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Athenaeum Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers find a welcoming retreat at this lakeside hotel where the lobby fireplace glows invitingly and the on-site restaurant serves memorable meals

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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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Mayville is home to Athenaeum Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chautauqua Lake and Midway State Park, while Chautauqua Belle Steamboat and Chautauqua Bookstore are popular local attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Chautauqua Amphitheater.
Map
3 S Lake Dr, Mayville, NY, 14757

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Institution; Shutterstock ID 310551851; Purchase Order: -
    Chautauqua Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chautauqua Institution National Historic Landmark building
    Chautauqua Institution
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chautauqua Amphitheater
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miller Bell Tower
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chautauqua Golf Club
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Big Inlet Brewing
    12 min drive
  • Pueblo Real
    8 min drive
  • The Lakeview Hotel
    7 min drive
  • The Lakeview Restaurant Bar & Grill
    7 min drive
  • Tulip’s Brunch House
    7 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 TV in reception, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a unique hotel in the middle of Chautauqua Institution. We had a fantastic room and thoroughly enjoyed the history and surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained vintage hotel. First rate staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Loved staying on the grounds of chautauqua institution and enjoyed lower prices because it’s off-season. the rooms were clean, and a continental breakfast was included
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

The hotel and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William

We did not get a lake room, but the porch and yard are a great place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a nice time. The porch is beautiful and we had an excellent meal at the Heirloom restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice. Quiet out of season
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely stay. Great jazz night and cocktails on veranda!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Crisp clean sheets and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope

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

10/10 Excellent

ronald

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

Athenaeum - Sept. 2025

We enjoyed stepping back in time to admire the unique building style of the 1880's. The room was a little smaller than most hotels, except New York City, but was very comfortable. It was a very pleasant experience staying at the Athenaeum Hotel and very relaxing. Also, the "Continental Breakfast" was way beyond the norm...excellent. There were plenty of choices and stocked very well. This was indeed an unexpected bonus. Lastly, walking around the hotel and Chatauqua Institution was very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Valeria

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful place, clean and wonderful. Breakfast should be more curated in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel and town. It's like going back in time 150 years. The whole little town is very well kept. The staff at the hotel is wonderfull.Already planning to come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location on the Chautauqua Institute grounds. Beautiful lobby, porches facing lake, plenty of grounds to enjoy. The hotel rooms are in need of much refreshing. Cracked linoleum and severe sloping bathroom floor. Carpets very dirty and spotted. Due for updating. Do not count on eating at the bar and snack area in rhe lobby, not in the Heirloom Room for dinner. The three nights we were there, they had weddings and events. So were closed to hotel guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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