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Athenaeum Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Chautauqua Amphitheater

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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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3 S Lake Dr, Mayville, NY, 14757

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chautauqua Amphitheater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miller Bell Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chautauqua Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Truffle Honey - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Andriaccio's Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Guppy's Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Lakeview Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Village Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Athenaeum Hotel

Hotel near Chautauqua Lake
Located close to Chautauqua Amphitheater and Chautauqua Institution, Athenaeum Hotel provides a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, 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 front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 150 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, 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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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 crib

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 28 and May 6.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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

Property is also known as

Athenaeum Hotel Hotel
Athenaeum Hotel Mayville
Athenaeum Hotel Hotel Mayville

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?

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?

Check-out 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.

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Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 226 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very welcoming to our dog. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Grand Lady was a very impressive vintage hotel with charm and elegance. Room was much more updated than expected, staff couldn’t have been nicer and the grounds were spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view at sunrise is a beautiful way to start your day. Staff is exceptional and friendly, breakfast is fresh and plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Camilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, I enjoyed it a lot and for the price I paid, I would come back as many times as necessary.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was exceptionally clean, the staff was very friendly and cooperative. The bed was hard and very small, really my only complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not for the typical traveler. That said, it's a beautiful setting, but the accommodations are a bit rough. Could be very stunning if they achieve their fundraising goals and renovate it from top to bottom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was given the noisiest room in the hotel unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Marlene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The one elevator on the property is broken. We can no walk steps. We may have to move to another hotel. Help
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful! Only downside was the parking lot was a bit of a walk from the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

great staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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