The Best Hotels and B&Bs to Book Near Saratoga Racetrack, New York

Let the Polaris Suite at the Adelphi Hotel be your guiding light for a relaxing, upscale weekend. You’ll spend just as much time outside as you will in, with the outdoor private terrace and heated jacuzzi protected from all weather under a retractable awning. If you do somehow end up muddy as a jockey, however, no sweat – you’ll have a blast scrubbing up in the suite’s oversized walk-in shower with wall-mounted jets and two rainfall showerheads.

The rich, handcrafted mahogany furniture and carefully curated antiques in each of the rooms at the Inn at Saratoga add a dash of vintage panache to the oldest hotel in Saratoga Springs. More cool old books, dramatic oil paintings, and fine antiques can be enjoyed in the Side Room, alongside pear ginger martinis and local cheeses. Spy more trinkets and treasures of yesteryear with a short walk through Congress Park to the Saratoga Springs History Museum.

No need to saddle up the mule train to reach Saratoga Racetrack from the Saratoga Dreams Bed & Breakfast; just walk 20 minutes and you’ll be there. In between races, you’ll have no trouble killing time at this Victorian home – sit in your suite by the fireplace with a well-thumbed copy of Black Beauty, play a game of pool in the parlor, or sit on the porch until the sound thundering hooves from across the road ignites that wad of cash in your pocket.

Dim the roar of the racetrack with a quiet stay at the Springwater Bed & Breakfast. Marble bathrooms and fireplaces adorn every light-filled guest room, the majority of which have either private porches or balconies. With flexible breakfast times, both early-risers and snooze button-slappers can have their seat at the table readied for whenever they’re ready to rise. Prepare for the weekend race by popping into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame just around the corner.

If steaks, slots, and soaking in a whirlpool are all you need for a relaxing stay, the Saratoga Casino Hotel has got you covered. Dramatic chevron-patterned carpets, velvet chaise longues and oversized bathrooms with soaking tubs are just the warm-up act for the pleasant surprise (spoiler alert) that is an in-room Plum wine dispenser! The steaks at Morton’s are never rushed, nor should you be. Have your soak, play a couple of rounds of Keno, then settle in for a Mortini while your filet mignon rests.

Immerse yourself in the outdoors without giving up your favorite creature comforts at The Gideon. Planted in Saratoga Springs State Park, your suite keeps you connected with free WiFi and digital cable; that is, of course, if you can bear to disconnect from the Roosevelt Baths & Spa. Spice things up with a hot paprika facial before calming down with a cathartic aromatherapy bath. As the warm mud wrap treatment comes to an end, a quiet walk through the state park begins.

The Executive Suite at Courtyard by Marriott is a cozy yet spacious place to call home, when the snow (or blossom) flurries are gently falling outside your window. The king Murphy bed, dining table set for eight, and comfortable couch will make it hard to justify getting out of your PJs. More of the get-up-and-go type? Opt for a simple guest room instead – with its own kitchenette, you can quickly prep a picnic to take on a hike around High Rock Park, next door.

A historic centerpiece of nearby Glens Falls, the Queensbury Hotel is a rare gem – a renovated residence that’s lost none of its original charm. The black and white checkerboard floor hopscotching its way from the front door through the Grand Lobby will lead you to a laid-back suite, where two-tone walls and hardwood flooring make you the filling in a stylish sandwich. After unpacking, step out of your suite and follow the smooth saxophone notes to the live jazz being performed beside the Grand Lobby’s fireplace.