My spouse and I visited
Whiteface Lodge on a Sunday afternoon in early July 2019. (Note that we did not
stay at the Lodge, but only explored the property as sightseers.) The Lodge is
located within a 1.5-mile walk of Lake Placid and the village. Both
self-parking (complimentary) and valet parking are available. The main building
features an impressive rustic log/timber design. We had hoped to enjoy an al
fresco drink and snack on the day that we visited, but we regrettably
discovered that the daytime restaurant (Peak 47) does not offer outdoor
seating. Although the more formal Kanu restaurant is not open for lunch, w
peeked inside to admire its gorgeous vaulted beamed ceilings, twin stone
fireplaces, antler chandeliers, and mounted animal heads. (This dining room
adjoins to a small covered deck where perhaps outdoor dining is available in
the evenings.) Adirondack furniture and colorful area rugs grace the interior
public spaces on the property. We wandered outside to overlook the gated outdoor
pool area, which also has an indoor component. The property offers additional amenities
like a spa, fitness center, ice cream parlor, movie theatre, game room, bowling,
tennis courts, and fishing, plus ice skating in the winter. The Lodge’s nearby
Canoe Club offers waterfront space for swimming and paddling, as well as casual
dining. (We did not visit the Canoe Club for drinks/snacks [which surely had
outdoor seating] because we thought that it was reserved for hotel guests
only.) We loved the feel of the Whiteface Lodge, and we would consider staying
there on our next visit to Lake Placid, although it does seem a bit
family-oriented for us as a childless couple.
