Formerly Shaheen's- now owned and operated by Trailhead. Consists of 30 units in a two story…read morestructure. There is a front lobby area which is generally unmanned but welcoming. They have a self-serve area where you can make coffee (they have Keurigs, cups, creamer, sugar, etc.), as well as good cereal, oatmeal, bread/english muffins). The rooms were suites- a large sitting area with couch, two chairs, TV, and a separate bedroom. One negative- the AC unit is in the sitting area so if you close the bedroom door at night the bedroom is not cooled. You must leave the door open when sleeping. Rooms were clean- but the disinfectant/cleaner they use has a strange smell that was a bit unpleasant. Recommend they find one that smells better. Bathroom was a typical motel bathroom- sink area, toilet, shower. Overall- good accommodations at a reasonable price (considering you ARE in a resort area).

We were pretty disappointed in our first stay at Shaheen's. Upon arrival, the sign on the office…read moredoor said contactless checkin, and every guest was emailed the info. So I checked my email and had nothing from them. Thankfully someone walked in the office and asked if I needed help. They said it was a text, not an email. I didn't receive a text either. He looked up my info and the text was sent to my home phone number. So he told me my door code. I couldn't remember that code all weekend, so I had to look it up on my phone every time, I'd rather have a key. Also, he didn't tell me how to enter it, but I figured it out. My husband had more trouble when he tried lol. Every time. That keypad is very very touchy. And the kids next door, fighting over who gets to enter the code, yelled it several times. So now the whole parking lot knows their code. I guess Shaheen's is doing a lot of remodeling. I think we had a new room? But I'm not sure if it's finished. The ceilings are painted black, trying to look elegant I suppose, but looks kinda creepy. Many white paint drips / smears everywhere, unfinished carpentry, chips on the freshly painted door. New beautiful bathroom has a large sink but it's completely flat and stuff doesn't rinse down without a ton of effort. Toilet roll is a far stretch to reach. Toilet seat is sharp, really high, and uncomfortable. I know I'm sounding picky here but it was a lot. There is zero soundproofing. Thank goodness we needed the air conditioner, it helped drown out noises from neighbors and construction. For some reason, there was a man sitting in a truck, right below our back window, smoking and playing music loudly. Two nights in a row. Not sure if he was a guest or a worker or what. Public water in the area must be brownish yellow because the new toilet always looked dirty. I noticed the same water in the lobby Keurig machine. I believe the ice machine has a filter because the ice looked clear. As we were leaving, we noticed a little old lady with oxygen was having trouble getting in her door. We watched for a few minutes then asked if she needed help. She told us her door code and we showed her how to do it, but now we have her code. So dangerous if we were the type to take advantage, thankfully we're not. The only plus - my motherinlaw called the hotel to ask if they had any amenities she could purchase for our wedding anniversary. The man said no, but he'd be happy to go get whatever she wanted. She suggested champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. He said he had to go to the store anyways, and he'd make it happen. She called the night before to make sure everything worked out, and he said he forgot! Jeez! He ended up getting a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates from Adirondack Chocolates, and even a card. A very nice touch! But we definitely won't be back.

Cheap and simple but with a gorgeous lake view from your window.read more

I was really disappointed by this stay. I stayed in one of the "deluxe cabins" that was recently…read morerenovated, but had a lot of issues. The biggest issues were no screens in the windows, lack of hot water in the shower, and a deadbolt that would not lock from the inside so we felt unsafe at night. Somehow the sink water got very hot but the shower was lukewarm at best. The pool shown in photos was not operational and we were not given a WIFI password for the advertised free WiFi. I don't like to leave a negative review, but I don't want other people to book a stay here with high expectations. I will say the bed was very comfortable. But at $350 for a two night stay, I was very disappointed and would have rather gone tent camping.

Would leave no stars. Moldy, decrepit, filthy, spiderwebs everywhere. No soap, and the dispenser…read morewas hanging on with duct tape. Our arrival time was late, so we had no choice but to hunker down. The sheets smelled of bleach. Which was better than the rank odor of the room. The screens were overlayed with gunk and missing from one window. We slept as best we could with the feeble AC on and open wimdow This place needs to be shut down and renovated before it is listed.

We chose to stop here on our way to a camping trip in lake placid. I am so glad we chose to make…read morethis a little stop on the way. Great little motel close to the high peaks and lake placid. The motel was recently renovated and looks very fresh. There are I believe 4 different cabins with 2 motel rooms per each cabin. The room we stayed in was nice and private. The hotel owner was very nice and offered to get their guest fresh coffee in the morning. If you need it there is a grill, picnic table, and a fire pit for use in the common outdoor area. This place is dog friendly with a $15 fee. There is no TV in the room, but there is good free WiFi. There is a brewery about 1 minute walk from the motel that is a must visit and you can get your dinner there from food trailers located on site.

I have been driving by the Faust Motel for over 40 years but have never had the opportunity to…read morespend the night there as it is fairly close to our home. We were birding and decided to make a weekend of it. It was exactly as I hoped it would be. Immaculate, quaint, rustic decor just a perfect Adirondack motel. The owner and staff were extremely kind and helpful. We are already planning our next visit.

Loved my stay here. Rooms are newly renovated and super clean. Coffee maker and fridge in the room…read morewas a plus too. I was just passing through and didn't know the town well so the fact that there was a restaurant and bar downstairs was perfect. Add friendly staff into the mix and it would definitely be a place I'd stay at again.

Very accommodating and efficient owners and staff. The location is perfect right at the lake. The…read morerooms are clean and comfortable. Waking up to the beautiful view every morning was fantastic. We are looking forward to a return stay next summer. Thanks to Anna and family for a wonderful vacation

We stayed here for a few days and the motel was extremely clean. Some minor updates to our room…read more New mini fridge, coffee maker, and microwave. The bedding was super clean and fresh. They are very eco-friendly. They ask that you conserve your towels and they will deep clean your room before and after your stay. The people were super friendly. You also can't beat the view!

Perfect accommodations if you're fishing in the Tupper Lake / Saranac area. Very reasonable rates,…read moreclean rooms, space to park your boat, and you can buy tackle & live bait here. Owners are very nice & friendly, Jay is a wealth of knowledge about fishing in the area. I highly recommend the Red Top Inn if you are planning a trip to Tupper Lake. Awesome lake views too !

My family was vacationing in Tupper Lake last week and the hot water went out in our big, fancy…read morerental house. After a few days, I called the nice folks down the road at the Red Top Inn and they let me book a room at a reduced rate so that members of my group could come use the shower. They were incredibly friendly and helpful and the room was spotlessly clean. The water was hot and the towels were soft. It's clear that the proprietors take pride in their establishment and it comes through in their service.

Stayed here for one night over the 4th of July weekend. We got the last room so and it was need in…read moresome upgrade, a good clean would have been a decent start. Some of the other rooms we peaked in had been refreshed and looked much nicer. The owner is a fine fellow, easy to work with and get registered even on the 4th and us coming last minute. The price is nice too, we paid around $75. The location is out of town a bit, but in a good way. It is close to the state boat launch which we hung out at on their dock even though we didn't have a boat. There is also a city pump house right on the water very close, easy walk, and for sunset we brought our wine and blanket and chilled out there with no problem for a few hours. Very close to a big boat rental place (non motorized) and a lot of the people staying here were renting kayaks or canoes for day trips. Dog friendly too, at least for us, so that was a key factor in choosing this palce.

Driving through the Adirondacks, we couldn't find too many places reviewed on Yelp so took a chance…read moreon the Red Top Inn. The owners were very friendly, rate was very reasonable (about $50 for the night) and we stayed in the "animal cottages" with our cat. The room was spartan but functional with a great lakeview. The only downside was finding a flea on the cat; he is treated with flea-preventive so it didn't concern me too much but other bug-scared folks might not like it! Anyway, I guess that's why it's sensible to have separate rooms away from the hotel for people with animals! Overall, great place, economical, friendly.

On a night when the temperature descended to 1 degree Fahrenheit, these folks refused to rent a…read moreroom to a single woman tried to rent a room. This supposedly because she had two small dogs. Yet when an additional pet deposit was offered they offered threats. Don't waste your time, drive a little farther instead of staying there.