The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • 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 this property

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

Lakefront motel in Watkins Glen with a restaurant
This motel features a restaurant and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Change of towels is available on request
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually furnished accommodation includes queen sofa beds and desks. Cable televisions are provided.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Hotel Laurel at Seneca's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of The Tasting Room. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from The Tasting Room and a few minutes from Seneca Harbor
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Watkins Glen motel.

Grill@The Laurel – This restaurant only serves dinner. 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • 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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 362 out of 730 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 730 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 730 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 730 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 730 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

jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and AMAZING view. The deck area is beautiful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a hidden gem. Hailey was great , very helpful. The rooms were incredible/spacious/clean/perfect The view of Lake Seneca was incredible On site restaurant was great Absolutely no complaints We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

JESUS

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room and the little deck off the room was beautiful. Didn't want to leave our room. It was so relaxing just looking at the view. Restaurant was excellent. Food was delicious and service was friendly and fast. View from the restaurant was just as beautiful. Very relaxing place to stay and close to downtown. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility with suprrb view of the lake and vineyards on the other side. Friendly and helpful staff. Would absolutely stsy here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
recently remodeled and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew and Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Fine for one night, just arrive during the day
The staff at the front desk and I. The restaurant were super friendly and understanding. The food was ok. It was nice to have something on campus after a long drive. You’re given a map and I didn’t read closely and took the word “hotel” wrong. I had even messaged ahead of time to be “close to the elevator/lobby due to traveling alone with a little one and having plenty of stuff. This is a recently renovated motel. My first impression unfortunately was not great as I arrived at night. They do give you a helpful map, but you have to go down a dark hill and it’s off a fairly busy highway. Everything was very dark and I was unusually nervous about the surroundings because my room’s back door was unlatched (I checked all 3) and it had a wobbly deadbolt once I did lock it, and I was traveling alone with a small child. It was so dark, I didn’t realize there was a drop off there, so chance of someone getting in was quite low, thankfully. The one bed didn’t have a top sheet under the duvet, which was likely and oversight, so I chose the other one. Rooms don’t have phones so you can’t call the front desk which was frustrating. Good number of pillows, relatively comfortable bed, new fridge for milk, snacks etc. Fell asleep after settling down around 2am. Bathroom was recently upgraded. Relatively clean. Average-pricey for what you get, but I know it’s peak season and come morning, I did appreciate the beautiful view. I felt better once I woke up, but it was time to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Huntington

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with family
Xxx
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronda

Travelled with group
The room was small but comfortable, the bathroom had no exhaust fan so when taking a shower everything became wet from condensation. Great view of Seneca Lake but it was way over priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasser

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc Sonny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view
Comfortable room with a gorgeous view and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property overlooks Seneca Lake with unobstructed views. Serene n picturesque. Nice outside deck to relax n enjoy the view. My room had a balcony which was perfect for privacy. Now for the concerns. A gas odor was prevalent inside the lobby n check in area on both days that I was present. The hotel's restaurant was closed during my two day stay which was a huge disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSELITO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
two thumbs-up
Location is so amazing over-looking Lake Seneca and just less than 5 minutes drive from downtown. Room clean and with everything you need (fridge, microwave, coffee maker, iron). Staff Glenna and Haley so accommodating and courteous. Will definitely stay here the next time we come back. Highly recommended for everybody
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views right outside the room Clean and safe
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

CAROLYNN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated. Shower very nice. Bed comfortable. View of lake. The only negative is there is no counter space in the bathroom to lay your toiletries. Enjoyed our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sweet updated motel, great view of Seneca Lake with private balcony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ADEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and in good condition. The beds were nice and comfortable. View from hotel is magnificent. Hotel restaurant opens on Wednesdays Only negative was the temperature of the water in shower took long time to warm up and then very hot and touchy. My niece never got it to be hot the morning we were leaving. Also, there needs to be a grab bar somewhere in that shower as it is all glass and tile. Hard to wash the bottoms of your feet and could be dangerous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a balcony and overlooked Seneca lake. The view was beautiful. Rooms were clean and updated but obviously an older building. Could have used a few more outlets and no exhaust fan in the bathroom. A little pricey. The restaurant was good. The people were nice but not there all the time. Overall a good place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024