The Otesaga Resort Hotel

The Otesaga Resort Hotel Situated in a picturesque lakeside setting, The Otesaga Resort Hotel provides elegant, luxury accommodations amid the best of Cooperstown.
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A repeat winner of the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award, our majestic Upstate New York hotel exudes the charm and gracious hospitality of a bygone era, while providing a wealth of modern amenities and contemporary conveniences. Enjoy access to a pair of first-class dining options, along with premier recreation, including a heated outdoor pool, fitness room, spa treatments, lake swimming, canoes, rowboats, tennis courts and the award-winning Leatherstocking Golf Course.

The People Behind the Property: Employee of the MonthThe voice that plans your entire stay, from your first tee time to ...
09/03/2026

The People Behind the Property: Employee of the Month

The voice that plans your entire stay, from your first tee time to your last table of the evening, belongs to Brittany in Reservations.

She came to Cooperstown two and a half years ago looking for a change of pace, and she brought a decade of customer service and a lifelong love of baseball with her. What made her stay was the resort's history and the people around her, the kind of colleagues you learn from. Quiet and reserved off the clock, she becomes the most proactive person in the room the moment a guest is on the line.

Ask her why she does it, and she will tell you:

"Some kind words, a squeal of joy from a waitlisted guest, or a sigh of relief when a guest's entire stay is planned, from golf to dinner. It is a rewarding feeling."

Congratulations, Brittany. We are grateful for the care you bring to every call and your gracious hospitality.

Please join us in welcoming Emma Dooley, our new Catering & Conference Services Manager at The Otesaga Resort Hotel.Grow...
09/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Emma Dooley, our new Catering & Conference Services Manager at The Otesaga Resort Hotel.

Growing up in Little Falls, New York, Emma was already familiar with Cooperstown and The Otesaga long before joining our team.

“The Otesaga was always a place that stood out to me for its history and beauty. As I started building my career in events, I could really picture myself working somewhere like this, so when the opportunity came along to join the events team, it felt like a natural next step for me.”

Emma brings experience in event planning, coordination, marketing and guest service to her new role. Most recently, she served as Event Coordinator at View Arts Center in Old Forge, where she helped plan and execute more than 30 annual events and facility rentals, coordinated large fundraising events, managed event logistics and supported marketing and communications efforts.

What draws Emma to events, though, goes beyond logistics.

A lifelong reader, she can now often be found with a book by Otsego Lake. Her appreciation for people and their stories carries directly into her approach to events—getting to know the people behind each celebration, understanding what matters to them and helping create an experience that feels personal.

Since arriving at The Otesaga, Emma says one thing has already made an impression: the people.

“From my first day, the staff have gone out of their way to make me feel like part of the team and help me learn everything that goes into creating the experience The Otesaga is known for.”

We’re excited to have Emma as part of our Sales & Events Team and look forward to all she’ll bring to The Otesaga.

Welcome, Emma!

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Allen!Timeless, elegant and beautifully personal. Elizabeth and Roy’s black tie ce...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Allen!

Timeless, elegant and beautifully personal. Elizabeth and Roy’s black tie celebration brought together everything we love about weddings at The Otesaga, from a ceremony overlooking Otsego Lake to a celebration surrounded by the people who matter most.

Thank you, Elizabeth and Roy, for trusting our team to be part of your wedding day. We wish you a lifetime of happiness together.

Photography: Bridget Fitzgerald Photography
Planning: Elevated Events by SM
Flourist: A Rose Is A Rose Florist

Some of the best memories are made together.A morning on the green, a little friendly competition and plenty of encourag...
08/25/2026

Some of the best memories are made together.

A morning on the green, a little friendly competition and plenty of encouragement along the way.

Just steps from The Otesaga, Leatherstocking Golf Course offers 18 holes along the shores of Otsego Lake, with a setting made for sharing the game with someone you love.

Because sometimes the best part of a round has nothing to do with the score.

A familiar view from the East Terrace.Framed by stately columns and the historic architecture of The Otesaga, the East T...
08/23/2026

A familiar view from the East Terrace.

Framed by stately columns and the historic architecture of The Otesaga, the East Terrace has been part of the resort’s character for generations.

It is one of the many spaces that gives The Otesaga Resort Hotel its unmistakable sense of place, where more than a century of history continues to be part of the experience today.

Find your pace at The Otesaga Resort Hotel.Some mornings call for a little movement and a beautiful view by the lake.Our...
08/22/2026

Find your pace at The Otesaga Resort Hotel.

Some mornings call for a little movement and a beautiful view by the lake.

Our weekly resort activities offer guests another way to experience life on Otsego Lake, from yoga overlooking the water to time spent enjoying the outdoors.

Looking for even more to experience? Our calendar of special events brings something new to each stay, including our Full Moon Hike & Dinner, an evening of guided exploration, dinner and time beneath the moonlit sky.

Discover what’s happening at The Otesaga and make your next visit one to remember.
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Some things are worth preserving.One of the comments we hear most from returning guests is how familiar The Otesaga Reso...
08/20/2026

Some things are worth preserving.

One of the comments we hear most from returning guests is how familiar The Otesaga Resort Hotel feels, even after years away.

As a privately owned historic resort, that continuity is something we’re proud of. This photograph from our archives offers a glimpse into an earlier life at The Otesaga, yet so much of its character remains recognizable today.

Through thoughtful updates and careful stewardship, we’ve worked to preserve the architecture, details and sense of place that generations of guests have come to know.

More than a century later, still unmistakably Otesaga.

Happy National Photography Day.Some places just ask to be photographed. The cupola at first light, the porch in afternoo...
08/19/2026

Happy National Photography Day.

Some places just ask to be photographed. The cupola at first light, the porch in afternoon shadow, the lake holding the whole property still. We have been giving people a reason to reach for the camera since 1909.

Share your favorite shot of The Otesaga with us at . We would love to see the property through your eyes.

It’s a great day for a wedding! Thank you to Christina and Julien for allowing us to perform such a wonderful ceremony! ...
08/17/2026

It’s a great day for a wedding! Thank you to Christina and Julien for allowing us to perform such a wonderful ceremony! Bonne chance! - Levon

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There is a point above Otsego Lake where the whole valley comes into view at once. The water, the village of Cooperstown...
08/14/2026

There is a point above Otsego Lake where the whole valley comes into view at once. The water, the village of Cooperstown, the fairways at Leatherstocking Golf Course, and the resort sitting quietly at the center of it, since 1909.

This is the lake James Fenimore Cooper called the Glimmerglass. We just call it home.

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60 Lake Street
Cooperstown, NY
13326

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