The Spencer Hotel - Chautauqua, NY - Spa Services and Rooms Honoring Famous Authors

The Spencer Hotel & Spa is located at 25 Palestine Avenue in Chautauqua, New York. The guest rooms at the hotel have been decorated by local artists and are designed to honor the works and lives of famous authors. Each guest room features a library of select works of the famous author that the room honors. In addition, music selections are available that are intended to further convey the tone of that particular author's work and the time period in which the author lived.

Many of the areas of the hotel feature hand-painted murals on floors, ceilings, and walls. The hotel is adorned with custom-made drapes, lampshades, and dust ruffles. Yards of English lace have been used in the dycor of the hotel. The dining room and the parlor area feature Oriental carpets, Victorian antiques, and Strauss crystal.

The Spencer Hotel features floor floors of porches that are adorned with Victorian sofas, rockers, and chairs. The porches overlook the Amphitheatre. There are several cozy areas throughout the hotel that are ideal for reading, conversing, playing games, or simply relaxing. In addition, the Monet Parlor has a large television and a movie projector with a screen that are all available for guest use. Tea and coffee are offered in the parlor throughout the day and evening.

The Spencer offers enrichment workshops as well. The Spencer features weeklong retreats that focus on writing and wellness. These retreats include five days and nights in the hotel with literary, wellness, and culinary professionals. The retreats offer a small group setting for learning and enhancement.

There are several different types of guest rooms available. A single room with a king-sized bed, a double bed, or two twin beds ranges from $165 to $250 per night, based on the type selected and the season. Mini Suites, which include a king bed and a kitchenette, range from $175 to $270 per night. Junior Suites are between $175 and $285 per night. Full Suites include a king or queen bed, a whirlpool or Jacuzzi, a sofa bed or extra bathroom, and a kitchenette. Full Suites cost between $195 and $325 per night. Apartments include a king bed or two twin beds, a dining area with a table, a sofa bed in the living room, and a kitchen with a dishwasher. Apartments range in price from $250 to $365 per night. Weekly rates are also available for all room types.

The Spencer Spa experience features all-cotton monogrammed bathrobes, a custom-made sauna, and a menu of services. Services include manicures, pedicures, massages, facials, and hair styling. Guests can request to receive spa services in the privacy of their own room. In addition, spa services can be performed outside on the balcony of the second floor.

Spa services carry a fee. For example, a 30-minute manicure is $45 and includes cleansing, buffing, shaping, cuticle management, skin relief, and a soothing hand massage. A 45-minute manicure with a European touch is also available for $60. Pedicures range in price from $55 to $75. All facials are 60 minutes and range in price from $85 to $95. Massages typically last for an hour and cost between $85 and $95.

Additional information about The Spencer Hotel & Spa can be obtained by calling 716-357-3785 or 800-398-1306.