Venture to Upstate New York’s Finger Lakes region, where dense forests and rich farmland encircle gorgeous Lake Canandaigua, the setting of award-winning hotel The Lake House on Canandaigua. Take a break from the fast pace of everyday life for a slow visit to this premier wellness destination. From the moment you check in at the main lodge, with architectural touches reminiscent of old New England and the Adirondack Great Camps, you can treat yourself to a quintessential, all-season getaway. From skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing activities in winter and leaf peeping or hiking in the fall to water sports, lakeside lounging, and year-round fitness classes, The Lake House on Canandaigua's activities will satisfy everyone from the intrepid outdoorsman to the yogi-in-training. Highlights of the hotel include:
You can also feel good about your carbon footprint when staying there since it runs entirely on geothermal power and keeps its plastic usage to a minimum, all in an effort to maintain the pristine natural surroundings.
The Lake House on Canandaigua's 124 guest rooms offer enough variety to suit every type of traveler. From solo trekkers seeking solitude to multi-generation families wanting adjoining rooms or suites, the resort provides everything from a town view standard room all the way to a lake view King Suite featuring a king bed, twin day bed, balcony, soaking tub, a fireplace, and exceptional views.
All rooms feature the design-forward modern décor and furniture brought together by noted New York design firms Studio Tack and The Brooklyn Home Company. Rooms are bright and airy, allowing you to breathe easy, rest better, and wake feeling refreshed in sumptuous beds — some are even four-posters. Wide-plank wood floors will make you feel at home in this semi-rustic setting with touches of New England found in the brass accents and fixtures in the spare, white-tiled bathrooms that feature luxury amenities. Folding camp benches and chairs add a touch of old Adirondack style, while modern light fixtures, free-standing tubs, and high-tech accessories firmly ground you in the modern world.
If you're seeking a destination wedding, you'll love the in-house wedding planning services, the ability to purchase room blocks, and the variety of event venues including a rustic wood-beamed barn space. To top it off, you'll fall head over heels for the Bridal Suite with a dressing room, hair and makeup area, sitting area with fireplace, outdoor patio, and special area for the bride to admire her gown surrounded by five full-length mirrors. Likewise, guests arranging group events like family reunions or business-oriented seminars or conferences have a variety of conference rooms with state-of-the-art presentation tech to choose from.
Inspired by this family-owned hotel's first family product from their artisan winery, the Richards Wild Irish Rose wine from 1954, the hotel's flagship restaurant is the Rose Tavern, where high-contrast white walls and dark woodwork reflect a modern, yet old New England, feel. Brass accents, pendant lights, and wood floors combined with cozy booths, French doors, and louvered shutters make for an unforgettable atmosphere. The hotel's other restaurant, The Sand Bar, is seasonal and serves up casual food in a timber-beamed, open-air building with sturdy columns, a long dark bar, banquettes, and stone floors reflective of the granite mountains found not too far away.
The Lake House on Canandaigua offers a wide range of activities, from relaxing moments at the spa and live evening entertainment to fitness, wellness, and cooking classes.
Wellness is first and foremost at The Lake House on Canandaigua. Indulge with luxurious massages, facials, and body treatments at Willowbrook Spa, where guests can also unwind with a sauna, heated swimming pool, hot tub, a relaxing sunroom, and Himalayan salt feet warmers. Visit the 24-hour fitness center to exercise with Precor treadmills, ellipticals, and free weights as well as a Peloton bicycle. Daily classes are offered as well, including lakeside mat Pilates sessions, yoga, meditation, and more.
For those who love the outdoors, water sports such as kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, water bikes, and boat cruises are available at the hotel's private dock or nearby marina. Guests can explore their creativity with workshops like whiskey and wood burning, mixed media, and an alcohol ink art experience, or learn to make things like empanadas, fresh pasta, and more. In addition, enjoy everything from family photography sessions to dive-in movies at the pool, live music, e-bike rentals, and winery or brewery tours.
Other Nearby Activities & Attractions
Set among the 11 long, narrow lakes that give the Finger Lakes region its name, The Lake House on Canandaigua lies on the northern tip of the smaller, but no less picturesque Canandaigua While you might think the surrounding beauty of the countryside is enough of a draw to the region, you'll also delight in knowing the area hosts over 100 wineries and vineyards ripe for a tasting tour, dozens of craft breweries, and more museums than you can visit in a single trip. Far from the crowds of the East Coast cities, but still close enough for a quick weekend adventure, The Lake House on Canandaigua sits in the perfect sweet spot for a countryside escape.
Address
770 S. Main St., Canandaigua, NY, United StatesTransportation
The best and easiest way to get around the Finger Lakes region is to rent a car at your arrival airport and proceed to Lake House on Canandaigua from there. You'll experience country roads lined with majestic trees, green fields, and quaint farmhouses.
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