Take a break from your day-to-day routine and stay with us. Our gorgeous Chautauqua, NY bed and breakfast provides the best accommodations in the area. Relax and unwind in one of our 15 standard rooms for the ultimate cozy bed and breakfast feeling. If you’d like a little more space try one of our 9 beautiful suites, all are equipped with a convenient kitchenette. We even have one apartment available. Our unique literary theme offers an experience you will not find anywhere else. Each of our rooms is dedicated to a famous author, all rooms are decorated with murals painted by local artists, and feature music from during the author’s lifetime and a selection of library books written by the author.

Please Note:
Reservations for the Chautauqua season to be reserved online must be made in one-week blocks only, Saturday to Saturday. Please call the hotel for a shorter stay.

Colette, Room 307

French novelist, belonging, in time, to the generation of authors that includes Marcel Proust, Paul Valéry, André Gide, and Paul Claudel. Colette's career as a writer spanned from…

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The Spencer Hotel & Spa is in the center of the historic Chautauqua Institution, a community of continued learning. With our beautiful grounds and friendly service, you’ll find that our hotel provides the charm and ambiance of a bed and breakfast with the modern amenities of a fine hotel.

All our rooms have cable, free Wi-Fi, luxurious linens, and high-end bath amenities. In addition, many of our rooms include a JACUZZI® bath or jetted clawfoot tub with European handheld shower, and direct access to our large porch that overlooks Chautauqua Lake and Chautauqua Institution’s Amphitheater.

Whether you are looking for lodging near Chautauqua Lake or a place to stay in Chautauqua Institution, The Spencer Hotel & Spa has the perfect room for you. Browse all our luxury Chautauqua accommodations below or contact us and let us help you find your perfect room.

All Our Chautauqua Accommodations Feature:

  • Free wireless internet services (WiFi)
  • Cable television
  • Hairdryers
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Daily housekeeping services
  • Central air-conditioning and heat
  • Breakfast daily
  • Luxurious linens and down comforters on comfortable mattresses for a restful night's sleep
  • Note: All guests are invited to use the porches.

Many Rooms Include:

  • Kitchenette
  • Jetted clawfoot tub (1 person) or JACUZZI® jetted tub (2 person)
  • Direct access to the porch

Additional Services:

  • Transportation service from/to Buffalo & Erie airports
  • Airport shuttle or private cars are provided by Buffalo Limousine services at 800-695-5515
  • During the Chautauqua Season, a hot breakfast every morning is included in your room rate.