The Lake House: A Perfect Hotel View in the Finger Lakes, New York

The Hotel’s Window

Think New York. Reset that thought. Now think of a New York where skyscrapers and a frenetic lifestyle give way to a soothing landscape where Nature is king and the calm waters of Canandaigua Lake set the tone for a memorable stay at The Lake House. Picture yourself sitting in an Adirondack chair on a spacious, private balcony with an unobstructed view of the lake and Skenoh Island. By day, you can see the vast manicured lawn and grounds with colorful, blooming flowers in every bed. In the evenings, the glowing firepits along the lakefront steal the scene, with guests gathering and enjoying beverages and s'mores while laughing with friends and family.


A Visual Tour of
The Lake House


Insider’s Knowledge

When we thought about chatting to Chris Pulito, The Lake House’s general manager, we imagined doing so with a glass of wine in hand while dipping our toes in the refreshing waters of Canandaigua Lake. It didn’t quite happen like that, but his testimonial indeed was enough to leave us craving for a lake breeze.

  • The public area that boasts the best views would have to be the terrace on the second floor of our main building. Guests can relax and take in views of the lawn, dock, pool, and Canandaigua Lake.

  • The windows of the lake view rooms, including the Premium Lake King, Premium Lake Queen, and Premium Lake King Suite at The Lake House on Canandaigua, provide picturesque views of Canandaigua Lake. While looking through the window or relaxing on the balcony, guests can enjoy the stunning sunsets and sometimes even fireworks over the lake.

  • Canandaigua Lake surrounds the entire hotel, and we aim to offer our guests stunning views of the lake while on the property. Guests can eat outside at Sand Bar, relax on the brand new pool deck, sit in one of the Adirondack chairs on the patio, enjoy the fire pits on the lawn, or even take an outdoor spin class while taking in the surrounding views.

  • “Serene.”

  • We want guests to immerse themselves in lake life while staying at The Lake House on Canandaigua. We envision luxury for guests knowing they can expect fresh and local fare at Rose Tavern and Sand Bar, innovative and tailored treatments at Willowbrook Spa, and adventurous activities on the lake. We want our guests to know that we will strive to make their stay as relaxing, comfortable, and authentic as possible. The Lake House is constantly evolving. Whether it be with our seasonal menu changes from Rose Tavern, new property amenities like our daybeds and private boats, special events such as our Veuve Clicquot & Oyster reception, wellness classes, or community and activity programming like our new trolly - making it easy for guests to explore downtown Canandaigua. We are always thinking of new ways to enhance the guest experience and have something new every time they visit. We also offer unique packages to fit interests of all kinds. Something new is always happening at The Lake House to encourage your next visit.


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Hotel’s Location

The Lake House is located in the Finger Lakes region, on the northernmost tip of beautiful Canandaigua Lake. For those flying in, the best option to get to The Lake House is Rochester International Airport, which is about a one-hour drive. Alternatively, the Syracuse and Buffalo International airports are relatively close, just under a two-hour drive from the upscale property. Taking a car is also an option: plan for a five-hour drive from New York City and a six-hour drive from Boston. The impressive Niagara Falls are just a two-hour drive further west.