I don't understand the review saying "POC are treated diff". I was the only white person in my…read moregroup because my GodMother came up from VA Beach with her whole family. They come here YEARLY because it's so amazing and they're treated so well. Great burgers, salads, and beer selection at the eagle. Prices aren't bad at all. Very clean! Staff at the entire club are so friendly. My family (and GodMother's family) have been coming forever. Don't get discouraged by a review of someone with a bone to pick that's trying to virtue signal. I read the review outloud to my GodMother and she said "sounds like someone's starting themselves on fire then playing the victim".

Played both courses and had a great time. The courses were in excellent shape, the staff was…read morefriendly and helpful throughout the day. Will definitely go back soon.

Let's just say - they have a good photographer and post compelling photos on their website…read more On the plus side, you can't beat the location. It's a few buildings down from the Amphitheater, so you can enjoy the evening symphony easily from the porch or terrace. Also, the entire staff was kind and helpful. They really tried to accommodate the guests, but there was this sense that these gals were quite fearful of screwing up. On the downside, the room was straightened up, but it didn't feel clean - especially post-pandemic clean. The room we stayed in had 1-1/2 bathrooms - both very small with no room to hold personal belongings. The shower experience was no better than you'd find at a campground. The amenities were cheap and never replenished, so we ended up buying shampoo, conditioner, and body wash at the plaza store. The floor wasn't level, evidenced by our roller bags rolling around on their own. The bed was way too soft and uncomfortable. There was no airflow in the room and there was no way to control the air conditioning. The windows were permanently shut. Despite the Spencer's charm and history, we won't be staying here again.

If I could rate it lower I would. First of all there is no spa. At all. No sauna as promised. And…read morewhen I tried to sit on the porches, I was reprimanded in the most passive aggressive way possible. Everyone who works here is mean, spiteful and passive aggressive, except for the cleaning crew. They were nice. They even commented about how much water I was drinking! Here is my room which was $400 a night! I didn't complain or comment about anything until they accused me of breaking a lamp. The lamps were very precariously perched on these ridulously small shelves and I put one on the floor to avoid knocking it over while getting into bed and they were mad about that and wanted me to pay for that lamp too even though it was not broken. There is something very wrong with these people. Do not stay here. The website is full of lies. No spa! No porches for you! And they do NOT have dinner and the breakfast is not good. By the way when I fought back about the lamps and paying them an extra $400 they kicked me and my husband out of the hotel and "called the authorities" who never came, probably because they are well aware that these people are nut jobs. Probably happens every week!

This was our third stay at the Athenaeum, and we've now spent the last two years in Suite 8. We've…read morealready booked our return for 2027. Suite 8 has become our favorite room. It has its own private entrance and porch, and it's located right next to the Amphitheater. One of our favorite parts of the week is sitting on the porch in the evening and listening to the concerts without ever leaving the room. We still love the Athenaeum for its history, charm, and unbeatable location. Being able to purchase our Chautauqua gate passes through the hotel is another nice perk. They're printed and waiting for us when we check in, making arrival quick and easy. So why did I lower my rating from five stars to four? Housekeeping has changed noticeably since our first visit. During our week-long stay, the room was never actually cleaned. Towels were replaced and the trash was emptied, but the floors weren't cleaned, the bed linens weren't changed, and the room was never refreshed beyond the basics. We also ran into a maintenance issue. Although the shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers in the shower were full, none of them worked. We ended up buying shampoo and conditioner from the Plaza store and relying on the bar soap provided by the hotel. Neither issue ruined our stay, and we'll absolutely be back. But for a hotel of this caliber, I expect housekeeping and basic room maintenance to be better than what we experienced this year.

Run down. The two…read morestars are for the location. If you're seeing a show here, you're about 20 feet from the hotel. Also, Chautauqua Institute is a lovely place. The room: peeling wallpaper, chipped paint, cracks in the floor and cracks in the ceiling, and floors so warped it's like a little skate park. The shower is small and dingy, also unlit. There's a light over the sink, but it's doesn't really reach the shower, especially with the shower curtain closed. The concert let out around 10:30, and we took a stroll around the grounds to skip rocks and look at constellations. When we got back to the hotel, bar closed. 11 on a Saturday night. Also no food to be had. Sunday morning continental breakfast was paltry at best. Even the coffee sucks, watery and tasteless. All this for the bargain price of about $400/night. For two of the crappiest double beds I've ever slept on. All that money is for the location.

Stayed at the Vera for week 6 of CHQ Institute program. Great accommodations, great location…read more Close to all venues. Could sit on our porch and hear rehearsals and all programs at the ampitheatre. Hoping to stay at the Vera next year again.

We've now visited Chautauqua four times, and we've already booked our fifth trip. That probably…read moretells you how much we enjoy this place. If you've never been, Chautauqua is unlike anywhere we've traveled. It's a gated community on Chautauqua Lake filled with historic homes, beautiful gardens, walking paths, and a summer calendar packed with lectures, concerts, theater, classes, and other events. There's always something happening, but it never feels rushed. One of our favorite things to do is simply wander the grounds. Every street seems to have another beautiful porch, garden, or historic building waiting around the corner. We also love walking along the lake in the morning and ending the day with a concert at the Amphitheater. My biggest piece of advice? Don't overschedule yourself. Of course, attend the lectures and performances that interest you, but also leave plenty of time to explore. Some of our favorite memories have come from slowing down, sitting on a porch, or discovering another quiet corner of the Institution. I've included lots of photos because it's hard to capture the charm of Chautauqua with words alone.

Chautauqua has held a special place in my heart since I was young. I've always loved Chautauqua and…read morewished I could live there. It's beautiful in the summer and full of amazing events, from lectures to church services to art classes and more. There is something for any one of any age. I almost don't want to keep sharing for fear that TOO many people would know about it! But seriously, this place is amazing and nestled right on Chautauqua Lake. Views of the lake are incredible and it's fun to go kayaking or canoeing at the boat shop. Go during July 4th! You'll wish it was like that everyday!

The CHQ Barn was such a wonderful venue for us to have our wedding. From start to finish, the team…read moreat the barn was super helpful and ready to do whatever we needed. The space itself is so pretty we didn't need much for decorating. They landscape the whole outside and 2 potential ceremony sites that are on the grounds. Our wedding had 145 guests and it was plenty of space but the barn has capacity to hold over 200. They really are one of the best teams to work with and we can't recommend them enough!

I give this place a 4 because it does not deserve a 5 or a 3. The 4 is for the genuine staff, the…read morehomemade food and the general feel of the dining area. It is an old building, it is in Chautaqua NY, not Manhattan. The food is homestyle, the kind your dear Granny used to make. I know your Granny could cook but I am sure it was not better than this place. Details as follows, Fried fish, excellent, Pork ribs, very good! The salad bar was fresh and had many options, including cucumber salad and fruit salad. The desert was exceptional with many options, I got the homemade blueberry pie, excellent! The young servers worked hard to please and were of the highest caliber of young people. Thank you Tally Hoe for the genuine camp meeting dining experience!

I have returned for the last ten summers to the Tally-Ho Hotel and Restaurant, conveniently located…read moreon a quiet street inside the famous Chautauqua Institution. The Tally-Ho, family-owned and operated since ca. 1939, offers a rabbit warren of quirky, quaint, and quiet rooms, each of them unique. As the 3 conjoined structures were built in the late 1800s they have that rustic sense level due to their age. Expect to climb stairs.

Very nice rest stop. It's very clean and maintained well. In addition to the rest rooms, there is…read morealso a room with various vending machines for snacks and drinks. There is also small area inside that offers maps, booklets and magazines that highlight the features and attractions of the local area. Nice views of the lake at this rest area.

This isn't your usual rest stop. The building is like a house and is big, beautiful, and extremely…read moreclean. It aside from the "rest" area, it has a travel information area, NYS police area, and a great little vending/snack area with a microwave. Outside is absolutely amazing. It's landscaped nicely and has an outside dining area overlooking the lake and has history signage along the walk way and a pet walking area as well. Simply beautiful and a rest stop that you truly don't mind stopping at.