Hammondsport is the gateway to Keuka Lake, and the Best Western Plus The Hammondsport Hotel gives you a reliable base in the village. The hotel suits visitors who want to explore the wineries on the hillsides, visit the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, stroll the village square and look out across the lake without driving far. It is a mainstream hotel with predictable comforts, and in a village where charming inns can be few and booked early, a modern property with parking, breakfast and a pool, where offered, is a useful option. It works especially well for wine weekends and for travelers combining Corning with Keuka Lake.
Rooms follow the Best Western Plus standard, with comfortable beds, work spaces, coffee makers and televisions, and a range of layouts from king rooms to double-queens and suites. Many guests appreciate a complimentary breakfast and the convenience of free parking, which can help on busy weekends when village streets fill with visitors.
Facilities may include a fitness room and an indoor pool, which are valuable for families and for rainy days, but check the current list before you book. Staff are experienced with wine-country visitors and can suggest tasting rooms, dining options and boat or kayak rentals.
The location opens up a rich program. The village square, with its shops, cafes and lakefront park, is close by, and Keuka Lake's wineries line both sides of the water within a short drive. The Curtiss Museum is a few minutes away, and a guided Keuka winery tour can collect you from the village. Corning is roughly forty minutes away, and Watkins Glen and Ithaca are within an hour, making the hotel a good hub if you want to be near one of the quieter lakes.
Fit and trade-offs
It is a straightforward chain hotel, so it lacks the character of a lakeside inn, but it offers value, space and reliability. Rates climb on weekends in summer and autumn, so reserve early, and consider a midweek stay for lower prices and quieter wineries. It suits couples, families and groups of friends, and it is particularly handy for anyone who wants a pool or a hot breakfast included. If you prefer a romantic or historic stay, look at the lakeside inns near Geneva or Dundee.
Make the most of the village location by walking to dinner and to the lakefront in the evening. Ask the front desk about winery shuttles, boat rentals and seasonal events on the square, and request a quiet room away from the road if you are a light sleeper. Midweek stays give the best rates and the calmest tasting rooms, and the breakfast, where offered, saves time before a winery day. Keep the Curtiss Museum in mind as a rainy-day plan.
Why stay here
- ✓Village of Hammondsport location
- ✓Close to Keuka Lake wineries
- ✓Near the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
- ✓Breakfast available for guests
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Fitness facilities
- ✓Family room layouts
- ✓About forty minutes to Corning
Good questions
Is it close to the wineries?+
Yes. Keuka Lake wineries are within a short drive of the village.
How far is Corning?+
About forty minutes by car.
Is breakfast included?+
Best Western Plus hotels commonly offer breakfast. Confirm when you book.