The Brookmere Lodge in Saratoga Springs, New York Opens

Saratoga Springs, a historic trip city identified for its mineral springs, simply welcomed a brand new boutique lodge: The Brookmere Lodge.

Brookmere Lodge, previously the Longfellows Lodge and Restaurant, which closed in January 2023, boasts 10 lush acres within the middle of Saratoga Springs. The revamped property has facilities like a seasonal outside swimming pool, a full-service spa with an out of doors sauna and an ice-plunge bathtub, and a beautiful restaurant and bar. Designed by Atlanta-based Sims Patrick Studio, with 88 rooms, visitors can select from spa suites positioned close to the property’s Arbor Spa, with a non-public patio, a steam bathe, and an infinity-edge bathtub; loft suites with a separate lounge space; and even a nook presidential suite, with panoramic views, a moist bar, residing and eating room areas, and a hearth. All lodging have Molton Brown toiletries, robes and slippers, espresso machines, and good TVs. 

Whereas the lodge’s interiors ooze fashionable sophistication (there’s a smooth marble hearth within the foyer and a press release chandelier hanging above a sublime seating space), the decor additionally pays homage to the property’s roots. It was a dairy farm. 

“The unique 100-plus-year-old dairy barn was maintained and included into the brand new addition as we expanded the footprint of the unique property,” Julian Miller,  the final supervisor of Brookmere, advised Journey + Leisure. “Our objective was to intensify our location on Union Avenue, set in nature away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, all whereas embracing our lovely idyllic and peaceable setting.” Miller defined that with the property simply 1.5 miles away from the doorway of the Saratoga Race Course, lower than a mile from Saratoga Lake, and subsequent door to Saratoga Nationwide Golf Course, Brookmere is “excellent for the traveler that wishes a extra serene atmosphere.”

Arbor Spa, which is open to each in a single day lodge visitors and day guests, options 4 therapy rooms, every themed after a special season and clad in pure supplies like wooden and stone with an earthy colour scheme. The spa has partnered with Saratoga Pure Physique Care to reinforce its wellness choices with regionally made pure physique care merchandise. Therapies embrace physique wraps, massages, and facials, and vacationers can calm down pre- and post-treatment within the spa lounge or use the wellness amenities and fitness center.

The lodge’s restaurant and bar, Regent, brings visitors on a luxurious journey by means of France with classics like beef tartare, foie gras, steak frites, and cassoulet, in addition to some dishes with a twist — the onion soup, for instance, is ready with duck broth.

An on-site concierge can be accessible to help visitors with restaurant reservations and proposals on what to do in Saratoga Springs.

Nightly charges at Brookmere Lodge begin from $213, however the lodge is providing a gap particular with 30 p.c off bookings by means of March thirty first (that is $149 per evening). You’ll be able to e book your keep athotelbrookmere.com.