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Athenaeum Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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3 S Lake Dr, Mayville, NY, 14757
  • Place, Chautauqua Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Amphitheater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Institution
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Athenaeum Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from Chautauqua Amphitheater
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a lobby fireplace are onsite.
Athenaeum Hotel offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Athenaeum Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chautauqua Lake. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, 2 meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • Steps from Chautauqua Amphitheater and 3 minutes by foot from Chautauqua Lake
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Athenaeum Hotel also features a garden, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Chautauqua hotel is smoke free.

Heirloom - Onsite restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 805 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Heirloom

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 28 and May 6.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Athenaeum Hotel Hotel
Athenaeum Hotel Mayville
Athenaeum Hotel Hotel Mayville

Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 229 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained vintage hotel. First rate staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice. Quiet out of season
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, elegant room with very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Grand Lady was a very impressive vintage hotel with charm and elegance. Room was much more updated than expected, staff couldn’t have been nicer and the grounds were spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not for the typical traveler. That said, it's a beautiful setting, but the accommodations are a bit rough. Could be very stunning if they achieve their fundraising goals and renovate it from top to bottom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

2/10 Terrible

Marlene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The one elevator on the property is broken. We can no walk steps. We may have to move to another hotel. Help
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Travelled with family
Loved staying on the grounds of chautauqua institution and enjoyed lower prices because it’s off-season. the rooms were clean, and a continental breakfast was included
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The continental breakfast was healthy and varied. Our room was lovely, it faced the lake and had a beautiful view. The staff was accommodating and very friendly. Perfect for a mid week stay as a quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, I enjoyed it a lot and for the price I paid, I would come back as many times as necessary.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Leet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful drive to the hotel. Stunning, old homes, history. The room is charming, clean with a gorgeous view of the lake and porch. It’s October and the weather is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The locations is 5 star. Beautiful, peaceful, tranquil, especially in nearly October. Tyr hotel needs refreshing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dayakar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The safety in the property is top notch. Its a 1890 built historic building. It might not be for everyone, but i liked it. It has free continental breakfast. Free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view at sunrise is a beautiful way to start your day. Staff is exceptional and friendly, breakfast is fresh and plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

We did not get a lake room, but the porch and yard are a great place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

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

10/10 Excellent

Ransom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the unique experience of staying in an old style grand hotel well maintained and serviced. That we chose a premium room that was spacious and with a lake view probably contributed to our satisfaction.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location on the Chautauqua Institute grounds. Beautiful lobby, porches facing lake, plenty of grounds to enjoy. The hotel rooms are in need of much refreshing. Cracked linoleum and severe sloping bathroom floor. Carpets very dirty and spotted. Due for updating. Do not count on eating at the bar and snack area in rhe lobby, not in the Heirloom Room for dinner. The three nights we were there, they had weddings and events. So were closed to hotel guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast... fog in the morning prevented a lake view...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald

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

Athenaeum - Sept. 2025

We enjoyed stepping back in time to admire the unique building style of the 1880's. The room was a little smaller than most hotels, except New York City, but was very comfortable. It was a very pleasant experience staying at the Athenaeum Hotel and very relaxing. Also, the "Continental Breakfast" was way beyond the norm...excellent. There were plenty of choices and stocked very well. This was indeed an unexpected bonus. Lastly, walking around the hotel and Chatauqua Institution was very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025