voco Saranac Lake NY - Waterfront by IHG
Saranac Lake, New York
Vibe
Guests gather around shoreline fire pits in classic Adirondack chairs, watching boats pull up to the private twenty-four-slip dock.
“Modern lakeside outpost”
A twenty-four-slip private marina on Lake Flower offering paddleboard rentals, boat docking, and evening fire pits.
Lakeside fire pits with Adirondack chairs and dockside drinks at Lakeside Drift overlooking Lake Flower.
Lakeside Drift serves regional Adirondack fare alongside local craft beers and Plattsburgh artisan chocolates.
On the shore of Lake Flower, minutes from downtown Saranac Lake and the Adirondack Rail Trail.
Rooms
Contemporary Adirondack styling defines the rooms, where plush down bedding pairs with private balconies framing views across Lake Flower.
Wellness
A heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool hot tub offer year-round soaking, alongside a 24-hour fitness center for active mountain mornings.
Backstory
Opened in 2020, this lakeside retreat holds the distinction of being the first lodging in Adirondack Park to achieve LEED Silver certification.
Eat & drink
Lakeside Drift serves regional Adirondack gastropub fare and local craft beers, offering outdoor patio seating and dockside dining along the water.
The neighborhood
The property sits directly on Lake Flower, with the Adirondack Rail Trail and downtown Saranac Lake just minutes away.
The app
This is one hotel. The app has every one we rate, in your pocket, for the whole trip.
Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.