The Spencer Hotel & Spa

25 Palestine Ave., Chautauqua, NY 14722 United States (USA) near junction 7 (15) on I-86 (~3.5mi)
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2.5 Star property
42.207577-79.465230
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Average
3.0/5

Based on 27 guest reviews

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  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
  • Hotel has 25 rooms
  • 5 floors in hotel
  • 10 suites in hotel
  • Check in time: 2:00pm
  • Check out time: 12:00
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 7.5/10

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

Check rates108 P G Wodehouse
Non-smoking
Check rates201 Jane Ausuiten
Non-smoking
Check rates203 Isak Dinesen Suite
Non-smoking
Check rates204 Claire Boothe Luce
Non-smoking
Check rates206 Charles Dickens Apartment
Non-smoking
Check rates206 Charles Dickens Apartment 1 King Bed
Non-smoking
Check rates207 Agatha Christie Suite 1 King Bed
Non-smoking
Check rates210 Isabel Allende
Non-smoking
Check rates301 Lillian Hellman
Non-smoking
Check rates302 C S Lewis
Non-smoking
Check rates304 Arabian Nights
Non-smoking
Check rates304 Arabian Nights 1 King Bed
Non-smoking
Check rates305 Lewis Carroll
Non-smoking
Check rates307 Colette Suite
Non-smoking
Check rates307 Colette Suite 1 King Bed 1 Sofa Bed
Non-smoking
Check rates308 Beatrix Potter
Non-smoking
Check rates308 Beatrix Potter 1 Double Bed
Non-smoking
Check rates310 E B White
Non-smoking
Check rates402 Shakespeare
Non-smoking
Check rates404 Lord Byron
Non-smoking
Check rates405 Brontes
Non-smoking
Check rates406 Percy Shelley
Non-smoking
Check rates406 Percy Shelley 1 King Bed
Non-smoking
Check rates407 Brownings
Non-smoking
Check rates407 Brownings 1 Queen Bed
Non-smoking
Check rates408 John Keates
Non-smoking
Check ratesAgatha Christie
Non-smoking
Check ratesArabian Nights
Non-smoking
Check ratesBeatrix Potter
Non-smoking
Check ratesBrontes
Non-smoking
Check ratesC S Lewis
Non-smoking
Check ratesCharles Dickens
Non-smoking
Check ratesClaire Boothe Luce
Non-smoking
Check ratesCollette
Non-smoking
Check ratesE B White
Non-smoking
Check ratesE F Benson
Non-smoking
Check ratesE F Benson 2 Twin Bed
Non-smoking
Check ratesIsak Dinesen
Non-smoking
Check ratesJane Austin
Non-smoking
Check ratesJohn Keats
Non-smoking
Check ratesJules Verne
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Check ratesLewis Carroll
Non-smoking
Check ratesLillian Hellman
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Check ratesLord Byron
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Check ratesP G Wodehouse
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Check ratesPercy Shelley
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Check ratesShakespeare
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Check ratesThe Brownings Suite
Non-smoking
Check ratesTwin Room with Private Bathroom
Non-smoking

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Located by the Chautauqua Institute
3.0 out of 5. Based on 27 guest reviews

Property description

The Spencer...more captivating than opening your favorite storybook! A four-season Western New York Theme Hotel and Resort with rooms dedicated to authors, in the heart of the Chautauqua Institution. Celebrating a century of hospitality and more with our second season of enrichment workshops. All of our special packages feature one-of-a-kind spa services and world-class meals. Our spacious, comfortable rooms and suites make this Western New York Theme Hotel ideal for families and business events. The Spencer begins its second century with improvements to the hotel's physical facility, as well as enrichment programming designed to expand on the Chautauqua experience. We continue to offer guests the modern amenities and conveniences of the 21st century in an extraordinary American setting. The Chautauqua Institution is a United States National Historical District, and we are proud to be a part of it.Our guest rooms were decorated by local artists to honor the lives and works of famous authors. Each also offers a select library of their books, and musical selections are available that further convey the tone of their lives and times. Hand-painted murals grace many of our walls, floors and ceilings. Guests will also find faux finishes and yards of English lace in addition to custom-made drapes, dust ruffles and lampshades. The parlor and dining room have Strauss crystal, Oriental carpets and beautiful Victorian antiques. An elevator services all four floors. Four floors of porches grace the front of the hotel, and are appointed with Victorian sofas, chairs and rockers which overlook the famous Amphitheatre.The Spencer offers cozy areas that are perfect for playing a board game, curling up with a good book, or engaging in conversation. During pleasant weather our front porches provide a prime vantage point to take in the essence of Chautauqua. In our Monet Parlor a large television, as well as a movie projector and screen are available for your use.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 2:00pm
Check-out: 12:00
Year of last renovation: 2010
Floors: 5
Rooms: 25
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 25
Rooms with disabled access: 1
Suites: 10
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 1 View spaces
Meeting space: 600 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 40 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 45.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.5 Miles
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
100%
Nightly parking: vary
Typical group deposit: 50%
Total taxes: 13.00%
Total misc. fees: £7.38 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 13.00%
GST: General Sales Tax: 8.00 GST %
Food and Beverage Tax: 8.00%
Parking Fee: 7.00 Per Day (Chautauqua Season only)
Cleaning Fee: 300.00 Per Stay (ONLY IF SMOKING OCCURS)
Gym Fee: 30.00 Per Stay (Wk membership, Chautauqua)
Spa Fee: 85.00 Per Person/Per Hour (Massage)
Shipping and Handling Fee: 2.00 Per Item (If items are left in room)
Additional Person Fee: 40.00 Per Person (above occupancy of 2)

Amenities / Features


  • All-inclusive resort
  • Charge for early check out
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • DVD Player
  • Elevator
  • Fax available
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Shower
  • Spa
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • TV room

Airport & shuttle information

Jamestown Regional Airport, approx. 20 minutes awayErie International Airport, approx. 45-60 minutes awayBuffalo Niagara International Airport, approx. 1 hour 35 mins (80.2 miles)

Local shuttle info: yes

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Previously known as:
Spencer Hotel

Meeting rooms and event rooms at The Spencer Hotel & Spa

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at The Spencer Hotel & Spa.

Feel free to use the The Spencer Hotel & Spa meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Chautauqua event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
The Peacock Dining Room 17 x 21 x 9 441--/--21----------/----32--
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The Peacock Dining Room

Room type:
Restaurant / Lounge
Total size:
441 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
17 x 21 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
3
Columns:
1
Windows:
6
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Air Conditioning
Photo of The Peacock Dining Room

FAQs about The Spencer Hotel & Spa

What time is check in?

Check in time is 2:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Spencer Hotel & Spa have?

There are 25 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at The Spencer Hotel & Spa?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

Can I get a AAA rate at The Spencer Hotel & Spa?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Spencer Hotel & Spa?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

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