The Porcupine in Saranac Lake, NY

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The Porcupine

Location. The Porcupine, located in Saranac Lake, N.Y., is nestled in the high peaks of the Adirondacks. The city's Main Street, which offers shopping, galleries, restaurants and walking trails, is one-half mile from the inn. The property is seven miles from the Olympic village of Lake Placid, which offers ice skating, downhill skiing, spas and live entertainment.
Features. This historic inn was originally owned by poet Thomas Bailey Aldrich, and was built in 1902 and refurbished in 2003. The Porcupine offers views of the three-acre garden and mountains. Full, complimentary breakfasts, featuring Belgian apple nut waffles served with homemade whipped cream and fresh fruit, free-range eggs and Canadian bacon, are served each morning. The inn is equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Six fireplaces are featured in the common areas. An enclosed porch and deck patio overlook towering pine trees, and the patio's sunken gazebo contains an eight-person hot tub and heater. The basement includes a billiards lounge and an honor wine and beer bar. In-house massages, yoga and Pilates instruction, and concierge services are provided. Pets are not allowed at this property.

Guestrooms. All guestrooms at The Porcupine include private bathrooms with bathrobes. Tradition Adirondack styling is reflected throughout the accommodations with antiques, period photographs and local memorabilia. All guestrooms except the Mark Twain room feature cable television. The Charles Suite boasts a glassed-in cure porch, working fireplace and lounge area.

Expert Tip. A warm plate of freshly baked cookies is delivered to the guestrooms each evening, and complimentary hors d'oeuvres are served during cocktail hour at the wine and beer bar.

Surrounding Area

1/2 MILE FROM MAIN STREET

Room Information - The Porcupine

Bed Type:  Short Description: Charles suite Long Description: One king bed. Glassed-in porch with garden and forest views. Private bathroom. Lounge area. Fireplace. Cable TV. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Bed Type:  Short Description: Adriondack suite Long Description: One king bed. Garden and forest views. Private bathroom. Lounge with compact refrigerator. Fireplace. Cable TV. Wireless Internet access (surcharge).  Bed Type:  Short Description: Saranac room Long Description: One queen bed and one double bed. Glassed-in porch with garden and forest view. Private bathroom. Lounge area. Bed Type:  Short Description: The Bartlett Suite Long Description: Bathroom with claw-foot tub/shower.

Property Information

Adults Only
Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Fireplace
Floors - 2
Guestrooms - 5
Hotel Built - 1902
Hotel Renovated - 2003
Minimum check-in age - 18
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property

Star rating: 3

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 11:00 AM.

Area Activities

Saranac Lake's Main Street - 0.5 mile
Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial Cottage and Museum - 0.5 mile
Charles Dickert Wildlife Museum - 0.75 mile
Bela Bartok Cabin - 1.5 miles
Mud Pond - 4.25 miles
Ore Pond - 5.25 miles
Lake Placid Olympic Center - 9.25 miles
Whiteface Mountain Observatory - 25.5 miles

Driving Directions - The Porcupine

350 Park Avenue, Saranac Lake, N.Y.
From Adirondack Regional Airport:
Approximate distance to the inn is 7.5 miles.

Drive south on Airport Road toward Helms Mueller Road.
Turn left onto NY-186 and proceed two miles.
Turn right onto NY-86 and proceed four miles.
Turn left onto Keene Street.
Turn right onto Park Avenue.