The Spencer Hotel sells gift certificate that they are unable to service. I had purchased a gift certificate for my family to enjoy themselves on a spa getaway. We tried to redeem the gift certificate for the summer, but was unable, due to the spa being closed at the during the summer months. We made arrangements for the following summer... more

We stayed at this charming little gem one week before the "official" season opened in June '08 and, even though they were quite boooked up for 2 separate wedding parties, everyone was very helpful and friendly. The place is charming with 4 floors and a tiny elevator if needed. Breakfast was tasty and had something for everyone (including a berry/yogurt/granola... more

I just returned from a weekend at the Spencer in the Chautauqua Institution. If you are a fan of large, everything-the-same hotel rooms. Go elsewhere. In fact, avoid Chautauqua altogether. The hotel is like the institution itself--a walk back through time. The staff let us take over the public area for a family reunion. They were very welcoming and helpful.... more

We had a short stay at the Spencer, but our time there was great. We were in town for a wedding and the staff was very accommodating. They let us check in early so we could freshen up to go to the wedding, they gave us wonderful directions to where we needed to go, provided an umbrella in the rain,... more

We spent an amazing weekend at the Spencer Hotel for the murder mystery weekend. I have never done anything like this before, but I can't wait to do it again. The entire group had an amazing time and we are thinking about making it a yearly trip. The Bed and Breakfast itself was very comfortable and cozy to stay. The... more

We had a group of six couples for a murder mystery weekend. The staff was overly accommodating, the murder mystery was of the highest quality with excellent actors and story-line, the food was superb and the Chautauqua Institute is magnificent-even in the winter. We had a perfect weekend more

I searched for something along the Chautauqua Wine Trail and had vacationed as a child in the Chautauqua region, I knew of the Institution my whole life and wanted to know more answers to my questions about staying on the Chautauqua Institute. I called the staff directly at The Spencer and found them to be more than helpful and accomodating.... more

Our stay at The Spencer was a great getaway weekend for a couple. We went for the holiday wine tour weekend during which 16 local wineries paired foods with wines and you had 2 days to visit these wineries at your leaisure. The Spencer itself is a beautifully restored 4 story certury old hotel, that is charming from top to... more

This was our fourth visit to the Spencer Hotel. The setting, the peacefulness, the history, the comfort, "Henri", breakfast, we could go on and on, all are wonderful. If you want to travel back in time, leave the computer and cell phone behind and just enjoy the natural beauty of Chautauqua then the Spencer is the place to stay. We... more