With a stay at Lake Front Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cooperstown, steps from Otsego Lake and within a 5-minute walk of National Baseball Hall of Fame. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Doubleday Field and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Clark Sports Center.
What's nearby
National Baseball Hall of Fame - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Doubleday Field - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Farmers' Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Clark Sports Center - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
Cooperstown Dreams Park - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
New York Pizzeria - 14 min walk
Upstate Bar and Grill - 3 min drive
Brewery Ommegang - 12 min drive
Doubleday Cafe - 5 min walk
About this property
Lake Front Hotel
Lakefront hotel with a marina and a restaurant
Lake Front Hotel offers 43 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 43 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at Lake Front Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view.
Featured amenities include ATM/banking services and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Lake Front Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
Street parking available
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Lake Front Restaurant
Things to do
Boat tours
Kayaking
Conveniences
ATM
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Marina
On the bay
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Built in 2011
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Heating (climate-controlled)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 10 to May 27:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Lake Front Hotel Hotel
Lake Front Hotel Cooperstown
Lake Front Hotel Hotel Cooperstown
Lake Front Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 377 reviews" "
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 377 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
Aug 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Henry
Aug 21, 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was TINY for the price. There was no soap provided. When I informed staff about this at check out they simply said that they would inform housekeeping, but offered no word of apology. The overall attitude of staff was not exactly rude, but certainly not friendly.
We were very suprised at the place. The pictures online didn't do it any justice.
Very relaxing atmosphere. Pleasant staff.
The thermostat in the room was difficult to use. But that is my only complaint.
We were pleasantly surprised to get 2-5$ coupons for the on site resturaunt. And a complementary boat tour also on property. We didn't get to use it. However we will be back!
All around good experience. Excellant food too!!
I was there for the Baseball HOF, so you can't beat the location (a five minute walk). It was by the lake with a nice indoor/outdoor restaurant. It's more of a motel than hotel and is a bit dated. I was on the first floor and could hear the people above me walking around and could hear my neighbors talking (thin walls?). Shower was good; bathroom okay; and it had a table in which to work on. No iron or ironing board in the room, which was odd. Also, nearly $400/night which seemed excessive.
erik
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
John
Aug 15, 2024
Nice little hotel. Wish there was some AM Coffee.
Bed could use some improvement . Sleeping not easy
I stayed here with my daughter while my son was in the Dreams Park tournament. It was absolutely awesome! I was so happy we decided to stay in town where we could walk everywhere while my car stayed parked for free. Housekeeping was awesome every day. The view can't be beat! And we enjoyed the food at the restaurant. Our trip could not have been any better and a BIG part of it was because we stayed here.
Errica
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Anthony
Aug 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Short walk to Cooperstown and right on lake!
Great location walk to downtown. Beautiful view of the walk, friendly staff, but the rooms are very dated and have a mild dew smell. Many people smoke cigarettes at this location which we didn't like.
Close to everything on foot. Right down the street from the Hall. Also it’s right on the lake.
Louis
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Tracy, Staten Island
Traveled with partner
Aug 8, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I would have rated this property excellent. It truly was a fantastic location. It is a motel in the true definition of a 1960’s motel. Very cute and kitschy.
Walkable everywhere. I watched a young man spend over an hour one morning dust and sweep every nook and cranny of the exterior building windows, doors, walkway overhang ceiling, stairs. Spotless.
Each doorway had two chairs in front under the window. We read books. It was really sweet. Our room interior and bathroom were just as clean. Not a spot of dust or dirt on anything. Furniture, baseboards, and bathrooms were spotless.
Now here it comes I am sure this is the reason for their prepay in full policy … the owners of this property must address the moisture problem and resulting mold smell. I went to the office and received the response that it was because people leave their ac’s on. Sorry folks you can’t blame that.
I saw reviews mentioned room dampness and damp sheets. Our sheets were absolutely damp. We put the ac setting on dry and this helped. Since we arrived late and were leaving early, we grabbed the emergency breakdown blankets out of the car and slept on those on top of the bed
It is with regret that we cannot recommend the property. It’s really is a shame. This property could be a real goldmine.
I’ll skip right to the unique part of this hotel. We arrived at this hotel during a summer heat wave. Hotel was very nice sitting right on the lake. Room was nice with good air conditioning. However, during the night our air conditioner wasn’t working. We woke up in a sweat which only got worse after showering. When I went to the office ( where the air conditioning was working nicely ) and told them the problem, they asked for my room number than walked over and pushed a button on a control panel and told me I should have the air back in a bit. And I did! But obviously they could control the temperature in each room which they did! We had the same problem the second night! Are you kidding me? A beautiful property the owners have well maintained but have decided to nickel and dime the customers to shave their electric bill (but not when it comes to their office). If you’re staying here in the summer, pack a portable fan! If you’re coming in the winter, maybe pack some blankets!…LOL!…. If I lived to a 100!
Rick Wyatt
Iroquois ON
It is near the lake and you can take a boat ride directly from there. It has an attached restaurant with seating outside too. The check in process was very easy. My only concern was we were on the second floor and my elderly aunt had to take a break going up the stairs. I did not ask if there was an elevator though as I didn't see any signs that there was one. This place was close to my son's wedding venue. All in all it was lt was a pleasant experience!
Phyllis
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Marc
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Just to be clear: the Lake Front Hotel is actually a MOTEL. The door to your room opens onto a parking lot, and other guests walk by the room's only window. So, "charming" is not the word that comes to mind. Maybe overpriced?
Still, our room was clean and quiet, the AC worked nicely and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast in the restaurant was okay, though the service was a bit haphazard.
Also, unless your only reason in visiting is to spend a day at the Baseball Hall of Fame, don't bother staying in the Village of Cooperstown. There's literally nothing else downtown and pizza seemed to be the only food available.