X

Get FREE Email Updates

Sign Up

Dave's Travel Corner

Seeing the World One Step at a Time

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Guides
  • Journals
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Links
  • Interviews
  • About

journals

Visitor submitted travel journals. Submission guidelines


High Peaks Resort Offers 3 Distinctive Lodging Options in Lake Placid Village

May 20, 2018 by Steve Mirsky1 Comment

Tucked above Main Street overlooking the shores of Mirror Lake The Resort at High Peaks was originally built as the Lake Placid Hilton in 1980 to accommodate Winter Olympics crowds. Much later in 2008 it experienced a rebirth with a complete overhaul redeveloping every aspect of the property except its original footprint.

The Resort at High Peaks exudes a lake front retreat vibe rather than in-town hotel until you descend a stairway to the street below putting you in the thick of all the action within walking distance including coffeehouses, ice cream shops, restaurants, sports bars, The Olympic Museum, and a 2.7-mile path encircling Mirror Lake while also leading past the town boat dock along the south shore of Lake Placid itself.

Although rooms very much reflect their original Hilton footprint, the interiors are now completely modernized with Adirondack meets Modernist furnishings. Walk-in rainfall showers tiled in natural stone, private balconies, writing desks and tawny leather seating accented with autumnal colors with wood & granite finishes are standard while suites come with jetted tubs, fireplaces, and of course more room to stretch out.

The extensive main lobby features a stone mantled wood-burning sumptuous seating that encourages you to curl up with that novel you’ve been attempting to finish, play a game of chess, or enjoy a craft cocktail from the

High Peaks’ main restaurant, offers a full breakfast menu including fresh baked pastries and locally roasted coffee. Lunch and dinner offers scratch made pub fare like Chicken Pot Pie as well as locally farmed T-bone steaks, seared pork loin, and chicken wings. A seasonal outdoor patio with a fire pit and stand-up heaters are perfect for hanging out during the warmer months while in the depths of their Olympic worthy winters, The Den is perfect for camping in with a regional beer on tap like a Saranac Pale Ale or a craft Dark & Stormy cocktail.

Lake House

High Peaks Resort acquired and converted a motel across the street in 2010 into what is now known as Lake House with an Adirondack-style Great Room centered around a fireplace and The Bar at Lake House with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Mirror Lake.

Essentially a retro motor lodge with red doors and carpet in the narrow hallways, the 44 rooms here sport wood floors with either balconies or back doors opening onto the communal lawn overlooking the water. Rousing games of croquet and badminton are common, a rotating lineup of craft beers await on tap, and an onsite expedition planner give Lake House a more rustic down-to-earth base camp feel.

Waterfront Collection

The more luxurious 28 Waterfront Collection rooms directly below Lake House perched above the water’s edge of Mirror Lake include King and Queen Suites with fireplaces, balconies, and plenty of privacy. Your room feels like the cabin of a cruise ship with a horizon filled with paddlers, and small sailing & fishing boats.

You can literally step outside and cast a line for trout in the morning, dive into the onsite pool, and explore town during the day while at night you could simply retreat to your porch for a serene sunset reveling in the moment of being away from it all or head to one of the many local hangouts like Top of the Park or Roomer’s Night Club for some spirited relaxation.

Amenities

During summer, High Peak’s lakefront area features a dock where kayaks, canoes, row boats, stand-up paddle boards, and paddle boats are available while during winter when the lake freezes over, Norwegian kick sleds and ice skating are popular. Nearby, the Lake Placid Toboggan Chute attracts more ardent winter enthusiasts along with throngs of children onto a platform high above the frozen waters of Mirror Lake from which they plummet into the great wide open when snow and ice conditions permit.

The main indoor pool & spa tub located on the fourth floor of the main resort offers year round swimming & soaking. For those accompanied by dogs, a special room package is available which includes keepsake bandannas, dog bowls, place mats, dog beds, treats, and maps of dog-walking routes.

Photos courtesy of High Peaks Resort. Coverage made possible by participating in a sponsored visit.

Related posts:

Saddlebag Lake Resort, CA – February 2006 Union Creek Resort, Oregon – September 2003 Reno, NV – Lodging Lamu, Kenya – Lodging Gold Country, CA – Lodging

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beer, Coffee, Cruising, Drinking, Fishing, Ice Cream, Lodge, Museum, Resort, Restaurants, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Spa, Sports, Village, Walking tour

Comments

  1. Ryan Biddulph says

    May 20, 2018 at 6:34 am

    Amazing Steve! The region is stunning enough. Then you have a lodge like this? Eye-popping.

    Ryan

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Want an avatar to show with your comments? Get a free Gravatar

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Follow @DaveDTC

Get FREE Email Updates  I

Categories

Journals — Home

  • Africa
  • Antarctica
  • Asia
  • Australia
  • Caribbean
  • Europe
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • South America
  • South Pacific
  • Other

Latest Posts

  • Rediscovering Lithuania’s Springtime Nature:…
  • Taiwan-Based STARLUX Airlines Launches First Trans…
  • National Harbor Celebrates Cherry Blossom Season w…
  • The Hollywood Sign Trust Announces Plans To Build …
  • My Visit To Israel

Explore

  • Above the Clouds
  • Guides
  • Highlight of the Month
  • Interviews
  • Journals
  • Press Releases
  • Videos

Prepare

  • Book Reviews
  • Pack List
  • Quiz: Geography
  • Quiz: Travel
  • Tour Booking
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel Products

Share

  • Contribute
  • Forums
  • Links
  • Photos

About

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Contributors
  • Email Dave
  • Media Coverage
  • Media Kit
Hi I'm Dave. After a life changing trip in 1996, I began this site as a creative outlet to educate, inspire and share travel experiences. Read more...
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Vimeo
  • YouTube

Return to top of page
Copyright © 1996–2023 Dave's Travel Corner · All Rights Reserved · Log in

7ads6x98y