough for couples. Heavily seasonal programming with something running in every direction all day.
Book direct on the hotel website for 'Private Offers' rates — up to 20% off vs. third-party sites
Why It Matters
Holder of a 2025 Michelin Key and AAA Four Diamond Award. The spa is ranked Top 100 in North America by Condé Nast Traveler. It's the only all-suite luxury resort in the Lake Placid area with a private beach club, private cinema, bowling alley, and year-round ice rink all on-site — a genuinely unusual combination at this price point.
Lake Placid is serious Olympic territory — two Winter Games, a legendary 1980 hockey arena, miles of groomed ski trails at Whiteface Mountain. The Whiteface Lodge leans hard into that mountain-camp heritage: hand-hewn timber beams, cast-iron gas fireplaces in every suite, antler decor done right. But this isn't just a woodsy escape. Every unit is a full suite with a proper kitchen, and the on-site programming is genuinely relentless — a 56-seat movie theater, private beachfront on Lake Placid via complimentary shuttle, a 2-lane bowling alley, and nightly campfires with s'mores. The spa earned a Condé Nast Traveler Top 100 North America ranking, KANU runs serious Adirondack-inspired cuisine alongside a prime-cut steakhouse menu, and Peak 47 keeps the après vibe going with live music and wood-burning fires.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Grand Lodge Suite
Five individually named suites — Sentinel, Whiteface, McKenzie, Marcy, and Cobble — each with a distinct view. Over 2,300 square feet, sleeps up to 10 guests. Private enclosed balconies off bedrooms and living areas. The most Adirondack Great Camp-feeling units in the house.
Multiple
One Bedroom Clubhouse Junior Suite
Located on the second floor of the clubhouse building. Maximum two guests. Courtyard and partial mountain views. All the same lodge-style touches — cast-iron gas fireplace, handcrafted Adirondack furnishings — in a more intimate format.
Queen bedOne Bedroom Deluxe Suite
The largest one-bedroom option at up to 925 square feet. The upgrade here is the bathroom — a two-person jetted tub plus a separate walk-in shower. A half bathroom adjacent to the living room is a nice practical touch. Sleeps up to four.
KingOne Bedroom Junior Suite
Studio-style layout at approximately 500 square feet — ideal for a couple but can handle a family of four. The bathroom has a shower/jetted tub combination. Compact by Whiteface standards but still comes with a full kitchen.
Queen bed + queen sleeper sofaOne Bedroom Superior Suite
The most plentiful room type at the property, spread across the first, second, and third floors. Accommodates up to four guests. Full kitchen, cast-iron gas fireplace, and a full-size outdoor balcony or porch with woodland views.
King or Queen
Presidential Suite
The top of the house at up to 3,100 square feet. Bi-level with a private elevator to the upper floor. Available in two, three, or four bedroom configurations — sleeps six to twelve guests. Custom features throughout and perched high above the resort grounds for the best views on property.
Multiple configurationsThree Bedroom Clubhouse Suite
Limited availability on the second floor of the clubhouse building. Single-level layout — good if stairs are a concern. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, private master bedroom balcony, and an enclosed four-season porch.
MultipleThree Bedroom Suite
Bi-level suite on the top floor of the resort — guaranteed top-floor location is a real selling point. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, maximum eight guests. A go-to for large families and multi-family groups who need real space.
MultipleTwo Bedroom Clubhouse Suite
Larger than the standard Two Bedroom Suites. The upstairs bedroom has built-in twin beds — good for kids. An enclosed four-season porch sets it apart, along with a private master bathroom featuring a soaking tub and a second separate bathroom.
Multiple including built-in twin bedsTwo Bedroom Suite
Bi-level layout with a semi-open loft-style master bedroom as the standout feature. Large living and dining room, two full bedrooms, two full bathrooms. Single-level configurations can be requested but not guaranteed.
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Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Open around the clock with key card access. Cardio equipment, free weights, cables and machines, two Pelotons, a Rogue Fitness Concept 2 Rower, and medicine balls. Yoga and exercise classes also offered. Must be 16+.
A bonfire lit nightly in the courtyard or clubhouse from 6-9:30PM. S'mores materials provided. Multiple fire locations mean weather rarely cancels it — this runs through snow.
Exclusive private beachfront on Lake Placid accessed via complimentary shuttle. Complimentary kayaks, pedal boats, canoes, and paddleboards. Volleyball, badminton, bocce ball, horseshoes, and jumbo Jenga on the beach. Beachside dining available. Open weekends from mid-May through mid-June, then daily through Labor Day, then weekends through Columbus Day.
Cruise Lake Placid in a classic Hackercraft or deluxe Pontoon boat, or get behind a Ski Nautique for tubing, water skiing, or wakeboarding. Available for a fee.
Explore snow-covered resort grounds by cross-country ski or snowshoe in winter months.
On-site ice rink with complimentary ice skates and hockey equipment. Open 9:30AM-9:30PM during winter months, weather permitting. Rustic lean-tos with Adirondack chairs and fire pits ring the rink for spectators.
Open 8AM-10PM daily. Air hockey, billiards, foosball, shuffleboard, ping pong and more. Must be 16+ or supervised by an adult.
A private 56-seat surround-sound cinema showing three films daily at approximately 3:30PM, 6:30PM, and 9PM. Complimentary freshly made popcorn outside the theater for each showing. Guests only.
Old-fashioned two-lane bowling alley open daily 10AM-9PM. Last reservation slot at 8PM. Reservations made on-site after arrival — no advance booking.
State-of-the-art heated pool that flows between indoor and outdoor sections — swim under the Adirondack sky or stay warm inside. Open daily 8AM-10PM. Two outdoor hot tubs and one indoor hot tub. Towels provided. No lifeguard on duty.
Supervised kids program for ages 4-10 with arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, science experiments, and more. Available mid-June through early September, Monday-Saturday 1-4PM plus Saturday morning 9AM-12PM. Reserve via Front Desk.
Full-size tennis court, platform tennis, pickleball, and basketball. Ladderball and cornhole also available. Seasonal — available 8AM to dusk.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
All suites come with fully equipped kitchens — microwave, refrigerator, stovetop.
All suites include a cast-iron gas fireplace.
Most suites include private cedar and mahogany balconies or porches with woodland/mountain views.
All suites equipped with a safe for valuables.
Exclusive beachfront on Lake Placid, seasonal, accessible via complimentary shuttle.
Shuttle service to the private Canoe Club beachfront on Lake Placid — seasonal.
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