The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

Property class: 2.5

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A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a lake and greenery.
A modern kitchen with a white marble countertop, a built-in sink, and a coffee machine. There are wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a pink armchair, a wooden floor, a kitchen area with a sink and bar stools, and a framed picture on the wall.
A conference room with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of a lake and hills.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a wooden accent wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

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

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King Room, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Queen Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and express check-out are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes queen sofa beds and desks. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. 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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Hotel Laurel at Seneca's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Seneca Lake. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Watkins Glen State Park and a few minutes from Seneca Lake
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.

Grill at The Laurel – This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Property amenities

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Grill at The Laurel

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests will receive lockbox information.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1022 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place we will be back next year!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect 3 day getaway for Nascar weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff and the view was snacking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALFONSO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great and good selection and service at the bar
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very clean and the staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, there was ample parking, and although we were the only there one night, the bar looked like it was well stocked
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was really small. No Maid service -they even had a “Make up Room” sign IN the room. The people were really nice .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One mile from restaurants, coffee shops and downtown. Easy access to trails and Seneca Lake.
View from room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Parking was great as it was assigned to my balcony room. Loved ending each day with a beer and a view of the lake. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and good veiw. No shower door is a choice but very clean. Will come back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very comfortable. Check in could not have been easier. Beautiful view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great, I would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Staff, beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Recent remodel. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place too stay for anything you need to do in Watkins Glen or surrounding areas and beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Clean room beautiful view of the lake a great place to stay will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Martina

Liked: Staff & service
There is no place to hang clothes and no room in the bathroom to put toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room , no staff at chkin or chk out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms were clean and spacious. The view from the room was beautiful, those were the good points. The bad were; there wasn’t any ventilation in the bathroom which caused some problems for us in the room. You could hear everything in the room next door. We were there 4 nights housekeeping never came to check on room. Their parking lot and roads are in bad shape some major potholes beware in the dark.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the scenic location and lovely room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place even in wintertime. So serene and quiet. Very clean. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room in a great location for a good price and the morning sunrise is incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view of the lake was awesome from bartender and food was good! Would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naffraz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff at the restaurant is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025