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The Bird's Nest Motel

1601 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
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The Bird's Nest Motel
Ranked #6 of 6 hotels in Skaneateles
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Hamburg, New York, United States
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

This place was absolutely awful. The room smelled musty and old (and it was). It was very cold and drafty. It was windy outside and you could feel the draft coming in under the door. When calling the front desk was told that the heat was where it was supposed to be. Thankfully had 2 blankets in the car which... More

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Burlington Township
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

I read the negative reviews while trying to find a place and decided to try this place anyway. I'm glad my husband and I did because we had a wonderful time. Great family run business - owner stayed late waiting for us; was gracious; room was spacious and shower was perfect. It's not a chain so the rooms are a... More

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Vermont
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2012

I don't know where to begin. I reserved 3 rooms and specifically gave the dates, and asked for an email confirmation, which I never received. When my daughter called to add a day to her reservation, she found out that the rooms had been reserved a month LATER than we had reserved them for. Then, when I called the manager... More

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Needham, Massachusetts
1 review
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2012

I made reservations five months in advance for five rooms from Friday to Monday to attend a family wedding. I was never sent a confirmation, but my credit card was charged $709 to hold the rooms, I suppose, but no one informed me of this! A few days before the event, two of the folks I reserved rooms for needed... More

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Abingdon, UK
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43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012 via mobile

Stayed here at last minute on way through finger lake region. Stayed in a room with a jacuzzi at the back. Staff very helpful and friendly with loads of tips for dinner in town. Breakfast was ok - bagels and muffins really. Room was quite clean though dont look too hard behind the beds... Rooms could probably do with a... More

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Burlington, Vermont
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

Wasn't horrible, definitely seen better. Close to town, but smelled a little musty. The front desk staff was very friendly.

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Osterville
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011

Excellent place and very friendly staff. Spacious and very clean rooms with air conditioning and very cozy. Not noisy at all as last year when we stayed at the holiday inn at Auburn it was very noisy and this was a nice change. They have a nice pool here too and the doggy at the bird's nest is very friendly... More

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Buffalo, New York
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011

We met friends from Ohio, and met up with friends from Skaneateles, for a bike ride in the area. The Birds Nest provided a great place to stay at a reasonable price (prices for places to stay in Skaneateles are generally expensive). The pool was clean and very convenient after the bike ride, and there is an ice cream stand... More

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1 review
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011 via mobile

This motel was recommended for it's location which did not disappoint us but everything else did. Rooms appeared clean but at a closer look were dusty, dirty, smelled like wet dog and felt unhealthy. By our 2nd night we worried about bed bugs. Didn't find any but the fact that we turned the light on to search was totally unacceptable.... More

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Binghamton, New York
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2011

We stayed for Father's Day weekend. Staff and owner very friendly; everything was immaculate and in perfect condition with attention to every detail. Quaint family motel set off the main road and quiet, but right outside the village of Skaneateles....large room, queen bed, refrigerator, 2 comfortable chairs and table in room, clean carpets, ..lawn chairs and tables outside, pool, lots... More

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Also Known As:
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The Bird`s Nest Hotel Skaneateles
Birds Nest Motel
The Birds Nest Hotel
Address: 1601 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Region: United States > New York > Finger Lakes > Skaneateles
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Free Parking
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Ranked #6 of 6 hotels in Skaneateles
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