The Otesaga Resort Hotel - Cooperstown (NY)

5 /5 Jose: I recently stayed at The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown for four nights while attending my friends Jack and Caroline’s wedding, and I can honestly say it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. I stayed with my best friend and best man, Peter, and we were both blown away by the comfort and spaciousness of our room. The suites are incredibly generous in size, making it easy to relax and unwind after a busy day. The staff at The Otesaga were absolutely lovely—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every interaction, from check-in to dining, was seamless and made us feel at home. I particularly loved using the resort’s gym; it was well-equipped, clean, and perfect for staying on top of my workouts while traveling. Breakfast each morning was a true highlight. The breakfast bar was stocked with a wide variety of fresh options, and the made-to-order omelettes were exceptional—definitely the best I’ve had at a hotel! Of course, the main event—the wedding—was breathtaking. The coordination and attention to detail were flawless, and the setting couldn’t have been more beautiful. From the ceremony to the reception, everything ran perfectly, making it a truly magical experience. Overall, The Otesaga Resort Hotel is a top-notch destination for both leisure stays and special events. I can’t recommend it highly enough and will definitely return in the future!

5 /5 Jeanette Machlowski: What a beautiful hotel. The lobby is spacious with seating areas. There is a gorgeous view of the lake. Our room was large and comfortable with a nice bathroom. I would stay there again. There is also a spa and a small gift shop with some food for purchase.

5 /5 Jennifer Pasquariello: The Otesaga is a beautiful hotel! Every staff member was more helpful than the next. I stayed back in February for a weekend and can’t wait to go back. The food was delicious, the rooms were spacious, clean, and absolutely beautiful. The coffee shop is the perfect spot to grab a coffee and sit by the fireplace in the lobby — so relaxing! You can truly feel the history in this building. Everything about this place is amazing.

4 /5 Wayne Stewart: Very nice and older hotel. Was told it is 116 years old. It seems to be kept up well and they seemed to have plenty of staff on hand. My room was certainly not cheap although I seemed to have maybe received a little bit of a better rate when talking to the person making the reservations. Slower time of year Im sure. Found out why when I came in. My room was pretty darn small. Was not expecting this but since my wife is not with me its fine. Room is well stocked but check ahead of time if you will have a fridge or not. I did not however the hotel brought one up for me. The bed was very comfortable as were the pillows. I heard absolutely no noise during the night. Unsure if I had no neighbors or it is just that quiet of a room. One issue with the room was the heater. It was cool in the room when I checked in and getting the temps up took a long time and I would have taken some more heat but it did not seem possible. Bathroom was chilly and never would really warm up much at all. There is some kind of wall mounted heater in there but it puts out so little heat that it basically is a waste. Wi fi worked well but the TV was the most confusing hotel system I have ever seen in my life. I really never did figure it out and just turned it off for good. The breakfast on day one was their buffet and it was extremely good. $28 but go A la carte and I bet it costs just as much as the buffet. Nice staff in here as well . You wont regret eating this buffet. Lunch was at the hotel and I had the Fish and Chips. Really wish restaurants would not serve this fish on top of the fries. Keep them separate please. Good fish and fries though and wait staff. Overall a good stay and some friendly staff. Due to off-season traffic was not bad and getting into the Hall of Fame was easy.

5 /5 Kristin Cohen: Celebrated my 40th birthday this weekend, and I am so glad to see that returning to this historic hotel after over a decade, it remains cozy and traditional. The entire staff was attentive and kind. Dinner at 1909 was wonderful, the food was perfection. The bartender at Hawkeye was kind and inviting, my husband and his parents had a wonderful night. I had a much needed relaxing massage at the spa, everything was a perfect celebration. Dont change a thing!