Yes, this is an old hotel and definitely needs a few upgrades. I went with my husband and children to spend the weekend with my mother here. We had a suite and it was HUGE. There was two bedrooms, each with a bathroom and a massive living room with a bathroom in it. so Three bathrooms! it was affordable too,... more

This is one of those properties in life that seems to be going along based solely on what it was like years ago, with little effort to improve. Signage was extremely poor. To begin with, the hotel website was about as incomplete as could be, with absolutely no information on how to get there. There were no signs that were... more

My wife and I stayed one night with a gift certificate we received from our recent Wedding. It was my first, her second time. When I called to make a reservation, I was informed the management had changed and I'd have to call back in a few weeks, since policies were changing regarding gift certificates. They couldn't be clear whether... more

Those who like modern hotels would probably not like the Gideon Putnam, bu those looking for an excellent location, historic charm and quaint elegance would love it. My husband and I had our wedding reception here, and were extremely impressed. The charm of the hotel is unlike any modern hotel, and the surrounding Saratoga State Park is gorgeous. We love... more

The hotel looks incredible on website and is quite elegant when you drive up/check in but is in need of major repairs/restoration. Its really a shame b/c the room has the bed & breakfast feel to it and the bathroom looked redone in ours. When we ate in the dining room, you could tell the water damage on the walls,... more

I was pleasantly surprised when I stayed at the Gideon Putnam for a conference. I really enjoyed the grounds and the historic buildings. A breath of fresh air compared to most of my work-related hotel stays. Those looking for cookie-cutter or state-of-the-art decor would not enjoy this place, but it is clean, quiet, and unique. I also cannot say enough... more

We reserved one room, but were billed for two! Upon checkout we were told that there was a glitch with our billing and were handed a bill for one room for two nights which was correct. After looking at my bank account, I realized that they just went ahead and charged us for a second room that was never reserved.... more

We have stayed at this hotel for the past 3 Memorial Day weekends and we love it. It is historic, beautiful, clean and has old world charm. It is on the grounds of the Saratoga Spa Historic Park with acres of manicured grounds, and adjacent to the historic Hall of Springs (where the rich enjoyed drinking the underground waters as... more

We booked several rooms and not one of our party slept at all. The walls were paper thin, the bathrooms and the rooms were tiny, the beds were terrible... If you want to stay at a hotel, go to the Courtyard---much nicer! The good things about the hotel are the location (in the park) and the staff (friendly). more