Crowne Plaza Resort, Lake Placid

Located in the heart of Lake Placid's Olympic Village adjacent to the Olympic Center, the Crowne Plaza Resort offers splendid views over the lakes, Whiteface Mountain and the Adirondacks.

Set in over 1,000 acres of grounds, the resort offers a wealth of leisure facilities including 45 holes of championship golf, tennis club, cross-country ski and snowshoe center, private beach, indoor swimming pool, hot tub and fitness room, as well as easy access to some unusual unique sporting opportunities including bob sledding and ice-skating at the Olympic Speed Skating Oval.

There is also a business center and dining opportunities are plentiful, from MacKenzie's Restaurant overlooking Mirror Lake and Whiteface Mountain to Veranda Restaurant, offering traditional French and American cuisine.

Rooms and suites are spacious, comfortable and well-appointed and many offer far-reaching views over the lake and toward the mountains.

OUR RATING: First Class