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.

I had a great experience here after two underwhelming years elsewhere. Prices seemed reasonable for…read morewhat they offered -- AC, TV, kitchen, laundry in renovated space and on a good mattress in cheerful surroundings. They are extremely organized, which also helps.

Super clean, great location, and the best staff. The manager let us pick our room, gave us a key,…read moreand was very welcoming and kind. Wish I remembered her name...blond haired. Thank you!

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.

Hmmm so wanted this place to be amazing, but I was left wanting. We went for breakfast right at…read more8:45 (open at 8:30) and place was packed. Sat along the side of the house (2 persons small tables) and it was tough being "out of sight" from the waiter; plus they were crazy busy. Food: blueberry pancakes were super small, & sadly under cooked, literary moist batter, and I had to wait almost 10 mins to get butter and syrup, my husband was already done his food. He liked his eggs. And our waiter was super nice young gentleman doing what seemed to be the best he could for sure. So kind and polite- just think maybe too busy for the amount of staff they had ready to go for a Sunday breakfast.

We wandered around trying to find the front door. When I walked in one door a woman seemed…read moresurprised to see me there so I asked where was the front door. She immediately turned her back to me and said something to a server behind her. Twice. Three items on the dinner menu not available, we learn after ordering. Asked wait er what white wines they had. He said he didn't know and would just read us the list of all wines. Couldn't pronounce Merlot and a few others. The salad bar was poor and when we learned none of the items we ordered were available and asked for our check we were told they only took cash! Horrible overall.

It's in a great location just very close to the AMP. Quaint furnishings and the small elevator was…read moreworking. Other than at breakfast never saw anyone who worked there nor did anyone answer the phone at the posted number. Had a hard time getting new sheets and towels. No one to check us in. Breakfast was coffee or tea, oatmeal with raisins (except for the two days with no raisins) and a casserole, except for the day with no casserole and a small "fruit" service which was usually Mellon slice. I understand some people had a worse experience than we did. Also relatively expensive.

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.

Cozy and welcoming. We loved hanging out in the lobby, sipping drinks and people watching. On our…read morelast night we ordered their vertical carrot cake! Wow. Service was always good.

Nice lobby, the way hotel lobbies used to be, kind of serving as a hub. You can buy a snack here…read moreand copies of the daily newspaper, you can have a drink, or just hang out. Bellmen are full of good info, too, the hotel is a key bus stop.