The Baseball Hotel
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. This hotel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. This hotel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Location
Located in Richfield Springs, The Baseball Hotel is a 3-minute drive from Canadarago Lake and 6 minutes from Weaver Lake. This hotel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from National Baseball Hall of Fame and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Meadow Links Golf Course.
What's nearby
Canadarago Lake(1.2 Miles)
Weaver Lake(2.9 Miles)
Meadow Links Golf Course(4.5 Miles)
Petrified Creatures Museum(4.9 Miles)
Holy Trinity Monastery(6.9 Miles)
Glimmerglass Festival(7.6 Miles)
Otsego Golf Club(7.8 Miles)
Pine Cobble(9.9 Miles)
Hyde Hall(10.5 Miles)
Otsego Lake(10.6 Miles)
Glimmerglass State Park(11.3 Miles)
Erie Canal(12.9 Miles)
Fenimore Art Museum(13.2 Miles)
Farmers' Museum(13.2 Miles)
Hyde Hall Covered Bridge(13.5 Miles)
Free wi-fi
Kayaking
Picnic area/Tables
Express check-in/check-out
Barbecue Grill (s)
Coffee/Tea in Common Areas
Location
10 Gould Avenue, New York, United States of America
Canadarago Lake (1.2 Miles)
Weaver Lake (2.9 Miles)
Meadow Links Golf Course (4.5 Miles)
Petrified Creatures Museum (4.9 Miles)
Holy Trinity Monastery (6.9 Miles)
Glimmerglass Festival (7.6 Miles)
Room options
5
Family Quadruple Room
Room details
4× Extra-Large Double Beds
900 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Standard Room (2 Queen and 1 Twin Bed)
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 5
373 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Three Queen Beds)
Room details
3× Large Double Beds
Sleeps 6
446 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Standard Room, Multiple Beds (1 Queen and 1 Twin Bed)
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
300 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
350 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 4
350 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
27
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
250 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Baseball Hotel
7.6
Good
Based on 635 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
7%
Couple
26%
Family
59%
Group
7%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of The Baseball Hotel describe a historic property with rustic charm, small straightforward rooms, and generally friendly staff, but experiences vary sharply on cleanliness, maintenance, and whether any front‑desk support is available on site.
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Reviews of The Baseball Hotel describe a historic property with rustic charm, small straightforward rooms, and generally friendly staff, but experiences vary sharply on cleanliness, maintenance, and whether any front‑desk support is available on site.
The location is central to Richfield Springs and generally quiet, with shops and a park nearby and about a 20–25 minute drive to Cooperstown or Glimmerglass. Amenities are simple—streaming TV and occasional in‑room fireplaces are noted—but on‑site breakfast is typically not offered, and a few guests were moved to an affiliated lake property instead. Expect a no‑frills stay that can be great value if you prioritize charm and price over modern polish.
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Facilities
Historic building with basic amenities and shared common areas like a large dining room; some rooms and spaces feature gas fireplaces. Parking is easy, but amenities are limited (e.g., shared fridge, no ice machine) and climate control in common areas can be minimal.
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Khadar
4 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beds were super comfortable and the room just got a fireplace. Great location and easy to get to. Large park a block from hotel with antique gazebo. A great stay in Richfield Springs.
Beds were super comfortable and the room just got a fireplace. Great location and easy to get to. Large park a block from hotel with antique gazebo. A great stay in Richfield Springs.
10
Karina
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was clean and more spacious than I had expected. Modern/updated bathroom amenities (toilet, sink, shower) and television (with hulu/netflix/etc). Front desk is virtual so the only employees I saw were the cleaning staff on Sat/Sun morning. Rooms don't have central heating, so I wish I had known that portable room heaters would be on a first-come, first-served basis huddled around the (empty) front desk. By the time I got back each night, they were out of heaters so I had no idea that was even an option until the morning I checked out. The hotel is next to a church so there is a large parking lot across the street that hotel guests also used as overflow. The living, dining, and sitting rooms were straight out of a winter hallmark movie. Very darling and cozy environment. Tired Tired Sea coded, iykyk. The scenery is BEAUTIFUL. Really enjoyed staying here and would gladly stay here again. Just a small tip for the town itself: the McDonalds in town couldn't handle more than two orders at a time; took me 25 minutes to get my order in drive-thru when I was the third car in line. No other national chains available.
I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was clean and more spacious than I had expected. Modern/updated bathroom amenities (toilet, sink, shower) and television (with hulu/netflix/etc). Front desk is virtual so the only employees I saw were the cleaning staff on Sat/Sun morning. Rooms don't have central heating, so I wish I had known that portable room heaters would be on a first-come, first-served basis huddled around the (empty) front desk. By the time I got back each night, they were out of heaters so I had no idea that was even an option until the morning I checked out. The hotel is next to a church so there is a large parking lot across the street that hotel guests also used as overflow. The living, dining, and sitting rooms were straight out of a winter hallmark movie. Very darling and cozy environment. Tired Tired Sea coded, iykyk. The scenery is BEAUTIFUL. Really enjoyed staying here and would gladly stay here again. Just a small tip for the town itself: the McDonalds in town couldn't handle more than two orders at a time; took me 25 minutes to get my order in drive-thru when I was the third car in line. No other national chains available.
10
Cybel
5 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a really nice room with a new fire[lace set up for gas heat. Location was perfect and easy to find, many attractions in town with a beautiful park in the center. The manager was very friendly and helpful, carried our bags and gave us directions to the restraints, The beds were comfortable and every thing was really clean. .
We had a really nice room with a new fire[lace set up for gas heat. Location was perfect and easy to find, many attractions in town with a beautiful park in the center. The manager was very friendly and helpful, carried our bags and gave us directions to the restraints, The beds were comfortable and every thing was really clean. .
10
Theresa
31 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was one of the cleanest and had great staff!!! Would come to this hotel any time! Easy to find, simple parking, restaurants nearby.
This hotel was one of the cleanest and had great staff!!! Would come to this hotel any time! Easy to find, simple parking, restaurants nearby.
10
Lori
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This review is for mothers and families..... I'm a mom with a dog and we travel a lot! This hotel has SO much history! You can feel it when you walk in the door! I could picture Oleson's mercantile and ladies in dresses. Don't expect a resort or the Holiday Inn. The air conditioner was LOUD but we needed it! The hard wood floors are beautiful! Our queen room only had room for my husband and I and the big dog. There is NOT room for a portable crib! It's tight, but again, nice. There is NO breakfast, but there is coffee. Ask for extra towels early. You may need an extra pillow too. Bring toiletries. The towels are perfect. Yes the key is hanging on the wall, but don't freak out. Even though the front door of the hotel is unlocked, the town is SO quiet. We never really saw anyone. There is a huge refrigerator. No freezer. No ice machine. The dining room is huge. Buy take out and eat in the dining room. A baseball team could rent out the place and easily eat meals in the dining room. It took us 25 minutes to get to Cooperstown. There appears to be another part of the hotel behind it, but we were in the main building. We would definitely stay here again. They let the dog stay. That is a huge plus for us! Roku TV that certainly met our needs for a few nights. The price was right too!
This review is for mothers and families..... I'm a mom with a dog and we travel a lot! This hotel has SO much history! You can feel it when you walk in the door! I could picture Oleson's mercantile and ladies in dresses. Don't expect a resort or the Holiday Inn. The air conditioner was LOUD but we needed it! The hard wood floors are beautiful! Our queen room only had room for my husband and I and the big dog. There is NOT room for a portable crib! It's tight, but again, nice. There is NO breakfast, but there is coffee. Ask for extra towels early. You may need an extra pillow too. Bring toiletries. The towels are perfect. Yes the key is hanging on the wall, but don't freak out. Even though the front door of the hotel is unlocked, the town is SO quiet. We never really saw anyone. There is a huge refrigerator. No freezer. No ice machine. The dining room is huge. Buy take out and eat in the dining room. A baseball team could rent out the place and easily eat meals in the dining room. It took us 25 minutes to get to Cooperstown. There appears to be another part of the hotel behind it, but we were in the main building. We would definitely stay here again. They let the dog stay. That is a huge plus for us! Roku TV that certainly met our needs for a few nights. The price was right too!
6
Ellen
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Funky old place, but clean and pretty quiet. Mostly a no-frills place, but location is good to Cooperstown and Glimmerglass. TV is all streamed, so the wi-fi was great.
Funky old place, but clean and pretty quiet. Mostly a no-frills place, but location is good to Cooperstown and Glimmerglass. TV is all streamed, so the wi-fi was great.
2
Derrick
24 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Even though it’s called The Baseball Hotel it does not have ANYTHING related to baseball. Has a musty smell and everyone has to share a single fridge from the 1950s.
Even though it’s called The Baseball Hotel it does not have ANYTHING related to baseball. Has a musty smell and everyone has to share a single fridge from the 1950s.
6
Melody
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel texted and turned on the ac before we arrived . They brought us to our room personally too… The hotel is a very old hotel but clean ..The staff was friendly and directed us to a great place to eat dinner with music …
The hotel texted and turned on the ac before we arrived . They brought us to our room personally too… The hotel is a very old hotel but clean ..The staff was friendly and directed us to a great place to eat dinner with music …
10
niiger
10 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Property upgrade with gas fireplaces in the building and some rooms, very nice touch and beautiful surrounding glow of radiant heat. Needed extra pillow and it was there in 5 minutes. Check in went well, it was very easy. We would stay again.
Property upgrade with gas fireplaces in the building and some rooms, very nice touch and beautiful surrounding glow of radiant heat. Needed extra pillow and it was there in 5 minutes. Check in went well, it was very easy. We would stay again.
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Mark
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The place was a dump. Not clean no AC in common areas. The pictures do not show how good the place is
The place was a dump. Not clean no AC in common areas. The pictures do not show how good the place is
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms and linens very clean or spotless, while others reported musty odors, stained items, or generally run‑down areas.
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10
Karina
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was clean and more spacious than I had expected. Modern/updated bathroom amenities (toilet, sink, shower) and television (with hulu/netflix/etc). Front desk is virtual so the only employees I saw were the cleaning staff on Sat/Sun morning. Rooms don't have central heating, so I wish I had known that portable room heaters would be on a first-come, first-served basis huddled around the (empty) front desk. By the time I got back each night, they were out of heaters so I had no idea that was even an option until the morning I checked out. The hotel is next to a church so there is a large parking lot across the street that hotel guests also used as overflow. The living, dining, and sitting rooms were straight out of a winter hallmark movie. Very darling and cozy environment. Tired Tired Sea coded, iykyk. The scenery is BEAUTIFUL. Really enjoyed staying here and would gladly stay here again. Just a small tip for the town itself: the McDonalds in town couldn't handle more than two orders at a time; took me 25 minutes to get my order in drive-thru when I was the third car in line. No other national chains available.
I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was clean and more spacious than I had expected. Modern/updated bathroom amenities (toilet, sink, shower) and television (with hulu/netflix/etc). Front desk is virtual so the only employees I saw were the cleaning staff on Sat/Sun morning. Rooms don't have central heating, so I wish I had known that portable room heaters would be on a first-come, first-served basis huddled around the (empty) front desk. By the time I got back each night, they were out of heaters so I had no idea that was even an option until the morning I checked out. The hotel is next to a church so there is a large parking lot across the street that hotel guests also used as overflow. The living, dining, and sitting rooms were straight out of a winter hallmark movie. Very darling and cozy environment. Tired Tired Sea coded, iykyk. The scenery is BEAUTIFUL. Really enjoyed staying here and would gladly stay here again. Just a small tip for the town itself: the McDonalds in town couldn't handle more than two orders at a time; took me 25 minutes to get my order in drive-thru when I was the third car in line. No other national chains available.
10
Chen
1 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk staff was great and very helpful finding us a restaurant nearby they thought we would like. Room was very clean and super fast internet was great for streaming. The woman doing the checking in grabbed our bags and carried them straight to our room nobody does that anymore! Great room for us, No Complaints whatsoever.
Front desk staff was great and very helpful finding us a restaurant nearby they thought we would like. Room was very clean and super fast internet was great for streaming. The woman doing the checking in grabbed our bags and carried them straight to our room nobody does that anymore! Great room for us, No Complaints whatsoever.
10
Michael
26 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was very accommadating, the room was nice and clean, and everyone seemed to be very friendly. We would not mind staying there again next year.
The staff was very accommadating, the room was nice and clean, and everyone seemed to be very friendly. We would not mind staying there again next year.
8
Daniel
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location clean and quiet
Location clean and quiet
10
anastacia
8 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I know the local area well and this hotel is the most reasonably priced in this area. Very clean and the staff is exceptional. Our bags were carried to our room without asking for help. They accept pets which is hard to find. There is a large dining room that can be used for meetings or banquets. Highly recommend.
I know the local area well and this hotel is the most reasonably priced in this area. Very clean and the staff is exceptional. Our bags were carried to our room without asking for help. They accept pets which is hard to find. There is a large dining room that can be used for meetings or banquets. Highly recommend.
2
Wayne
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very small and bed smelled like pee
Very small and bed smelled like pee
2
Alfonso
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Let me preface this review with this. We were booked for 2 nights at this "hotel" but wound up only staying one, and paying $400 to go stay at an actual hotel the second night, because of how uncomfortable we felt. The whole area around this property is seemingly condemned or abandoned houses. The walkway is unstable. There was a leak from the second floor into the living room walkway area. The pillows provided were paper thin, and there were stains on them. The towels looked old and had stains on them. The shower head barely worked and spewed water everywhere out of the connection point. Overall the building seems to have no maintenance completed in quite some time, if not decades. Cheap is one thing, unsafe is another thing all together.
Let me preface this review with this. We were booked for 2 nights at this "hotel" but wound up only staying one, and paying $400 to go stay at an actual hotel the second night, because of how uncomfortable we felt. The whole area around this property is seemingly condemned or abandoned houses. The walkway is unstable. There was a leak from the second floor into the living room walkway area. The pillows provided were paper thin, and there were stains on them. The towels looked old and had stains on them. The shower head barely worked and spewed water everywhere out of the connection point. Overall the building seems to have no maintenance completed in quite some time, if not decades. Cheap is one thing, unsafe is another thing all together.
2
Thomas
1 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I have stayed in hundreds of hotels in my life including some very sketchy ones. This was the absolute worse one I’ve seen in my life. It was filthy and it was like going upstairs to the attic in an old house. We did not stay. I’m shocked that hotels.com lets this stay on their platform. If this was built to be a hotel, it was one built decades ago and never updated. I would like someone from hotels.com to contact me. I have pictures of the room I took before we left. The bathroom was like a utility closet. The windows look like they hadn’t been cleaned in years. (Even though this was the ground floor.). I know this was not refundable but this was a complete rip off.
I have stayed in hundreds of hotels in my life including some very sketchy ones. This was the absolute worse one I’ve seen in my life. It was filthy and it was like going upstairs to the attic in an old house. We did not stay. I’m shocked that hotels.com lets this stay on their platform. If this was built to be a hotel, it was one built decades ago and never updated. I would like someone from hotels.com to contact me. I have pictures of the room I took before we left. The bathroom was like a utility closet. The windows look like they hadn’t been cleaned in years. (Even though this was the ground floor.). I know this was not refundable but this was a complete rip off.
4
Aimee
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Feeling pretty disappointed having spent over $250 a night for the hall of fame weekend. The tv didn’t work, the room was very tight and hard to comfortably set up in, and there was never anyone around to ask for information about town or anything. The hotel is clearly very old, which could have some charm to it but it also smelled very old and musty. We are not picky about places we have stayed (both have lived in tents in the military), but this stay just wasn’t very comfortable at all.
Feeling pretty disappointed having spent over $250 a night for the hall of fame weekend. The tv didn’t work, the room was very tight and hard to comfortably set up in, and there was never anyone around to ask for information about town or anything. The hotel is clearly very old, which could have some charm to it but it also smelled very old and musty. We are not picky about places we have stayed (both have lived in tents in the military), but this stay just wasn’t very comfortable at all.
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Ramon
16 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Went for a baseball tournament, place is clean and quiet. Had a nice stay
Went for a baseball tournament, place is clean and quiet. Had a nice stay
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Rooms
Rooms are generally small and simple with older decor, though several note comfortable, newer beds and occasional in‑room fireplaces. Noise from thin walls or creaky floors and loud window A/C comes up in some reviews; streaming TV/Wi‑Fi usually works but can glitch.
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Khadar
4 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beds were super comfortable and the room just got a fireplace. Great location and easy to get to. Large park a block from hotel with antique gazebo. A great stay in Richfield Springs.
Beds were super comfortable and the room just got a fireplace. Great location and easy to get to. Large park a block from hotel with antique gazebo. A great stay in Richfield Springs.
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Ashley
1 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Unique location with a quiet, vintage vibe. Walls are thin and could be loud with a number of people other staying, but i had a delightfully quiet stay. Will stay again.
Unique location with a quiet, vintage vibe. Walls are thin and could be loud with a number of people other staying, but i had a delightfully quiet stay. Will stay again.
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Edward
15 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Place still smelled musty. Based on locals site used to be a nursing home. Even though it is called Baseball Hotel I only saw 4 of someone’s junior trophies. Window air conditioner was too loud. Rattled whenever it kick on. It was also only 1 ft from the bed blew right on it.
Place still smelled musty. Based on locals site used to be a nursing home. Even though it is called Baseball Hotel I only saw 4 of someone’s junior trophies. Window air conditioner was too loud. Rattled whenever it kick on. It was also only 1 ft from the bed blew right on it.
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Wayne
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very small and bed smelled like pee
Very small and bed smelled like pee
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Debbie
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Attractive old Adirondack building, but the rooms are small for the price, and they don’t serve breakfast. Very convenient for the Glimmerglass festival.
Attractive old Adirondack building, but the rooms are small for the price, and they don’t serve breakfast. Very convenient for the Glimmerglass festival.
10
Angus
20 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were pleased with the hotel room, only a short distance to Cooperstown. The room was very comfortable and clean. The woman who checked us in carried all our luggage to our room without hesitation. The room was a little small but very cozy. Plenty of towels and blankets provided and the bathroom was very clean. We were very comfortable and they had everything we needed. 5 stars all the way.
We were pleased with the hotel room, only a short distance to Cooperstown. The room was very comfortable and clean. The woman who checked us in carried all our luggage to our room without hesitation. The room was a little small but very cozy. Plenty of towels and blankets provided and the bathroom was very clean. We were very comfortable and they had everything we needed. 5 stars all the way.
6
joe
10 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
cheap, and old family style camp, never saw one staff person for three days, quaint, small rooms
cheap, and old family style camp, never saw one staff person for three days, quaint, small rooms
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Ellen
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Funky old place, but clean and pretty quiet. Mostly a no-frills place, but location is good to Cooperstown and Glimmerglass. TV is all streamed, so the wi-fi was great.
Funky old place, but clean and pretty quiet. Mostly a no-frills place, but location is good to Cooperstown and Glimmerglass. TV is all streamed, so the wi-fi was great.
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Aimee
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Feeling pretty disappointed having spent over $250 a night for the hall of fame weekend. The tv didn’t work, the room was very tight and hard to comfortably set up in, and there was never anyone around to ask for information about town or anything. The hotel is clearly very old, which could have some charm to it but it also smelled very old and musty. We are not picky about places we have stayed (both have lived in tents in the military), but this stay just wasn’t very comfortable at all.
Feeling pretty disappointed having spent over $250 a night for the hall of fame weekend. The tv didn’t work, the room was very tight and hard to comfortably set up in, and there was never anyone around to ask for information about town or anything. The hotel is clearly very old, which could have some charm to it but it also smelled very old and musty. We are not picky about places we have stayed (both have lived in tents in the military), but this stay just wasn’t very comfortable at all.
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Deborah
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
it was an old hotel and the likes we have never stayed in because of its age. But it had a unique charm to it, The room was fine and the beds comfortable. The hotels in the Cooperstown area are priced very high this time of year and staying here saved us money and gave us what we needed, It was also nearby for any places we wanted to go to, We would stay here again.
it was an old hotel and the likes we have never stayed in because of its age. But it had a unique charm to it, The room was fine and the beds comfortable. The hotels in the Cooperstown area are priced very high this time of year and staying here saved us money and gave us what we needed, It was also nearby for any places we wanted to go to, We would stay here again.
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Service
Reports are split. Numerous guests praised friendly, hands‑on help (carried bags, quick fixes, detailed check‑in), while others encountered a virtual or unattended front desk and self‑service check‑in with no staff on site.
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Roger
26 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was not HOTEL EXPERIENCE. It was like a B&B (Vrbo) without the Breakfast. More like a summer camp or hostel experience. There was NEVER NEVER ANYONE AT THE FRONT DESK. TO CHECK IN, I had to call a number and someone told me the key was on a hook beside the door- NOT HOTEL LIKE. The room was like a dormitory or summer camp room. It was just 3 queen beds stuffed into a small hotel sized room, no place to sit except on the beds or small desk with a chair. The bathroom was small with a small shower without a shower head. In addition, the “hotel” pictures on Hotel.com show a Lake Front area, therefore I was misled into thinking it was on a LAKE. Which it isn’t on or near a lake. There was supposed to be a restaurant and there was a menu on the front desk. However, the restaurant was never open and no staff ever seen. Because of all these experiences, ITherefore, I would like to have all my money refunded. If this situation is not rectified to my satisfaction I will assume that Hotels.com endorses this type of business practices. Therefore, I will not use Hotels.com again.
This was not HOTEL EXPERIENCE. It was like a B&B (Vrbo) without the Breakfast. More like a summer camp or hostel experience. There was NEVER NEVER ANYONE AT THE FRONT DESK. TO CHECK IN, I had to call a number and someone told me the key was on a hook beside the door- NOT HOTEL LIKE. The room was like a dormitory or summer camp room. It was just 3 queen beds stuffed into a small hotel sized room, no place to sit except on the beds or small desk with a chair. The bathroom was small with a small shower without a shower head. In addition, the “hotel” pictures on Hotel.com show a Lake Front area, therefore I was misled into thinking it was on a LAKE. Which it isn’t on or near a lake. There was supposed to be a restaurant and there was a menu on the front desk. However, the restaurant was never open and no staff ever seen. Because of all these experiences, ITherefore, I would like to have all my money refunded. If this situation is not rectified to my satisfaction I will assume that Hotels.com endorses this type of business practices. Therefore, I will not use Hotels.com again.
10
Vincent
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice rustic hotel in a small town. Very good for the price. And very friendly staff. Would stay again
Nice rustic hotel in a small town. Very good for the price. And very friendly staff. Would stay again
10
Chen
1 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk staff was great and very helpful finding us a restaurant nearby they thought we would like. Room was very clean and super fast internet was great for streaming. The woman doing the checking in grabbed our bags and carried them straight to our room nobody does that anymore! Great room for us, No Complaints whatsoever.
Front desk staff was great and very helpful finding us a restaurant nearby they thought we would like. Room was very clean and super fast internet was great for streaming. The woman doing the checking in grabbed our bags and carried them straight to our room nobody does that anymore! Great room for us, No Complaints whatsoever.
10
beadle
30 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly, They recommended some excellent dining options that turned out to be fabulous. Center of town was only one block away. We had to call front desk since the tv was so new we had no idea how to operate it. They came in a minute and spent a good half hour teaching us how to operate it. We had a nice room with no complaints!!
The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly, They recommended some excellent dining options that turned out to be fabulous. Center of town was only one block away. We had to call front desk since the tv was so new we had no idea how to operate it. They came in a minute and spent a good half hour teaching us how to operate it. We had a nice room with no complaints!!
10
kathy
24 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful room, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities. My car would not start in the morning and a man doing laundry gladly gave the car a jump and it started right up. Kudos to the staff at the hotel for their help.This is one the best hotel experiences I’ve had in a long time.
Wonderful room, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities. My car would not start in the morning and a man doing laundry gladly gave the car a jump and it started right up. Kudos to the staff at the hotel for their help.This is one the best hotel experiences I’ve had in a long time.
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James
19 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful, interesting, unique historic guest house. Owner drove us to The Lake House Tavern for dinner.
Beautiful, interesting, unique historic guest house. Owner drove us to The Lake House Tavern for dinner.
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Elizabeth
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Did not have to worry about whether there would be someone to let us in when we arrived late. Concise instructions were sent via text so we checked in and out with ease.
Did not have to worry about whether there would be someone to let us in when we arrived late. Concise instructions were sent via text so we checked in and out with ease.
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anastacia
8 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I know the local area well and this hotel is the most reasonably priced in this area. Very clean and the staff is exceptional. Our bags were carried to our room without asking for help. They accept pets which is hard to find. There is a large dining room that can be used for meetings or banquets. Highly recommend.
I know the local area well and this hotel is the most reasonably priced in this area. Very clean and the staff is exceptional. Our bags were carried to our room without asking for help. They accept pets which is hard to find. There is a large dining room that can be used for meetings or banquets. Highly recommend.
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joe
10 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
cheap, and old family style camp, never saw one staff person for three days, quaint, small rooms
cheap, and old family style camp, never saw one staff person for three days, quaint, small rooms
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Ron
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We never saw a staff member the floors creeped the ceilings Creek. Everything very dated doors do not lock unless you’re in the room minimal insulation and walls so you can hear conversations you can hear dogs walking in the hallway and through the ceiling. Our room was like the Willy Wonka grandparents room or the bed healed healed a toe Would not stay there again.
We never saw a staff member the floors creeped the ceilings Creek. Everything very dated doors do not lock unless you’re in the room minimal insulation and walls so you can hear conversations you can hear dogs walking in the hallway and through the ceiling. Our room was like the Willy Wonka grandparents room or the bed healed healed a toe Would not stay there again.
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Location
Central in Richfield Springs and walkable to shops and a park, with an approximately 20–25 minute drive to Cooperstown and Glimmerglass. Several note the surrounding area looks run‑down, though it is generally quiet.
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Claire
29 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Charming Hotel and steps from the heart of town. Beautiful location, nice room with new beds and linens and daily service. TV service worked properly, needed to change remote, otherwise, the stay was so comforting and peaceful. The staff here are amazingly helpful and not over bearing. Stay here.
Charming Hotel and steps from the heart of town. Beautiful location, nice room with new beds and linens and daily service. TV service worked properly, needed to change remote, otherwise, the stay was so comforting and peaceful. The staff here are amazingly helpful and not over bearing. Stay here.
8
Norma
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was convenient, location
It was convenient, location
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Darci
3 Jul 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Surrounding neighborhood is run down but quiet. Very friendly staff at hotel and an old fashion homey feel. The town is nice and 20 minutes away from Cooperstown ballpark. Overall it was a nice atmosphere and nice place to stay😊
Surrounding neighborhood is run down but quiet. Very friendly staff at hotel and an old fashion homey feel. The town is nice and 20 minutes away from Cooperstown ballpark. Overall it was a nice atmosphere and nice place to stay😊
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Debbie
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Attractive old Adirondack building, but the rooms are small for the price, and they don’t serve breakfast. Very convenient for the Glimmerglass festival.
Attractive old Adirondack building, but the rooms are small for the price, and they don’t serve breakfast. Very convenient for the Glimmerglass festival.
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john
15 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Wasnt as closr to cooperstown as advertised. Room was ok.
Wasnt as closr to cooperstown as advertised. Room was ok.
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Theresa
31 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was one of the cleanest and had great staff!!! Would come to this hotel any time! Easy to find, simple parking, restaurants nearby.
This hotel was one of the cleanest and had great staff!!! Would come to this hotel any time! Easy to find, simple parking, restaurants nearby.
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Ellen
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Funky old place, but clean and pretty quiet. Mostly a no-frills place, but location is good to Cooperstown and Glimmerglass. TV is all streamed, so the wi-fi was great.
Funky old place, but clean and pretty quiet. Mostly a no-frills place, but location is good to Cooperstown and Glimmerglass. TV is all streamed, so the wi-fi was great.
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angie
22 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Only 20 minutes to the Baseball Hall of Fame with one red light. Mattress and box spring have been updated and provided an excellent nights sleep. We had a pet and could not beat the price and found this hotel on our way to Cooperstown. We did have to change the batteries on the remote but they had them available. This was a great find in a quiet area, very nice staff and close to stores, restaurants and points of interest. Thank you for all the memories!
Only 20 minutes to the Baseball Hall of Fame with one red light. Mattress and box spring have been updated and provided an excellent nights sleep. We had a pet and could not beat the price and found this hotel on our way to Cooperstown. We did have to change the batteries on the remote but they had them available. This was a great find in a quiet area, very nice staff and close to stores, restaurants and points of interest. Thank you for all the memories!
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borris
16 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room is exceptionally clean and smells fresh and the fire in the fireplace was setting a glow off in the whole dining room. Everything was very walkable to all that is in Richfield Springs. Hotel is centrally located and located close by multiple cut shops, good food and a beautiful park, Definitely recommend.
The room is exceptionally clean and smells fresh and the fire in the fireplace was setting a glow off in the whole dining room. Everything was very walkable to all that is in Richfield Springs. Hotel is centrally located and located close by multiple cut shops, good food and a beautiful park, Definitely recommend.
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Deborah
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
it was an old hotel and the likes we have never stayed in because of its age. But it had a unique charm to it, The room was fine and the beds comfortable. The hotels in the Cooperstown area are priced very high this time of year and staying here saved us money and gave us what we needed, It was also nearby for any places we wanted to go to, We would stay here again.
it was an old hotel and the likes we have never stayed in because of its age. But it had a unique charm to it, The room was fine and the beds comfortable. The hotels in the Cooperstown area are priced very high this time of year and staying here saved us money and gave us what we needed, It was also nearby for any places we wanted to go to, We would stay here again.
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Dining
On‑site breakfast is often not available despite some expectations. Guests commonly use nearby restaurants with staff offering helpful recommendations; a few were directed to a sister lake property with a restaurant and bar.
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Chen
1 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk staff was great and very helpful finding us a restaurant nearby they thought we would like. Room was very clean and super fast internet was great for streaming. The woman doing the checking in grabbed our bags and carried them straight to our room nobody does that anymore! Great room for us, No Complaints whatsoever.
Front desk staff was great and very helpful finding us a restaurant nearby they thought we would like. Room was very clean and super fast internet was great for streaming. The woman doing the checking in grabbed our bags and carried them straight to our room nobody does that anymore! Great room for us, No Complaints whatsoever.
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beadle
30 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly, They recommended some excellent dining options that turned out to be fabulous. Center of town was only one block away. We had to call front desk since the tv was so new we had no idea how to operate it. They came in a minute and spent a good half hour teaching us how to operate it. We had a nice room with no complaints!!
The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly, They recommended some excellent dining options that turned out to be fabulous. Center of town was only one block away. We had to call front desk since the tv was so new we had no idea how to operate it. They came in a minute and spent a good half hour teaching us how to operate it. We had a nice room with no complaints!!
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Douglas
24 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We were asked to go instead to the ”Lakehouse” Very Unique, nostalgic property. Room itself was very small and outdated but was okay. Restaurant on property was good. Nice staff and very accommodating.
We were asked to go instead to the ”Lakehouse” Very Unique, nostalgic property. Room itself was very small and outdated but was okay. Restaurant on property was good. Nice staff and very accommodating.
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Teresa
16 Jul 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Staff was very friendly and accommodating; however, facilities were dusty, room was tiny, and the bathroom was barely large enough to turn around in. Also, because of the name of the hotel, we were expecting more of a baseball vibe, which was definitely not evident. There also was no breakfast (not even coffee), as advertised.
Staff was very friendly and accommodating; however, facilities were dusty, room was tiny, and the bathroom was barely large enough to turn around in. Also, because of the name of the hotel, we were expecting more of a baseball vibe, which was definitely not evident. There also was no breakfast (not even coffee), as advertised.
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Debbie
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Attractive old Adirondack building, but the rooms are small for the price, and they don’t serve breakfast. Very convenient for the Glimmerglass festival.
Attractive old Adirondack building, but the rooms are small for the price, and they don’t serve breakfast. Very convenient for the Glimmerglass festival.
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amici
12 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely property right on the lake. The staff in the office, restaurant and bar were all very friendly! On the water and very accessible to town. The location is ideal, and we enjoyed the bar. The room was comfortable and clean! We will definitely be back!
Lovely property right on the lake. The staff in the office, restaurant and bar were all very friendly! On the water and very accessible to town. The location is ideal, and we enjoyed the bar. The room was comfortable and clean! We will definitely be back!
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Lori
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This review is for mothers and families..... I'm a mom with a dog and we travel a lot! This hotel has SO much history! You can feel it when you walk in the door! I could picture Oleson's mercantile and ladies in dresses. Don't expect a resort or the Holiday Inn. The air conditioner was LOUD but we needed it! The hard wood floors are beautiful! Our queen room only had room for my husband and I and the big dog. There is NOT room for a portable crib! It's tight, but again, nice. There is NO breakfast, but there is coffee. Ask for extra towels early. You may need an extra pillow too. Bring toiletries. The towels are perfect. Yes the key is hanging on the wall, but don't freak out. Even though the front door of the hotel is unlocked, the town is SO quiet. We never really saw anyone. There is a huge refrigerator. No freezer. No ice machine. The dining room is huge. Buy take out and eat in the dining room. A baseball team could rent out the place and easily eat meals in the dining room. It took us 25 minutes to get to Cooperstown. There appears to be another part of the hotel behind it, but we were in the main building. We would definitely stay here again. They let the dog stay. That is a huge plus for us! Roku TV that certainly met our needs for a few nights. The price was right too!
This review is for mothers and families..... I'm a mom with a dog and we travel a lot! This hotel has SO much history! You can feel it when you walk in the door! I could picture Oleson's mercantile and ladies in dresses. Don't expect a resort or the Holiday Inn. The air conditioner was LOUD but we needed it! The hard wood floors are beautiful! Our queen room only had room for my husband and I and the big dog. There is NOT room for a portable crib! It's tight, but again, nice. There is NO breakfast, but there is coffee. Ask for extra towels early. You may need an extra pillow too. Bring toiletries. The towels are perfect. Yes the key is hanging on the wall, but don't freak out. Even though the front door of the hotel is unlocked, the town is SO quiet. We never really saw anyone. There is a huge refrigerator. No freezer. No ice machine. The dining room is huge. Buy take out and eat in the dining room. A baseball team could rent out the place and easily eat meals in the dining room. It took us 25 minutes to get to Cooperstown. There appears to be another part of the hotel behind it, but we were in the main building. We would definitely stay here again. They let the dog stay. That is a huge plus for us! Roku TV that certainly met our needs for a few nights. The price was right too!
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William
2 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
There is nothing baseball-related at The Baseball Hotel other than it's in the same state as Cooperstown. The place was apparently a Jewish men's bath house at one time which is OK, but the building is OLD. Don't be fooled by promise of free breakfast. Nothing is offered or even available including coffee. The location is best described as grungy; the street and immediate area are not maintained or attractive in any sense. What looks to be a vacant building is in back. The room and bathroom are small. No place to set items as the sink rim is narrow and there's no shelf. If I didn't arrive late and wasn't so tired I would have left but there's few other places in this area. The only redeeming quality is a nearby diner that serves a great breakfast.
There is nothing baseball-related at The Baseball Hotel other than it's in the same state as Cooperstown. The place was apparently a Jewish men's bath house at one time which is OK, but the building is OLD. Don't be fooled by promise of free breakfast. Nothing is offered or even available including coffee. The location is best described as grungy; the street and immediate area are not maintained or attractive in any sense. What looks to be a vacant building is in back. The room and bathroom are small. No place to set items as the sink rim is narrow and there's no shelf. If I didn't arrive late and wasn't so tired I would have left but there's few other places in this area. The only redeeming quality is a nearby diner that serves a great breakfast.
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Melody
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel texted and turned on the ac before we arrived . They brought us to our room personally too… The hotel is a very old hotel but clean ..The staff was friendly and directed us to a great place to eat dinner with music …
The hotel texted and turned on the ac before we arrived . They brought us to our room personally too… The hotel is a very old hotel but clean ..The staff was friendly and directed us to a great place to eat dinner with music …
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Lester
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
No breakfast buffet asbadvertised
No breakfast buffet asbadvertised
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Samantha
1 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This place is very run down, or perhaps was never in good shape in the first place. The pictures on the website are not accurate. It presents itself as homey, maybe a bit quirky. But it just looks like someone hit up a bunch or garage sales and decorated it with random stuff no one wanted. The staff person who was there when we arrived was friendly and helpful. That was the last staff person we saw. When we left, no one was around. I will say that it was clean and the beds were comfortable. It's fine if you are desperate and have no other options. If you have options, take them. Also, this place has nothing to do with baseball.
This place is very run down, or perhaps was never in good shape in the first place. The pictures on the website are not accurate. It presents itself as homey, maybe a bit quirky. But it just looks like someone hit up a bunch or garage sales and decorated it with random stuff no one wanted. The staff person who was there when we arrived was friendly and helpful. That was the last staff person we saw. When we left, no one was around. I will say that it was clean and the beds were comfortable. It's fine if you are desperate and have no other options. If you have options, take them. Also, this place has nothing to do with baseball.
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Jacob
1 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed here during Hall of Fame Weekend. Hotel is 20 minutes from Cooperstown. Street is quiet. No front desk staff, you call a number, they tell you your room letter and there is a key hanging on the door. Room was small but clean. Bathroom only had a shower, no tub, and only had 2 big towels and 1 small one. We only saw a couple people that worked there, they were nice enough. There's a fridge in the dining room if you trust people not to eat your food (none in the room). Internet connection is very spotty. The tv in our room had a Roku player hooked up. The bed was very soft. There is a garden area with a fire pit for guest use. Parking is at a premium. Overall, it wasn't horrible, but it wasn't terrific either.
We stayed here during Hall of Fame Weekend. Hotel is 20 minutes from Cooperstown. Street is quiet. No front desk staff, you call a number, they tell you your room letter and there is a key hanging on the door. Room was small but clean. Bathroom only had a shower, no tub, and only had 2 big towels and 1 small one. We only saw a couple people that worked there, they were nice enough. There's a fridge in the dining room if you trust people not to eat your food (none in the room). Internet connection is very spotty. The tv in our room had a Roku player hooked up. The bed was very soft. There is a garden area with a fire pit for guest use. Parking is at a premium. Overall, it wasn't horrible, but it wasn't terrific either.
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Barry
27 Jul 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
Cozy rooms. Available cooking utensils, microwave, toaster and refrigerator. Staff provided clean towels and were very friendly. Good shops nearby and prices are very reasonable compared to Cooperstown.
Cozy rooms. Available cooking utensils, microwave, toaster and refrigerator. Staff provided clean towels and were very friendly. Good shops nearby and prices are very reasonable compared to Cooperstown.
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Vincent
27 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good enough if your intention is to sleep and rest. Very good for the price. Dated but comfortable.
Good enough if your intention is to sleep and rest. Very good for the price. Dated but comfortable.
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John
22 Jul 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location for our needs. Quiet.
Great location for our needs. Quiet.
FAQs about The Baseball Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available off-street and is wheelchair accessible. No reservation is required.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 40 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The hotel offers wheelchair-accessible registration desk, lounge, and parking. There are also handrails in hallways and stairways, and a stair-free path to the entrance.
What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located within a 10-minute drive of Petrified Creatures Museum and Meadow Links Golf Course, approximately 14.4 miles from the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per stay
- 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.
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Free wi-fi
Kayaking
Picnic area/Tables
Express check-in/check-out
Barbecue Grill (s)
Coffee/Tea in Common Areas
General
Picnic area/Tables
Barbecue Grill (s)
Coffee/Tea in Common Areas
Handrails in Hallways
Handrails in Stairways
Smoke-Free Property
Stair-Free Path to Entrance
Upper Floors (Stairs Only)
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Parking (Wheelchair Accessible)
Wheelchair-Accessible Lounge
Wheelchair-Accessible Registration Desk
Parking (Van) (Wheelchair Accessible)
Services
Express check-in/check-out
Fireplace in Lobby
Private Picnics
Well-Lit Path to Entrance
Activities
Kayaking
Library
Terrace
Parking
Parking (Off-street)
Internet
Free wi-fi