Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid
Lakeside hotel walking distance from Olympic sites and town shops, offering comfy beds and hot breakfast.
The verdict
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Located at the southeast corner of the lake, this hotel places guests within walking distance of town shops and near the Olympic Centre. Visitors praise the spacious rooms with comfy queen beds and a breakfast featuring southwestern style omelets. However, guests note minor maintenance flaws like a crack in the bathroom sink and elevators that feel hot with no AC. 72
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently appreciate the ideal location close to the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex, Olympic Centre, and nearby restaurants. 7
- The spacious rooms feature comfortable queen beds with clean towels and stain-free pillow cases. 62
- Mornings are anchored by a breakfast that includes hot eggs and southwestern style omelets with salsa and cheese mixed in. drawn from the full read
The catch
Who it's for
- — Visitors exploring the Olympic Village and Ski Jumping Complex
- — Guests wanting a short walk to town shops and restaurants
- — Travelers prioritizing a hot breakfast with omelets
Skip it if
- — Travelers sensitive to warm elevators lacking AC
- — Guests expecting scenic mountain views from every room window
Seen on camera
8 moments · 1 video · Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid
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“So far, everything looks fairly clean. There's a crack in the sink, but that's okay.”
youtube.com1:48“Got some towels. They appear to be clean.”
youtube.com3:14“Okay, so when I got here, the AC was on. It's nice and cool in here.”
youtube.com4:08“And let's see see what kind of view we have here. Not expecting anything too spectacular. And yeah, I was right. Okay, s…”
youtube.com5:24“And the bed spread and the sheets seem fine, too. Yep. Looks fine to me.”
youtube.com8:17“All right, the tub looks decent. Not seen anything major.”
youtube.com12:49“And one thing I noticed was the AC was not the best in the elevator or actually in the lobby.”
youtube.com15:55“Nice elevators. Doesn't seem like there's any AC though in the elevators. It's kind of hot in here, but luckily I don't…”
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Score breakdown
How the 92/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
95- “So far, everything looks fairly clean. There's a crack in the sink, but that's okay.” 61:48
Location
97- “Set at the southeast corner of the lake, the warm and welcoming Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid hotel offers a fabulous location in the Olympic Village.” 2
- “Stayed there recently, one of the best Hampson's I've been too and the location is awesome, I even spoke with the manager who was great as well.” 5
Room
93Service
93Bed & Sleep
92Value
88- “No problem. This hotel cost me $144.76 plus tax for a total of 16,538 for one night, which I think is reasonable.” 6
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-30
Where it sits
Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid and the 2 other hotels we cover in Lake Placid. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
What’s nearby
Landmarks and transport around Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid. Distances are straight-line, so walking times are approximate.
- Lake Placid Olympic Museum — 4 min walk · 0.3 km
- John Brown Farm State Historic Site — 8 min drive · 3.4 km
- Burlington International AirportBTV — 69 min drive · 68.8 km
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 6 points above the modest median of 86, across 273 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 92
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 90
Based on 273 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 6 mentions
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 32 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Set at the southeast corner of the lake, the warm and welcoming Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid hotel offers a fabulous location in the Olympic Village.” 2
- “Hey all . Their shuttle was not hard to spot at all.. we did call the hotel once we arrived at the airport just to let the driver know we needed to be picked up. . only waited maybe 10 or so minutes and were picked up.” 1
- “Stayed there recently, one of the best Hampson's I've been too and the location is awesome, I even spoke with the manager who was great as well.” 5
- “The Queen beds make for a bloody good night's rest after a day of exploring and they serve a banging breakfast. You are in an ideal location, just a short walk from the town and close to attractions like the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex and the Olympic Centre.” 7
- “Come back and get cosy around the fireplace creating memories to last a lifetime. You are in an ideal location to enjoy the lake and just a short walk from the town.” 7
- “You are in an ideal location, within walking distance from the town and close to attractions like the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex and Olympic Centre. The Hampton Inn has everything and more to make your trip one to remember.” 7
- “You are in an ideal location close to the Olympic centre, Whiteface Mountains with plenty of local shops and restaurants nearby.” 7
- “No matter when you visit, you'll have everything you need right here. Just a stone's throw away from Lake Placid's top attractions, you are conveniently situated near the town with plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from and close to the Olympic Jumping complex.” 7
- “The Hampton Inn is the perfect place to relax and enjoy breathtaking views of the Lake from your private balcony sipping on a well-deserved beverage.” 7
- “Spend the evening getting cosy on the terrace soaking in the breathtaking mountain views with a beverage in hand.” 7
- “you are looking for the perfect place to relax and enjoy incredible views of the lake from your private balcony, look no further my friend.” 7
- “After a busy day exploring, come back and spend the evening relaxing on the terrace taking in the incredible mountain views with a beverage in hand.” 7
- “With its stunning mountain views overlooking Mirror Lake and a bed of dreams, you might find yourself tempted to extend your stay and become a permanent resident of this hotel.” 7
- “Relax in a comfortable guest room at this Lake Placid, NY hotel, offering a range of modern amenities and thoughtful touches, including a clean and fresh Hampton bed®, LCD TV, free WiFi, an ergonomic work area, microwave and mini-refrigerator.” 2
- “And the bed spread and the sheets seem fine, too. Yep. Looks fine to me.” On camera68:17
- “The Queen beds make for a bloody good night's rest after a day of exploring and they serve a banging breakfast.” 7
- “With its stunning mountain views overlooking Mirror Lake and a bed of dreams, you might find yourself tempted to extend your stay and become a permanent resident of this hotel.” 7
- “And I almost forgot to check the pillows. So, let's see what these look like. All right. So, the pillow cases look fine. Turn on the lights here. I'm not seeing any stains. And then the pillows themselves. Yeah. I mean, they look fine.” 6
- “Camp Moonshadow is the best lodge in Lake Placid and the ultimate escape for families. Enjoy mountain views from your cosy living from and enough space to sleep up to 12 people.” 7
- “Got some towels. They appear to be clean.” On camera63:14
- “Stayed there recently, one of the best Hampson's I've been too and the location is awesome, I even spoke with the manager who was great as well.” 5
- “Nice elevators. Doesn't seem like there's any AC though in the elevators. It's kind of hot in here, but luckily I don't have to be in there too long.” On camera616:05
- “Okay, so when I got here, the AC was on. It's nice and cool in here.” On camera64:08
- “No problem. This hotel cost me $144.76 plus tax for a total of 16,538 for one night, which I think is reasonable.” 6
- “Seriously Crowne Plaza Lake Placid has it all, from an indoor pool, tennis court, on-site fitness centre, hot tub, oh, and don't even get me started on their buffet breakfast.” 7
- “Hey all . we are getting ready to head down to breakfast.. it looked delicious.. hot eggs and stuff.” 1
- “The Queen beds make for a bloody good night's rest after a day of exploring and they serve a banging breakfast.” 7
- “Just when you think it couldn't get any better, you are conveniently situated just a short walk away from the town with plenty of bars, restaurants and shops to choose from. It's no surprise that Cambria Hotel is one of the best Lake Placid hotels.” 7
- “The rooms are spacious with beds so comfy you may find it a challenge to actually leave and make it in time for breakfast but trust me, it's worth it.” 7
- “So far, everything looks fairly clean. There's a crack in the sink, but that's okay.” On camera61:48
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 5 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 5Avoid the Hampton Inn at Lake Placid : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2024-02-12Ageing3 quotes used
“Stayed there recently, one of the best Hampson's I've been too and the location is awesome, I even spoke with the manager who was great as well.”
Read originalreddit.com - 7Where to Stay in Lake Placid (Guide to the Best Places)thebrokebackpacker.comReview site2021-05-17Ageing31 quotes used
“The Hampton Inn | Best Spa Resort in Lake Placid If you are looking for the perfect place to relax and enjoy incredible views of the lake from your private balcony, look no further my friend.”
Read originalthebrokebackpacker.com - 1Hampton Inn and Suites Blue Lagoon - Live!!boards.cruisecritic.comReview site2007-08-22Ageing4 quotes used
“The beds were very comfortable.. we had the pull out but still comfortable.”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 2Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placidiloveny.comReview siteDate not stated2 quotes used
“Set at the southeast corner of the lake, the warm and welcoming Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid hotel offers a fabulous location in the Olympic Village.”
Read originaliloveny.com - 3Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placidexpedia-aarp.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalexpedia-aarp.com
- 4Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid Hotelhotelsone.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalhotelsone.com
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