Laurel Lake Placid

My family and I stayed at the BlueBird hotel back in October of 2025 for a wedding. We had a couple of issues sadly. The location of the BlueBird was amazing! It was a little walk down a big hill to the main street of beautiful Lake Placid. We did enjoy going to Roomers club at night which was a walk! But still doable.. Anyways! The pool was shut down at the time we went and that was disappointing, we really wanted to swim. Next, the parking at the hotel was awful, if you did not find a spot by check in time then you were screwed sadly. We watched multiple people circling the parking lot each night for a spot to never find one. Second, we had a room that had two splits of rooms which was nice. The rooms however, the furniture is a bit odd. There’s no place to put your stuff like a standard hotel room. We also had a pullout couch that turned into a bed and we asked 2 workers for help and both did not know how to put it together. We did notice lots of crumbs and dirt all over the room, between the couch cushions and floors. For the breakfast, it was ok! Simple breakfast foods, wasn’t anything special. I did enjoy the little rooms they offered such as a quiet library with a fireplace and a nice bar. We also had trouble finding our room so that took a bit of practice! We also paid $600+ for two nights and we just felt like it wasn’t worth it. You’re super close to town but for the price and the odd rooms, you’ll be better at another hotel. I expected better for this beautiful hotel but sadly we won’t be returning due to what we experienced.

Bluebird Lake Placid is a super quaint and cozy boutique hotel—I absolutely loved this place. The décor and overall ambiance were incredible, making it feel warm and inviting from the moment we arrived. The location is great and close to everything, and the staff were super accommodating throughout our stay. The rooms and common areas were nice and clean as well. The only thing to note is that breakfast was quite minimal. Overall, a fantastic stay and a place I’d happily return to.

My husband and I stayed here over the New Year holiday. The location is great - so close to the main street and the view from the common area is beautiful. We were a little disappointed in some things for the price we paid. I believe the hotel just went under new management before our stay so they may need some time to make improvements. Things I'd change - it's all in the details to help guests feel comfortable! -Cleanliness: The room was a little dirty upon check in, not terrible but some stuff left in corners on the floor and some dust on molding. There was no mat to wipe off or our boots and no where to keep them. Upon entering the room the floor would get filthy with puddles of melting snow/ice and salt from the streets/sidewalks being there in winter *One of those plastic mats to keep shoes on to catch water and salt would be GREAT! *Maybe providing a small dust pan too, so guests can sweep up any rock salt that ends up on their floor and not needing to wait for it to be cleaned by house keeping. I ended up using paper towels to wipe it up. It got everywhere - not their fault... it's a winter wonderland and snows constantly...but theres got to be a way to clean it up. -Storage: We stayed in a king suite and there was some wasted space and not enough hooks on doors/walls to hang things and no dresser in the bedroom. *The bench at the end of the bed should go - add a small dresser in a corner and some hooks on the wall and behind the door. This would help with being able to unpack a bit in order to get comfortable. We ended up living out of our suitcases off the floor. They had one pole to hang clothing but it was installed above the mini fridge/microwave counter area - very strange...we couldn't use 90% of it and it was not near the bedroom at all. A entertainment stand could be added under the tv in the suite living room area - if someone would be using the pull out sofa this would be a nice spot for them to store their things or for things like purses/wallets/hats/gloves. -Minor things/personal preferences: ~Shower door is a half door - I really didn't like this...could be a personal preference but showering with a half glass door was very strange. I was constantly worried about water getting out and on the floor. ~Parking - their lot was pretty small and full most evenings, if you didn't have a spot by end of the night you had to park somewhere else. Not a big deal if you plan to walk to dinner in town, you can get your spot and keep it. ~Do not disturb thingy - I had to ask the front desk for one of these. We didn't realize that housekeeping does a cleaning every day. We had left the first day and came back to the bed made and trash collected - nice if that's what you want/expect. We prefer our privacy though and didn't know they'd be coming in. It's been a while since we stayed in a hotel though so could be our mistake. *Would have been nice if this was communicated upon check-in and the door 'do not disturb' hanger offered to us.

This is a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location! We stayed in a lake side King Junior Suite room. The view of Mirror Lake was just gorgeous. Beds were comfortable and enjoyed the extra space with the room. Location is great to walk into town and parking was great even for a crowded lot the first night we arrived. We also enjoyed the breakfast options before heading out on our hikes in the am. We would definitely stay again in this gorgeous hotel!

My hockey team recently had the pleasure of staying at the Laurel hotel, we could not have had a better experience! The rooms were spacious, the staff was amazing and the huge open social areas were perfect to relax and unwind at the end of the day. There was a large room they let the kids play knee hockey in and the adults could relax by the fire. Thank you for making our tournament weekend wonderful!!!

High Price, Low Value Experience We stayed at the Laurel in Lake Placid from December 30 through January 1. Given the cost of the stay, the experience was disappointing. The driveway has a steep grade and was poorly plowed and salted. Ice beneath the snow made entering the property difficult and unsafe. Inside, the hotel has a pleasant European style and attractive decor, though it shows wear in places. The rooms themselves are very sparse and lack basic conveniences you would expect at this price point. There is no closet and not even hooks to hang winter coats in a ski town. There is one small nightstand shared between two queen beds, no desk, no coffee maker, and no lock on the bathroom door. One wall sconce had a broken switch, which required loosening the bulb to turn it off. The beds were comfortable, which was one of the few positives. Basic amenities were also lacking. None of the vending machines had food or beverages, and they remained empty for the entire stay. Service was another weak point. Communication with staff was often difficult, and questions went unanswered. For example, the lobby restrooms were closed for about 45 minutes while the lobby was being cleaned, yet no one could explain why the bathrooms were unavailable. On checkout day, our morning activity, dog sledding on Mirror Lake, started 30 minutes late. I asked for a small checkout extension since we would return only 15 minutes before checkout time. The request was denied outright, with no flexibility offered. As a result, we had to pack everything early, move all luggage to the lobby, and then reopen bags to sort clean and dirty items once the family returned. On New Year’s Eve, guests were asked to pay $10 per person to remain in the lobby and enjoy the festivities. This felt unnecessary given that we had already paid a premium to stay over the holiday. On the morning of checkout, while waiting in the lobby, another guest could be heard at the front desk loudly complaining that staff the previous evening had been rude to them. That interaction reinforced our own experience with the level of service. Overall, it was not a good experience. On a previous visit, we stayed at the Lake House at High Peaks Resort and had a much better stay, even though that property had an older remodel.

So this hotel has great location- which I think is why people stay here. However, the rooms look better in pictures. Looks like they tried to redo a few things in some rooms. But you can tell the hotel is old and not well maintained. No restaurant in hotel either but it’s not that big of a deal bc there’s players across the street.

Perfect, perfect location. Clean rooms. North facing room had view of lake. Very peaceful. A noticeably renovated building. A quiet weekday visit for me but I could see how it could be hectic if all rooms are filled. TV did not work and wasn’t fixed before leaving. I was given a WiFi password that expired hours later. Staff didn’t immediately know new password but was resolved shortly afterwards. I would definitely stay here again.

Warm and welcoming with updated rooms. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Nice bar area with plenty of seating and morning coffee. Location is within walking distance to town with ample parking included. Would definitely recommend this hotel!

Such a awesome hotel offering amenities such as spectacular views, convenient location and only walking distance to both Lake Mirror & the Olympic Museum. My hotel stay was rather pleasant. Hotel staff was polite, amenities were always being met and my room was always kept clean & rinsed with toiletries. Strongly recommend if you are seeking a warm stay That offers location convenience, modern amenities and provides a sense of quality.

Rooms are deceptively smaller than pictured. No real amenities like pool, sauna or gym. Parking can be a challenge. On the positive side, the rooms were very clean and comfortable, and it is perfect walking distance from downtown.

Such a cute little hotel! Very modern/cozy design. Right on the end of Main Street so walking to everything was super easy. Didn't realize how dog friendly this hotel/town was! At the bar in the hotel another's couple dog was given a toy and treats! Coffee and tea is free with stay...will come back again!

NOT ENOUGH PARKING FOR THE HOTEL GUESTS! Went for a hockey tournament and there was not enough parking for the guests staying in the hotel. When asked if they had over flow parking we were told we had to park in a lot about 1/2 mile away and needed to pay and move our cars by 8am.

I am borderline between 3 and 4 stars. The hotel does not seem to be finished and I think once the bar and lounge areas are finished it might bring it to 4 stars. The rooms were very nice and clean and I had a lake view. The hotel design is nice and well thought out. Downsides. The staff was not warm and welcoming. No working elevator but I was helped with my bags. The lack of a small breakfast with the coffee was disappointing. The walkable distance to the shops and restaurants is a huge plus.