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The Benjamin Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Watkins Glen, steps from The Tasting Room

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Relax in this inviting bedroom with a large bed, a comfortable sofa, and a wooden nightstand.
Enjoy a room with a large window offering a view of trees and a street, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a dresser.
Cozy space with wooden beams, wine barrels, and framed photographs, perfect for a casual dining or tasting experience.
Step into J.R. Dill Wine Bar, where a warm atmosphere awaits.
Prepare meals and socialize in this kitchen with a central island, sink, and stainless steel appliances.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
223-1 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
  • The Tasting Room
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Seneca Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Studio

Luxury Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite, City View

Luxury Studio Suite, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite

Luxury Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Separate bath and shower
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Watkins Glen

The Benjamin Hotel places you in the centre of Watkins Glen, steps from The Tasting Room and within a short 5-minute stroll of Seneca Harbor. Highlights at this hotel include in-room kitchenettes, free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Watkins Glen hotel include Watkins Glen State Park and Watkins Glen Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Tasting Room - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Watkins Glen Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 11 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Benjamin Hotel

Hotel in Watkins Glen, steps from The Tasting Room
WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 4 guestrooms or units
The Benjamin Hotel offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Memory foam beds feature down duvets. Kitchenettes offer full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). 70-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 70-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

The Benjamin Hotel Hotel
The Benjamin Hotel Watkins Glen
The Benjamin Hotel Hotel Watkins Glen

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Benjamin Hotel?

The Benjamin Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Benjamin Hotel?

Yep, The Benjamin Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Watkins Glen Beach.

What makes The Benjamin Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Wine-tasting room and a champagne service, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Benjamin Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Benjamin Hotel?

No, The Benjamin Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Benjamin Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Benjamin Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Benjamin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very new clean and nicely appointed efficiency room. Comfortable bed, large bathroom with double sink, kitchenette and large screen tv. Easy self access to room, street parking available and good location to visit areas of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is by far our favorite, we will be rebooking in the future. The location is convenient to shops and dinning. The room was so clean & inviting. We very much appreciated the small snack & water offerings, the wine glasses to use after we bought wine while going tasting in the local area. The separate shower was clean, large, great water pressure & stayed hot. We also really liked the “contactless” check in & check out. Like I said, we will absolutely be rebooking and have told many of our friends to book The Benjamin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this room and will use this hotel again when we come back to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vey charming hotel in the heart of town. Most restaurants are in walking distance, and so is the lake. The rooms are big and very well equipped. The bed was very comfortable. You access the hotel, and the room, with a personalized code, which allows you to be completely free. I would recommend this hotel in a heartbeat and would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous accommodation

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couples lake weekend!

My husband and I, along with two other couples, stayed at the Benjamin hotel this weekend. It was absolutely gorgeous! Spacious and VERY clean rooms. The boutique style rooms were decorated perfectly and provided many more amenities and than your average hotel. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Klamath Falls

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I kind of hate sharing how great this place is. I’d really rather keep it a secret, so that it doesn’t become loved to death.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Franklin Room was excellent. It was clean, modern, spacious and the bed was super-comfortable. The bathroom was luxurious and the huge tinted windows were fantastic. I highly recommend The Benjamin Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was all my husband and I needed to celebrate his birthday. Location was amazing, close to seneca lake, great food options, good shopping, everything walkable. Area was quiet and clean. Parking although not onsite was easy. Would highly reccommend to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. We went in the off season and found many places closed but still had a great time. The Benjamin is beautiful! We'll definitely stay there again next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything; probably top 3 places we ever stayed! So impressive!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay for my Husband birthday! Rooms were spacious and clean! Local artwork on the walls, beautifully finished rooms, and in a great walkable location! Wonderful place! We will be back again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy weekend getaway. Room was spacious and well equipped for comfort and convenience. The king size bed was super cozy and pillows were just the right firmness for a restful sleep. Would recommend for couples.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay! The room and bathroom were very spacious, super clean and modern. Those backlighted exposed brick walls are gorgeous. The windows facing the street are beautiful, and the automatic blinds were impressive. The bed was comfy and the linens were soft. The stairs, and finding on street parking were not an issue for us, but I'm glad we knew ahead of time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay!!!!! Our room was soooo clean, new, and tastefully decorated. It was an excellent break from life to enjoy some wine and time with your spouse.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A divine place to stay

Beautiful hotel room. It reminded me of staying in SoHo in NYC, and conveniently located in proximity to some of the best wineries in NYS. The modern amenities in the bathroom were a treat, and I enjoyed a relaxing bath with the peppermint bath bomb provided. A divine place to stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great central location for taking in Watkins Glen

Central location easy to walk the Main Street shops. The room was modern and beautiful with double vanity, huge walking shower and standing tub. King bed, full size fridge. Glassware, dishes and microwave. There is no assigned parking which wasn’t a problem in December but may be in a busier season( I knew this in advance). Great access to the Seneca Wine Trail. Super quiet building with only 3 other rooms. We would recommend it and would stay again. However I would worry about parking in a busy summer season.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

The room was amazing and spotless. Very comfortable bedding, huge bathroom with tub and separate walk in shower, kitchen had fridge, microwave and coffee maker. The location was great. Close to restaurants and right above a wine bar that hosted wine tasting the night we were there. The only minor issue was with a key code for check in but hosts were at the wine bar and helped us with the check in so it wasn’t really a problem. They were very helpful. I would stay there again and again. It was lovely. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Benjamin Hotel was absolutely perfect! This is a new hotel so it’s currently a hidden gem. Once more people find out about this place, it will be nearly impossible to book a room. There are only 4 rooms and each one has its own design. We stayed in the Watkins room and it was incredible. It should be known that there is no actual staff. You have a pin to get into your room. It’s really an awesome idea. The rooms are brand new and extremely clean and over the top. The bathroom is huge with a dual shower head shower. The room is extremely spacious with the most comfortable bed ever. Everything in the room is brand new and top notch. Of all the hotels we have ever stayed in, this was definitely the nicest. We can’t recommend this place enough. The only small downfall is there is only currently street parking, but it was perfectly fine. We did speak with some people who said they are working on finding a better parking spot. This hotel was worth every penny!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024