Name: Skaneateles Boutique Hotel
Address: 12 Fennell Street, Skaneateles, New York, United States of America, Skaneateles, New York, US
Price range: $316–$370 per night
Rating: 8.93

What guests think

Reviews of Skaneateles Boutique Hotel describe a very clean, quiet, converted-house stay with easy, contactless check-in, comfortable rooms, and an exceptionally walkable location near the lake, shops, and restaurants in downtown Skaneateles.

Many appreciate friendly staff, complimentary snacks, and convenient on-site parking. Common drawbacks include limited amenities for a boutique hotel, no traditional breakfast or lobby, and rooms some found plain or lacking character. Expect a straightforward, low-fuss stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Converted house with contactless, code-based entry and easy on-site parking. On-site amenities are limited, with no lobby or traditional services, but complimentary snacks and basic breakfast items are provided.

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8

Christina

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is excellent. The hotel was more basic than I expected given the price. Limited amenities.

10

Kristopher

Jan 31, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay for the Ice Festival. Very convenient check in, very cordial customer service, great location - short walk to lake, village, on-site parking....great stay!

10

Anne

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very nice! Clean & comfortable! Comfy king size bed! Desk, reading chair, and lighting for reading in bed. We had everything we needed plus a fridge & complimentary snacks. We would absolutely stay here again!

10

Kathleen

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute small quiet boutique hotel much like a bed and breakfast feel without the breakfast.

6

Jenny

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place in a converted house with no lobby and no breakfast or services. Close to Main Street and lake with shops and restaurants

10

Michael

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little place. Safe and quiet. Walking distance to downtown. Check in was easy, never had to see or talk to a staff person

8

elizabeth

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the location of the boutique hotel being convenient to town and in a quiet location. Easily walkable to town. One downside was too much light outside at night. Even with the shades pulled there was too much outside light where our room was in the front of the hotel. It was clean and had all the necessary space while it did not have lots of “stuff” some places have that you have to move somewhere in order to have room for our own things. That was a plus! Perfect for a couples weekend. Would be nice to have another shelf in the bathroom. The complimentary snacks and water were especially nice. Other than that we really enjoyed your hotel and will use again if the opportunity arises.

10

Thor

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not really a "hotel", just a old house converted into a handful of suites, each with bedroom and bathroom. Easy to park, I was texted a key code for the front door and my room door before I arrived. Large room with everything needed for a stay, including a great bathroom and very comfortable bed. Easy walk to all the shops and restaurants downtown. Basic items for provided for breakfast and snacks.

10

John

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in and out were simple and room was extremely. Perfectly located to restaurants and shopping.

10

Arlene

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very lovely in every way. Having a few snacks, instant oatmeal, water, coffee and soda around was fabulous. Thank you. Everything was just awesome!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across reviews, with many noting very clean, tidy, or immaculate rooms and well-kept spaces.

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10

Mary

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location. Beautiful, clean room.

10

Karen

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a great location, near many wonderful shops and restaurants. The hotel is very clean and quaint and our room was spacious.

10

Leslie

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, elegant, immaculate, and conveniently located in the town and next to the Lake. We loved it!

10

Diane

May 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel had just been renovated and was very clean. The location to restaurants was great. Easy access to other parts of upstate New York.

10

Michael

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and quiet

10

Richard

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very very clean, and close to downtown

10

Jason

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy

8

David

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Highest marks for cleanliness and staff friendliness. The room that we occupied had an upscale feel. We liked the hotel despite finding it short on character and charm.

10

Benjamin

Sep 7, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

My wife and I spent two nights at the hotel. The room was very charming and clean. We appreciated the complimentary snacks and drinks. The hotel was so close to everything downtown! The staff were friendly and welcoming.

8

David

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and quiet. Located right in downtown Skaneateles. We were very comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, often spacious and quiet, with modern or well-appointed touches. Some guests felt the décor was plain or lacked character.

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10

Anne

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very nice! Clean & comfortable! Comfy king size bed! Desk, reading chair, and lighting for reading in bed. We had everything we needed plus a fridge & complimentary snacks. We would absolutely stay here again!

10

Vinh

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very well appointed room and property overall, with excellent location just one block from main street

8

David

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds too low for my back but everything ekse was fine

10

Betty K

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location around the corner from the Skaneateles bakery :). Lovely property. Room (203) was large, quiet, and clean. The staff were uniformly pleasant and helpful. Great stay.

10

Karen

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a great location, near many wonderful shops and restaurants. The hotel is very clean and quaint and our room was spacious.

10

Edward

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Modern and well kept room and conveinient to downtown easy walk, great place to stay

8

elizabeth

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the location of the boutique hotel being convenient to town and in a quiet location. Easily walkable to town. One downside was too much light outside at night. Even with the shades pulled there was too much outside light where our room was in the front of the hotel. It was clean and had all the necessary space while it did not have lots of “stuff” some places have that you have to move somewhere in order to have room for our own things. That was a plus! Perfect for a couples weekend. Would be nice to have another shelf in the bathroom. The complimentary snacks and water were especially nice. Other than that we really enjoyed your hotel and will use again if the opportunity arises.

6

Jeffrey

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

While the room was clean and comfortable, this is recently renovated property is not my idea of a boutique hotel. The room was completely plain, painted all in white with not a single decoration, and furnishings were spare. Our room was designated handicap-accessible, and did have a walk-in/roll-in shower, but an individual using a wheelchair would not have been able to use the closet or desk or easily reach wall switches or outlets. While contactless check-in and check-out has its benefits, there was no apparent option for interaction with a human, which also seems weird for a "boutique" property. It's a great location for walking around Skaneateles and the price is fair for what you get (including some snacks and beverages), as long as you don't mind vanilla.

8

David

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Highest marks for cleanliness and staff friendliness. The room that we occupied had an upscale feel. We liked the hotel despite finding it short on character and charm.

10

Thor

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not really a "hotel", just a old house converted into a handful of suites, each with bedroom and bathroom. Easy to park, I was texted a key code for the front door and my room door before I arrived. Large room with everything needed for a stay, including a great bathroom and very comfortable bed. Easy walk to all the shops and restaurants downtown. Basic items for provided for breakfast and snacks.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, and check-in/out is smooth. A few guests found the contactless approach impersonal or below expectations.

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8

Marcelo

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Price to quality and service were not entirely satisfactory. People were kind, but the check-in was of a third rate hotel.

10

Kristopher

Jan 31, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay for the Ice Festival. Very convenient check in, very cordial customer service, great location - short walk to lake, village, on-site parking....great stay!

10

Michael

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place and service was the best. PS: I am in the customer service industry since 1975

10

Michael

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little place. Safe and quiet. Walking distance to downtown. Check in was easy, never had to see or talk to a staff person

10

Michael

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly and helpful. We plan to stay again.

6

Jeffrey

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

While the room was clean and comfortable, this is recently renovated property is not my idea of a boutique hotel. The room was completely plain, painted all in white with not a single decoration, and furnishings were spare. Our room was designated handicap-accessible, and did have a walk-in/roll-in shower, but an individual using a wheelchair would not have been able to use the closet or desk or easily reach wall switches or outlets. While contactless check-in and check-out has its benefits, there was no apparent option for interaction with a human, which also seems weird for a "boutique" property. It's a great location for walking around Skaneateles and the price is fair for what you get (including some snacks and beverages), as long as you don't mind vanilla.

10

Benjamin

Sep 7, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

My wife and I spent two nights at the hotel. The room was very charming and clean. We appreciated the complimentary snacks and drinks. The hotel was so close to everything downtown! The staff were friendly and welcoming.

10

James

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The manager on duty is superb, as is everything about this inn. We’ll be back!!! Such a joy to be here!

10

John

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in and out were simple and room was extremely. Perfectly located to restaurants and shopping.

10

Angela

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our time at the hotel. We had to make last minute reservations, and the staff was pleasant, accommodating, and the hotel was super clean and the room was perfect. It was perfectly located near the lake, restaurants, and shops. We will be back and will also recommend the hotel to family and friends!

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Location

Excellent, walkable location near Main Street and the lake, close to shops, restaurants, and cafes. Many also note a quiet setting.

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10

Krissi

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, walking distance to shops

10

Christopher

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet walking distance to the lake, bakeries and coffee, shops, etc.

10

Vinh

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very well appointed room and property overall, with excellent location just one block from main street

6

Jenny

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place in a converted house with no lobby and no breakfast or services. Close to Main Street and lake with shops and restaurants

10

Aaron Harold

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint little (upscale) town in beautiful part of upper New York state Finger Lakes - one block from Genesee (main) Street - many good dining options

10

Jean

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What a delightful boutique hotel just a few minutes walk to restaurants, bakery, coffee shop and the lake.

10

Ronald

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful stay. Excellent location to walk into town.

10

John

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is located just a few steps from the downtown area. A lovely spot for a restful stay.

10

Madalina

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, quiet inn, easy to check in and within walking distance (2min ) from everything.

8

David

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and quiet. Located right in downtown Skaneateles. We were very comfortable.

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Dining

No on-site restaurant or full breakfast, but complimentary snacks and basic breakfast items are available. There are many dining options within a short walk.

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10

Christopher

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet walking distance to the lake, bakeries and coffee, shops, etc.

10

Anne

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very nice! Clean & comfortable! Comfy king size bed! Desk, reading chair, and lighting for reading in bed. We had everything we needed plus a fridge & complimentary snacks. We would absolutely stay here again!

10

Jon

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quaint little place, easily walkable to center of town and all the shopping, dining, etc.

6

Jenny

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place in a converted house with no lobby and no breakfast or services. Close to Main Street and lake with shops and restaurants

10

Aaron Harold

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint little (upscale) town in beautiful part of upper New York state Finger Lakes - one block from Genesee (main) Street - many good dining options

10

Karen

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a great location, near many wonderful shops and restaurants. The hotel is very clean and quaint and our room was spacious.

10

Jean

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What a delightful boutique hotel just a few minutes walk to restaurants, bakery, coffee shop and the lake.

10

Thor

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not really a "hotel", just a old house converted into a handful of suites, each with bedroom and bathroom. Easy to park, I was texted a key code for the front door and my room door before I arrived. Large room with everything needed for a stay, including a great bathroom and very comfortable bed. Easy walk to all the shops and restaurants downtown. Basic items for provided for breakfast and snacks.

10

Angela

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our time at the hotel. We had to make last minute reservations, and the staff was pleasant, accommodating, and the hotel was super clean and the room was perfect. It was perfectly located near the lake, restaurants, and shops. We will be back and will also recommend the hotel to family and friends!

10

Arlene

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very lovely in every way. Having a few snacks, instant oatmeal, water, coffee and soda around was fabulous. Thank you. Everything was just awesome!

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4 $343	5 $327	6 $327	7	8 $348	9	10
11 $348	12 $327	13 $327	14 $327	15 $327	16	17
18 $342	19 $327	20 $327	21 $328	22 $327	23	24
25 $348	26 $327	27 $327	28 $328	29 $327	30	31

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27 $348	28	29 $327	30

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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