Hotel Utica
Built in 1912, the Hotel Utica was restored in 2001 and joined the National Trust Historic Hotels of America in 2002. The hotel has combined old-fashioned elegance with modern amenities. Its 112 rooms are decorated in mahogany, which maintains the historic feel. Amenities include high-speed Internet, recharging stations for laptops, oversize televisions and coffee makers. Many rooms have refrigerators. Fourteen suites are available, seven of which have whirlpool tubs. Dinner is served nightly in the 1912 dining room, while the Lamplighter Pub serves as a cocktail lounge. The Valley View Golf Course, founded in 1927, is less than two miles from the hotel.
Hotel Utica
102 Lafayette St.
Utica, NY 13502
(877) 906-1912
hotelutica.com
Radisson Hotel - Utica Centre
This non-smoking hotel has 162 rooms. Amenities include wireless Internet, an indoor pool, steam room and fitness center. There is also a large meeting room and a ballroom that can accommodate 400 people.There are two restaurants on the premises; the Garden Grille, serving contemporary American cuisine; and the Encore lounge, serving lighter fare and local micro-brews. The Radisson is located just a few minutes from the Adirondack Scenic Railroad and the Stanley Performing Arts Center. Valley View Golf Course is just over a mile from the hotel.
Radisson Hotel - Utica Centre
200 Genesee St.
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 797-8010
radisson.com/uticany
Hampton Inn Utica
This Hampton Inn has received a rating of three diamonds from AAA. It offers 83 non-smoking rooms which feature a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker along with high-speed Internet. Rooms are also equipped with a DVD player and guests have access to the DVD library. There is an indoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Complimentary hot breakfast is served daily. The closest course is Valley View, just over two miles from the hotel. There are several restaurants nearby, including Babe's Macaroni Grill and Delmonico's Steakhouse
Hampton Inn Utica
172 N Genesee St.
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 733-1200
hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=UCANYHX
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