Historic Hotel with charm and modern amenities create memorable moments. nestled within the towering oak and pine trees of picturesque Saratoga Spa State Park. Dine in our newly remodeled Putnam's Bar and Rest. whether indoor or out on our new patio overlooking the Park. We offer over 12,000 sq/ft of meeting space including our Grand Ballroom divided into 4 sections and beautiful Arches. Ideal for both groups and weddings. Roosevelt Bath & Spa has also undergone a "facelift" with a new Relaxation room and Lobby. Activities are everywhere. There's Golf, Spa, Walking/jogging trails, lengandary Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Racino and so much more. Think of the possiblities!!!
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Located in Saratoga State Park with golf, walking/biking/jogging trails. Saratoga Springs offers numerous museums, shopping, dining, Saratoga Racino and the Lengandary Saratoga Race Track.
May 14, 2013
ForkU, Yorktown, Virginia | Trip type: Couples
My wife and I decided to stay a few day in Saratoga Springs, New York. Since we love grand old hotels we decided to try the Gideon Putnam. The hotel...
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My wife and I decided to stay a few day in Saratoga Springs, New York. Since we love grand old hotels we decided to try the Gideon Putnam. The hotel in located in a beautiful park with lots of places to walk. When we first approached the hotel we noticed that one of the main from columns was missing and replaced with a couple of rust steal pipes. The lobby was warm and welcoming. Our fir room was on the second floor with a view of the roof below. We asked to be moved and were given a room on the fifth floor. This room was in disrepair with pealing paint and lots of black mold in the bathroom. Once again we asked to be relocated and were given another room which was in much better shape. We had several meals in the restaurant and enjoyed both the food and the service. « less
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Management response from DelawareNorthCos, General Manager
Thank you for your honest feedback. It is wonderful to hear of your appreciation for grand old hotels. I wish you had asked someone about the column out front - the steel pipe is only temporary. The original was in disrepair so it was removed and sent out so that a new one could be recast to match the original. It should be re-installed very soon. And I'm glad that our Front Desk Agents were able to find a room that you were comfortable with. All of our rooms have been renovated since 2008, but care for a historic property is eternal, and so as we speak, we have a paint crew making their way through our guest rooms again. Thank you for your patience and your patronage.
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“Good and average”
May 12, 2013
drearocs, Dares Beach, MD | Trip type: Couples
The room was nice because it was simple and reminded me of a time like titanic. Neat! They had lots of paths on the property which was ideal if you...
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The room was nice because it was simple and reminded me of a time like titanic. Neat! They had lots of paths on the property which was ideal if you are traveling with a pet. On another level, the restaurant sucks. The food is way over priced and not worth the bad service. « less
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Management response from DelawareNorthCos, General Manager
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. I'm glad to hear that you and your pet had a wonderful stay at our hotel, here in the Saratoga Spa State Park. I'm sorry to hear you did not care for our restaurant; we do our very best to please all of our guests all the time. I'm sorry we did not meet the level of service that you deserve. We hope to see you again.
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“Good for Conference and Leisure Stay”
May 9, 2013
Robinella, Ithaca, NY | Trip type: Business
I stayed at the Gideon for a conference in May, 2013. My room, in the back of the hotel with a view of the ancient pine trees, was lovely and...
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I stayed at the Gideon for a conference in May, 2013. My room, in the back of the hotel with a view of the ancient pine trees, was lovely and well-appointed. And, the windows opened, to let in the spring breezes. Unfortunately, there are no screens on the windows, so one day many bees decided to join us in our room. After that, we were back to air conditioning. The A/C doesn't get very cool, and not (to my preference, anyway) cool enough to sleep under the nice down comforters on the beds. They have invested a lot in good beds, nice soft sheets and comforters. Too bad they haven't invested in good pillows. These were rock hard institutional-quality foam or fiber-fill pillows, and when I asked for feather pillows, they said they didn't have any. Given the high standards of everything else, I was surprised and disappointed.
The hotel is nicely decorated in muted tones, and very clean in all common and private areas. There were two conferences going on at the same time, but the conference rooms did a good job of insulating sound, and they kept the rest rooms clean. The food was just ok, but that may have been a function of the conference organizers' choices and budgets, hard to tell. The one night I had dinner in the hotel's restaurant, it was delicious and well-priced, and service was friendly and efficient.
The reservationists are off-site, and I had a bit of trouble making my reservation for this conference. I was told by the first one that there were no individual rooms available for the conference and I'd have to take a suite, at a much higher price. Yet, when I called again later in the day and got someone else, he found me a room a the conference rate, and one for the night before at below the conference rate. A good thing, however, that I looked at my bill carefully when I checked out: they charged me the full rate for all three nights! When the error was brought to their attention, they cheerfully redid the bill by had (it took about 15 minutes), but one wonders how many people scrutinize their bills? « less
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Management response from DelawareNorthCos, General Manager
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so glad to hear how much you enjoyed your room, and your stay with us here among the ancient pines. I believe I know which group you were here with, and the reason you received two different answers when trying to book your reservation. There were not enough rooms blocked-off at the pre-negotiated conference rate; when it became apparent that there were still people trying to book for your conference, we opened up more rooms. I'm sorry you called in the midst of that - I'm sure it was very confusing. I'm glad to hear that accounting resolved your billing issue - feel free to call us if you have any further questions. Hopefully we will see you again next year!
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“Historic Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY”
May 7, 2013
DollyHalliday, Williamsville, New York, United States | Trip type: Couples
My husband and I stayed just one night this past March on our way to VT. I had stayed there six or seven years ago and could not wait to...
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My husband and I stayed just one night this past March on our way to VT. I had stayed there six or seven years ago and could not wait to return to this beautiful Georgian-syle inn that sits on 2000 acres in a state park. I was aware that some redecorating had been done and I could not wait to see it. I was soo thrilled to see how the lobby had been redone. We checked in and went to our room (which they said they had upgraded us to) only to find that it was color-less and I truly throught they had put us in maids quarters! Back to the front desk to be told that all of the rooms had been redone in that style! I was so disappointed to find all the rooms were now colorless and looked very much like a Hampton Inn. I have often stayed in Hampton Inns and enjoy them but this is not the look that I expected to find in a Historic Hotel of America. « less
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Management response from DelawareNorthCos, General Manager
Thank you for sharing your perspective. I am disappointed to hear you did not like our guestroom renovations - most of the feedback we've received has been very positive. Our hotel and the park have so much to offer; hopefully you will not let this keep you from staying with us again on your next trip to VT.
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“Very nice”
May 2, 2013
ces563, New York, NY | Trip type: Business
We stayed here for just one night when we had to be in the area for a work trip. We really like the kind of place that is not a...
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We stayed here for just one night when we had to be in the area for a work trip. We really like the kind of place that is not a chain hotel and completely homogenized but has something individual about it. The Gideon Putnam was that kind of place, with a sense of place and history. We would stay again and maybe visit the area for vacation. « less
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Management response from DelawareNorthCos, General Manager
Thank you for your feedback - and yes, absolutely, we hope you decide to return for vacation. The Saratoga Spa State park has so much to offer year-round - from the hotel, to swimming/hiking/biking/tennis in the park, the Roosevelt Baths & Spa and the healing mineral springs, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the Saratoga Automobile Museum, the National Museum of Dance. Thank you for your appreciation of this unique property!
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Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the flat-screen TVs offers cable channels. A coffee/tea maker is supplied while a refrigerator can be requested. The private bathroom has a shower/tub combination, as well as complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. A safe, a desk, and a wake-up call service are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Standard two doubles
Two Double Beds
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the flat-screen TVs offers cable channels. A coffee/tea maker is supplied while a refrigerator can be requested. The private bathroom has a shower/tub combination, as well as complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. A safe, a desk, and a wake-up call service are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Amenities - Gideon Putnam Resort
Air conditioning
Airport Shuttle
Alarm clock
Baggage storage facilities
Breakfast in room
Central location
Clothes drying
Complimentary newspaper
Concierge service
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Dinner available
Electronic key card
Elevator
Express Check-Out
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Fitness and health centre
Golf course on hotel grounds
Hairdryer available
Hair dresser
Handicap accessible
Central heating
Ice Maker
Internet - wireless
Internet - ethernet
Ironing facilities
Licensed bar
Movies in room
Non-smoking rooms
Office or business center
Pets allowed
Private bathroom in room
Private garden grounds
Quiet location
Radio in room
Restaurant
Safe in rooms
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shop
Spa
Swimming pool - outdoor
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
Tennis court
Terrace
TV room
Valet Parking
VCR or VCP
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Show Pet PolicyCats & Dogs allowed
Airport & Shuttle Information - Gideon Putnam Resort
Albany International Airport 30 miles away. We can help with transfers to and from the airport
Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
Local Shuttle Info: Shuttel service available, fees maybe involved
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Previously Known As: Gideon Putnam, Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa, The Gideon Putnam, The Gideon Putnam Resort
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“Good for Conference and Leisure Stay”
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