The Spencer Hotel  

"Newly renovated charming Victorian Hotel with 26 luxurious rooms and suites at the heart of the Chautauqua Institute campus. During the nine-week Season, the activities, the programs, the music, the classes of the Chautauqua Institute are the focus. The Chautauqua season offers an exciting array of programs to suit every taste. The National Geographic Traveler magazine featured Chautauqua NY in the 50 "places of a lifetime" to visit in America, describing it as "an idyllic retreat to enrich body, soul and mind". I n addition to the Institute, there is much to do in and around Chautauqua. Click on the links on the left side for Activities, Attractions, Events, or ask our superb staff at The Spencer. We have maps for self-guided tours, and ideas for other options. E very room lovingly created as a literary fantasy...a trip to Africa with Isak Dinesen, a balloon ride with Jules Verne, the C. S. Lewis room features "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". T he Spencer is a "happening" place year round. Spring blossoms with enjoyment of outdoor sports. Chautauqua features a 36 hole golf course and there are five other golf courses in the area. Tennis, biking and boating are all within a short distance. S ummer is in full bloom with Chautauqua Institution programs in session. The area is noted for its environmental awareness and features hiking & biking trails along former railroad right-aways. Go rock climbing at Panama Rocks. A health club on the grounds of Chautauqua offers fitness equipment for a full workout including the short jog to and from its location. A utumn colors accompany the area's recreational possibilities. W inter ushers in many activities including horse-drawn sleigh rides that go right past The Spencer. Cross-country skiing, sledding and downhill ski areas are nearby. Come join us and enjoy an exciting year at The Spencer. The Spencer Hotel ? 25 Palestine Avenue Chautauqua, New York 14722 Reservations 1-800-398-1306 ? Phone 716-357-3785 "