Whiteface Lodge Among Top Spas

Conde Nast Traveler Names the Whiteface Lodge Among Top 240 Spas in the US, Central America & The Caribbean

LAKE PLACID, NY (May 3, 2010) - The Whiteface Lodge's 5800-square-foot spa has been named a top spa on Conde Nast Traveler's 2010 "Top 240 Spa" poll, which evaluated overall spa treatments in North America, Hawaii, Central America and the Caribbean. The Lodge was ranked number 95 among the "Top Resort Spas" in the April 2010 issue of Conde Nast Traveler.
 
The Whiteface Lodge's expansive spa is a favorite retreat for families, couples, groups of friends and anyone seeking an authentic and one-of-a-kind Adirondack-themed pampering experience. The Lodge recently named a new Spa Director who is charged with gently incorporating new services and treatments tailored to reflect the spirit of activities that guests enjoy while visiting the Adirondacks. A new menu of the Lodge's Spa treatments will be announced in early fall. 
            
"We are honored that The Whiteface Lodge's Spa received such a prestigious accolade from Conde Nast Traveler.  We're also excited about centralizing the focus of the Spa's offerings around an authentic Adirondack experience," said Phil Anderson, General Manager of The Whiteface Lodge.
 
About The Whiteface Lodge
Located in the woodland setting of the High Peaks region of Lake Placid, New York, The Whiteface Lodge is the only all-suite property in the Adirondacks, offering 94 guest accommodations.  The Lodge also offers a value-added experience unparalleled in the region, providing guests with access to a wide range of complimentary amenities, services and activities, including a sumptuous breakfast each morning in Kanu, the property's main dining area; a creative kids program called Kamp Kanu; an onsite heated swimming pool; fishing in a stocked catch and release pond, with all equipment provided; basketball, tennis and paddle tennis courts; sophisticated fitness center; three-season ice skating rink; family game room with a two-lane bowling alley; nightly gratis s'mores campfire; and a 54-seat movie theater. Additionally, during the summer, Lodge guests receive complimentary access to the property's private lakefront "Canoe Club," where kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats are all gratis.
 Inspired by the historic Adirondack "Great Camps," signature features of The Whiteface Lodge also includes plush Adirondack-styled furnishings, fireplaces, gourmet kitchens, private balconies, granite baths, and complimentary high-speed Internet access.

The Whiteface Lodge features four dining areas -- The Kanu Lounge for approachable fare and Kanu, the main dining area. In both venues, guests may enjoy a formal or casual culinary experience, such as tapas, soups, salads and dessert mixed with an entrée and a beverage or they may choose a multi-course, wine-pairing lunch or dinner. Featuring old-fashioned decor blended with a wide range of modern ice cream dishes, the Lodge's onsite Ice Cream Parlor was developed to provide tasty treats to guests of all ages. Additionally, select grilled culinary fare, complimented by refreshing beverages, is featured at the property's private Canoe Club, located on Lake Placid. (The Canoe Club is open only during the summer). Recently, the Lodge expanded its culinary services, enabling guests - lounging by the pool, relaxing in the lean-tos, on the outdoor patios or on the terrace - to enjoy tapas, meals and beverages of their choice.  The Lodge also provides 24-hour In Room Dining.

The Whiteface Lodge is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. For information, please call 1-800-903-4045 or visit www.TheWhitefaceLodge.com.

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