Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 145 reviews.
AThikerVB
Group of friends · February 2026
“EXCEPTIONAL WINTER HOSPITALITY NEAR ADK HIGH PEAKS”
+Nine friends spent 2 nights here during a very cold weekend (nights were -10F below zero) in the ADK High Peaks region of Keene Valley, Keene, Upper Jay, Lake Placid, and Saranac Lake. It was a relief to "discover" the ADK Trail Inn and its very friendly owners/managers by phone (how we made the reservation) and even in person. We had three rooms--"Woodlands", "Ascent", and "Skyward"--each with two double beds, and basic amenities of a refrigerator and microwave. The rooms were clean and were warm despite frigid outside temperatures and lots of snow. No TVs in the rooms, but good, free WiFi coverage. Little to no cell phone signal for any carrier. Breakfasts are a healthy "grab and go" bag stocked in the office common area, and plenty of hot coffee and hot water for tea. Our group lingered in the common area, enjoying the ceiling decorated with all kinds of hanging Christmas ornaments. On our second night, we had returned from Lake Placid and the Winter Carnival at Saranac Lake with its Ice Palace, and we thoroughly enjoyed the "game room" in its separate but central building close to the rooms. We met Wayne, the owner, who happened to be putting wood in the wood stove, and learned
988lelias
Family · January 2026
“Warm Friendly Stay During Snowy Christmas Holiday”
+ADK Trail Inn is a warm, friendly rustic motel/inn with responsive staff. Moreover, on Monday and Tuesday evenings the Inn hosts home-cooked dinners, which have proved popular with locals and guests alike. It's reasonably priced and great for those who enjoy outdoor activities. At the end of the day guests may gather around a fireplace to relax. When we had to extend our stay an extra week, owners Amy and Wayne worked to accommodate us even though there was almost no vacancy. Winter or summer we've enjoyed our stays at the ADK Trail Inn by the Ausable River in Upper Jay, New York.
sublimey_stumbling
Solo · October 2025
“Quick stay before hiking”
+Appreciated being able to be able to book a quick midweek overnight stay online the day of. Never directly interacted with anyone here as I came late and left early. However, the main lodge looked inviting upon my arrival. I appreciated the extremely simple after hours check-in and before hours check-out and was very pleasantly surprised, by the brown bag packed to-go breakfast. Not fancy, but exactly what I needed on my way to the trail. It was also great to be able to park steps in front of my room and not trek in and out of a building. The one downside is that it is right off the road, so you do hear road noise from the room. (As the owners are obviously aware and provide ear plugs.) My room was well appointed with a mini fridge and microwave. It was laid out slightly oddly with the sink outside the bathroom on a weird platform. The only major negative was the super musty smell in the room. Obviously the owners are aware of that too and had an actively working dehumidifier, possibly the smallest one known to man, but it was definitely not enough. The mildew/mold smell was bordering on gross. Also, there is zero cell service here, but the wifi did work well.
+Pretty area, very quiet
Q5629EUmariad
Group of friends · October 2025
“perfect adirondacks stay!”
+I cannot recommend this stay more. Our room was perfect size and had that adirondack feel we were looking for. On-site restaurant was delicious and convenient. Breakfast provided was a nice added bonus along with the game room! A complete package topped off with attentive and friendly hosts!
janicea216
Family · September 2025
“A Little Gem”
+We were so pleasantly surprised- first time traveling with our dog and I was expecting a rundown, dog smelly room. Our room was immaculate, loved the grab and go breakfast so we could hit the trail early, convenient location
+Easy check-in, pleasant and perfect Adirondack camp-like experience, very convenie t access to the river, very accommodating owners...Amy and Wayne
+Great spot with a bed and shower after a long day in the high peaks hiking!
I1059YHlindab
Family · September 2025
“We will definitely be going back!”
+It was wonderful! The stars at night were incredible. It’s close to many cool things to see and do. Quiet and peaceful and yet you can make good friends with other guests if you want to.
+The inn is kind of ramshackle. We stayed in "Wilderness." The private bathroom had been updated (though the workmanship was rough), but the rest of the room was just old and worn. We realized that we should have brought food to cook for breakfast after seeing the paper bag breakfast provided (need a hearty breakfast before a big hike.) There was coffee in the lobby in the morning but with a sign not to fill large cups, so maybe go to Stewart's if you like more than a 12 oz cup. I will find a better option for my next trip to the Adirondacks.