The Spencer Hotel & Spa

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Chautauqua Lake

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Golf
Restaurant
Reception
402 Shakespeare | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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25 Palestine Ave, Mayville, NY, 14722
  • Place, Chautauqua Amphitheater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Institution
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

204 Claire Boothe Luce

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

109 Dorothy Parker

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

401 Robert Burns

  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

310 E.B. White

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

301 Lillian Hellman

  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

308 Beatrix Potter

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

408 John Keates

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

210 Isabel Allende

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

307 Colette Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

407 Brownings

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

203 Isak Dinesen Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

207 Agatha Christie Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

306 Jules Verne

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

108 P.G. Wodehouse

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

406 Percy Shelley

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

405 Brontes

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

206 Charles Dickens Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

305 Lewis Carroll

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

404 Lord Byron

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

302 C.S. Lewis

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

E.F. Benson

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

201 Jane Austen

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

402 Shakespeare

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

304 Arabian Nights

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Mayville

The Spencer Hotel & Spa places you within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Chautauqua Lake and Chautauqua Institution. This hotel has 24 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Amphitheater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chautauqua Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chautauqua Institution - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chautauqua Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Midway State Park - 21 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Truffle Honey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Andriaccio's Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Guppy's Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Lakeview Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mayville VFW Post 8647 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Spencer Hotel & Spa

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Chautauqua Lake
Guests of The Spencer Hotel & Spa enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 19-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in down comforters. Ironing boards are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

The Spencer Hotel Spa
The Spencer Hotel & Spa Hotel
The Spencer Hotel & Spa Mayville
The Spencer Hotel & Spa Hotel Mayville

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Spencer Hotel & Spa?

The Spencer Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near The Spencer Hotel & Spa?

This hotel in Mayville is within a 10-minute walk of Chautauqua Lake and Chautauqua Institution. You'll also find Chautauqua Amphitheater and Chautauqua Golf Club less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Spencer Hotel & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Spencer Hotel & Spa have a casino?

No, The Spencer Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Spencer Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Spencer Hotel & Spa good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include access to a chef, a down comforter, and a turndown service.

Are there hot tubs at The Spencer Hotel & Spa?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does The Spencer Hotel & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Spencer Hotel & Spa offers free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Spencer Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Spencer Hotel & Spa.

Does The Spencer Hotel & Spa have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Spencer Hotel & Spa?

The closest major airport to The Spencer Hotel & Spa is Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County), which is 15.5 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Spencer Hotel & Spa?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a porch where guests can enjoy park or garden views.

Reviews

The Spencer Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Spencer Hotel is a unique gem in a quaint lake community. I stayed 2 days and met the wonderful owners. My king sized bed was comfy and my bathroom was handpainted with forest scenery. Every room was themed in its own literary cultural way. Breakfast was homemade and delicious vs the continental food that most hotel chains would feed you. If attending an event at the Chautauqua Amphitheater, it was right outside the main front door. Short walk to the lake and beach area to watch the boats and let kids play. Thank you for this experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugenia

Liked: Staff & service
The owner and staff were lovely and friendly. I was disappointed in our room. The photos if the room seemed much larger than the actual room. I always make sure when I book a room that it has a private bathroom. The room had a room with a toilet and sink. The bathtub was in the actual room. About 3 feet from the bed. It had a wooden accordion door for privacy. Not very private. When we took a shower apparently you needed to sit in the bathtub. I am disabled and cannot sit like that. It had a hose spray and the water would go all over the floor. I had to wipe it up each time. I also found the Inn to be very dark with lighting. I am visually handicapped and struggled a bit. The Inn had a quaint quality. I am sure it fits the Chautauqua feel. I should have checked into the details for myself a bit better. I probably would not stay again. I also felt what we ended up with did not match the cost of the weekend. The owner and the woman at the desk were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have to say Richard and LeAnn were wonderful! They did everything they could to accommodate me and make me feel welcome! The rooms are all so unique and the place is charming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Springville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful place!

It’s a treat to be able to stay anywhere here on the institute. I am grateful for the love that goes into this place and would stay here again. I can only imagine coming back in the summer and to sit on the balcony listening to the music drift through the air. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy, Ida Grove

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Nicest staff and owners are the best!! Warm and cozy on a winter weekend. Highly recommended. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Mumford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff Great location , we will be returning next year .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024