In Gansevoort .You'll find Skidmore College and Tang Teaching Museum within 3 miles (5 km) of this motel. Saratoga Farmers Market and Saratoga Springs City Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Saratoga Springs City Center - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Skidmore College - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Saratoga Race Course - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Saratoga Racetrack - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
Getting around
Saratoga Springs Station - 8 min drive
Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Dunkin' - 6 min drive
APlus at Sunoco - 6 min drive
Burger King - 6 min drive
Panera Bread - 7 min drive
About this property
The Birches Motel
Motel near Skidmore College in Gansevoort
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Birches Motel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.
This Gansevoort motel is smoke free.
11 guestrooms or units
Local cuisine breakfast (free)
Breakfast available (free)
Charging station for electric cars
Storage area for luggage
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
The Birches Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Birches Motel Gansevoort
Birches Gansevoort
The Birches Motel Motel
The Birches Motel Gansevoort
The Birches Motel Motel Gansevoort
Reviews
The Birches Motel Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The property manager was a delightful gentleman. He gave me a lot of local insider knowledge because he grew up in the area. I can’t find anything wrong with my stay. It was absolutely great and I hope to go again.
This is a sweet motel with a comfortable room. Jacob was polite and took care of our needs.
Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Sarah
Travelled with family
Jun 29, 2025
It was a great location for our purpose. It was clean mostly. We wanted a no smoking room. Even signed a waiver saying we wouldnt smoke in it or if it smells like smoke we would be charged. However as soon as we stepped into the room, it smelt like smoke. Not horrible but to a non smoker definately noticable. I called the number for the office and someone got back to me very quickly and came out and checked. Also gave us a can of spray which helped.
My other concern was the stains on the sheets and the cigarette burns holes in the comforter. Beds were very comfy.
Lastly when wiping down porcelein when cleaning make sure you get all the hair. There was someonelses hair stuck to the pedestal sink and everytime you sat to pee you could see it.
I think it is guiness having the code locks and being able to get extra towels and toilet paper too.
It was a nice touch having the breakfast vouchers. The mexican american diner was fantastic.
No actual breakfast just a voucher for a sandwich next door. Room smelled horrible, window was broken, bathroom door wouldn’t close, lamp didn’t work, big water stain on the ceiling. Not worth the price
A little bit disappointed given the high reviews on the place. Stains on some of the sheets and towels, shower floor was slightly stained with some dirt/grime. Bed was comfortable, though and great location.
This was a lovely motel stay for a fall regatta. Property manager was available and attentive when we locked ourselves out! The rooms are newly renovated, clean, and cozy. Beds and pillows were very comfortable.
Kathy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
Joseph
Oct 26, 2024
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Shana
Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Oct 24, 2024
The property appears clean but is not that clean. The walls where the bed had splashes of something. The floor look clean but there were very dirty. Shower also had hair from previous occupant. Also towels looked grayish. It’s nice but they need better cleaning crew.
Check in was easy and convenient and they gave coupon to a nice breakfast spot next door.
Renovated roadside property from the pre interstate days-this place had what we needed for a quick 24 hour stay: simple accommodations, clean rooms, pre-check in and a dog friendly property. Loved the kitschy rooms!