The Otesaga Resort Hotel

Lovely property, with beautiful lobby and salons, on very pretty location, BUT... its not an easy hotel to stay in, I found the room small, and we could not get the heat up, we were freezing, got a shock from sn outlet where I plugged in my charger! The furniture is old and worn looking! The bathroom was difficult for laying out make up, flat iron etc! The staff is wonderful, the location is great for walking into town, the restaurant is very nice! To be honest there isn't another hotel in the area that comes closer to this place, but it was a difficult stay, I think it's better in warm weather and you can sit out on the back patio etc! I felt disorganized in my room, but if I go to Cooperstown again, I would still stay there!!

We stayed here for New Year’s Eve and loved every second. Cooperstown is small town America in a nutshell. It is an amazing place to see at Christmas and The Ottesaga sits as the grand old lady on the lake. We sat on rocking chairs looking over the lake with family and it really was the most idyllic spot I’ve been to in a long time. The staff are impeccable and the rooms super spacious. I would recommend this place to everyone! The baseball hall of fame is also a must see!

My husband and I celebrated my 74th birthday and our 50th wedding anniversary with a six night stay. It was a beautiful time of year for a visit, the epitome of a gorgeous Fall week. Everyone was friendly and efficient. We ate many of our meals in the hotel. Restaurants and room service. Delicious. Reservations are the way to go. Room, a suite, was cozy and comfortable. We visited the Baseball Hall of Fame on 3 days. Got a membership so we could come and go as we pleased. It was always a pleasure to return after our walks and drives in the area. A stay I will not forget.

Our recent stay at the historic Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, New York, was excellent! With its meticulously manicured lawns and maintained landscaping, the Otesaga reflects the beauty, grace, and grandeur of its natural setting. Its location on the southern shore of Otsego Lake is ideal, with breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding hills. It's a short walk to Main Street and the Baseball Hall of Fame, and only a few minutes' drive to the excellent Fenimore Art Museum and informative Farmers' Museum. Our room was well appointed and reflected the historical significance of this town, which was founded by the father of author James Fenimore Cooper. The fine quality bedding and towels helped make our stay comfortable and special. And the lake view from our windows—outstanding! The food and wine at the hotel's fine dining restaurant 1909 was very good, the server Karla was friendly and attentive, and the manager Brian was excellent! One pleasant evening we dined on the 1909 outdoor veranda with a perfect view of the sunset over the lake. The hotel's staff were always friendly and helpful, especially Matias manning the reception desk. I really appreciated his above-and-beyond effort to find us the perfect room with a lake view. I'm not surprised that he was just named Employee of the Month! Congratulations, Matias! Cooperstown is one of the best destinations in New York State for viewing the fall foliage, especially during peak color. I can strongly recommend the Otesaga Resort Hotel as an outstanding hotel at a beautiful upstate New York destination.

As a frequent traveler for both business and pleasure, I have never experienced such a bad policy for changing dates on a reservation. All hotels have cancellation policies which I understand but this one will not bend on something that makes no sense. While they accommodated my first couple of requests (customer change/weather), they have now told me that I will have to forfeit my stay if I change again. We have a weather issue (14 inches of snow) which prevents me from traveling but the hotel will not budge for an "act of God" - not sure who is making the rules up there but my recommendation is do not book during the Winter - they are unwilling to do what every other hotel in the US will do....

The hotel was well maintained, the staff was nice and the spa was excellent. There was a fire in the lobby that was great to sit next to with a drink in hand. Would highly recommend to couples for a night or weekend away. We had an issue with the thermostat in the room and they made it right, great customer service!