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Lenhart Hotel, Bemus Point

20 Lakeside Dr, Bemus Point, NY 14712 | (716)386-2715
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Newspaper (Free)Non-Smoking RoomsDaily Maid Service

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53 Rooms / 4 FloorsBuilt in 1891Babysitting or Child Care
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Common/Public Areas Accessible to WheelchairsCrib/Rollaway BedComplementary Coffee
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A lakeside feeling of days gone by
I absolutely love the Hotel Lenhart. I totally disagree with the previous post, the Lenhart does not need a bellhop or tv's in the room, that is the charm. Yes you do have to carry your luggage and yes it does need some repairs but it is a grand place to visit. They did have a plumbing problem this year when they opened so I am glad that the furniture was covered so that it was not ruined. The plumbing was fixed so that they could open for the season and they will work on it this fall. I love taking my children there it has a real family atmosphere. I have gone to the Lenhart for 5 summers and I see the same vacationers every year. A typical day consists of waking up in the am and getting a cup of coffee and sit on the porch and read a good book or newspaper and take in the Lake. Then you have a wonderful breakfast which has a very large menu to choose from and the breakfast is included in the price. It is fabulous. Then if you bring bikes - you can bike around town and visit the many little stores, or you can bring your boat, or go walking. Many relaxation options for you to do. I just feel when I am at the Lenhart I am back in time, a vacation by the Lake. The staff is wonderful. Yes there are some rooms that need new wallpaper and ceiling tiles but the ambiance of the whole place is far greater than that. I just love it. You don't need a phone or tv in your room or wooden hangers - Actually I had a wooden hanger in my room - LOL. Also, half of America uses their cell phones so why put phones in now. There is a tv in the living room but who wants to watch tv when you can take in the Lake. We never watch tv when we visit the Lenhart. Go stay somewhere else if you need all those things. And you really do not need Air conditioning as you get the breeze from the Lake at night. I will continue to enjoy the Lenhart.
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They say "Historic". They mean "Roughing-It"
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 6/27/11
We reserved the Lenhart because we needed to stay in Bemus Point for a function and there were no other options. The best thing about the place is the location. The Lake was beautiful, the town was adorable. The Lenhart, however, was more than a disappointment. I had checked their website and spoke to them on the phone before reserving. So, I knew I had to pay extra for a bathroom, however odd that is. I was led to believe that it was a quiet, romantic, quaint get-away. When we arrived there were fancy, Victorian sitting rooms off the lobby with tarps over the furnature and buckets on the floor with water coming in through the ceiling. Being an historic building should not mean that we have to rough-it. We checked in and had to carry our own bags up three flights of stairs. Each floor we passed smelled mustier and mustier, and I knew then that my breathing condition would flair up due to the poor air quality. There is no A/C, or ventilation system aside from opening the window. But, trust me, the noise from the veranda, the Casino next door and the street are all you get from opening the window. We had to call the front desk from our cell phone (no phone in the room) at 3 am to complain that the drunks outside were still going strong. The room doors are so loose in the jamb, with no seal at all, that every time a door on our floor opened or shut, our door would rattle in the catch, sounding as if someone was trying to get in. There was a door inside our room that led to the next guests room, with no seal either, and cotton stuffed in the keyhole. It sounded as if the people next door were right in our room. The bathroom sink ran all night. The sink, toilet and tub were definitely original, with rust stains, cracks and all. The ceiling had water stains and the wallpaper was peeling. There was a small closet with an extra blanket and some wire hangers. No iron, no luggage rack. There was an annoying lack of horizontal surfaces. We ended up having to set a lot on the bed. For instance. there was no place in the bathroom to set our toiletries. There was an antique dressing table-type piece in the bedroom but they had used that surface for their decor, leaving little room for my necessities. Not even a night stand. I had to set my glasses, phone and inhaler on the floor. I hated to set my curling iron on their antique, but there was no alternative other than the carpet or window sill. The lack of soundproofing explains why there were no TV, radio, phone or alarm clock in the room. But, no lamps and no clock! And no nightstand to set our watch on. No excuse for that. When we checked out, we were still furious about the obnoxious drunks that kept us up all night (at this point, I was thinking that the free breakfast would have to be worth $150 for this stay to be worth the money). We complained again about the situation to the front desk and were told that it is a cronic problem, especially during the summer. Ever since the Casino opened next door, its been worse. The Sheriff's Department is not nearby and are slow to respond, if at all. Certainly doesn't make us want to return. I suggested that be reflected in their prices. We'd have gotten a better night's sleep in a tent somewhere. I understand that the cost of maintaining an historic site that size must be astronomical, however, the prices (we paid $168.00 for 1 night) would be easier to take with a few simple amenities. A few suggestions for the Lenhart: A little goes a long way. For that price I would expect at the very least to have real coat hangers, luggage benches and a bell hop. Some guest are not as young or fit as we are and to carry our own bags up 3 huge flights after forking over almost $200/ night was borderline insulting. If you have trouble with unruly guests on weekends, hire a security guard to deal with them. Get some weather stripping for the guestroom doors. Get rid of the dampness and smell. At the very least, put a clock in the room.
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Obviously a wonderful nostalgic hotel
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 6/14/11
The previous reviewer called the incredible Hotel Lenhart a ripoff because they charge modern prices for their wonderfully nostalgic experience. The person doesn't appreciate how amazing it is to find a hotel which offers an authentic visit to a more gracious time, and how much it must cost to maintain an enormous Victorian era hotel. Everyone who doesn't like generic strip mall motels (unlike the ignorant previous reviewer) will love this hotel, and the beautiful waterfront and fun local nightspots. Viva la Hotel Lenhart!
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I can't imagine a worst hotel
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 2/19/11
This was by far, without question, the absolute worst hotel I've ever stayed at in my life. Let me repeat that again. This was the worst hotel I've ever stayed at in my life. Firstly, there isn't any air conditioning in any rooms and they failed to mention that on their website. When you reserve a hotel, whether or not it has A/C isn't something that even enters your mind nowadays so when I arrived, It blew my mind to see that a hotel in this day and age didn't have any. Next, the rooms don't look like they have been touched in over 100 years. Now I realize, after I stayed there, that that's the theme they're going for but they don't make clear on their website that their rooms are frozen back in 1800's. Had it been clear, I'd never have stayed there in the first place. Another thing to beware of is that not all rooms have bathrooms and they charge you extra for a room that has one or if you prefer, you can save your money, get a room without a bathroom and use a community bathroom. My theory on the Lenhart Hotel is that they try to be some nostalgic place and purposely don't upgrade to the 21st century so they don't have to spend money. But they don't have a problem charging 21st century prices. It's actually pretty brilliant...diabolical but nevertheless brilliant. The only good thing about this place is the location. It's right on the Chautauqua Lake and the view is very serene. Also the porch with the rocking chairs is pleasant too. Don't get me wrong though, I'd rather sleep on a bench outside next time and save the outrageous price they charged for that nightmare of a room. In fact I wouldn't stay there again unless I was paid. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone unless you enjoy giving up the amenities (modern bed, t.v., A/C, bathroom, etc.) we enjoy in today's world and get ripped off at the same time. Now I know this review is harsh and I don't enjoy bashing them. In fact I think it would have some potential if they invested in the upkeep and modernization of the hotel while still keeping the historical feel to it. But as it stands now, I want people to beware of this place and most importantly, I don't want the Lenhart to continue to get away with their deceptiveness. I hope no one else endures what I did.
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only one thing missing
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/1/09
My mother, sisters, daughter and I have been going every summer for years now. That"s how much we enjoy the views, the many little shops and the hotel itself. The time flies, even without the TV and phones in the rooms, not to mention no internet. It is a very relaxing atmosphere which is one of the main reasons we go. It is also a great deal price wise.The only thing different that we didn't like was having no more dinners served at the hotel. Their dinners were one of the best features of the hotel, and having to leave to find somewhere else to eat was not as much fun. We didn't find any place close by that compared to the dinners they used to serve. If they would bring back their terrific dinners again, it would be perfect!
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WONDERFUL
By AMY, 8/13/07
I've been going to the Hotel Lenhart with my husbands family for over 7 years now and each time it gets better and better. We took our daughter there for the 1st time last year and she had a wonderful time, sitting on the front porch. We also had a room right off the front porch which made it nice for us so we could check in on her while she slept. The food is wonderful, the service is excellent and no one in our family had any complaints. We will forever and always be coming back until the Hotel Lenhart is no longer. Thank you for making many memories for me and my family to share and talk about
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MY TWO CENTS WORTH....
By PatriciaL, 7/7/07
Absolutely charming! If you enjoy thinking about how things used to be, then this is the place for you. What a deal, too. Price includes breakfast and dinner. Most enjoyable is sitting on the huge front porch and rocking the afternoon away...watching the boats and the unending string of people walking by...it was very entertaining! Add a nice cool drink from the bar and you can't lose. My complaints are few....climbing the stairs wasn't my favorite part and although the food was plentiful with a good variety, it just didn't hit the mark. Definitely will go back, it was very nice.
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Going back
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 6/22/07
It took us back a century - it was relaxing and charming - fun rockin' on the porch - comfy bar and excellent food and service, at a good price - not far from the Institute - - some 2007 amendities missing but it's ambiance overcame that for us, and gave us a history lesson
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Going Back
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 8/12/06
My wife and I had a great time at the Lenhart. Nice old hotel, great service, great location. THe View from the front porch is awsome!
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Be careful
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 8/4/06
We stayed 2 nights and there was a wedding group staying as well. Everyone from the wedding got so drunk and caused much noise and commotion the entire night. There are no phones in the bedrooms and once an argument broke out and one guy mentioned a gun and was going to shoot everyone, we freaked!!! I would find other accommodations. The night clerk was no where to be found.
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