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The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

2.5 star property
Golf motel near Watkins Glen State Park

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Deluxe Queen Room, Lake View | Balcony view
Bar (on property)
Deluxe King Room, Lake View
Exterior
Junior Suite, Lake View | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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3380 State Route 14, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
  • Place, Seneca Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Tasting Room
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King Room, Lake View

Deluxe King Room, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room, Lake View

Deluxe Queen Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Lake View

Junior Suite, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Watkins Glen

On lake.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Watkins Glen motel, you'll find The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor. Watkins Glen State Park and Castel Grisch Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seneca Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Tasting Room - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Cornell University - 43 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pudgies Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

Golf motel near Watkins Glen State Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Watkins Glen motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include queen sofa beds and desks. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Watkins Glen motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

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
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Glen Motor Inn Watkins Glen
Glen Motor Inn
Glen Motor Watkins Glen
Glen Motor
Glen Motor Hotel Watkins Glen
Glen Motel Watkins
Glen Motor Inn
The Laurel At Seneca Motel
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Motel
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Watkins Glen
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Motel Watkins Glen

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was perfect for our friend’s weekend. We had excellent service and meals in the restaurant. Great breakfast and dinners. The views of SENECA LAKE from our room and deck area were fantastic! We will definitely be returning! Hoping that new igloos will be available for outdoor entertainment. It would also be great to have a space within the hotel for guests to gather with key/code access with extended hours. (Bar/lounge area)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great, recently updated room with amazing lake view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean a little dated. Beautiful view from the balcony. We definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norberto

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Room was clean and had standard necessities (iron,coffee pot, fridge, microwave, and bath toiletries). Would have liked to have an in room safe. Only had an electrical outlet on one side of bed. Overall well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of Seneca lake is priceless /spectacular. The room was spotless, and the bed was comfy- had everything you need. There are 3 different levels that provide views to the lake. I think I would have liked the balconies best but I chose the suite which was nice. Note this is an older hotel that has been remodeled, and I found no issues at all. There is no room service or phone in the room. It is a quiet area with food options about 6-10 minutes away in the main area of town. everything was closeby.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, brookfield

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had the suite rooms on the ground level. Rooms were clean, fun, brightly coloured and good sized rooms. View was not as good as the 2nd floor balconies, but a few steps off the patio and toward the lake were beautiful. We were very happy with our room. Unfortunately, we were there in off season, so we were not able to experience the dining room.
Kitchenette
Sitting area
Bedroom
Bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are clean and comfortable. The view from the balcony is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This hotel was very nice. The lake view from our room, the deck btwn the bldgs, or the restaurant was BEAUTIFUL. Staff was very friendly. Room and restaurant comfortable with good food.! Really close to lots of activities and sites.. highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, so clean and nice updated rooms. It’s close to the vineyards and Watkins glen park!!The staff in the reception and dining area were super friendly:)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Views of Seneca Lake!

Loved our one night stay at The Hotel Laurel. Wish we had stayed a second night. First of all, I can't imagine a better view of Seneca Lake than at this hotel. All rooms have balconies that overlook the lake. And the hotel has a large deck area with tables and chairs where you can sit outside and enjoy the evening air. The hotel had a restaurant and we did have breakfast there and it was quite good. Convenient to Watkins Glen also. The only issue was our balcony door got stuck and would not open when we returned from dinner. We were able to get it open when we first arrived and enjoyed a few minutes looking out at the lake. But for some reason the latch would not open all the way. Not a huge deal and it probably could have been easily fixed by the staff but at that point it was late. Besides I watched the sunrise with a cup of coffee from the aforementioned deck. Also saw a herd of deer walking across the field down below us in the early morning. Absolutely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wish I could have stayed longer

My husband and I both loved this place. The room is nice and also large. The mini fridge has a freezer. Whe whole place is cut and has nice touches like a little pumpkin on the patio table (October). We arrived kind of late (glad I called to confirm their limited check-in hours). Check-in was quick and easy. We also had just enough time to eat dinner there since no where else was open in the area. We were happy with the food which had large portions. The atmosphere was also nice. They have a pretty large bar including a wine or beer flight. Wish they had a cider flight. They night we stayed they didn't have the restaurant open this morning. That's okay, we found somewhere in town. I loved sitting on the balcony in the morning. Absolute perfection and the view was good. The only little annoyances was it seems like they might use a mattress protector that makes weird noise when you move. Also for the heat/Ac unit "constant fan" didn't work. Being a light sleeper it kept waking me when it kicked on. I'm still very happy with my stay and would absolutely come back felt like I hit the jackpot with the price, location, and adorable inn. It also helps that the location was just down the road from our plans, Watkins Glen State Park and Captain Bill's.. Shower set up seemed odd to us. Nice aesthetic but I guess we just aren't that hip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025