The Spencer Hotel is located on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution, a gated resort community. During the Chautauqua Summer Season programming beginning the last saturday in June, through the last saturday in August we rent from Saturday to Saturday. As you check for your arrival and departure dates, please keep in mind of our seasonal policies. Please contact a reservation specialist for nightly reservations offered. During the nine week season a gate pass and parking pass is required ranging from $35-$60 per person per day for the Chautauqua Institution programming. Off season we rent nightly with no gate pass or parking fee required. 

Automobiles are only allowed on the grounds for guest and baggage delivery during the summer programming. Please make arrangements for gate passes prior to your arrival; call the Institution's Front Gate at 716-357-6250. This will save you time on arrival.

The Chautauqua Institution is a unique and wondrous environment; however, there are limited stores and services on the grounds and nearby. Some articles, for example, medical supplies, may be difficult to secure once you are here. The nearest major medical facility is in Westfield, which is approximately one half-hour away, and the nearest pharmacy is in Mayville (5 miles).

The Spencer is a non-smoking establishment and is handicap accessible.

We accept checks, money orders, and credit cards.

We love pets, but we cannot accommodate them at the hotel. Call and we can recommend a place to board your pet.

The State of New York requires us to collect 11.00% sales tax. Because we are a small hotel, we do not have to collect the additional hotel taxes that apply to stays in larger hotels.

We are looking forward to your stay!