Sagamore

[gppnj]

This is one of the choices in the Concierge Collection. Anyone ever stay there? I wouldn't use points to stay there for a week, but I thought I might go up there for three days or so. I was wondering if it was nice or if it was just one of those old places that's coasting on its reputation. Is there a lot to do in the area?

 

[DVC-Don]

We live near there and stayed a few years ago on a company convention. Very upper crust and top notch place. There is quite a bit to do in Lake George Village and area.

 

[RobDoc]

We were there last weekend (did not stay at the Sag though). The area has lots to offer, especially in the summer and winter.

When I was in college, I worked at a camp across the lake from the Sag and the resort has only improved over the years.

Lake George is about a mile wide where the Sagamore sits and is about 30 miles long. Saratoga Springs (namesake for SSR) is about 20 miles away and the entire area is filled with historical sites dating back to the Revolutionary War. At the far end of Lake George/Lake Champlain is Fort Ticonderoga and Lake Placid is a short distance away. Even Montreal is only a couple of hours drive up I-87.

The setting is nestled in the Adirondack Mountains about an hour north of Albany.

 

[Danthesand]

We did the Columbus Day weekend (four nights) at the Sagamore in October of 2003 on points, in a lakeview one bedroom suite in a Lodge building. The suite was similar in general size and layout to a DVC one bedroom villa (no hot tub, but included a fireplace). Had a nice view of the water and was very quiet.

The visit was well worth the investment in points. The Sagamore is an absolutely gorgeous property (the spectacular views of the Catskills rival ANY view from ANY Disney resort) and the fall foilage background made it even nicer.

Resort was at best 1/3 full while we were there, which made things more relaxed and intimate (indoor pool not crowded, nor was complimentary carriage ride around grounds). Summer here is much more costly in points and the resort is booked full then.

I wouldn't call the place hoity-toity. Clientele when we were there was clearly upscale, but their attire leaned more towards L. L. Bean than Talbots.

Note that in October, Lake George is closing out the tourist season. Most of the major attractions and restaurants in the village are still open, but secondary attractions were closed. This isn't the time to come here if you want outdoor watersports, but if doing caves, brunch and shopping is your style, you'll love it.

Downsides? Depending where you are coming from, getting to Bolton Landing (the small village north of Lake George proper where the Sagamore is located) is a hike (we drove from White Plains, NY, which took almost 4 hours). On-site restaurants are very nice but a wee bit pricey.

 

[camp1007]

We just got back from the Sagamore. Very upper crust, but a really nice place. We rented a boat from their marina for two hours and cruised Lake George, we went on a banana boat ride, which my younger son loved (12 yr old). They have trips scheduled everyday, their bus takes you to them and waits for you. One of the trips was white water rafting, again my son really loved it. When we were done the bus driver is waiting for you with towels. That is the one thing about the Sagamore, they wait on you hand and foot. We had the suite, and when we arrived there were not cooking pots or toaster, I called housekeeping and within 10 minutes everything was delivered to my door. Another trip was horse back riding. We never ate at any of the restaurants, way to much $$$. We went into town and ate at the Italian Gardens, very good food and avg prices. Another rest. but I cannot remember the name, it was more steak and ribs, and again avg prices. The lake was warm, for this time of year, down at the marina they have swim areas. In all, it was a very good trip, used a lot of DVC points, but I think it was worth it.

 

[gppnj]

Sounds like a great place. Thanks for the feedback, everyone.