New York’s Most Beautiful Lakefront Resort Is The Perfect Place For A Relaxing Getaway

Do you ever feel like you need to get away from it all? We all do! Even if we don't travel far from home, it's lovely to spend a few nights in a luxury hotel and indulge in some much-needed pampering at a fantastic resort. A vacation (or staycation) of this kind can be enough to make you feel like you've traveled far away, and when you return to your normal, everyday life, you'll feel relaxed and rejuvenated. One very special resort in New York - and one of the finest Cooperstown NY hotels - is the Otesaga Resort Hotel. Not only is this hotel one of the most beautiful places to stay in New York, but it's nestled on the shores of quiet Otsego Lake, which means phenomenal waterfront views for days! Check it out:

The Otesaga Resort Hotel is a resort hotel in the eastern part of central New York. It's about halfway between Albany and Syracuse.

This historic property was built in 1909 and it has been hosting guests from all over the world ever since. It has 135 rooms.

While there are a plethora of gorgeous, beautifully-set places to stay in New York, guests seem to agree that this lavish, old-school beauty is one of the friendliest, and thoughtfully-appointed hotels in the state.

It occupies 700 feet of lakefront on Otsego Lake. Even though this hotel would be beautiful and striking in any setting, the lake adds so much.

Many guests spend hours each day relaxing on the veranda. The lake views are spectacular at any time of day.

You can sit here with a good book or gaze out upon the water all day during your stay here, and you'll feel like you're a million miles away from it all!

There's a dock if you'd like to go boating.

Fishing from the dock is also encouraged.

In the evening, have a seat at the fire bar. You can enjoy the sunset from there.

You can play a round on the resort's Leatherstocking Golf Course on the lakefront.

Or, you can enjoy the lake views from the pool.

When you get hungry, you don't even have to leave the hotel. There are two on-site restaurants and they are both excellent.

Of course, the spacious and lavishly-appointed rooms might be a little hard to leave!

Inside and out, this resort hotel is absolutely stunning.

For most of its lifetime, the Otesaga in New York was only open from April to Thanksgiving. However, it is now operational year-round. You can go and enjoy the serenity and beauty in every season!

You'll never forget your weekend at the lake when you visit the Otesaga Resort. To learn more about the history of this century-old hotel, its farm-to-table dining, and array of amenities, check out the video below from Cooperstown/Otsego County Tourism.

The Otesaga Resort Hotel is an incredibly special place! Once you've indulged in the magnificent views and luxuries at this fantastic hotel in Cooperstown, New York, you'll want to return time and time again.

For even more unique and/or lavish places to stay in New York, check out our guide to the best accommodations and most gorgeous hotels in the state. Or, to explore Cooperstown in style - no gas tank fill-ups needed - climb aboard this enchanting railroad!