High Peaks Resort

Pure magic! The hotel is perfectly located right on the main strip of shops and restaurants. Even during slippery conditions, we found it easy to travel the indoor stairs through The Dancing Bear restaurant right out to the street. Right across the street from Lake Mirror and the park with gorgeous views of Mirror Lake Inn lit for the holidays. We stayed in the main building of the resort and it was clean (I haven’t encountered any mold issues), the staff friendly accommodating and it was beautifully decorated for Christmas. They text with their guests and we were able to easily get a roll away bed and a microwave delivered to our room. We especially enjoyed the free painting class they offered to guests. My husband and I had a great time painting and made beautiful portraits (and I am not a painter!) to take home as a memory. It was really special! My teens enjoyed the indoor pool and hot tub. They played for a good while in the snow in the courtyard too. Parking was super easy too. We enjoyed the cozy feel of the lake house lobby, where there’s a pool table, ample space to lounge and play games, and just an overall charming, modern space to watch the snow. We also enjoyed sitting by the outdoor fire pit. I can’t say enough good things! This place is a gem and I look forward to returning.

If you have never been to Lake Placid, you need to go. If you like a place that is well maintained and has friendly staff, stay at High Peaks Resort. Wonderful location, with friendly staff. Walk to everything in town.

We have been going to the HP Resort for many years (and through a few different owners) and find it to be the best overall hotel and value along the main strip in Lake Placid. Excellent location, comfortable and attractive rooms in the main location, and an attractive Adirondack vibe in the entryway and related corridors. The restaurant/bar is also very pleasant and the food has taken a big step up in the last couple of years.

This review is for a stay at the Lake House only Pros Amazing view of the Mirror Lake Quiet Comfortable beds Plentiful hot water (not always a given) Cons Room was scruffy, chipped paint, mismatched furniture. Room was very gloomy, not all the lights were working - dark grey painted walls create a dour atmosphere. Soulless as it wasn’t part of the main hotel (which we knew when we booked) but as there was no staffed reception in the Lake House so you very felt isolated. No one around just empty communal areas. Overall the Lake House lacks love, as it devoid of any atmosphere, whilst the photos on the hotel website of the rooms aren’t incorrect they don’t accurately reflect how poor and dark the rooms actually look in reality. I wouldn’t recommend the Lake House for a stay, it doesn’t overall represent value for money. I’ve given it 2 stars solely based on the view of the Mirror Lake

Directions lead to the lodging across the street from the main hotel with no signage that the lobby is across the street. The bathroom has a bottle opener on the door frame, there’s exposed wires on wall, and only one outlet. Very strange features and seems to have very little upkeep. The views are great, and there’s a private yard attached to the separate lodging. There’s a lot of potential here. I hope to see it improve in the future.