The Haus.

Main Street in Lake Placid, set on Mirror Lake in the downtown village walking grid. The Haus runs as an all-suite hotel, which is the operational difference from the chain hotels and the Mirror Lake Inn: every booking gets a living room and a full kitchen rather than a hotel room with a microwave.

The suite format works particularly well for families and small groups. Each suite has a residential layout with separate sleeping and living areas. The kitchens are real cooking kitchens, which makes the property workable for a multi-night stay where you don't want to eat every meal out. Lake views or downtown views, depending on the side of the building.

The seasonal amenity stack runs hard in summer. Complimentary kayaks and paddleboards available on premises, which removes a marina rental from the budget for a Mirror Lake afternoon. The location puts the Olympic Center, the Herb Brooks Arena, the Olympic Speed Skating Oval, and the Ski Jump within a short walk or drive. The hotel provides one parking permit for the nearby municipal lot and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. A dedicated concierge handles ground-game requests. Best for travelers who want a residential setup rather than a hotel room, and for families and friend groups.