About
Lake Placid Lodge occupies an incomparable position on the western shore of Lake Placid, facing east toward Whiteface Mountain (site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics) across one of the Adirondacks' most beautiful lakes. The lodge itself is quintessential Adirondack great camp architecture — massive log and stone construction, birch bark paneling, twig furniture, and stone fireplaces in every room. The wood-fired sauna at the lake's edge is the definitive après-sport experience: cross-country ski, snowshoe, or skate on the Olympic oval, then sauna and lake plunge. Cottages feature private hot tubs and wood-burning fireplaces; suite-style rooms in the main lodge have direct lake views. The Artisans Restaurant sources from regional farms and the lodge's own gardens. Two-time host of the Winter Olympics, Lake Placid's athletic heritage adds unique energy to this otherwise deeply quiet Adirondack experience.
