Located in Mayville, Athenaeum Hotel is just steps from Chautauqua Amphitheater and 3 minutes by foot from Chautauqua Lake. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chautauqua Golf Club and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Chautauqua Institution.
What's nearby
Chautauqua Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Chautauqua Amphitheater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Miller Bell Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Chautauqua Institution - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Chautauqua Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Big Inlet Brewing - 12 min drive
Pueblo Real - 8 min drive
The Lakeview Restaurant Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
The Lakeview Hotel - 7 min drive
Tulip’s Brunch House - 7 min drive
About this property
Athenaeum Hotel
Athenaeum Hotel offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 150 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and slippers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Heirloom serving guests of Athenaeum Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Heirloom - Onsite restaurant.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking within 1 mile
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Heirloom
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Free rollaway/extra bed
In-room crib
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Doorbell and phone notification
Elevator
Grab bar in shower
Grab bar near toilet
Hand-held showerhead
Handrails in stairways
In-room roll-in shower
Low-height counter and sink
Portable shower seat
Raised toilet seat
Stair-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Vibrating pillow alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-width doorways
More
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
27-inch TV with cable channels
More
Air conditioning
Electrical adapters
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 28 and May 6.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property is also known as
Athenaeum Hotel Hotel
Athenaeum Hotel Mayville
Athenaeum Hotel Hotel Mayville
Athenaeum Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 231 reviews
10 - Excellent
123
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 231 reviews
8 - Good
65
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 231 reviews
6 - Okay
28
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 231 reviews
4 - Poor
12
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 231 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra
Dec 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a unique hotel in the middle of Chautauqua Institution. We had a fantastic room and thoroughly enjoyed the history and surroundings.
The lake view at sunrise is a beautiful way to start your day. Staff is exceptional and friendly, breakfast is fresh and plentiful.
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeri
Oct 11, 2025
Loved staying on the grounds of chautauqua institution and enjoyed lower prices because it’s off-season. the rooms were clean, and a continental breakfast was included
This Grand Lady was a very impressive vintage hotel with charm and elegance. Room was much more updated than expected, staff couldn’t have been nicer and the grounds were spectacular!
The continental breakfast was healthy and varied. Our room was lovely, it faced the lake and had a beautiful view. The staff was accommodating and very friendly. Perfect for a mid week stay as a quiet getaway.
Liz
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ransom
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the unique experience of staying in an old style grand hotel well maintained and serviced. That we chose a premium room that was spacious and with a lake view probably contributed to our satisfaction.
Beautiful drive to the hotel. Stunning, old homes, history. The room is charming, clean with a gorgeous view of the lake and porch. It’s October and the weather is perfect.
Wendy Leet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
William
Oct 5, 2025
We did not get a lake room, but the porch and yard are a great place to relax.
William
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Gloria
Oct 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The locations is 5 star. Beautiful, peaceful, tranquil, especially in nearly October.
Tyr hotel needs refreshing
It was wonderful! Only downside was the parking lot was a bit of a walk from the hotel
Melanie
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
steven
May 26, 2025
great staff
steven
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
dayakar
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The safety in the property is top notch. Its a 1890 built historic building. It might not be for everyone, but i liked it. It has free continental breakfast. Free parking.