Lakeside village campus
A historic Finger Lakes hamlet operates as a lakeside resort, where restored nineteenth-century residences share private docks and rolling lawns.
“Walking into the spa’s reception area feels more like coming home to a friend’s tidy, chic living room...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Six restored nineteenth-century homes, including an 1833 inn founded by a newspaper pioneer.
Remarkable
Six indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools and Ayurvedic therapies across a hillside campus.
Remarkable
Private Cayuga Lake docks, complimentary canoes, archery, and cooking classes across village grounds.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
there’s nothing gaudy or opulent about these inns. Then again, the spa complex is an unusually extensive one, rendered in striking modern farm-inspired architecture
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Main Street traces Cayuga Lake, with private docks and walking trails giving way to surrounding Finger Lakes vineyards.
The rooms
Guest rooms span six historic residences, with original marble fireplaces in the suites and gabled ceilings in the meadow studios.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The baths and saunas
Heated outdoor hydrotherapy pools overlook the meadows. Inside, dry cedar saunas sit beside indoor pools and working fireplaces.
The spa and yoga loft
An exposed-brick loft hosts guided yoga sessions, and the spa offers quiet relaxation rooms for Ayurvedic therapies.
Restaurant
1833 Kitchen & Bar
The flagship dining room centers around open fireplaces, serving farm-to-table dishes and cocktails at a circular wood bar.
The newest addition to the campus is its 15,000-square-foot spa, a rare new-build that combines chic farmhouse architecture, contemporary art…
At the table
Village tavern Fargo Bar & Grill serves local drafts, and Aurora Cooks! hosts hands-on cooking classes and wine tastings.
How it began
American Girl founder Pleasant Rowland began restoring the village in 2003, starting with an 1833 lakeside inn.
“Owned by Pleasant Rowland, the founder of the American Girl Company, Inns of Aurora is composed of seven small hotels...”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.