Skidmore Hotel Picks

Where to stay when you want to have the best trip to both Saratoga Springs and Skidmore College?  Is a Skidmore Discount rate, pet friendly accommodation, or breakfast buffet particularly important to you?  Let the SaratogaLife.com help you navigate through the endless array of lodging options, with our list of top Skidmore Hotel Picks.

Longfellows:   

Just 4 miles from Skidmore, Longfellows is a scenic and beautiful location for your next stay in Saratoga Springs.  Longfellows is owned and operated by a Skidmore Alumni; a 15% discount is offered to parents and alumni who go through the Skidmore Website.  At night, dine at Longfellows Restaurant, one of Saratoga’s best and most well known restaurants.  Complimentary Continental Breakfast is also served in the mornings.  Longfellows is a hotel that goes above and beyond by focusing on the “little extras.”  It’s easy access to the highway, proximity to the National Golf, Saratoga Lake, the Saratoga gaming and Raceway and the Saratoga Thoroughbred Horse track also make it one of Saratoga Springs’ best.

Carriage House Inn: 

The Carriage House Inn is a charming Saratoga lodging facility with 14 unique non-smoking rooms. The rooms range from comfortable and economical to elegant and luxurious.  The Carriage House is 1.5 miles from Skidmore’s entrance, and less than a mile from downtown.  The Inn does not have an on-site restaurant; however The Saratoga Diner and Beverly’s are always popular nearby options, in addition to Limoncello and El Mexicano Restaurant.  Come enjoy the charming, homelike hospitality today.

Hilton Garden Inn: 

The Hilton Garden Inn combines both convenience and affordability. The hotel is centrally located 2 miles from Skidmore, a mile from the Racecourse, and walking distance to SPAC and downtown.  Take advantage of the special rate of $89/night for Skidmore parents, in addition to ½ off their cooked buffet breakfast. Let The Hilton Garden Inn’s pleasant and knowledgeable staff make your stay a memorable experience. 

The Residence Inn by Marriott is a convenient, pet friendly location which offers a 20% discount to Skidmore parents.  All rooms are apartment style, offering a kitchen and living room area to relax in.  The hotel also serves up a full, included hot buffet breakfast and a free shuttle to Skidmore and the downtown area. The Residence Inn is about 1.5 miles from downtown and the Racecourse, and 3 miles from SPAC.  Be sure to take advantage of the Marriott reward points to put to use for your future Saratoga visits.

Courtyard Marriott  

The Courtyard Marriott is one of Skidmore’s closest hotels as it is a ½ mile from Skidmore.  The establishment offers a restaurant and lounge on site, while the Olde Bryann Inn is minutes away. Daily breakfast is also served at the hotel’s Courtyard Café.  The Courtyard Marriott offers Skidmore a discounted rate of $99 per night based upon availability. Its’ easy walking distance to museums, restaurants, retail shops, and the City Center make it a great choice for your next visit.

Saratoga Hilton: 

The Saratgoa Hilton is conveniently located in the heart of Broadway, and is also a ½ mile from Skidmore.  The Hilton is Pet Friendly and also provides a Skidmore discount of 15% off their best available rate.  Breakfast options include the Union Grille in the hotel, or the plethora of options existing downtown. For dinner, go across the street to Forno Toscano, or the in-house Union Grille.      

Mansion Inn:

This bed and breakfast welcomes you to “step back in time and experience the romance of the 19th Century - The Mansion Inn of Saratoga.” This historical mansion, built in 1886, is nestled on four acres complete with gardens, ponds, and centuries old tiger-tail pine trees. Just 7 miles from Skidmore, the Mansion Inn offers a 20% discount for parents, excluding racetrack season.   The Mansion Inn is certainly not your typical hotel, the Mansion takes you back to another time and leaves you in a different place.

 

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