Exactly what we wanted. Classic old school motel with beautiful views, a quite room, a comfortable bed, extremely helpful staff, and delicious food. It’s overpriced but we are glad we booked two nights. We are already looking forward to beers on the balcony tomorrow after a day of riding through the Finger Lakes. It’s true that the infrastructure is old here, but everything is being maintained and steadily improved. I’ll take this authentic character and comfort over a chain hotel any day. Remember when you used to be able to open the windows in hotels? You can do that at the Glen Motor Inn.
William C.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Canton, OH
We have been staying at this ‘old school’ motel/hotel for about 20 years for our regular visit to the track at Watkins Glen. In small steps each year there are improvements, but there is much to be done. A large infusion of new money would help, but still the people are very nice, the racing history is compelling, and the view of Seneca Lake from the east facing porch area cannot be beat. So, try some history and modest accommodations and stay there if you are at The Glen for wine or fast cars.
Cate F.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Middle Village, NY
Very clean room, very quiet. Bed was firm(ok for us) but pillows were so uncomfortable. Didn’t try restaurant or included breakfast so can’t comment. Biggest drawback was how unbelievably dated the décor, linens and furnishings are. Like, wow! Be prepared to be transported back to 1972. Our room was also musty, but we didn’t notice it after a little while. The tv was a flat screen, but a terrible blurry picture. Two stars only because we both slept well. Considering how much they charge per night, why hasn’t this place been updated?
Howard R.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Albany, NY
This review is about the restaurant, not the motel. A friend and I went here on the recommendation of some racing fans we met at the Seneca Lodge, who said their meal had been wonderful. On the plus side, the staff were friendly, and the view from the dining room, which overlooks Seneca Lake, was fantastic. However, our meal was another story. While the salads were good, and the bread was offered with honey infused butter and olive oil and balsamic vinegar, the main course ranged from mediocre(my friend’s stuffed ravioli) to awful. What was awful was my pan seared salmon, which was cooked to the point of having the consistency and taste of cardboard. When asked by the waitress towards the end of our meal how it was, I told her about my mostly uneaten salmon. She offered to call the manager for us, but we simply paid the bill and left, never to return. The view IS great, and maybe there are better choices on the menu, but I will never know.
Paul P.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Peckville, PA
Don’t let the pristine view over Senaca lake fool you, this place is really not that nice. The beds were very uncomfortable. Not what I’d call dirty, but also not the cleanest place either. Very old fashioned staff. Continental breakfast was ok(cereal, coffee, toast, yougart) Great pool view of lake, but water was FREEZING. Not that I’m one to complain about cold pool water, but it must have just been filled, because it was really cold. Didn’t eat at the restaurant, but it did seem busy and looked pretty good. I prob won’t be back however because of the bed situation. $ 140 a nt for balcony room $ 130 for no balcony. But seriously balcony is the best part, even if those railings really do need a coat of paint!