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Mirror Lake Inn is Lake Placid's only AAA Four-Diamond lakefront resort, holding this prestigious "Exceptional" award for 40 consecutive years. The resort is also a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and has been ranked the #2 Most Beautiful Lakeside Hotel in the Country. Located on 8 acres directly on Mirror Lake with stunning views of the Adirondack High Peaks, it offers an authentic Adirondack experience with award-winning dining, a renowned spa, and warm, personable service.

The resort features three distinct dining venues. The View Restaurant offers fine dining with traditional American cuisine using locally-sourced ingredients from regional farmers and the resort's own garden (breakfast 7:30am-10:30am, dinner 5:30pm-8:30pm, closed Tuesday nights). The Cottage Cafe provides casual lakeside pub fare daily from 11:00am-9:30pm with no reservations accepted. The View Lounge serves drinks and small bites. Complimentary coffee is available 24 hours a day, and homemade chocolate chip cookies are served daily in the living room.

The resort offers both a 60-foot indoor lap pool with whirlpool (open 8:00am-10:00pm) and an outdoor lap pool. Guests also have access to a private sandy beach on Mirror Lake with complimentary boats and watercraft. All facilities are for registered guests only, and New York State law requires children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult. The facilities are not supervised by lifeguards, and guests must follow posted safety rules.

The spa offers massages, facials, body treatments, a Salt Room, and hair/nail services. Hours vary: Sunday & Monday 9:00am-4:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm, Friday & Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm. It's strongly recommended to book well in advance as they are the busiest spa in the area and turn away guests daily due to high demand. Contact the spa at extension 610. They have a 24-hour cancellation policy, and outside food and beverage are not permitted.

The resort offers several accommodation types: Classic Rooms (over 415 square feet, 35% larger than standard hotel rooms with lake and mountain views), Junior Suites (featuring king beds, sofas, and soaking tubs, some with spiral staircases), Premier Suites (with views of both Mirror Lake and the High Peaks), and even a Townhome with multiple bedrooms. All rooms feature year-round open-air sun porches with panoramic views.

Yes, dogs are allowed but only in specific dog-friendly accommodations. Fees apply, and you must contact the Front Desk for availability and details. There is a $300 per day charge for non-acceptable pets or if pet damage is found. Guests are also responsible for compensating other guests if their pet causes any disturbances.

For dinner at The View Restaurant, resort casual attire is required—no baseball caps, hooded sweatshirts, graphic t-shirts, sweatpants, or torn/faded denim. Breakfast is more casual. The resort is completely non-smoking, including vaping and burning incense/candles. Violations result in a $300 per day cleaning fee, plus compensation for disturbed guests, and possible eviction with charges for remaining nights.

Yes, the resort is family-friendly. The owners themselves are parents of five children and nine grandchildren. However, they require that children be well-supervised and not interfere with other guests' experiences. Children under 16 must be accompanied by adults in pool facilities. In The View Restaurant, families with children are seated in areas that minimize potential disruptions. The Cottage Cafe offers a more casual, informal dining option that's particularly well-suited for families. Note: No one under 21 can sit at the bar per New York State law.

Complimentary amenities include: private beach access with boats and watercraft, heated indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi and sauna, fitness center (open 5:30am-10:00pm), tennis courts, afternoon tea, daily homemade chocolate chip cookies, 24-hour coffee service, complimentary snowshoes in winter, and seasonal skating rink on the lake. The resort also offers guided outings year-round.

The resort is just a short walk from Lake Placid's famous Main Street. The area is rich with Olympic history—you can visit the 1932 and 1980 Olympic venues including the 1980 Olympic Arena (site of the "Miracle on Ice"), the Olympic Speed-skating Oval, the Olympic Ski Jumping Center, and the Olympic Bobsled and Luge Track. Whiteface Mountain, used in the 1980 Olympics, is also nearby for skiing.