In the heart of Lake Placid lies an astounding magical Christmas Wonderland at Whiteface Lodge. Lake Placid, was home to the Olympics twice {1932, & 1980} and sits in the high peaks of the Adirondack Mountains of New York. While displaying dramatic scenery it has tons of activities for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Very rarely do I check into a hotel and decide I don’t want to leave for the duration of the time I’m there, but Whiteface Lodge Lake Placid exceeded any expectation from what you’ll find online or through photos. This place is extraordinary, from the extravagant entry full of Christmas decor, to the three foot three story live Christmas tree that fills the stairwell, to the outdoor ice skating rink, this lodge exudes luxurious coziness at its best.

The rooms are set up as a one, two or three bedroom condos that include a kitchenette, dining area, fireplace, a balcony, and even a powder room. The textiles and fabrics used to design the room evoke a mountain lodge rustic feeling. The bedrooms feature large white, plushy beds with charming plaid pillows, and the bathrooms offer a jet tub – perfect to relax after a day of skiing!

Whiteface Lodge Lake Placid offers an array of amenities including a spa fitness center, a heated indoor outdoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tubs, a movie theater, a game room, nightly s’mores at the camp fire, nature trails, a tennis court, a catch and release fishing pond, an ice skating rink! Making the Lodge perfect for any family or or romantic getaway.

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If you find yourself ready to leave Whiteface Lodge to explore, walk through the Olympic Village in Lake Placid and peruse the beautiful local shops and restaurants. For avid skiers, you can go and ski Whiteface mountain, which is right around the corner from the lodge. Or you can go cross country skiing and hike the trails in snowshoes.

Once you find yourself done from exploring all afternoon, come back and enjoy fine dining dinner at Kanu. Serving breakfast and dinner with an exceptional menu Kanu delivers ambience with two prodigious stone fireplaces flanking the walls, majestic antler chandeliers, and a stunning to 30ft Christmas tree. Did I mentioned every single Christmas tree throughout the hotel was live??? Right across from Kanu is Peak 47, with a more cozy pub-like ambiance, you can cuddle up on rich leather sofas in front of the fire and enjoy a cocktail, or dinner. You can’t go wrong in either establishment!

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The lodge was completed in 2005 by a former Olympian and a developer, with the aim to create one of the most beautiful properties in the Adirondacks. As you walk through Whiteface you’ll see stunning presentations of wood beams and timbers that add to the ambiance of this majestic mountain lodge. All the wood beams were actually cut and milled on site during the build.  The beams are accentuated by bark features to give you a true woodland feeling.  Lush sofas, and decadent armchairs adorned with Tiffany’s lamps surround cast iron fireplaces and a Christmas tree fills every corner filling the air with the sweetest scents of pine, making Whiteface a truly enchanting winter experience.

Whiteface Lodge is very much reminiscent to the Vanderbilt era and creates impressive ways to escape the everyday world and relish in your vacation. Be sure to check out the video showing how perfectly they decorate this lodge for Christmas. What are your favorite places to visit for the holidays? Let me know because I love a a festive holiday hotel.

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This Lake Placid, NY trip was in partnership with the Whiteface Lodge.  I’m so thankful to them for welcoming me as their guest.  as always, all opinions are my own.