Waters Edge Inn & Conference Center

We needed to use their conference room for a deposition because this was the closest Inn that we could use; despite discussing a beverage set up and a conference room set up with the MANAGER, neither was done. No One was very nice at all and we will never stay or recommend this place to anyone.

The hotel was very clean, the lobby is beautiful, and the view was absolutely gorgeous from our room. The staff were very nice, and the WiFi worked fine. You can tell the hotel is an older building, but it is very well maintained, at least all the parts we encountered. However, I was not impressed with the room for the price we paid. The room was clean, but the bathroom was tiny, and the actual room itself was small and nothing special. My only real issue is with the pricing of the rooms, when I pay almost $ 200 for a hotel room I expect something nicer, not what we got. The breakfast was OK, nothing special, but nothing terrible either. The convenience of the location is where I think the charges come in, and I get that it is nice to just cross the street to the park. But next time I think we will walk a bit farther, and pay less for a room for the night.

I vacillated between 2 – 3 stars… I wish they gave you a 0.5 option.
This location is conveniently located right across from Enchanted Forest, with a pool, views of the water, and a very nice Adirondack den-​style common room. Some thoughts:
— Yes, they’re a bit expensive, but you’re paying, in part, for the convenience of walking across to Enchanted Forest. It’s not insanely priced, though steeper discounts on EF would sweeten the deal a bit.
— While the common room is very nice, the rest is dated, with peeling wallpaper, fridges that don’t keep things cold, and just generally outdated décor. I guess it fits the theme park’s motif.
— WiFi was great… when it worked at night. The next morning, it wasn’t working… looks like they had to restart their router. Since the front desk doesn’t open until 8, I was out of luck. I guess I could have called the night manager, but I didn’t want to be «that guy.»
— Breakfast is at 7, which is a little late for us… if you like to get out and go hiking, this likely won’t work for you. Food was standard Continental fare — aside from really, really slow toasters, it was fine. Coffee was really good.
— Hugest gripe — and what takes it down to 2.5 — is the noise. I’ve heard the expression «paper thin walls» used before, but never had a chance to use it until now. You can hear EVERYTHING — what’s going on outside, below/​above you, in the halls, and in other rooms perfectly clearly. Falling asleep was very difficult.
All in all, we’d return, though I might research to see if other spots are a little nicer for the price. However, we had a nice time overall, even with the issues.

Good place to stay if going to Water Safari and use the ‘Stay n Play’ package. Rooms and hallways in desperate need of an update. Air conditioner in room was horrible, very loud and no auto control. Nice balcony with the lake veiw. Room was clean but old décor. Fridge in room did not keep our food cold. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast had french toast sticks, cereal, muffins, bagels, oatmeal and fruit; the normal for a Continental Breakfast.

Not even close to the 189/​night value. Our daughter stepped on a rusty tack in the hallway. Don’t even bother with the continental breakfast. Mgt should be ashamed. Very disappointed.

If you bring your kids make sure they don’t mind smelling Weed in the hallways, other than that it’s fine for the limited below average hotels in Old Forge. Hotel works for young people snowmobiling, drinking and smoking pot which is great without the family.

A follow up to my original post, after speaking with the hotel manager, she told me that they are indeed going to put up more signage that strongly discourages feeding the ducks and seagulls. Also will verbally tell guests upon check-​in.
Another issue I forgot to mention is kids running full speed down the hotel hallways, at all hours. It is really noisy and bothersome. The parents should know better and should tell the kids to WALK.
But over all I enjoy my twice and sometimes 3-​times yearly stay at WEI and I will be back.