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Athenaeum Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Chautauqua Amphitheater

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Front of property
Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi
Front of property
View from property
Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, slippers, towels
The Athenaeum Hotel offers a peaceful escape near Chautauqua Lake. Guests can warm up by the lobby's fireplace or dine at Heirloom restaurant. Amenities include free WiFi, luggage storage, and concierge services. The staff is consistently praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
3 S Lake Dr, Mayville, NY, 14757

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Amphitheater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chautauqua Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chautauqua Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Midway State Park - 17 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Truffle Honey - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Andriaccio's Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Guppy's Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Lakeview Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Village Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Athenaeum Hotel

Hotel near Chautauqua Amphitheater
Located close to Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Golf Club, Athenaeum Hotel provides a garden, a fireplace in reception and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Heirloom, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, 2 meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 150 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Shower/bath combinations, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 27-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 805 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Heirloom

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 28 October and 6 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Athenaeum Hotel Hotel
Athenaeum Hotel Mayville
Athenaeum Hotel Hotel Mayville

Frequently asked questions

Is Athenaeum Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Athenaeum Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Athenaeum Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Athenaeum Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Athenaeum Hotel located?

Situated in Mayville, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Chautauqua Amphitheater and Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Golf Club are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 220 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very welcoming to our dog. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view at sunrise is a beautiful way to start your day. Staff is exceptional and friendly, breakfast is fresh and plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the charm and beautiful scenery around the hotel. Hotel staff are more than accommodating. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The continental breakfast was healthy and varied. Our room was lovely, it faced the lake and had a beautiful view. The staff was accommodating and very friendly. Perfect for a mid week stay as a quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ransom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the unique experience of staying in an old style grand hotel well maintained and serviced. That we chose a premium room that was spacious and with a lake view probably contributed to our satisfaction.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Leet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful drive to the hotel. Stunning, old homes, history. The room is charming, clean with a gorgeous view of the lake and porch. It’s October and the weather is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The locations is 5 star. Beautiful, peaceful, tranquil, especially in nearly October. Tyr hotel needs refreshing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was exceptionally clean, the staff was very friendly and cooperative. The bed was hard and very small, really my only complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dayakar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The safety in the property is top notch. Its a 1890 built historic building. It might not be for everyone, but i liked it. It has free continental breakfast. Free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to rest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good but the wedding going on was loud and disruptive as we were looking forward to a more tranquil visit. However it was all good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was a little diamond in the rough and it’s unbelievable of all the places I’ve been in the world which is many was so impressiveI’m
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is quite lovely. Very old world 1890s era charm and craftsmanship. The room was pleasant and clean, very high ceilings and large windows. The bed was very comfortable. With all that said, the hotel was built before cars. It's very tight and we did not expect to have to park appropriately 1/8th mile away. We are perfectly capable of the walk, and they do offer valet parking and shuttle options. But I feel they should make that known for older folks. Also the bathroom, clean as it was, left me a bit disappointed. Everything worked, but the shower was sad. The staff we dealt with was mostly pleasant and helpful. If you wish to have a view of the lake, you want the East side of the hotel I believe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place for fall colors viewing. Quiet time of the year.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

It was like going back in time to a simpler but elegant era in history. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This building gives you a wonderful 19th century feeling. It is located in a beautiful garden. There was even a 25 minutes Saturday night fireworks (provided by a wedding, though).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Athenaeum is a stately building. The public areas are furnished nicely as is the annex. What the Athenaeum offers is easy access to the Chautauqua amphitheater.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cairl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In spite of being 150 years old, the bldg was in great shape and the staff was attentive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Porches and windows dirty from bugs etc. Staff was wonderful. Inside was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

karen

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

Glad to be in the annex.

We were glad to be in the annex because there was a wedding reception in the main stay. Clean. Only problem was that some of the wedding guests did stay in the annex and were loud in the hallways after midndight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Need More Investment

The Athenaeum is a Grand Hotel in preventable decline; it badly needs TLC and more investment to repair its rotting infrastructure. On a positive note, the staff was courteous, friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel’s location was beautiful. The staff was amazing. Our complaint is we paid for a deluxe room and what we got was less than stellar. We had one small, not a comfortable chair. our view was of a dead tree and other guests' room windows. Our mattress/bed was horrible. The only nice thing about the room was the bathroom. We celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary and the room was nothing I would ever want to stay in again. We had friends staying at the hotel and their room was gorgeous. Very underwhelming experience. Again, the staff was great. The hotel had a very nostalgic vibe. I wish our room would have been a real deluxe.......
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, elegant room with very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Grand Lady was a very impressive vintage hotel with charm and elegance. Room was much more updated than expected, staff couldn’t have been nicer and the grounds were spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025