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The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Queen Room, Lake View | Balcony view
Exterior
Deluxe King Room, Lake View
Bar (on property)
Junior Suite, Lake View | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Lake view

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Deluxe King Room, Lake View

Deluxe King Room, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Lake view

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Deluxe Queen Room, Lake View

Deluxe Queen Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Lake view

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Junior Suite, Lake View

Junior Suite, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Lake view

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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.
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What's nearby

  • Seneca Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Tasting Room - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Cornell University - 43 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pudgies Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

Lakefront motel with a restaurant and a bar
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, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

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. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Limited parking is available onsite.
Grill@The Laurel - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Grill@The Laurel

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
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The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Views of Seneca Lake!

Loved our one night stay at The Hotel Laurel. Wish we had stayed a second night. First of all, I can't imagine a better view of Seneca Lake than at this hotel. All rooms have balconies that overlook the lake. And the hotel has a large deck area with tables and chairs where you can sit outside and enjoy the evening air. The hotel had a restaurant and we did have breakfast there and it was quite good. Convenient to Watkins Glen also. The only issue was our balcony door got stuck and would not open when we returned from dinner. We were able to get it open when we first arrived and enjoyed a few minutes looking out at the lake. But for some reason the latch would not open all the way. Not a huge deal and it probably could have been easily fixed by the staff but at that point it was late. Besides I watched the sunrise with a cup of coffee from the aforementioned deck. Also saw a herd of deer walking across the field down below us in the early morning. Absolutely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wish I could have stayed longer

My husband and I both loved this place. The room is nice and also large. The mini fridge has a freezer. Whe whole place is cut and has nice touches like a little pumpkin on the patio table (October). We arrived kind of late (glad I called to confirm their limited check-in hours). Check-in was quick and easy. We also had just enough time to eat dinner there since no where else was open in the area. We were happy with the food which had large portions. The atmosphere was also nice. They have a pretty large bar including a wine or beer flight. Wish they had a cider flight. They night we stayed they didn't have the restaurant open this morning. That's okay, we found somewhere in town. I loved sitting on the balcony in the morning. Absolute perfection and the view was good. The only little annoyances was it seems like they might use a mattress protector that makes weird noise when you move. Also for the heat/Ac unit "constant fan" didn't work. Being a light sleeper it kept waking me when it kicked on. I'm still very happy with my stay and would absolutely come back felt like I hit the jackpot with the price, location, and adorable inn. It also helps that the location was just down the road from our plans, Watkins Glen State Park and Captain Bill's.. Shower set up seemed odd to us. Nice aesthetic but I guess we just aren't that hip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Volha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room overlooking the lakes was amazing. Nice and clean. It looks like they have done renovation just recently. Loved their patio too. There were lots of light bulbs hanging across the patio which created this beautiful and cozy atmosphere. Although 2 out of 3 heaters outside were not working, so we couldn't fully enjoy it. Check in was fast. We were provided necessary information except for breakfasts. If it was not included in the price we could have been told that there is a breakfast option available for an additional cost. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great find in Watkins Glen! Newly renovated with classic charm. The rooms are nicely decorated and cozy. It’s a quiet area with all rooms viewing Seneca lake. We didn’t get a chance to try the bar or restaurant, but it looked like a nice spot. 5 minute drive to local restaurants and Watkins Glen State Park. Decent prices everywhere, too. The only thing I didn’t appreciate is that not every room comes with a balcony. Apparently they are only available upon request, which Expedia did not disclose. A lovely stay overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean. No chairs in room. Smaller than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kandace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view. Room was dated. Pipes knocked when water was turned off
No counter space
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the view was great.
View from my balcony
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

BRANDI, Chesapeake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jaime

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This place gets 4 stars for the stunning view and location. I would stay here again just for that. The rooms were clean and the area was quiet and felt safe. The restaurant was decent but there are a lot of food options not far up the road. You only get one parking space per unit and there is only one parking space per unit so if someone parks in your space, you don't have a place to park. You have to park at the lobby and walk all the way to your unit. This happened to us and we heard our neighbors honking and yelling at someone else too. I wish the hotel would give you a card or something to put in your car window to identify which cars go with which unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, Great rooms, and wonderful views of Seneca Lake. I grew up on the other side of the lake and I always stay at The Hotel Laurel when I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie, Hauppauge

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect however, the walls are thin. We could hear the traffic up on the roadway and voices in the next room. The view was wonderful. The restaurant is convenient and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view from balcony nice room and conveniently located near town and park
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, nice clean room. Close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norval S

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balcony has a majestic view, staff is friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erath

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view of the lake from our balcony. The deck overlooking the lake with the chairs and gas fire pit was really cool! The bathroom was a little small and the glass around the shower did not go all the way back, so the floor got wet back there. A glass door would have been better. The staff was very nice, but we could not check in until the restaurant opened, there was no one there. We enjoyed it there, though, it was very relaxing.
A view from our balcony.
The deck overlooking the lake.
Sunrise over the lake.
Nice room with 2 double beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Clean room beautiful view of the lake a great place to stay will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast. Needed loveseat in room for a place to sit beside the bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

haleh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice. Nice place. Great on site restaurant. Staff is great Incredible view of Seneca Lake
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne, Mohnton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel, the view of the lake each morning was very nice. The room was large and the beds were comfy. The hotel is very close to Watkins Glen State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025