Friends Lake Inn

Great atmosphere, nice bar area, professional servers especially bartenders. Nice outdoor area , weather permitting. Parking area around back can get crowded. Nice view of Friends Lake across street. Happy Hour. Outstanding wine list and must see wine cellar in basement. Recommend by Robert Parker ****

Nice tub - plenty of hot water. With prior reservations we arrived on a Tuesday evening about 5 to find the inn completely vacant. Had spoken with an employee the day before with no mention that no one would be there when we arrived. Took a chance and found the...

Nice tub - plenty of hot water. With prior reservations we arrived on a Tuesday evening about 5 to find the inn completely vacant. Had spoken with an employee the day before with no mention that no one would be there when we arrived. Took a chance and found the front doors open and an envelope with our name on it. Wouldn’t see an actual front desk person for two days! Internet sporadic at best, non-existent most of the time and cell coverage isn’t much better. So good luck finding what else is around for a place to eat or things to do. Local restaurant suggestion list inn provides is inaccurate. Since no staff and no vending available = no ice! Bed a giant block of foam and quite uncomfortable. A/C loud and inefficient. Shower stall dirty-moldy. Breakfast is the usual collection of stale muffins and pastries. Didn’t even have sugar available for morning coffee. Second night with 20+ rooms empty they stuck the only other guest in the room next to ours. Although sort of in the middle of nowhere there were no walking trails and no mention of lake access or kayak/canoe use. Anyway - I could go on but you get the idea and all that for $300+ a night.

My husband and I just returned from a two night stay at the Friends Lake Inn, it was a wonderful visit. the inn is charming, comfortable, quiet and the furnishings are lovely. The food is also delicious but the best part of the stay, however, was the staff, especially Betty,...

My husband and I just returned from a two night stay at the Friends Lake Inn, it was a wonderful visit. the inn is charming, comfortable, quiet and the furnishings are lovely. The food is also delicious but the best part of the stay, however, was the staff, especially Betty, Betsy, Jessica and Destiny. They were all friendly and efficient, we felt so welcome and they treated us like we were their family. If you are looking for a romantic, pleasant get away, I highly recommend this beautiful inn.

Beautiful Inn with attention to detail. Everything is spotless. The staff is excellent Kathy our bartender and waitress was fantastic. The front desk attendants (Betty and another I did not get her nameof the other attendant) were so accommodating . We were informed before we arrived that breakfast would not...

Beautiful Inn with attention to detail. Everything is spotless. The staff is excellent Kathy our bartender and waitress was fantastic. The front desk attendants (Betty and another I did not get her nameof the other attendant) were so accommodating . We were informed before we arrived that breakfast would not be served on the morning we were leaving. Good communication and options were made. Our room was lovely unfortunately the air conditioning wasn’t up to par which made it difficult for us to sleep. Considering the time of year and occupancy was low it would have been nice to experience a different room with a nice view and better air conditioning. Possibly when we booked some other options could have been offered. My only other issue was the shower was really nice but no place to put shampoo soap conditioner. All in all it’s a lovely place and we would definitely return

A perfect getaway! Short, sweet and longing for more time at this adorable Inn. The accommodations were all about the “Adirondack” feel. The decor was charming; rich wood, luxurious bedding, comfortable rockers by the fireplace, and an elegant, modern bath with whirlpool tub and a large tiled shower. And ohhhh,...

A perfect getaway! Short, sweet and longing for more time at this adorable Inn. The accommodations were all about the “Adirondack” feel. The decor was charming; rich wood, luxurious bedding, comfortable rockers by the fireplace, and an elegant, modern bath with whirlpool tub and a large tiled shower. And ohhhh, those lounging robes! We enjoyed a cocktail on our private balcony before heading to the dining room for our dinner. The staff, the food, the chef were deserving of 5 Stars. So delicious, in fact, we had breakfast there as well. I’m still dreaming of the specialty pancakes. From our welcome to our goodbye, everything was perfect. Thank you. We will be back!

I proposed to my girlfriend at the Friends Lake Inn this past weekend. The entire experience at this small intimate lodge was absolutely wonderful. We stayed in the Saranac Lake room. If you are a fan of quiet and romantic and like the Adirondack style, you will love that room....

I proposed to my girlfriend at the Friends Lake Inn this past weekend. The entire experience at this small intimate lodge was absolutely wonderful. We stayed in the Saranac Lake room. If you are a fan of quiet and romantic and like the Adirondack style, you will love that room. The pictures online don't do it justice. The steam shower and gas fireplace in the room were fantastic and the bed was very comfy. We had dinner in the restaurant the first evening and breakfast both mornings. The food was consistently excellent, especially the spicy tomato soup which I want the recipe for! Thank you Friends Lake Inn for a wonderful stay. I hope to be back sometime for an anniversary. -Josh and Jordan

My husband and I had a great couple of nights thanks to the beautiful room Missy at the front desk recommended - Great Lakes Room. This room was just what we were looking for - bright, fireplace and a deck where we could see and hear the lake and waterfall....

My husband and I had a great couple of nights thanks to the beautiful room Missy at the front desk recommended - Great Lakes Room. This room was just what we were looking for - bright, fireplace and a deck where we could see and hear the lake and waterfall. It was nice to have our room refreshed each day as many hotels are still not providing daily maid service. At Breakfast we were greeted by Kim who was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was excellent - homemade ketchup and 3-berry chutney! We had dinner at the Birch Room and Allison our bartender/waitress was excellent! She was outgoing, a good multitasker and a delight to chat with! The food and drinks were delicious. We had the filet mignon and strip steak. At breakfast Kim had told us she made all the desserts so we had to try two - pumpkin cheesecake and chocolate cake. Both were great! While at dinner Missy checked in with us to see how our stay was going. She stayed and chatted with us for a while before she left for the night. Overall we had a great time and feel the staff made all the difference to make our stay so memorable!

We loved our stay here! We like to stay midweek. It is very serene and peaceful. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Breakfast is excellent! We have not had an opportunity to try dinner here as we do not stay on weekends, however I am sure the quality is...

We loved our stay here! We like to stay midweek. It is very serene and peaceful. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Breakfast is excellent! We have not had an opportunity to try dinner here as we do not stay on weekends, however I am sure the quality is just as exceptional as breakfast. We look forward to our next stay!

Do “rustic” and “pampered” contradict each other? Not at Friends Lake Inn. The Adirondack decor and secluded setting tell you you’re out in the wilds, but the room amenities, indulgent dining, and super-friendly staff will make you feel like royalty. We stayed in the Mirror Lake room, featuring a fireplace,...

Do “rustic” and “pampered” contradict each other? Not at Friends Lake Inn. The Adirondack decor and secluded setting tell you you’re out in the wilds, but the room amenities, indulgent dining, and super-friendly staff will make you feel like royalty. We stayed in the Mirror Lake room, featuring a fireplace, private entrance, and deck. The recently redecorated Adirondack dining room was also a highlight, with hand painted murals gracing the walls. The winter salad, filet mignon, salmon and risotto, pumpkin turtle cheesecake, and hazelnut crème brûlée were all scrumptious. Best of all, the atmosphere is laid back and every staffer we met did everything in their power to assure that we enjoyed our stay. We will be back!

The beauty of the Inn and location is only surpassed by the quality of the staff. I could not recommend the Friendship Lake Inn enough. The room was gorgeous as were the facilities. The food too was excellent and though I did not try their lunch baskets I did think...

The beauty of the Inn and location is only surpassed by the quality of the staff. I could not recommend the Friendship Lake Inn enough. The room was gorgeous as were the facilities. The food too was excellent and though I did not try their lunch baskets I did think that was a really special offer that no one should pass up. The included breakfast was generous and better then expected compared to other hotels or B&Bs. So If you are looking for a wonderful time in a beautiful Inn, in a lovely location with excellent food and the best staff I have seen then the Friendship Lake Inn should be your next visit.

Wonderful accommodations and great staff. We had a very relaxing stay. The food was amazing. I highly recommend the Caesar salad and pancakes for breakfast. The bed sheets were an experience on their own, very soft and comfortable to sleep in. We are looking forward to visiting for longer and...

Wonderful accommodations and great staff. We had a very relaxing stay. The food was amazing. I highly recommend the Caesar salad and pancakes for breakfast. The bed sheets were an experience on their own, very soft and comfortable to sleep in. We are looking forward to visiting for longer and taking advantage of some of the activities in the area.

My spouse and I visited for dinner on a Thursday night. When I called to make reservations, the woman who answered was incredibly warm and friendly which set the tone for our first time experience at the Inn. We were very impressed walking in as the decor and the atmosphere...

My spouse and I visited for dinner on a Thursday night. When I called to make reservations, the woman who answered was incredibly warm and friendly which set the tone for our first time experience at the Inn. We were very impressed walking in as the decor and the atmosphere was very cozy, warm and had a quintessential Adirondack feel. We ate in the Birch Bistro which had dinner and appetizers choices for every taste and palate. We had the Oscar's Smokehouse porkchop and the scallop dinner which was that evening's chef special. Both were amazing. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive and the owner came around to each table asking how our meal was and if we were enjoying our experience. The Friend's Lake Inn has become one of our favorite places for dinner and we will definitely be back soon!

Absolutely incredible from the moment we walked in. We didn’t know what to expect from the restaurant and then WOW!!! The potato leek soup set the standard and then when dinner came we were in awe. Spectacular cut steak perfectly sautéed local mixed vegetables, we just didn’t want the experience...

Absolutely incredible from the moment we walked in. We didn’t know what to expect from the restaurant and then WOW!!! The potato leek soup set the standard and then when dinner came we were in awe. Spectacular cut steak perfectly sautéed local mixed vegetables, we just didn’t want the experience to end! We’re staying in the stunning Bryant Lake room which we are dying to get back to! Can’t wait to indulge in more of what’s in store at the hidden gem :)