Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort is a hotel located directly on Mirror Lake in the Village of Lake Placid. The property contains 165 rooms ranging from standard deluxe accommodations to suites with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, many featuring balconies and lake views.
The resort was founded over 50 years ago as a small motel with 36 rooms and has been owned by the Holderied family throughout its history. It has grown substantially over the decades while maintaining the cozy character that makes it popular with returning guests.
The name Golden Arrow refers to a historic train route that once connected the region, and today visitors experience a similar sense of journey by water across Mirror Lake. The resort sits within a community known for gathering around the water's edge, a tradition that continues through seasonal activities and lakeside gatherings.
The resort is within walking distance of Lake Placid's downtown area and provides parking on site. Visitors should dress in layers since weather by the lake changes quickly, and seasonal activities require different levels of preparation for varying conditions.
The resort's name references the Golden Arrow train, a historic route once connecting the region, which remains largely unknown to modern visitors who book rooms there. This hidden connection between the resort's name and transportation history adds an unexpected layer of significance to the lakeside setting.
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