The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

2.5 star property
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Deluxe King Room, Lake View | Terrace/patio
Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room, Lake View
Lake
Lake

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
3380 State Route 14, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
  • The Tasting Room
    2 min drive
  • Seneca Harbor
    2 min drive
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    4 min drive
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    50 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite, Lake View

  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen Room, Lake View

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Room, Lake View

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Watkins Glen

With a stay at The Hotel Laurel at Seneca in Watkins Glen, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Watkins Glen State Park and The Tasting Room. .This golf motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Seneca Harbor and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Watkins Glen Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Tasting Room - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Castel Grisch Winery - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 11 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Glen Dairy Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

Lakefront motel in Watkins Glen with a restaurant
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include queen sofa beds and desks. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Watkins Glen motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
This motel features designated smoking areas, boat tours nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby and canoeing nearby.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Grill@The Laurel serving guests of The Hotel Laurel at Seneca.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Limited parking is available onsite.
Grill@The Laurel - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Grill@The Laurel

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Sofa bed

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Glen Motor Inn Watkins Glen
Glen Motor Inn
Glen Motor Watkins Glen
Glen Motor
Glen Motor Hotel Watkins Glen
Glen Motel Watkins
Glen Motor Inn
The Laurel At Seneca Motel
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Motel
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Watkins Glen
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Motel Watkins Glen

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 713 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 713 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 713 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 713 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 713 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view overlooking lake Seneka! Great dinner with a perfect view of the lake. The rooms each had a lovely balcony overlooking the water. Room was comfortable and enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay would love it if there was a breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathy C

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved the view and the community deck. The rooms are supposedly upgraded. They need more. A person can’t even sit on the toilet comfortably as it is right up against the wall and the seat is falling off. When we asked after 2 days to have our room made up, they didn’t change the sheets. The ice machine and garbage are a hike up a steep hill as is the restaurant. Not worth the price. The restaurant was okay & nice to have there but limited hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the view of the lake from the balcony. The parking was nice as you could park right in front of your door to unload everything. This was convenient since we were on the second level with a balcony. No stairs came into play.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Clean with beautiful view of Seneca Lake!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time there. It has been renovated & they did a nice job. Staff was great. Would definetly go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building with the rooms sits below the road, making it quiet and providing a lovely view of the lake from your window and balcony. The carpet, furniture, mattresses and furniture are all brand new and the beds were very comfortable. Large TV, lots of drawer storage, and a larger mini-fridge. Although the bathroom was small, the new fixtures were high quality. The restaurant is new also so it has a limited menu and days open, but the view is great and the food, drinks, and service were excellent. We stayed 3 nights in Mid-August and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has the loveliest views of Lake Seneca. Siting on our private balcony, my husband and I enjoyed quiet reflections, bird watching, and luckily for us, a double rainbow! A beautiful moment and a beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed with my husband and two teen girls for one night on our way to Canada. Just outside of town, beautiful views and clean, sufficient accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

great view, great service, great food 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view of the lake. I could sit on our balcony forever
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is fantastic.The restaurant was good. Rooms clean and updated. Good location just out of town. Very disappointed the new ownership did not keep the racing theme with photographs and history of the racing drivers who enjoyed staying there in the 1960's.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this property. The room with the balcony overlooking the lake was beautiful. The staff was friendly. The location was perfect to get to Watkins Glen and all the wineries overall, it was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniya

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary, bethlehem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Paying for the views and that's ok
The view from the room is amazing and the private balcony is great to have. The room was small but clean and was perfect for a solo traveler for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chittur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located near the town of Watkins Glen. Good views of Seneca Lake from the balcony. Bathroom was good. Parking was convenient. The room was quite small. With two queen beds, there was not much room to maneuver. The front desk staff was very courteous and helpful. Several wineries within a short distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Bergen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lake! We were even treated to a rainbow! Perfect! ♥️😀
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yujie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but smelled. We could not figure out what the strong, unpleasant oder was. The bathroom had NO counter space. No place for your bathroom items. The bed was very noisy. It made crunching noises when you rolled over. You were assigned parking spots per room. Ours had a big mud puddle on passenger side. We would not stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024