TL;DR

New addition: Chic Eastwind property in Lake Placid, part of their Catskills-inspired collection.
Design touch: Dark blue clapboard siding and home-like branding details.
Setting: Main inn, smaller cabins, Chubb River views, and hiking access.
Atmosphere: Warm, down-to-earth hospitality.
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This Lake Placid property is an excellent new addition to the Adirondacks’, and Upstate NY’s, boutique hotel collection.

It’s a chic, nature-forward accommodation from a trio of visionary friends that formed Eastwind Hotels.

The owners are frequently there to greet guests on arrival, either in Lake Placid or at one of their gorgeous Catskills hotels.

All locations share the same dark blue clapboard siding and simple roadside signage.

It’s a cute touch that solidifies the branding while making the group feel like a collection of homes rather than a hotel chain.

The Lake Placid campus is made up of a large main house that used to be a roadside inn and a herd of smaller buildings in the backyard.

Beyond this, you’ll find the sweet Chubb River (visible from select cabins) and a walking and hiking area.

Everything is newly built and well-designed. As a hotel, Eastwind feels very genuine, a welcoming space from a down-to-earth group of people with good taste.

What are the rooms like?

Room count: 25 in total — 17 in the main house and 8 cabins.
Design: Mid-century meets Scandinavian minimalism.
Variety: From compact Queen Rooms to spacious King suites.
Highlights: Lushna Cabins and Suites with skylights and fireplaces.
Amenities: Cozy duvets, mini-fridges, desks, and views.
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Design is mid-century-esque at Eastwind, with a Scandinavian touch that fits nicely into the surroundings.

Minimalist white walls are set against cheerful wooden beams and a selection of unique, and stylish, furniture pieces.

Accommodation is quite varied, ranging from spartan 190 square foot Queen Rooms, 400 square foot Double Queens, and an array of King rooms and suites.

Depending on the room, you’ll enjoy features like balconies, breakfast nooks, cast-iron tubs and fireplaces.

Lushna Cabins and Suites are easily the highlights of the property.

The most basic is not much more than a tiny house, but the suite is a roomy, lofted, super-chic tribute to the outdoors, with all the amenities and gorgeous skylights.

All rooms at Eastwind have a base level of comfortably luxury, with cozy duvets, gorgeous decor, and some kind of cute seating.

Most include mini-fridges, desks, and a view of some kind.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Dining: Cozy lounge with small plates, local beer, and sparkling wine.
Breakfast: Yogurt, fruit, and pastry baskets delivered to rooms.
Leisure: Barrel sauna, seasonal pool, and community fire pits.
Extras: Vintage library, live music, and complimentary bikes.

The on-site dining at Eastwind is a small, cozy bar and lounge with lots of pale wood, light-colored stone and cute trinkets throughout.

They serve a selection of small bites like charcuterie and cheeses, alongside local beers and sparkling wines.

Breakfast baskets of yogurt, fruit and pastries are available for order, easy to enjoy alongside of a cup of morning coffee in the room.

The lounge area feels very alive, hosting a series of live music and other events.

A library of vintage books gives you something to peruse while hanging out in the main building.

Once you’re outside, you’ll find a truly excellent barrel dry-sauna, a seasonal pool, and community fire pits where you can toast marshmallows to your heart’s delight.

Complimentary bikes allow you to explore the small town of Lake Placid, though it’s not entirely necessary.

You can easily find enough to occupy you in the extensive hotel grounds by the Chubb River.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Town vibe: Mountain setting with Olympic history.
Scenery: Chubb River, Mirror Lake, and rail trail walks.
Outdoors: High Peaks Wilderness hiking close by.
In town: Dining options, cafés, and a microbrewery.
Attractions: Olympic Ski Jump Complex zipline and skyride.

Lake Placid is a lovely mountain town known for hosting the Winter Olympic multiple times, and still home to various winter games.

The town winds around the Chubb River, Mirror Lake and the east side of it eponymous lake, making for plenty of charming waterfront walks.

A nice little rail trail follows the Chubb River along the old train line.

Most everything is in walking or biking distance, though those with cars will be able to get to the best trailheads in the famed High Peaks Wilderness.

Hiking is the name of the game, really, and you can talk to the hotel to find the perfect adventure for your skill and adventure level.

A long history of tourism has made for plenty of options if you prefer to stay in the center.

You’ll find a selection of decent dining options, some cafés, and the obligatory microbrewery.

The Olympic Ski Jump Complex offers zipline and skyride experiences.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“The staff was incredibly friendly. The room was gorgeous and the hotel is a short walk into town. It might be further from town than other hotels, but it’s well worth it. This is a peaceful and romantic getaway!!….”

“Location worked out well for my trip. This “hotel” is actually a complex of 4-5 houses on a single lot which have been divided into individual rooms. Very nice; I hadn’t realized I’d booked a “double queen” until I checked in and I enjoyed the extra space. Good bathroom and shower, and lots of nice books to read on the shelves. The attached deck out back looked great but it was a bit too chilly to use this trip. They have a nightly fire in the fire pit if you’re feeling sociable….”

Some things guests didn’t like:

”A bit of a walk to the closest restaurants, but not terrible. No restaurant on-site, but you can pre-order a “breakfast basket” though I didn’t try it. Gravel parking lot a bit treacherous on a motorcycle…..”

”It is a walk into town. We didn’t mind the walk but might be too much for others….”

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