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Andrew C.

We all decided to have a family vacation at The Sagamore Resort in Lake George. From what we read; they had plenty of activities for all ages. Before we completed our plans to book the Sagamore Resort, I read about the history of this historical hotel. From what I read; the hotel has been around for a century. The early success of this hotel dates to when four Philadelphia millionaires, who vacationed in the nearby mansions of the hotel invested in the resurgence of the resort back in 1882. The resort has a spectacular scenic panoramic view of Lake George. Its old traditional ambience with updated contemporary resort upgrades specifically in the restaurant, pool area, gym and recreational area provide plenty of activities to enjoy. The resort rooms are traditional in appearance but are comfortable. I just do not recommend the balcony rooms. They are shared with a large balcony that anyone can visit at any time of the day. Especially when you might be resting. The staff are friendly and accommodating. We especially enjoyed the bartenders at the outdoor patio pool bar. This is the best place to stay if you are interested in an enjoyable Lake George vacation.

Sara B.

Another amazing experience at The Sagamore! This hotel is definitely a must-visit when in Lake George. I've stayed here a few times but never with kiddos, which means I hadn't paid too much attention to kids activities. During my most recent visit I really appreciated all that they had to offer for my two year old - a huge indoor activity center with a playground, mini golf, basketball, tee ball and more. Plus an outdoor playground, a soccer court and a cute little area for s'mores with a firepit and a s'mores truck. Another great perk for traveling with kids is that you can book a condo style room that comes equipped with laundry and a full kitchen. Plus tons of extra space which you can't beat. When the kids fall asleep there's nothing better than having a room with an outdoor patio. I do wish they had a bit more for kids around the pool / lake area though. Maybe some fun floats, a trampoline, etc. The grounds are lovely and so well manicured. It's never hard to find a lounger and the view of the lake is incredible no matter where you are. There are plenty of on-site restaurants and you are only a few minutes away from the main ave in Bolton with tons of shops, eateries and a grocery store. The onsite restaurants are spendy, but the food is always top notch. And if you want a poolside drink or bite you obviously can't beat the convenience of eating at the resort. Staff is always friendly and helpful. We had to make a change in our non-refundable reservation, and they helped accomodate us which I really appreciated. Overall this is an exquisite resort and really can't be beat if you are heading up to Lake George. Looking forward to more future vacations!

Em K.

There's a reason for the mixed reviews here. The views are stunning. If you've never been to Lake George before, it is a very impressive lake. The Sagamore is perfectly situated on it's own little island where there are picturesque views from all vantage points. The days are packed with events for the whole family (e.g. arts and crafts, movies, s'mores, ice cream socials, and boat rides). Arts and crafts "class" consists of a couple of children wearing Sagamore shirts handing you a piece of paper with instructions for a craft. We spent a lot of time with the kids in the zero edge pool. It's a gorgeous pool overlooking the lake, and there's poolside food and drink service. It's a little concerning and surprising to me that there are no lifeguards at this pool. The Sagamore is an extremely family friendly resort, so there are a million small children at the pool. We felt comfortable only because our kids are very young and were each in a flotation device. My husband and I were on top of them. If I had older kids who were actually swimming, a lifeguard would be a requirement and, therefore, I don't see us coming back for this reason alone. However, there are other reasons to not come back. We stayed in the main hotel, which is quite old and in need of updating. None of the doors in our hotel room worked (also many doors in the resort itself do not work), and there was a weird smell in the bathroom. There are also weird smells all over the resort, which I kept getting unpleasant whiffs of. Not to mention the rec room, which isn't air conditioned and smells like feet. But I digress...back to our hotel room. The door to the bedroom didn't work. If you closed it fully, you weren't able to open it. My husband had to hurl his body at the door to get my children and I out of the room a couple of times. We told the staff about this, but no one ever came to fix it, so we just stopped closing it. THEN the door to the hallway stopped working one night and we were unable to lock the door to the room. The maintenance person was unable to fix it, which meant we had to spend that evening in the room. My husband and I ate dinner in the hallway in the dark while our children slept lol. The next morning they came back to finish the job with the right tools. During the repair, they actually locked us inside the hotel room and couldn't open it for a full 10 mins. We had to explain to the kids that we'd go to the pool once we were no longer trapped in the room . Eventually, they told us to move away from the door, and they were able to break it open with brute force. After complaining, they did reimburse us for this night. I really hope they repair the doors in this room and make them functional for future guests. This isn't really something you want to worry about while on vacation. The food at the restaurants is expensive but solid. Just don't order the adult mac and cheese at Mr. Brown's. It was grainy, watery, and bland. I don't know how it was even possible to make mac and cheese so inedible. It's such an easy dish to get right. My favorite meals were at the Pavillion, which is right on the lake, and La Bella Vita. All of the restaurants have lakeside dining which is really nice. So, yeah, I went back and forth between 2 and 3 stars but for the high price of this resort, it should smell better, have more updates and working doors, and lifeguards at the pools would be nice!

Mark M.

What a beautiful resort. Everywhere you look the place is taken care of nicely and has such a historic feel to it. The pool right by the lake is a nice touch. The staff are friendly here. We were here for a wedding and did they ever do an excellent job at making everything look perfect, and the food at dinner was outstanding.

Shutter Panel - doesn't provide privacy
Hanna C.

I don't normally take the time to write a review for hotels/resorts. However, I feel the need to do so for The Sagamore Resort. We travel a lot for business and pleasure, so I have stayed in enough resorts and hotels to know what is standard and what is far below or above. This was my first (and last) visit to the resort. My husband and I were here for business, but had planned to extend our stay for a mini vacation after the Sagamore had been described as a "true gem" and "classic & luxurious". When making reservations, we chose a Main Hotel King Suite with Balcony. The charge for this room was $1,200 per night during our stay. My advice is DO NOT STAY in these balcony suites. The first time we opened the door upon arrival the room smelled very musty. I'm assuming it's the very old carpet. It is dark, so you can't tell if it's clean or not. The closet doors are barely hanging on. The wallpaper in the bathroom is peeling off, and the roll of toilet paper that was left by housekeeping was wet. This is what was noticed just in the first few minutes we were in the room (see pics). Once settled we opened the door to enjoy the balcony. Unless you enjoy being a part of the neighboring rooms conversations, you can't enjoy the balcony. It is not a private balcony area. The only thing separating the suite balconies from next are wooden shutter panels that don't even close off each area (see pics). During our stay there was a family with small children on both sides of our room. We were able to hear every yell, cry, rant, and running back and forth all hours of the day. We were also able to hear outdoor conversations over the television indoors. On the third floor above the balcony suites is a large open outdoor balcony that is open to all hotel guests. When staying in the suites below, you can hear every step taken in that area. Certainly not a $1,200 nightly experience. The overall atmosphere felt like three ring daycare circus. During dinner at one of the resort restaurants we witnessed an adult crawl on hands and knees attempting to hide and chase their small child. There is a time and place for play with the kids, and the middle of a restaurant in a so-called luxurious resorts is not it. We dined at BRGR Bar and had to ask to be waited on after being walked by numerous wait staff and seeing people that arrived after us receive food before we even had a drink order taken. You can also read my review for The Pavilion. Nothing felt "classic & luxurious" about this place. It is certainly not a "true gem".

Exterior is disrepair

Room was not in main building, but in 1980s building to side. Maybe my fault for not reading fine print, but rooms are atrocious. See pictures and videos posted that speak for themselves. Had to go through two locked doors to get to room both of which made a huge amount of noise and woke my kids every morning. Room was in complete disrepair (bathroom fan broken, bathroom door broken, etc... just awful), no moisturizer or shower gel in room... wtf at $500 per night. First and last visit. Wanted to really like Sagamore, but terrible. Kicking myself for not going to Aruba.

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The staff was phenomenal! Kerry Kane & Chelsea in operations, Marinanee & Lisa in the gift shop, Patrice in housekeeping, Steve's valet servies and most of all our waiter we requested EVERY NIGHT - WES! Wes became a friend and was the most gracious and nicest person. I can't say enough about the hotel staff experience! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the most wonderful and super friendly staff. Their warmth and hospitality truly set the tone for our stay. Every interaction felt personal and genuine, making us feel right at home. The location itself is stunning, with breathtaking views of Lake George and beautifully maintained grounds that invite you to explore. The amenities were top-notch, and the accommodations were both comfortable and stylish. However, the highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the staff. Whether it was at the front desk, in the restaurant, or housekeeping, everyone went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Their attentiveness and cheerful demeanor made a significant difference in our overall experience. So much so that we decided to return just a week later! That says it all--the Sagamore has won our hearts, and we can't wait for our next visit. Highly recommend this gem for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with exceptional service!

Tammra S.

Fabulous views. Great sized rooms and event space. Friendly staff and plenty of parking. Highly recommend for anyone in the Bolton Landing area. Nespresso machines in room. Continuous cleaning and maintenance around the property. Nature trail on site.

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Marissa N.

I was lucky to come here for a conference. Some reviews talk about how dated it is, I'm used to camps in the Adirondacks and it's just gorgeous if you take it for all the other fantastic things. It was clean, it was comfortable, the setting is beautiful the staff were friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurants and conference service were outstanding.

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How late in the season is the outdoor pool open. Is it heated?

We were there last weekend (10/2-10/4) and the indoor pool was open. Don't know for how long though. And yes it was heated.

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