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Overlooking Mirror Lake, this upscale spa resort in Lake Placid Winter Olympic Village has stunning views of the Adirondack Mountains and provides tranquil lakeside luxury

The Placid Suite

hydrating and re-mineralizing full-body exfoliation. The result is smooth skin, long-lasting hydration and an overall feeling of well-being. Be sure to visit the Mirror Lake Inn Salt Room. This tranquil space promotes an atmosphere for relaxation and deep breathing. Enjoy your session in comfortable clothes or a robe as you sit back, breathe deeply and unwind as the micro-particles of pharmaceutical-grade salt are dispersed into the air, entering your airways for a natural cleanse to detoxify your lungs, sinuses andskin. Four-Diamond ‘Exceptional’ restaurant and the region’s only Wine Spectator Best of Award wine list. The View o ff ers a menu rich in the character and terroir of the Adirondack Mountains, featuring house-made fresh pastas, custom aged steaks, heritage meats, fresh fi sh and a large, curated o ff ering of house-crafted and locally produced foods. DINE The View Restaurant is Lake Placid’s only AAA

Olympic racer to your ski experience. No need to bring equipment — Andrew and Ethan will get your specs and have you covered in top-of-the-line Head equipment.

MIRROR LAKE INN RESORT AND SPA NEW YORK, USA

CONTACT Chris Jarvis, director of rooms, cjarvis@mirrorlakeinn.com, +1 518 302 3033, mirrorlakeinn.com

This seven-acre property overlooks Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, NY. The Mirror Lake Inn, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has been AAA Four Diamond rated for the past 39 straight years; its accompanying The View Restaurant has been Four Diamond designated for the past 16 consecutive years. Together, the resort has the region’s only AAA Four Diamond combination of lodging and dining. The inn also presents the hip Cottage Café, also on the shore of Mirror Lake. The Cottage is Lake Placid’s favorite stop for pub-style lunch, dinner, happy hour and apres-ski fare. Outside the restaurant, rinks are prepared for skating and hockey on the lake’s natural ice. There is also a world-class European spa/salon/ fi tness center with an indoor pool. In summer, you will fi ndaheated outdoor pool and private beach complete with a fl eetof complimentary watercraft. For anglers, the Adirondack region boasts over 30,000 miles of rivers, streams, and brooks including the world famous AuSable River West Branch. For skiers, consider booking a private or family excursion at nearby Whiteface Mountain with Andrew Weibrecht, Olympic silver and bronze medalist — available exclusively to guests of the Mirror Lake Inn. Andrew, a son of the owners, also heads the ski shop alongside his brother Ethan, a former college ski racer. Andrew brings years of expertise as a World Cup and

STAY Placid Suite Size 700sqft Nightly rate $1,199

The Placid Suites are located on the top fl oorof the Colonial House. At over 700 sq ft, they have 10-ft vaulted ceilings, and private balconies with incredible views of Mirror Lake and the Adirondack High Peaks. The room is suited for two adults, with one king-sized bed, sofa and fi replace. Enjoy a stand-alone Sanijet tub, separate walk-in rain shower, two pedestal sinks, and in- fl oor radiant heat in the ever-spacious bathroom. RELAX Indulge your senses in the renowned, award-winning Lake Placid Spa. The spa o ff ers SkinCeuticals, Phytomer marine-based products and an incredible array of treatments, including a Dry Float European Soft Pack and Salt Room. Guests receiving a facial or massage can also enjoy exclusive use of the men’s and women’s sanctuaries. The Adirondack Maple Body Scrub is a signature treatment that taps into the natural richness of local maple sugar, allowing you to experience a wonderfully

Theaward winning spa

The Placid Suite's bathroom